Early 20th century chinese banknotes issued by Netherlands Trading society
- July 13, 2023
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- Pierre
The trade relations between the Netherlands and China have a long and rich history. The Dutch were among the first Europeans to establish contacts with China in the 16th century, and during that time, the Dutch East India Company played a pivotal role in facilitating these exchanges.
In the late 19th and 20th centuries, the Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij (Netherlands Trading Society) emerged as another major player in the dynamic trade between China and the Netherlands. This joint-stock company was founded on March...
Consultation of European citizens on the design of future euro banknotes
- July 10, 2023
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- Pierre
The European Central Bank (ECB) invites Europeans to give their opinion on the proposed themes for the next series of euro banknotes. From July 10 to August 31, 2023, all residents of the eurozone have the opportunity to participate in a survey (survey link, click here) on the ECB’s website. To ensure a fair representation of opinions across the eurozone, the ECB has also commissioned an independent research firm to ask the same questions to a representative sample of eurozone...
2023 irish €15 coin dedicated to national women football team
- July 07, 2023
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- Pierre
The coin will retail at €65.00 and the issue limit is 3,000. This limited edition coin celebrates the extraordinary impact the Women’s National team (WNT) has had on women and girl’s football in Ireland.Ireland’s first official women’s international game took place on May 13, 1973 in Wales. The Girls in Green won 3-2 and it was the start of something special.There have been many highs for the WNT since then, but qualifying for the FIFA...
2023 Horse bullion coin by spanish mint FNMT
- July 06, 2023
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- Pierre
FNMT has issued a bullion coin in 2023 of 1 oz. of gold depicting, in the reverse, the image of another representative Spanish animal, in this case a CARTUJANO HORSE. The Carthusian horse, or Cartujano is not a distinct breed of horse but rather an offshoot of the pure Spanish horse and is considered the purest strain remaining with one of the oldest stud books in the world.
Coin specifications
Metal : Gold
Quality : Proof
125th anniversary of the Yukon and the Klondike gold rush
- July 05, 2023
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- Pierre
In 1898, the epic Klondike Gold Rush began, immortalized by the writer Jack LONDON. He himself took part in this adventure. It led to the birth of the Yukon Territory, a new Canadian province. This historical moment is commemorated by this silver coin, 99.99% pure.
In the heart of the 19th century, an incredible fever gripped adventurers the world over: the Klondike Gold Rush. Located in northern Canada, this remote territory held the promise of untold riches.
It all began in 1896,...
2023 Numismatic Program of Andorra
- July 04, 2023
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- Pierre
The Principality of Andorra has announced the various issues that will make up its 2023 numismatic issue program. Two 2€ commemorative coins, a BU set and two silver collector coins will be issued in 2023.
The first €2 commemorative coin celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Principality’s accession to the United Nations. This coin will have a limited mintage of 70,000 in BU quality. In the foreground of the coin’s national side are the olive branch and the land block. They...