2019 Greek Numismatic Program
- November 13, 2018
- by
- Pierre
Since 11 November 2018, the Greek government has provided the following list of 2019 numismatic issues. The Greek issuing institute officially unveiled its 2019 monetary programme at the World Money Fair 2019 in Berlin. We present the first images of the institute’s creations.
COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION COINS
€2 COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION COIN DEDICATED TO
ANDREAS KALVOS – 150 YEARS IN MEMORIAM”
maximum issue 748,500 pieces
€2 COMMEMORATIVE CIRCULATION COIN DEDICATED TO:
CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF MANOLIS ANDRONICOS
maximum issue 748,500 pieces
COLLECTOR COINS:
100th Anniversary of first World War Commemorative $2 currency set
- November 13, 2018
- by
- Pierre
The US Federal Bureau of Engraving and Printing issued a WWI – 100th Anniversary of first World War – $2 commemorative currency set.
Two $2 notes with matching serial numbers beginning with “2018” Commemorative engraved print – “Battleship – New York”OOO
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The World War I 100th Anniversary Commemorative $2 Collection includes Series 2013 $2 notes from the Federal Reserve Banks of New York and Atlanta with matching serial numbers beginning with 2018.
The reverse of the banknotes is illustrated by the US NAVY battleship, the NEW YORK, which distinguished itself during both...
2018 Quarter dollar honoring Block Island National Wildlife Refuge
- November 13, 2018
- by
- Pierre
Czech one crown coin 1957: an incredible dissidence act!
- November 08, 2018
- by
- Pierre
Numismatics can be full of surprises. This short video, produced by the British Museum, highlights the Czech crown coin, the winning project of the official coin competition, launched in 1957 by the Czech government. This coin was to remain in circulation after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Eastern bloc.
Czech 1957 one crown coinThe coin depicts a woman kneeling to plant a Linden tree, a symbol of the Czechoslovak Republic. It appears to be an allegorical figure, as numismatics has been able to highlight so...
FINLAND 2018 €100 gold coin – Finland in 100 Years
- November 07, 2018
- by
- Pierre
Finland just celebrated its 100th anniversary, but what will the country’s next century be like?
Mint of Finland is releasing the Finland in 100 Years gold coin, minted with a work designed by Hannu Veijalainen and titled ”Blue Bioeconomy”. The work highlights Finland’s current and future role as a country of clean waters.
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The jury that chose the coin’s design considered the water theme to be significant for several reasons: Access to clean water is an increasingly important consideration, and the water’s surface also functions as a mirror reflecting...
The Raymond BRIGG’s SNOWMAN on a 2018 Royal Mint coin
- November 06, 2018
- by
- Pierre
The Royal Mint, together with Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House), has today announced that it will be releasing a series of special coins featuring Raymond Briggs’ iconic creation The “Snowman”, to celebrate 40 years since the publication of the timeless classic.
In a nod to the beautiful hand-drawn illustrations of the original book, the silver proof edition of The Snowman coin is the first UK coin to feature a design realised entirely in colour. Putting a new perspective on a classic scene from the book, The Snowman flies over...
50p BREXIT coin from 2019 – Royal Mint
- October 30, 2018
- by
- Olivier
To mark the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, The Royal Mint has produced a new commemorative 50p coin collection. The coin design features the words “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations” and the date of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
The commemorative coins will be available in Brilliant Uncirculated, Silver proof and Gold proof editions. The coin will also feature on ten million 50p coins which will enter general circulation from the 31st January.
It is the fourth time that a commemorative coin has been produced to mark...
2019: 100th anniversary of Czech currency and special numismatic issues
- October 28, 2018
- by
- Pierre
The Czech National Bank will celebrate in 2019 the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Czechoslovak currency and its monetary unit the koruna, as well as issuing circulation banknotes and coins. To mark this special occasion, the CNB (Czech central bank) has prepared a set of events and activities to commemorate the creation of the currency and to put forward its own work and role. The information will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Competition to design a commemorative CZK 100 banknote
The CNB, in partnership with the Ministry...
Two silver coins and a BU set to commemorate Czechoslovakia’s birth
- October 22, 2018
- by
- Pierre
As part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia took advantage of its fall at the end of the First World War to emancipate itself and proclaim its independence. The war had led the Czechs to fight first on the side of the Austro-Hungarians and Germans. 1.4 million men were mobilized for this purpose.
However, the French, Serbians, Italians and Russians quickly created legions of volunteers taken from the prisoners of war contingents in order to engage them against their former allies. Many Czechoslovakians also served in the foreign legion in France...