2021 belgian proof €12.5 coin “ANTVERP, city of Diamonds”
- October 17, 2021
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- Pierre
As early as the 16th century, diamonds from India were brought directly to Antwerp. Within a short period of time, the local cutters gained an unparalleled reputation. But the real success story of the diamond city did not begin until the 19th century, when new sites were discovered in South Africa and many Jewish diamond dealers from Eastern Europe settled in the city. Since then, the diamond industry has definitely linked its economic destiny to the city of Rubens.
The Royal...
Last numismatic news from Slovakia
- October 16, 2021
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- Pierre
A BU set will be issued as part of the series “Castles of Slovakia”. It is dedicated to Bojnice Castle, one of the oldest and most important monuments in Slovakia.
It is issued in the amount of 3,000 sets. It contains the 8 coins of the 2021 divisional series...
Lithuanian €2 2022 – 100 years of Basketball in Lithuania
- October 15, 2021
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- Pierre
In 2022, Bank of Lithuania will issue a coin dedicated to the 100th anniversary of basketball in Lithuania. The national side of the coin depict a map of Lithuania, arranged as a basketcourt in the center, witch signifies that basketball has been played for already 100 years. THe coin features also the inscritions “LIETUVA” for LITHUANIA and anniversary dates “1922-2022”. Coins will be struck by Luthuanian Mint and ist logo will be set in a semi-circle in center of the coin. EJIDIJUS...
2022 new €2 commemorative coin from Finland: National Ballet.
- October 14, 2021
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- Pierre
This new commemorative coin will be issued in 2022 and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the finnish National Ballet. National side of the coin depicts powerfull and free movements of a dancer covered in a light flowing textile that accentuates fluidity of dancer’s pose.
The estimated mintage of the coin is 400 000 coins (for circulation and collectors).
This coin will be issued in Spring 2022.
New €2 commemorative coin from Finland
Sources: EU and NUMISMAG.
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2021 irish numismatic program
- October 10, 2021
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- Pierre
The Central Bank of Ireland has very belatedly communicated part of its 2021 numismatic program. For the moment, only two BU quality coin sets are announced. It is the classic annual set containing the 8 coins of the annual divisional series. In addition, a recurring “birth” set is also issued.
BU annual set
The 2021 Annual Box Set highlights the importance of honeybees and how we can help our pollinators. In recent years, there has been a global decline in...
CHIARA PRINCIPE, worthy ambassador of the Italian school of engraving
- October 08, 2021
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- Pierre
NUMISMAG took the opportunity to interview Chiara PRINCIPE, freelance well known italian engraver, a few weeks after official issuing date of 2021 Vatican €2 commemorative coin, dedicated to CARAVAGGIO. This €2 commemorative coin is one of the last Chiara’s creations.
CHIARA PRINCIPE, freelance coins and medals creator
NUMISMAG: CHIARA, what is your initial artistic training?
CHIARA PRINCIPE: Passion for art, manual skills and creativity have always been part of me. Drawing is actually my first love. I remember when I was a...