2022 Kiyomizu-dera Temple medals from Japan Mint
- July 26, 2022
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- Pierre
Japan Mint has recently issued a new medal in the series “National Treasures Medals”. It is dedicated to KIYOMIZU-DERA temple, located in KYOTO prefecture with over 1200 years of history. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage list as one of the monument of ancient KYOTO.
On Monday, July 4, Reiwa, Mr. Norio Yamana, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mint, visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple and presented the silver medal to Kita Hōsō Sōjō Kiyomizudera , which cooperated in the marketing and publicity activities of the “Kiyomizu-dera” national...
2022 Dr Kathleen Lynn €15 silver coin from Ireland
- July 25, 2022
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- Pierre
She was born in County Mayo in 1874. Although this was almost thirty years after the great famine, poverty, disease and hunger were still widespread throughout Ireland. Witnessing such misery affected Kathleen so much that at the age of sixteen she decided to become a doctor.
Her work with Dublin’s inner-city poor convinced...
Slovak 2022 €10 – 650 years of the free city of SKALICA
- July 23, 2022
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The date of issue is August 8, 2022. The mintage is 2,700 coins in UNC quality and 6,450 coins in Proof quality. The designer of the coin is the artist Pierre VALACH. Plaster of the coin Obverse and reverse of the second draft – coin not issued Obverse and reverse of the third draft – coin not issued Sources: MINCOVNA...
1 oz Silver One Cent Coin – “Farewell to the Penny: W Mint Mark”
- June 14, 2022
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2022 €2 commemorative coin from MONACO
- June 04, 2022
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- Pierre
Last update 09/22/2022 – The Principality of Monaco will issue and sale on september 7th 2022 a commemorative coin of €2 with 2022 yearmark commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death of Prince Albert Ist of Monaco. During the commemorations at the beginning of 2022, Prince Albert II recalled the importance of the inner work of his predecessor Prince Albert I in the construction of the Principality of the 20th century. He mentioned in particular the creation of the hospital, the port and the high school. Albert II also visited the...
2022 €2 coin for climat research in FINLAND
- June 03, 2022
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- Pierre
Finland unveiled the design of its thriird €2 commemorative coin dedicated to climat research in Finland. The design on the national side represent a beard lichen with its root like structure embossed in the inner part of the coin. Along this design, you can read the lettering “CLIMAT RESEARCH” on the left side in finnish and the same words on the right side in swedish. An additionnal lettering “2022 FI” indicates the issuing country and yearmark of the coin. The mintmark is the mark of finnish mint.
The global mintage of...
2022 Three Graces bullion bar series from Royal Mint
- June 01, 2022
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has today unveiled the latest design as part of its popular ‘Great Engravers’ minted bullion bar series featuring ‘Three Graces’. The Royal Mint has employed some of the greatest engravers to work on British coinage over its 1,100 year history. Remastered for investors, The Great Engravers minted bullion bar series celebrates their most iconic designs. Inspired by the resurgence of interest in classical art during the early nineteenth century, William Wyon RA recast the daughters of Zeus as three figures representing the recently united nations of England,...
2022 €2 commemorative coin – Olympics of 2024 – by Monnaie de Paris
- May 31, 2022
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- Pierre
France has unveiled the design of the second 2 euro commemorative coin of the “Paris 2024 Olympic Games” series. The issue should be issued on September 6th 2022. To mark the countdown to the launch of the Games, the Monnaie de Paris (french mint) has been minting since 2021 and for 4 years a commemorative €2 coin highlighting the Olympic Games, through the French numismatic figures.
€2 of the series “2024 Olympic Games of Paris”
second coin
COIN SPECIFICATIONS
Mintages: 260,000 coins
Proof coin: 10 000 boxes
Royal Mint 2022 – 3 coins for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
- May 30, 2022
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As people across the world begin to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Royal Mint has today launched a special three coin collection honouring Her Majesty’s reign. The first coin in the collection focuses on Her Majesty’s awards and honours, recognising individual service in many forms.
Awards and honours silver coin
The second coin highlights Her Majesty’s work with charities and as a patron.
Charities gold coin
The third and final coin celebrates the Commonwealth, a ‘family of nations’ she has championed throughout her reign.
2022 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee’s 15 kilogram gold coin from Royal Mint
- May 25, 2022
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has produced it largest ever coin in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – a unique 15-kilogram gold masterpiece commissioned by a private UK collector in recognition of Her Majesty’s historic 70-year reign. The coin, with a diameter of 220mm, is made of fine gold and has been hand-crafted to the highest standard, featuring a special-edition commemorative design on both sides that have been personally approved by The Queen.
The Royal Mint’s special release was designed by esteemed coinage artist John Bergdahl featuring a...