2021 €10 Silver coins – 100th anniversary of the Slovak Teachers’ Choir
- March 17, 2021
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- Pierre
The Choir of Slovak Teachers (CHST) belongs to the best amateur male choirs in Slovakia. It was created by Ministry of Education of Slovak Republic in 1921. Since 1933 (CHST) is based in Trenčianske Teplice. The Choir of Slovak Teachers was created in Trenčín on 3rd of March 1921. The first full-length concerts were in Nové Mesto nad Váhom on 10th of November and in Trenčín on 11th of November 1923. The creator of CHST was professor Miloš Rupperdt who conducted the choir from 1921 to 1943. He was really...
Belgian 2021 €2.5 celebrating UEFA championship
- March 14, 2021
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- Pierre
The UEFA – Euro 2020 will not take place in the year that was originally planned and the matches will be played in 12 different European countries. Given the importance and the exceptional character of this UEFA European Championship 2020, the edition is limited to 50,000 copies.
The obverse shows a soccer field with the official UEFA Euro 2020 logo.
The reverse side features the same graphic composition as the one planned for the 2021 issues. The coincard, very colorful and decorated with elements inspired by the soccer world, highlights the coin...
2021 belgian €5 dedicated to Charles VAN DEPOELE
- March 13, 2021
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- Pierre
Born in Lichtervelde, Charles VAN DEPOELE left in 1869 for the USA to pursue his career in Detroit. In just a few years, this electrical engineer became a pioneer in the field of electricity, and registered nearly 250 patents in his name.
As Charles Van Depoele’s 175th birthday approaches, the Royal Mint is issuing a proof silver coin that pays tribute to his achievements.
The obverse features a profile portrait of Van Depoele, as well as his most important inventions such as the electric arc lamp, the dynamo with carbon brushes and...
Commemorative coins – 2021 Centenary of Rotary in Australia
- March 12, 2021
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- Pierre
To mark the Centenary of Rotary in Australia, the Royal Australian Mint released two commemorative coins.
Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said celebrating Rotary Australia’s centenary is an opportunity to reflect on the significant contribution Rotarians have made throughout Australia and in our region.
“Over the last century, Rotarians have made an enormous difference to the lives of countless Australians, and to those throughout the Pacific region, through their practical approach to create change to improve health and education, as well as fight disease,” Minister Sukkar said.
In 1921, the first Rotary charter in...
Newman Numismatic Portal, Symposium March 19-21, share a unique experience!
- March 10, 2021
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- Pierre
The Newman Numismatic Portal is located at Washington University in St. Louis and funded by the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. The NNP is dedicated to becoming the primary and most comprehensive resource for numismatic research and reference material, initially concentrating on U.S. Coinage and Currency.
Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which will take place March 19-21. This is a free, online event that brings together a variety of numismatic speakers and...
Mintages and worth of french €2 coins (UNC – BU – proof)
- March 09, 2021
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- Pierre
The €2 coin is part of the eight euro circulation coins range. It is issued by the countries of the euro zone and by countries that have established agreements with the European authorities. Euro coins minting in France began in April 1998 at the french mint’s Pessac workshop and was put into circulation january the first 2002. The coin has a common reverse side for all countries, issuing euro coins and a national obverse side chosen by the issuing country, according to the specifications set up by the European authorities.
The piece...
Words of expert – SAM SPIEGEL about world coins market
- March 08, 2021
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- Pierre
SAM SPIEGEL, Director of International Numismatics at Heritage Auctions, is the expert of the firm concerning so called world coins. Given the last results of world coins auctions from heritage and huge prices realized, NUMISMAG took this opportunity to interview him regarding this topic.
SAM SPIEGEL, Director of International Numismatics at Heritage Auctions
NUMISMAG: Sam, What is your initial university education and how did you get into numismatics?
SAM SPIEGEL: I attended the University of Chicago and graduated with degrees in History and Classics, but my interest in numismatics began at a much...
2021 coin collection celebrating the centenary of RAAF by RAM
- March 07, 2021
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- Pierre
The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) launched a unique coin collection to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Speaking at the launch of the coins, the Mint’s new CEO Leigh Gordon, AO, CSM, said collaborations like this one with the Royal Australian Air Force continue to help the Mint showcase the important work of Australian organisations.
“Through our coin releases, the Mint aims to commemorate significant events, anniversaries and organisations that are meaningful to the Australian people. Over the last century, the Royal Australian Air Force...
€10 teutonic order and brotherhood from austrian Mint
- March 06, 2021
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- Pierre
Named after the Order of Brothers of the German House of Saint Mary in Jerusalem, the Teutonic Order is a catholic religious order headquartered in Vienna, which was founded as a military order in the city of Acre in 1190.
The Teutonic Order epitomised the knightly virtue of brotherhood, the inspiration for the fifth and last coin in the Knights’ Tales series, in which we travel back in time to a bygone age of knightly virtues.
Initially a hospital brotherhood, from 1198 the Teutonic Order began aiding Christians on their pilgrimages...
2021 spanish BU set – TOLEDO
- March 05, 2021
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- Pierre
2021 Circulation Coin Set comprises the 2021 dated Spanish Euro circulation coins, including the 2 Euro commemorative coin dedicated to the Old Town of Toledo.
The regular 2021 BU Circulation Coin Set is limited to 12 000 sets.
The blister depicts a view of the city of Toledo.
A short history of TOLEDO city
Conquered by the Romans in 1929, the city experienced its first period of prosperity under Roman rule. The city was also prey to barbarian invasions, as was the rest of the Roman Empire at the end...