HENRY III (1216-1272) – 1257 GOLD PENNY OF 20 PENCE
- January 23, 2022
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- Pierre
This 20 pence coin is the first of its Type to be discovered in 260 Years. As the Hemyock soil is finally removed after 765 years to unearth the most important single coin find made in Britain for over a decade, and the first time a new coin of this type has been placed in the archaeological record for almost 260 years. SPINK AND SON did sell the coin in auction.
Coin specifications
Henry III (1216-1272), Gold Penny of 20-Pence, authorised 16 August 1257, London, Willem FitzOtto of Gloucester (The...
What if you were to buy platinum coins in 2022?
- January 21, 2022
- by
- Pierre
SWISSMINT issued its first platinum collector coin last week. In less than a day, all 999 minted coins were sold out, even though SWISSMINT had made no special announcement to make the issue an anticipated event. And yet, collectors flocked to this coin.
NUMISMAG interviewed Jean François FAURE, a specialist in precious metals investment and CEO of AUCOFFRE.COM.Platinum presents an interesting alternative to gold and/or silver investment. For a long time, Jean François FAURE did not engage in the field of platinum as a precious metal investment medium. Indeed, platinum...
2022 50 pence coin dedicated to Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
- January 21, 2022
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has confirmed that a 50p coin celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee will be released into circulation via Post Offices across the UK from Monday 7 February.
The special 50p coin features a commemorative Platinum Jubilee design on the ‘tails’ side of the coin and will be circulated following the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne in 1952.
The collaboration with UK Post Offices ensures that members of the public will get the chance to receive the special 50p coin in their...
2022 numismatic program from the Netherlands
- January 20, 2022
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- Pierre
The Netherlands has unveiled its 2022 numismatic program. Here are the main collectors that will be issued in 2022. As usual for many years, the Netherlands will issue two commemorative coins in 2022, one dedicated to Piet MONDRIAN and the other one to Maastricht Treaty.
Annual coin set “The Netherlands” 2022 in BU quality
New series of Annuals Sets dedicated to the elements – it starts with “Earth” Includes all eight euro coins of 2022 in shining BU quality First Dutch euro coins with the new privy mark Only 11,500 sets available
50...
100th Anniversary Bank of Lithuania and dedicated coins
- January 18, 2022
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- Pierre
In celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2022, the Bank of Lithuania opens the unique historic building in Kaunas to the public, inviting them to register for guided tours that will be organised throughout the year. The year will be filled with other centenary events as well: in preparation for the official date of the establishment of the Bank of Lithuania on 2 October 1922, exhibitions, conferences and an Open Day will be held and collector coins to commemorate the occasion will be issued.
“We begin the celebration of the 100th anniversary...
Sudden death of the professional numismatist Muriel EYMERY (1966-2022)
- January 14, 2022
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- Pierre
We have just learned of the sudden death of Muriel EYMERY. The NUMISMAG team had interviewed her on several occasions. She was one of the rare French professionals to have an international career, having worked first at the Monnaie de Paris, then for the American grader PCGS as vice-president in charge of the Asian zone. She then joined SPINK and SON. From 2019 to 2021, she was a member of the Board of Directors of the ANA (American Numismatic Association), one of the largest numismatic associations in the world with...
The KREMNICA MINT (slovak Mint) questions its customers!
- January 14, 2022
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- Pierre
The National Bank of Slovakia is considering the idea of issuing commemorative €2 proof coins, in a maximum quantity of 5,000 coins per issue, in accordance with the SNB’s issue plan (slovak national central bank).
These euro coins would be inserted in the case with the certificate.
On this basis, the Mint of KREMNICA would like to know the interest of the collectors for this type of product in case the Kremnica would sell these coins.
Question 1: Are you interested in buying 2€ BE coins?
Question 2: Would you be interested in this...
2022 numismatic program of SWITZERLAND
- January 13, 2022
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- Pierre
The year 2022 is marked by the issuance of two numismatic novelties by the Swiss Federal Mint, Swissmint. In 2022, the Swissmint will issue its first platinum coin and the first coin in a new bimetallic coin series. The first coin in this series is dedicated to the Morteratsch glacier. The series will include three coins dedicated to Swiss glaciers.
Platinum 25 francs coin
Platinum is a chemical element. It has a high density and is significantly harder than gold. The precious metal is very resistant to corrosion and has...
2022 Numismatic program of Portugal
- January 13, 2022
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- Pierre
The INCM (Mint of Portugal) unveiled recently the annual numismatic program of Portugal. The composition is traditional. As usual, the annual coin set is minted in three different coinditions, FDC – BU and proof. The ISEG commemorative coin will be minted in a very low mintage silver version. 111 silver coins of one kilo will be minted. This kind of collector in quite unusual in a numismatic program of Portugal. At least two different €2 commemorative coins will be issued in 2022. The first one is dedicated to 35th anniversary...
€20 Silver coin – French Presidency of the EU Council
- January 12, 2022
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- Pierre
After Slovenia, France will take over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EUCP) on January 1, 2022. On this occasion, the Monnaie de Paris publishes a 20€ silver coin commemorating this event.
Thirteen years after its last presidency, France will lead the Council of the European Union for six months. Representing the member states, the Council amends the Commission’s legislative proposals in a co-decision process with the European Parliament. Therefore, on behalf of the 27 member states, France will preside over one of the seven most important...