A 2018 swiss commemorative coin to celebrate the swiss army knife
- September 11, 2018
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- Pierre
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of cutlery pioneer KarlElsener, the Federal Mint Swissmint will launch the “Swiss Army Knife” silver coin on 10 September 2018.
History of the swiss army knife
In the 19th century, SWITZERLAND was one of the poorest states in Europe and high unemployment forced many Swiss to emigrate. The creation of jobs was therefore greeted with open arms. With this in mind, Schwyz-born Karl Elsener (1860 – 1918) founded a cutlery workshop in Ibach in 1884.
He learned the trade during his apprenticeship in Zug and...
Celtic Coins, Cologne, and Bavarian Gold Rarities: Fall Auctions at Künker
- August 30, 2018
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- Olivier
The fall auctions at Künker offer an abundance of special collections. For example, the Dr W. R. collection of Celtic coins, the Bankhaus Sal....
€5 €10 commemorative coin SCHOKLAND 2018 struck by KNM – NETHERLANDS
- August 16, 2018
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- Pierre
The third commemorative coin of 2018 is dedicated to the former island of Schokland. Commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Finance, the Royal Dutch...
2018 €10 silver coin commemorating end of PRAGUE SPRING – SLOVAKIA
- August 13, 2018
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- Pierre
Slovakia Mint, the Mincovna Kremnica, issued on August the 9th 2018 a coin commemorating the Prague Spring and its 50th anniversary. While in Western...
€10 silver coin dedicated to 150th anniversary of Dušan Samuel Jurkovič birth – 2018
- August 12, 2018
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- Pierre
The Slovakian Mint, Mincovna Kremnica issued a new €10 silver coin dedicated to Slovakian architect Dušan Samuel Jurkovič (1868-1947). He studied in Vienna and...
Mini medal Two times champion of the world cup of football 1998-2018
- July 16, 2018
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- Olivier
In honor of the victory of the French team at the Football World Cup in Russia, the Monnaie de Paris issues a mini medal...
New 2018 €10 slovak commemorative coin dedicated to Steamer CAROLINA
- July 11, 2018
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- Pierre
The coin’s obverse design portrays technical parts of the Carolina, which in 1818 became the first steamboat to sail to Bratislava on the Danube.
Slovakia’s...
Elisabeth II 5$ Cook Islands Scarab Beetle – 3-Coin Set HR 1 oz Silver Proof
- June 14, 2018
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- Olivier
A new three-coin set will complement the elegant and exclusive Scarab Selection introduced in early 2017. Once again limited to 499 sets, the new...
Commemorative Coins – Captain COOK celebrated by Royal Mint silver and gold coins
- June 12, 2018
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has embarked upon a new three-year series to mark the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s epic Voyage of Discovery aboard HM...
2018 CANADA ROYAL COUPLE “WEDDING DAY” SILVER COIN
- May 11, 2018
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- Pierre
In honor of the upcoming wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a crafted...
