New £5 commemorative coin dedicated to Prince Philip
- June 26, 2021
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint, the Original Maker of UK coins, has unveiled the official commemorative coin to celebrate the life and legacy of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The £5 coin features an original new portrait that was personally approved by The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008.
The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving consort in British history, and for decades provided steadfast support to Her Majesty The Queen and The Royal Family. The memorial coin bears the inscription “HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021” and was designed by...
A 2021 50p commemorative coin for TOKYO OLYMPICS, by Royal Mint
- June 22, 2021
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has unveiled the official Team GB commemorative 50p to honour Britain’s shining stars competing on the world stage at this...
2021 latvian €5 – Wedding designed by Krista and Reinis Dzudzilo
- June 14, 2021
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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...
2014 €2 D DAY commemorative coin: a proof coin that is worth over €100
- June 05, 2021
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- Pierre
In 2014, France celebrated the Normandy landing, a military operation better known under the code name “NEPTUNE”, the first step in a plan to...
Royal Mint celebrates Queen Elizabeth’s 95th birthday with a three coins set
- June 04, 2021
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- 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...
2021 latvian €5 Key coin
- May 24, 2021
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- Pierre
Latvian cultural heritage, the lock and the fittings of a hope chest, beautifully crafted by ancient artisans, served as the artistic inspiration for the...
Music legends’ series: Royal Mint strikes coins to honor “THE WHO”
- May 24, 2021
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- Pierre
The Who collectable coin is the fourth in The Royal Mint’s ‘Music Legends’ series, and follows coins in honour of Queen, Elton John and...
