2022 Gold bullion coins Malta – MELITA
- August 28, 2022
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- Pierre
The Melita gold bullion coins are issued by the Central Bank of Malta in collaboration with Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c. These coins are exempt from VAT as they are classified as bullion. They come in four different euro denominations. The coins are legal tender in Malta. The coins depict the allegorical figure, the national personification of the island of Malta, MELITA. The design is that of the “Melita” postage stamp by Edward Caruana Dingli, which was used in the archipelago...
2022 Coin of 25 KUNAS from Croatia – PELJESAC Bridge
- August 27, 2022
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- Pierre
The Croatian National Bank has issued a new commemorative circulation coin of 25 kuna to mark the opening of the Pelješac Bridge for traffic and road connections on the territory of the Republic of Croatia.
Since July 26th 2022, the Pelješac Bridge, the largest ever EU infrastructure investment in Croatia, connects the South Dalmatia region with the rest of the country. The bridge will reduce travel time by 37 minutes along the Adriatic coast.
The construction cost EUR 420 million, to which...
2022 €2 Coincard dedicated to dutch caregivers
- August 26, 2022
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- Pierre
As a sign of appreciation for all health care workers in the Netherlands, the Royal Dutch Mint is issuing a special coincard issue, including a 2022 UNC (non commemorative) Dutch 2 euro coin. This collector was created on the initiative of Maastricht UMC+. According to the Dutch Ministry of Finance, 7000 coincards were sold.
The design
The coincard contains an exclusive medal and a Dutch 2 euro circulation coin in UNC quality.
The obverse of the coincard contains the names of...
2022 BIG 5 series II – RHINO PROOF GOLD COIN of 1oz
- August 25, 2022
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- Pierre
The Rhino, like the Elephant, is one of the few remaining megafauna still living, weighing at least one tonne in adulthood. The African Rhinos originated during the Miocene period, around 14.2 million years ago, with the black and white Rhino diverging around 5 million years ago. In their current form, they date back beyond the Stone Age and have not evolved significantly since then.
“The Rhino coins are particularly poignant because these animals offer us a unique link to our...
2022 FIJI commemorative banknote of 88 cents
- August 23, 2022
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- Pierre
On June 12th 2022, the Central Bank of the Fiji Islands was authorised to issue a commemorative 88 cents collector’s note (non-circulating). The banknote is dedicated to the god of fortune and the money tree, two traditional images in Chinese Taoist culture. Both are signs of good luck and economic prosperity.
Banknote specifications
Colours: Brown and yellow
Dimensions: 156mm x 76mm
Material: cotton
Condition: uncirculated (UNC)
The obverse of the banknote features a hibiscus, the FDJI...
2022 3 rubles coin from Bank of Russia dedicated to the Tiger
- August 20, 2022
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- Pierre
On August 16th 2022, the Bank of Russia issued a commemorative silver coin dedicated to the International Tiger Forum. It will be held on September 5th, 2022 on Russky Island and will bring together representatives of countries where the tiger is part of the native fauna. The Russian Far East is currently home to the largest population of Amur tigers. That is why Russia is interested in maintaining international cooperation on the conservation of the tiger species.
Coin specifications
The...