2021 50 pence 50th anniversary of “decimal day”, from Royal Mint
- January 19, 2021
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- Pierre
In 1971, the United Kingdom’s coinage evolved from the centuries-old system of pounds, shillings and pence to a new decimal currency.
Far from being an overnight switch, decimalisation took many years of careful planning and also involved a huge information campaign. In order to achieve the monumental challenge of striking of new coins, a new factory was required along with new machinery, production techniques and processes.
Some 50 years later, The Royal Mint celebrates successful Decimal Day with a new 50p commemorative coin that brings the old to mind, carefully selected pre-decimal coins, and sets that bring...
2021 austrian Alpine Forests dedicated gold coin
- January 18, 2021
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- Pierre
Central Europe’s largest forested area, Kalkalpen National Park is home to 30 different forest ecosystems. Of the park’s 15 endemic vascular plants, the Austrian...
Royal Mint unveiled 2021 gold sovereigns
- December 06, 2020
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint launched its collection of gold sovereigns with yearmark 2021, celebrating the Queen’s 95th birthday.
The edge of the coin is rimed with...
2020 snowman coin from Royal Mint
- December 04, 2020
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Snowman Enterprises Ltd, unveiled a new 50 pence coin this week, featuring one of Britain’s most iconic festive...
In 2021 a 200 francs coin from French Overseas Issuing Institute (IEOM)
- December 03, 2020
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- Pierre
The French Overseas Issuing Institute (IEOM) announces the release of new CFP200 franc coins for September 2021. In fact, the whole range of Pacific francs...
2021 €20 Austrian silver coin dedicated to the aboriginal rainbow snake
- December 01, 2020
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- Pierre
For Australian Aborigines, the world is explained through the “Dreamtime”, a time when the Earth, living things and plants got their physical appearance.
One of...
2020 CYPRUS €5 coin “Leda and the swan”
- November 11, 2020
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- Pierre
This coin depicts Leda and the swan, an outstanding mosaic dating to the 2nd century A.D., which decorated the floor of a Roman house found...
2020 Malta silver Beethoven coin
- November 10, 2020
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- Pierre
On 12 November 2020, the Malta Coin Centre of the Central Bank of Malta will launch a numismatic coin issue in silver marking the...
Royal Australian Mint honores firefighters with a AUD 2 colored coin
- November 08, 2020
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- Pierre
Twelve months on from the devastating bushfires that swept the nation, the Royal Australian Mint launched a coloured UNC $2 commemorative coin honouring Australia’s...
A 1oz gold leopard for South Africa
- November 05, 2020
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- Pierre
The South African Mint has announced the launch of the penultimate coin in the Big 5 series, featuring the leopard.
The South...
