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...
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...
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...
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,...