GREAT BRITAIN ADOPTED THE EURO IN 2008
- September 13, 2022
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- Pierre
Did you know that? Great Britain adopted the euro in 2008. No, NUMISMAG’s editors did not abuse forbidden products. Great Britain adopted the euro on 01/01/2008, but not on its entire territory. The two territories concerned cover an area of 284 km2 on the island of Cyprus. They are two sovereign military bases belonging to Great Britain. They are called AKROTIRI and DHEKELIA.
In 1960, Cyprus, a former British colony, became independent. The geographical situation of the island meant that England...
2022 numismatic program of ANDORRA principalty
- September 11, 2022
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- Pierre
The Principality of ANDORRA unveiled its complete 2022 numismatic program on 09/07/2022 during a press conference. In addition to the two 2€ commemorative coins, the Andorran numismatic program includes two non-circulating 1.25€ commemorative coins in cupronickel and a BU box containing the 8 circulating coins of the 2022 vintage. All the 2022 issues have been minted by the Spanish Mint (FNMT).
Official Presentation – Wednesday September 7th 2022
2022 €2 commemorative coins
2022 €2 Charlemagne BU coin1275th anniversary...
A new monarch soon on the Royal Mint coins
- September 10, 2022
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- Pierre
We learned the day before yesterday, Queen Elizabeth II died at 96 years. Her eldest son, Prince Charles, or now King Charles III, is taking his turn on the throne of England. One of the changes called for by a new monarch in England is the change of the royal portrait that appears on the coins in circulation.
A new royal portrait on the coins
Adopted under Charles II, the royal numismatic tradition requires that monarchs have to be represented...
Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Mint
- September 09, 2022
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- Pierre
Anne JESSOPP, CEO of the Royal Mint, said, “On behalf of the entire team at the Royal Mint, I would like to express our sincere condolences to the Royal Family at this extraordinarily sad time.
Queen Elizabeth II has governed with heart and dedication, and she will be greatly missed by everyone at the Mint and by millions of people around the world.
The Royal Mint worked with Her Majesty throughout her reign, detailing her journey from new Queen to respected head...
Andorra 2022 €2 commemorative coins
- September 08, 2022
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- Pierre
The Minister of Finance and Spokesman Eric Jover presented on Wednesday a new issue of commemorative and collector coins. These are two commemorative coins of two euros. The first one refers to the 10 years since the entry into force of the monetary agreement between Andorra and the European Union with a mintage of 70,000 coins. The other €2 coin is dedicated to Emperor Charlemagne and will have a mintage of 70,000 coins.
2 euro Charlemagne Andorra 2022 BU
1275th anniversary...
1889 coin set priced at over €200 000 – MDC MONACO AUCTION
- September 07, 2022
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- Pierre
On October 13th and 14th 2022, MDC MONACO auction house offers for sale a unique proof cameo set of coins dating from 1889, presented in a box issued on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition of 1889 held in Paris.
The Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889 was the tenth event of its kind organized in the world. It was held from May 5th to October 31th 1889. It was organized around the theme of the French Revolution, as part of the...