2023 croatian euro coins unveiled and already a controversy
- July 24, 2021
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- Pierre
Lats update 01/11/2022 – At the meeting on July 21th 2021, the Monetary Commission of the Croatian National Bank prepared the final proposal for the future Croatian euro coins, which will be submitted to the European Union. It will first be examined by the Croatian National Council as part of Croatia’s changeover to the euro. The final choice will be made by the Croatian government.
The croatian coat of arms will be common graphic element to all coins. In addition, a map of Croatia, a marten, Glagolitic script and Nikola Tesla...
2021 slovak €2 coin celebrating 100th anniversary of DUBCEK’s birth
- July 23, 2021
- by
- Pierre
In August 2020, the National Bank of Slovakia announced an anonymous public competition for the design of the national side of the €2 commemorative coin dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Dubček. The planned issue date for this coin has been set in the course of November 2021.
15 designs from 10 authors were submitted to the competition. The first prize for the artistic design was awarded to the engraver Branislav Ronai from the Slovak Mint (Mincova Kremnica).
PhD Slavomír Michálek was the Commission’s expert advisor in the evaluation...
2022 slovenian numismatic program
- July 22, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The Central Bank of Slovenia has announced the winning projects of three tenders it had launched under the 2022 program. This article will be completed over time according to the information provided by the Central Bank of Slovenia.
Regarding the subject of the €2 coin, the winning design is by Andrej Žerovnik, commemorating 150 years of architect Jože Plečnik.
Please note that This year Banka Slovenije is also introducing a major new feature – the option of online ordering of all numismatic products for all individuals and companies. In this way it want...
Belgian 2013 €2 – Tour of Flanders (not issued)
- July 21, 2021
- by
- Pierre
This commemorative €2 coin, which was not finally issued by Belgium, was intended to celebrate the centenary of the Tour of Flanders in 2013. The inner part of the coin depicts a cyclist on a map of Belgium detailed in provinces, with the provinces of East and West Flanders highlighted.
The inscription “De Ronde van Vlaanderen” surrounds the cyclist from above. The years 1913 and 2013
are indicated to his left.
The Commissioner of Mints and the Brussels mint marks, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael, are shown below. The nationality...
2022 New national sides for the French €1 and €2 euro coins
- July 19, 2021
- by
- Pierre
Last update 08/13/2021 – On the occasion of the 20 years of the euro and the French Presidency of the European Union in 2022, the national sides of the 1 & 2 euro circulation coins are getting a new look. Indeed, France has requested approval by the Council of the European Union, of a draft design for the new national side of the 1 and 2 euro circulation coins.
On June 9th, 2021, Marc SCHWARTZ (CEO of the Monnaie de Paris) and Joaquin JIMENEZ (General Engraver of the Monnaie de Paris)...
MALTA €10 25th anniversary Junior College opening
- July 19, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The Central Bank of Malta in collaboration with the University of Malta are issuing a silver coin that commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Official Opening of the Junior College.
The Gian Frangisk Abela Junior College officially opened its doors for the first time on 1st October 1995. It occupies an impressive building and surrounding grounds designed by Victor Anastasi. The building, which was originally known as the Polytechnic in Msida, was planned and constructed during years 1962-1966.
Coin specifications
Maximal Mintage: 700 coins
Face Value: €10
Diameter: 38.61mm
2021 Slovak €10 – Nanga Parbat Climbing
- July 19, 2021
- by
- Pierre
The Mincovna Kremnica (Mint of Slovakia) is issuing a silver collector coin (in BU quality) with a face value of 10 euros. It is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the ascent of Nanga Parbat by Slovak mountaineers.
On the globe, only 14 peaks exceed 8,000 meters in height. A century ago, the race for the Himalayan and Karakorum peaks between nations was raging. In 1950, French climbers were the first to climb Annapurnu (8,091m) and in 1964, Chinese climbers reached the summit of Ši ša Pangmy (8,013m).
The political division of...
MALTA €10 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIBLIOTHECA BUILDING (1796-2021)
- July 19, 2021
- by
- Pierre
MALTA will issue a silver coin depicting the Bibliotheca, which today houses the National Library of Malta, and marks the occasion that it will be hosting a public lecture about its history.
This building, located in the heart of Valletta, was one of the very last to be built by the Order of St John in Malta and was completed in 1796, 225 years ago.
Coin specifications
Maximal Mintage: 1,000 coins
Face Value: €10
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.28g
Quality: Proof
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint
Designer/Engraver: Noel Galea Bason
New £50 TURING banknote, sold for £13 000 at SPINK LONDON
- July 18, 2021
- by
- Pierre
This was the seventh charity auction of low numbered banknotes held by Spink and Son Ltd in partnership with the Bank of England. This auction follows the issue of the £50 polymer note on 23 June 2021 featuring Alan Turing.
“The issue of the polymer £50 is an important milestone as it completes our most secure set of Bank of England banknotes yet”, said Sarah JOHN, chief cashier and director of the notes at the Bank of England.
This note contains advanced security features, including two see-through windows and a two...
2022 €2 commemorative coins
- July 17, 2021
- by
- Olivier
Last update on 05/31/2022 – The European Union has opened the ball with a project of €2 commemorative coin, common to all members of the EU. You will find as they are released the new 2€ euro commemorative coins 2022 of the countries of the Euro zone.
The design of the €2 coin dedicated to the Erasmus program, created by Joaquin Jimenez, Engraver General of the Paris Mint, won the competition organized by the European Commission. The coins will be issued from July 1, 2022.
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