2017 new cyprus €2 euro commemorative coin – PAPHOS 2017
- October 17, 2017
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- Pierre
The central bank of Cyprus will issue a new €2 commemorative coin whose drawing represents the old city amphitheater, called “Odeon of Paphos” which was built during the 2nd century AD. The town of Paphos is located on the western slope of Cyprus island. Today, it is used for musical stage performances, and it will accommodate a certain number of spectacles within the framework of the program “Paphos 2017 — European Culture Main City”. The name of the issuing country, “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS”, as well as the sentence “Πάφος 2017 –...
2017 Finland €2 commemorative coin – Nature of Finland
- October 10, 2017
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- Pierre
The Mint of Finland will issue a new 2€ commemorative coin dedicated to finnish Nature. The image of the coin was created from an artwork of the photography competition winner “Natural Picture of the year”. The awarded photographer names Kari Auvinen. He represents a corbel which symbolizes the finnish character – a common but intelligent bird which reacts in a flexible way to multiple situations. The coin will be launched at the time of the official reception “Natural Photograph of the Year” on October 21st 2017 and the coins deliveries...
Richard FAILLE, Erfinder der Null-Euro-Souvenirscheine, schlägt wieder zu!
- October 09, 2017
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- Pierre
NUMISMAG: Herr FAILLE, das Sammeln von Souvenirgeldscheinen scheint sich neben Frankreich dieses Jahr auch in anderen Ländern auszubreiten. Welche Erwartungen haben Sie bis zum Ende 2017 (neue Länder, neue Kundentypen im Ausland – Institutionen oder touristische Sehenswürdigkeiten)?
Richard FAILLE: Wir haben zwei Länder, die wir schnell für die Kollektion erschließen möchten, Portugal und Spanien. Für Italien suchen gerade wir einen Partner, der exklusiv unsere Lizenz für dieses Land verwenden würde. Wir haben die Schweiz Anfang 2017 erschlossen; der Markt ist ein bisschen speziell, denn wir mussten unseren Schein an die lokale...
2017 CLYDESDALE Bank 10 pounds Robert BURNS banknote
- October 03, 2017
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- Pierre
The Scottish bank of CLYDESDALE issued this week a new 10 pounds polymer banknote. It may seem astonishing that banknotes may be issued by another financial establishment than BoE in the United Kingdom. It is the case since 7 private banks were authorized by Bank of England (BoE), under its control and pursuant to part VI of 2009 Banking Act, to issue currencies.
The list of the banking institutions profiting from this prerogative is the following one:
Scotland:
• Bank of Scotland plc
• Clydesdale Bnak plc
• The Royal Bank of Scotland
Northern...
France: €2 commemorative coin dedicated to fight against breast cancer
- October 03, 2017
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- Pierre
September 25th, 2017 is the official issuing day of the 2017 second french 2€ commemorative coin, dedicated to the fight against the breast cancer. This great cause is supported by Monnaie de Paris (french Mint) which pays €2 to “The Breast cancer let’s speak about it!” organization. A female bust is engraved on national side of coin which comes to be rolled up a ribbon on chest level. This ribbon is colourized in pink on the brilliant uncirculated and proof quality versions of this numismatic issue.
Mintages:
UNC coins: 10,000,000 BU coins: 10,000 Proof...
Italy: how much worth today the 2002 one cent Mole Antonelliana error coin?
- October 03, 2017
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- Pierre
In 2002, the Bolaffi auction house had announced the acquisition of six 2002 one cent error coins struck on 2 eurocents blanks. These coins were supposed to be found in mini-kits, distributed by Italian banks and Italian post offices during preparatory period, before official euro changeover. 7,000 of these coins were struck on 2 euro-cents blanks, with the Antonelliana Mole appearing on the reverse, instead of the Manor house of Parliament, usual reverse of Italian 2 eurocents coins. The castle of Manor house is located in Apulia and dates from...
2017 €2 commemorative coin from BELGIUM – GAND UNIVERSITY and end of Belgian mint worshop
- October 02, 2017
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- Pierre
The Belgian mint strikes its last commemorative coin issue before closing its doors. This coin was struck Thursday, September 28 and is dedicated to the 200 year anniversary of GAND University. The circulating coins will be struck at the beginning of November 2017. The Belgian mint strikes until now 40 million coins per year.
Subject of commemoration: 200e birthday of the university of GAND
On the obverse of coin is engraved the logo of the university of GAND, with the dates 1817-2017 in lower part, surrounded of the sentence “200 JAAR...
2017 austrian “Eis Vogel” €3 coin
- September 26, 2017
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- Pierre
The new €3 coin , dedicated to the Kingfisher of Europe, is part of the series “coloured species”. This commemorative coin has the double specificity of having a never seen face value in austrian euro coinages and of presenting a lumino-phosphorescent effect.
These coins were put at disposal of collectors the day of the emission and were completely sold out in a few hours. The numismatists public was expecting for this new coin issuing.
Collectors waiting queue in front of the Mint (copyright: Austrian Mint)
Just like certain night species, the animals reproduced on...
2017 New australian 10 dollars banknote
- September 25, 2017
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- Pierre
Reserve Bank of Australia (Australian central bank) put in circulation september the 9th 2017 the second banknote of 2016 serie dedicated to autralian writers and poets. This new banknote is dedicated to a woman, Mary GILMORE and to a man, AB “Banjo” PATERSON. This last owes the nickname of “Banjo” witch was the name of his favourite horse.
The prevalent color of the ticket is blue. It has a central strip which is transparent. It is also one of the security signs of the banknote, made to prevent counterfeits. It also...
STEPHAN SATIJN, new KNM mintmaster
- September 20, 2017
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- Pierre
Stephan Satijn has been appointed as Mint Master at the Royal Dutch Mint. Satijn has worked as alderman responsible for economic affairs and infrastructure for the municipality of Venlo since 2011. Prior to that he was employed in the international business community. This gives him the proper experience to succeed as Mint Master.
All Mint Masters have their own Mint Master’s Privy Mark. The Mint Master’s Privy Mark is a personal signature which is struck on coins and medals. Stephan Satijn’s Privy Mark will be revealed later this year. The current...