2021 KNM annual set “Day of the Mint”
- June 19, 2021
- by
- Pierre
This year the theme of the “Day of the mint” annual issue is “20 years of farewell to the guilder”. In 2001, the Dutch...
A Charity Auction of Bank of Scotland £50 Notes at SPINK LONDON
- June 15, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The launch of a new banknote, is always an exciting event. This SPINK auction showcases the polymer £50 note, including the number 1 example,...
2021 latvian €5 – Wedding designed by Krista and Reinis Dzudzilo
- June 14, 2021
- by
- Pierre
On Tuesday June 15th, Latvijas Banka is issue a silver collector coin “YES or YES” dedicated to marriage. Symbolically, the authors of the...
€2 2015 – 225th anniversary of the Federation Day, proof coin over €200
- June 12, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The popularity among collectors of french €2 coin, in proof quality, is no longer in question (see here).
Another example of this recent post-COVID19 evolution...
Belgium celebrates the year of the railways with a €5 coin in 2021
- June 10, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The year 2021 has been designated by the European Union as the “Year of Railways”. Throughout the year, events and (online) initiatives will be...
500th Anniversary of First World Circumnavigation – Elcano (1519-2019)
- June 09, 2021
- by
- Pierre
In 1519 two hundred and thirty-nine men and five ships left Spain searching a route westward to the
Spice Islands (called nowadays Moluccas Island...
Australia 5 pounds 1852 (1921) gold pattern, 06/12/2021 MDC Auction
- June 07, 2021
- by
- Pierre
2014 €2 D DAY commemorative coin: a proof coin that is worth over €100
- June 05, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Last update 01/08/2021 (coin values) – In 2014, France celebrated the Normandy landing, a military operation better known under the code name “NEPTUNE”, the...
Royal Mint celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 95th birthday with a three coins set
- June 04, 2021
- by
- Pierre
To celebrate HRH Queen Elizabeth’s 95th birthday on 12 June, The Royal Mint will strike on the Day Celebration Sovereign and a Celebration...
£22 000 for a 1957 fiver at DIX NOONAN auction house
- June 01, 2021
- by
- Pierre
A £5 banknote which was originally presented to former prime minister Harold Macmillan in 1957 was sold for £22,000 at DIX NOONAN auction....
