2023 Croatian euro coin series Croatian Innovators – Faust Vrančić
- June 24, 2023
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Faust Vrančić indebted the world to his innovations, to which Mint of Croatia dedicate two new numismatic coins. They lead the new collector coin series “Croatian Innovators”.
The Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, has issued the gold collector coin “Faust Vrančić’s innovations” in a limited series of 300 coins and the silver collector coin “Faust Vrančić’s innovations” in a series of no more than 15,000 coins.
The man who is credited with inventing the parachute as we know it today, published the book “Machinae novae” in Venice in...
2023 MALTA numismatic program
- March 01, 2023
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- Pierre
Last update 07/17/2023 – The Maltese Central Bank announced a few days ago the guidelines of its 2023 numismatic program. The 2023 numismatic issues include four commemorative coins for collectors, two €2 commemorative coins and an annual monetary set including the annual divisional series.
75 years of the National Band Clubs Association
In Malta and Gozo there are around ninety-one band clubs, with some places having more than one band club. The formation of bands was probably triggered by the presence of British military bands in Malta. Some of...
2023 South African platinium gold and silver Buffalo coins
- August 15, 2023
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- Pierre
The South African Mint Company unveiled the 2023 Buffalo coins, part of BIG FIVE coins series II. “This magnificent coin provides a fitting culmination of the Big 5 Series ll range,” says Honey Mamabolo, Managing Director of the South African Mint. “Series II made its mark in 2021 with a significant design refresh, while maintaining the high craftsmanship associated with the Big 5 series, and the Buffalo coin exemplifies this exceptional design aesthetic.”
The Buffalo, also known as the Warrior, is regarded as a symbol of both fertility and aggression. Its...
Austrian Mint unveiled its 2024 numismatic programme
- August 08, 2023
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Austrian Mint unveiled its 2024 numismatic programme highlights. In 2024, the Austrian town of Bad Ischl is European Capital of Culture, together with 22 other towns in the country’s Salzkammergut region. To mark this momentous occasion, Austrian Mint is launching The White Gold of Hallstatt in February 2024, a three-piece 20 euro silver series that focuses on the famous town of Hallstatt’s fascinating ancient history. Some 3,500 years ago, the richest and most technically advanced Europeans lived around Hallstatt where they mined salt, the source of their great wealth. The series...
Eesti pank unveiled two new 2024 coins including a €2 commemorative coin
- July 20, 2023
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Eesti Pank will release the two-euro coin dedicated to the national flower, the cornflower, into circulation in 2024. The central bank has previously released two-euro coins dedicated to the national animal and the national bird in the series of national symbols.
At the proposal of the panel invited by the central bank, the Supervisory Board of Eesti Pank approved the design by Kaupo Kangro as the winner of the design competition for the two-euro coin dedicated to the national flower, the cornflower.
Second place in the competition went to a design by Andres...
Gold and Silver Coins – 175 years of the Swiss Constitution
- July 19, 2023
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September 12th 1848 marks a turning point for Switzerland, transitioning from an old confederation of states to a federal state and the first stable democracy in Europe. To celebrate the 175th anniversary of modern Switzerland, Swissmint, known for its limited edition collectible coins called “Eidgenössische Sondermünzen,” has issued a new commemorative currency.
Last June, Karin Keller-Sutter, head of the Federal Department of Finance (DFF), unveiled this new coin titled “175 Years of the Federal Constitution,” highlighting the importance of the first Constitution for Switzerland. She emphasized how this text has evolved...
2024 german €2 175th anniversary of the Constitution of St. Paul’s Church
- July 17, 2023
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The German federal government has announced the creation and circulation, in March 2024, of a commemorative 2 euro coin to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Constitution of the St. Paul’s Church. Adopted on March 27, 1849 by the German National Assembly, this Constitution was the first attempt to establish a democratic system in Germany.
The reverse side of the coin was designed by Berlin artist Bodo Broschat and depicts, in perspective, the St. Paul’s Church, where the members of the constituent national assembly gathered.
Artist Bodo Broschat (source: Berliner...
2023€2 coin celebrating Rugby World Cup in France
- July 16, 2023
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Fifteen years after the first edition in france , France will once again host the rugby world cup in september 2023. In its long tradition to celebrate sport, notably in tne context of the Olympic games, La Monnaie de Prais intend to celebrate rugby and this competition wich will bring together teams from 20 nations.
Design of the coin depicts a player making a pass. In the backgroud is represented the rugby field in a globe. The emblem of the competition isinserted next to the player while the name of the...
Early 20th century chinese banknotes issued by Netherlands Trading society
- July 13, 2023
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The trade relations between the Netherlands and China have a long and rich history. The Dutch were among the first Europeans to establish contacts with China in the 16th century, and during that time, the Dutch East India Company played a pivotal role in facilitating these exchanges.
In the late 19th and 20th centuries, the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij (Netherlands Trading Society) emerged as another major player in the dynamic trade between China and the Netherlands. This joint-stock company was founded on March 29, 1824, under the guidance of King William I, with...
Consultation of European citizens on the design of future euro banknotes
- July 10, 2023
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The European Central Bank (ECB) invites Europeans to give their opinion on the proposed themes for the next series of euro banknotes. From July 10 to August 31, 2023, all residents of the eurozone have the opportunity to participate in a survey (survey link, click here) on the ECB’s website. To ensure a fair representation of opinions across the eurozone, the ECB has also commissioned an independent research firm to ask the same questions to a representative sample of eurozone residents.
The President of the ECB, Christine Lagarde, encourages everyone to...
2023 irish €15 coin dedicated to national women football team
- July 07, 2023
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The coin will retail at €65.00 and the issue limit is 3,000. This limited edition coin celebrates the extraordinary impact the Women’s National team (WNT) has had on women and girl’s football in Ireland.Ireland’s first official women’s international game took place on May 13, 1973 in Wales. The Girls in Green won 3-2 and it was the start of something special.There have been many highs for the WNT since then, but qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a play-off victory away to Scotland...
2023 Horse bullion coin by spanish mint FNMT
- July 06, 2023
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FNMT has issued a bullion coin in 2023 of 1 oz. of gold depicting, in the reverse, the image of another representative Spanish animal, in this case a CARTUJANO HORSE. The Carthusian horse, or Cartujano is not a distinct breed of horse but rather an offshoot of the pure Spanish horse and is considered the purest strain remaining with one of the oldest stud books in the world.
Coin specifications
Metal : Gold
Quality : Proof
Diameter : 37.20 mm
Weight : 31,104 g
Face...