Two commemorative coins for the 50 years of the Okinawa retrocession
- November 29, 2022
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- Pierre
The Japan Mint announced the issuance of two commemorative coins to celebrate the return of the island of Okinawa to Japan by the United States. The Americans landed on the large northern island of Okinawa in April 1944. The inhuman fighting that took place there would have convinced the American government to use atomic weapons, as the losses on both sides were considerable. Four months after the landing, two atomic bombs were dropped on Japan. This led to the Japanese...
2022 €10 from Lithuania dedicated to the struggle of Ukraine
- November 28, 2022
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- Pierre
The Central Bank of Lithuania puts on sale (reservation) from tomorrow. it is dedicated to the struggle of the Ukrainian people in the war between the country and Russia. The obverse of the coin dedicated to the Ukrainian struggle for freedom features an image of embroidered and stylized symbols of the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania, the Vytis, and Ukraine, the Trident (Tryzub). The author of the piece, Ukrainian artist Svitlana Matvieienko, uses conventional Ukrainian motifs in...
GOLD COINS FROM SWITZERLAND 1851-2022
- November 26, 2022
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- Pierre
The “Gold Coins of Switzerland 1851-2022” is the title of the latest book published by Chaponnière and Firmenich SA, a renowned auction house located in Switzerland. It is dedicated to the gold coins issued by Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This book is primarily intended for Swiss collectors. But it is of interest to many other collectors. Indeed, the craze for Swiss gold coins has gone far beyond the borders of this country. Many collectors living outside of Switzerland own one or...
2023 annuel BU set from Lithuania
- November 25, 2022
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- Pierre
The 2023 annual set contains the annual divisional series of 8 coins. The national side of the coins features the Vytis, a knight in armor also constituting the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) and the yearmark (2023) arranged in a semi-circle. The coins also feature the 12 stars of the European flag and the mintmak of the Lithuanian Mint.
The annual set 2023 will celebrate the city of Klaipeda, also known as...
Giovanni Van De Velde interview new belgian Royal Mint CEO
- November 24, 2022
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- Pierre
In the summer of 2022, Mr. Giovanni Van De Velde was appointed Commissioner of Mints, following the retirement of his predecessor, Mrs. Van Herzele. He is therefore the new CEO of the Royal Belgian Mint. NUMISMAG took advantage of his recent appointment to discuss with him how he perceives his new position, a few weeks after his appointment.
NUMISMAG: Mr. Van De Velde, what is your academic background?
Giovanni Van De Velde: I obtained my Master’s degree in Business Sciences...
€2 commemorative coin 2023 from LITHUANIA “TOGETHER WITH UKRAINE”
- November 23, 2022
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- Pierre
The Lithuanian Mint has announced the issuance in the first quarter of 2023 of a €2 commemorative coin dedicated to Ukraine and the European solidarity brought in support of this country. The national side of this coin is illustrated by a sunflower, the emblematic plant of the country. The petals of the flower are in the shape of human figures holding hands. The sunflower also symbolizes the rising sun and a new beginning.
The composition of this side is dominated by...