125th anniversary of the Yukon and the Klondike gold rush

125th anniversary of the Yukon and the Klondike gold rush

In 1898, the epic Klondike Gold Rush began, immortalized by the writer Jack LONDON. He himself took part in this adventure. It led to the birth of the Yukon Territory, a new Canadian province. This historical moment is commemorated by this silver coin, 99.99% pure.

In the heart of the 19th century, an incredible fever gripped adventurers the world over: the Klondike Gold Rush. Located in northern Canada, this remote territory held the promise of untold riches.

It all began in 1896, when American gold prospector George Washington Carmack made an extraordinary...

2023 Numismatic Program of Andorra

2023 Numismatic Program of Andorra

The Principality of Andorra has announced the various issues that will make up its 2023 numismatic issue program. Two 2€ commemorative coins, a BU set and two silver collector coins will be issued in 2023.

The first €2 commemorative coin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Principality’s accession to the United Nations. This coin will have a limited mintage of 70,000 in BU quality. In the foreground of the coin’s national side are the olive branch and the land block. They form an integral part of the 30 number, which is...

2023 latvian silver €5 125 years of the National Song and Dance Festival

2023 latvian silver €5 125 years of the National Song and Dance Festival

In 2023, Latvia celebrates the 150th anniversary of the first Latvian Song and Dance Festival. The designers of the commemorative coin for the Bank of Latvia are artists Anna Līva Traumane and Harijs Vucens. The limited-edition coin, struck in 4,000 copies, depicts rows of choir singers, ribbons, flowing skirts of dancers, as well as flags, symbolizing the importance of this festival in Latvian culture. The intertwined colors on the coin also illustrate the diversity of national costumes in Latvia.

This collectible coin was created in partnership with the Royal Mint of...

2023 Croatian euro coin series Croatian Innovators – Faust Vrančić

2023 Croatian euro coin series Croatian Innovators – Faust Vrančić

Faust Vrančić indebted the world to his innovations, to which Mint of Croatia dedicate two new numismatic coins. They lead the new collector coin series “Croatian Innovators”.

The Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, has issued the gold collector coin “Faust Vrančić’s innovations” in a limited series of 300 coins and the silver collector coin “Faust Vrančić’s innovations” in a series of no more than 15,000 coins.

The man who is credited with inventing the parachute as we know it today, published the book “Machinae novae” in Venice in...

100th Anniversary of JOAQUIN SOROLLA coins struck by FNMT

100th Anniversary of JOAQUIN SOROLLA coins struck by FNMT

Joaquín Sorolla (1863-1923) is one of the great names in 20th-century Spanish painting. He is the creator of an optimistic vision of a luminous and Mediterranean Spain. Together with Velázquez and Goya, Sorolla is probably the most appreciated Spanish painter.

Sorolla’s art reflects the naturalistic trends of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and numerous specialists have defined him as “Impressionist” or “luminous”. Sorolla did not in fact identify himself with the Impressionists but he was very familiar with their works and absorbed their new use of colour, their manner...

The first Croatian euro coin for collectors

The first Croatian euro coin for collectors

The Croatian mint is issuing 500 copies of the first coin for Croatian collectors in euros since the country’s changeover to the euro on 01/01/2023, consisting of two parts in gold and silver. The tie was chosen as the theme for these coins. It is a decorative garment whose creation is attributed to Croatians and which over the centuries has become a part of culture, not only in Croatia, but also around the world.

 

 

Each piece consists of two differently shaped parts made of different precious metals, gold and silver. The...
Follow the artist Sandra DEIANA step by step on her latest creation

Follow the artist Sandra DEIANA step by step on her latest creation

The Italian artist Sandra DEIANA has posted a video that traces the creation of a medal dedicated to the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998. These agreements ended the open conflict in Northern Ireland that had prevailed since the late 1960s.

This is a major development in the Northern Ireland peace process of the 1990s. It consists of the multi-party agreement between most of the political parties in Northern Ireland and the British-Irish agreement between the British and Irish governments.

Sandra DEIANA was commissioned to create a medal to commemorate this...

2023 King Charles III’s coronation Day Sovereign by Royal Mint

2023 King Charles III’s coronation Day Sovereign by Royal Mint

The Royal Mint unveiled it will be offering numismatists across the world an opportunity to purchase a special Strike on the Day Sovereign in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The Strike on the Day Sovereign will be struck on 6th May 2023 – His Majesty’s coronation day.

The Strike on the day Sovereign will feature the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, design by sculptor Martin Jennings. This celebration Sovereign will bear the renowned St George and the dragon design produced by Benedetto...

Charles III upcoming Coronation 50p and £5 coins

Charles III upcoming Coronation 50p and £5 coins

The Royal Mint has today unveiled a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming Coronation including a 50p and £5 coin. The commemorative coronation coin range features a crowned effigy of His Majesty The King designed by artist and sculptor Martin Jennings – the first crowned effigy of His Majesty to feature on a coin.  The effigy of King Charles III for non-commemorative coins was unveiled following His Majesty’s Accession late last year and in line with tradition, The King is shown not wearing regalia.

The new, crowned coin effigy...

History of the 500 francs MOLIERE type 1959 of Jean LEFEUVRE

History of the 500 francs MOLIERE type 1959 of Jean LEFEUVRE

Last update 04/11/2023 – February 17, 2023 marked the 350th anniversary of the death of Molière. The Banque de France had entrusted the project of a Molière banknote to the artist Jean LEFEUVRE. This banknote was to have a high face value and was to be issued as of the changeover to the new franc. This last one took place on January 1, 1960. Thus, this banknote revives in the new French currency (new franc) the tradition of the first banknotes issued by the Banque de France, i.e. high denomination...

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