Portugal Mint will produce circulation coins for ESTONIA in 2022 and 2023
- October 15, 2022
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INCM (Mint of Portugal) will produce euro circulation coins for the Republic of Estonia. The contract with the Central Bank of Estonia provides for the production of 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins and 1 and 2 euro coins, with the 2022 and 2023 yearmarks.
This international contract is the result of a public tender in which the INCM participated with two other foreign mints, having been selected for having fulfilled all the conditions and presented the best qualitative proposal.
The production runs until November this year, helping to strengthen...
2022 €100 gold of scythes from the Austrian Mint
- October 12, 2022
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This series tells of the value and magic of gold in the advanced civilizations of the past. 2500 years before our time, the nomadic Scythians roamed the Eurasian steppes. Inspired by the Scythian treasure, this very special piece combines the joy of collecting gold with curiosity about ancient cultures.
In the center of the obverse is a loosely designed portrait of a Scythian rider galloping into the coin image from the right. The rider and horse are partly covered with an ornamental band. In another ornamental band – it can be seen...
2022 CHICHIBU medal from Japan Mint
- October 06, 2022
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Since 2009, the Japan Mint has been manufacturing and selling Cloisonné Silver Medallion with the theme of ” Festivals in Japan”, utilizing the technology used in the production of decorations. This year, the Cloisonné Silver Medallion has been manufactured featuring the “Chichibu Night Festival” which is an annual grand festival of Chichibu-Jinja Shrine known as one of the three great float festivals in Japan.
On the obverse side, against the backdrop of a great bloom of fireworks lighting up the winter sky of Chichibu, the scene of kasaboko and yatai floats,...
2023 €2 commemorative coin – AERONAUTICA MILITARE from Italy
- October 04, 2022
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The Italian Mint presents the design of the new 2 euro coin that celebrates the centenary of the creation of the Italian Air Force, founded in 1923. The national side of the coin features the logo designed by the AERONAUTICA MILITARE staff for the centennial celebrations. The design depicts a large stylized numeral “100” crossed by a runway with an antique aircraft, a pioneer propeller biplane, at the lower left and a modern fighter aircraft, presumably an F35, at the upper right. A semicircular line on the right edge of...
2023 slovenian numismatic program
- October 02, 2022
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The Slovenian Central Bank has announced the launch of the monetary competition for three coins to be issued in 2023. Commemorative coins will be issued in 2023 to mark the following events:
– 150th anniversary of the birth of mathematician Josip Plemelj (project 1): 2 euro commemorative coin
The coin will have to bear, according to the specifications indicated by the Slovenian Central Bank, the name of JOSIP PLEMELJ as well as the date 1873 and the yearmark of the coin (2023).
– the 110th anniversary of the birth of the Slovenian writer...
New coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III unveiled by Royal Mint
- September 30, 2022
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The Royal Mint has today unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The first coins to bear The King’s portrait are a special £5 Crown and 50 pence commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The King’s effigy has been created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings, and has been personally approved by His Majesty. In keeping with tradition, The King’s portrait faces to the left, the opposite direction to Queen Elizabeth II. The Latin inscription surrounding the effigy reads...
2022 €20 proof silver Coin “150 Years of Red Star Line” from belgian Mint
- September 28, 2022
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For once a ship instead of a train! This year marks the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Belgian shipping company Red Star Line. Very significant for Belgium, which is why King Philippe also adorns this exclusive silver 20-euro coin issued by the Royal Belgian Mint. Red Star Line was established in 1872 and offered as of 1873 weekly crossings from Antwerp to New York. Later also from Antwerp to Philadelphia and vice versa, sometimes with a stopover in Liverpool or Southampton in the United Kingdom. Between...
25 francs gold coin dedicated to Swiss watch industry
- September 28, 2022
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Last update the 09/29/2022 – Swissmint announced a few days ago the issue on 29/09/2022 of a 25 francs gold coin dedicated to the Swiss watch industry. For more than two decades, the Swiss watch industry has been experiencing a revival due to the emergence of important markets in Asia, notably China and Japan.
The development of watchmaking in Switzerland is closely linked to the arrival of the Huguenots, the Protestant refugees who came to Geneva in the 16th century with their know-how. From the city of Calvin, watchmaking then spread...
The coins of Elizabeth II and Charles III will co-circulate for years
- September 27, 2022
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In a statement dated 26/09/2022, the Royal Mint confirms that coins bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will soon be put into circulation. All British coins bearing the effigy of Her Majesty the late Queen Elizabeth II will also continue to be legal tender and remain in circulation.
The official coin effigy of Britain’s King Charles III is seen on a 50 pence coin, unveiled by The Royal Mint, in London, Britain, September 29, 2022. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Historically, it is common for coins bearing the likenesses of different monarchs...
2022 €3 coin dedicated to the ELEPHANT from Austrian Mint
- September 26, 2022
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Man has always admired the measured demeanor and calming serenity of the elephant. These qualities are highlighted on The Serenity of the Elephant, the fourth piece in the five-piece Eyes of the World series, in the form of an elephant’s sapphire blue eyes made of sparkling Swarovski® crystals.
The people of Africa have revered elephants since ancient times. In Cameroon revered kings are likened to elephants; among the Ashanti of Ghana good governance is firmly associated with the idea of a strong male elephant and the poise of a matriarch. Many...