New coins and medals – 150th anniversary of Japan modern currency system
- September 15, 2021
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- Pierre
Japan Mint unveiled two new coins and a medal that commemorate the 150th anniversary of the japanese modern currency system. For the first time in history, Japan Mint has produced a ¼ oz gold coin.
Gold 5 000 yen coin
On the obverse, the coin bears the character “圓 (yen),” designed for gold coins issued in 1871, with a chrysanthemum. On the reverse, the design combines those of the current regular coins (six coins), i.e., a paulownia, cherry blossom, chrysanthemum, the Byodoin Phoenix Hall, rice ears, and...
2020 50 pence and the rarest 50 pence mintages, unveiled by the Royal Mint
- September 14, 2021
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has today posted the mintage figures for the calendar year of 2020, providing the official guide to the rarest coins in circulation.
In 2020, over 330 million coins were released into circulation, including new 50 pence designs commemorating ‘Diversity Built Britain’ and the UK’s Withdrawal from the European Union. Ten million of each design were released into circulation, making them widely accessible.
The 50 pence is Britain’s most collectable coin and provides the ideal canvas for...
2021 silver colorfull and fluo coin “Hydropower” from SWISSMINT
- September 12, 2021
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- Pierre
On 9 September 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a coloured coin with additional fluorescent elements which glow in the dark. The new coin for collectors rounds off this year’s coin programme.
Energy is a precious commodity and an indispensable part of our everyday lives. A sustainable energy supply plays an important role in...
2022 dutch €2 commemorative coin ERASMUS is announced!
- September 10, 2021
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- Pierre
The Mint of the NETHERLANDS has unveiled the visual of the ERASMUS coin that will be issued in 2022. This coin is part of a series common to all countries that have adopted the euro. The Dutch €2 ERASMUS coin has been announced late because this country strictly respects the prescriptions of the European Commission. For the past 5 years, the European Commission has invited countries that issue €2 commemorative coins to limit the volume of their €2 commemorative €2...
In 2021 Japan Mint Celebrates its 150th anniversary
- September 06, 2021
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- Pierre
In 2021, the Japan Mint celebrates its 150th anniversary. This is the opportunity for NUMISMAG to ask some questions to the Japan Mint related to its history. The actual Japan Mint was founded in late 19th century with the help of foreign ingeniors. KANO Natsuo, father of first modern japanese coinages, was held as a great artist and worked for the mint during that period, a very mooving and rich period for numismatics of Japan.
NUMISMAG: Which event was the origin of...
2015 belgian €2 Waterloo: first controversy over a commemorative coin
- September 05, 2021
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- Pierre
In 2015, Belgium wanted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Waterloo battle. This desire of the Belgian government was quickly opposed by the French government, due to the importance of this battle in French history. This conflict over the choice of subject for a €2 commemorative coin was a first within the European Union.
Belgian project
The inner part of the coin showed a part of the Lion of Waterloo mound on which is represented, surmounted by the name...