2021 €3 “STYRACOSAURUS ALBERTENSIS” from Austrian Mint
- August 10, 2021
- by
- Pierre
They may have looked terrifying but the spikes and horns that protruded from the head of Styracosaurus albertensis were not necessarily used for violent purposes. The subject of the eighth coin in the Supersaurs series had four to six long spikes extending from its neck frill, a smaller horn on each cheek, and a single horn, up to 60 cm long and 15 cm wide, protruding from its nose. The function of those horns has long been the subject of scientific debate.
In the case of some horned dinosaurs, horns certainly served as defence in the event of attack,...
Japan Mint celebrates its 150th birthday with a gold coin and a coinset
- August 06, 2021
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- Pierre
2021 marks the 150th anniversary of Japan Mint. To commemorate the event, Japan Mint will issue a gold coin and a coinset. As usual,...
Malta: official ceremony to unveil to the public €2 Heroes of Pandemic 2021
- August 05, 2021
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- Pierre
Last update 08/13/2021 – The Central Bank of Malta is issuing in August, a €2 commemorative coin with the theme ‘Heroes of the Pandemic’. The coin...
2021 €2 coin “2024 – The handing-over of the Olympic flag “, by Monnaie de Paris 2021
- July 30, 2021
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- Pierre
The Monnaie de Paris unveiled the second french 2021 €2 commemorative coin. The theme of the first of four coins from “Paris 2024 Summer...
2022 slovak Numismatic program
- July 28, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The Mincovna Kremnica has today unveiled its numismatic program for 2022. This article will be regularly updated according to the informations provided by the...
5€ & 10€ silver coins, Republic of San Marino 2021
- July 02, 2021
- by
- Olivier
The Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Republic of San Marino presents the July news of its 2021 coin programme.
€5,00 silver coin...
2021 numismatic program of Vatican
- July 01, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Last update 07/01/2021
The Numismatic Office of the Holy See announces the various upcoming numismatic issues for the year 2021. It is worth...
2022 german numismatic program
- May 16, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Last update 05/22/2021
Germany has unveiled the guidelines of its 2022 program. This article will be updated regularly with official communications from MUNZE...
2021 german numismatic program
- May 14, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Last update 05/14/2021
The german Federal Ministry of Finance has created a new brand in the coins sector since January 31st 2020. The...
2021 SAN MARINO numismatic program
- May 11, 2021
- by
- Pierre
2021 Annual BU set
The facade of the church of San Francesco is reproduced on the 10-cent coin since 2017. Founded in 1361...
