2019 greek proof coinset, a very low mintage announced!
- November 22, 2019
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- Pierre
The Greek Ministry of Finance announced today the clos issuing day of the 2019 proof coinset, on 12/10/2019.
This coin set is issued in small quantities, with 1,500 copies. Of this number, half will be reserved for collectors and the other half for dealers. This very limited edition will therefore be sought by collectors of euro coins.
The set contains the annual divisional series of 8 coins as well as the two 2019 €2 commemorative coins. Acquiring this box set is therefore...
With the snow comes the time of the 2019 snowman coin, by RM
- November 20, 2019
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint, together with Penguin Ventures (part of Penguin Random House) has announced that it will be releasing a second coin in The Snowman series.
This special 50p coin celebrates the charm of Raymond Briggs’ timeless children’s classic.
50p UNC coin
Taking inspiration from the original hand-drawn book illustrations, The Snowman™ coin features James and The Snowman about to fly off on their magical adventure to the North Pole. The coin showcases the snowy scenery surrounding James who looks up...
Mint of Finland stops minting and trading €2 and other commemorative coins
- November 19, 2019
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- Pierre
An official communicate of Mint of Finland indicates it has won the Ministry of Finance’s public tender for the production of Finnish circulation euro coins, including €2 special coins. The contract period is from 1 June 2019 to 31 December 2022, and includes an option for two-year extension. This agreement does not include the sale of coin sets and €2 special coins.
The Ministry of Finance’s tender for the sale and marketing of Finnish commemorative coins, coin sets and €2 special...
Australian mint celebrates 100th anniversary of QANTAS
- November 18, 2019
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- Pierre
To mark the Centenary of Queensland and North Territory Aerial Services Ltd (Qantas), the Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) and the national carrier have today revealed a new $1 Australian circulating coin, a collectible Qantas Centenary 11 Coin Set, along with a ‘Golden Ticket’ competition.
The Royal Australian Mint’s responsible Minister, the Hon Michael Sukkar, the Minister for Housing & Assistant Treasurer said: “From humble beginnings in outback Queensland, the flying kangaroo is an integral part of Australia’s renowned aviation...
2019 – 2021 Coin sets from cyprus celebrate euro coins national sides
- November 14, 2019
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Τhe series of collectible three-ply sets (2019-2021) is dedicated to the national sides of the Cyprus euro coins. The first set of the series is dedicated to the cross-shaped sculpture (idol) of Pomos (3000 B.C.) from the Chalcolithic period. The said idol is depicted on the €1 and €2 coins. Being a characteristic example of Cyprus prehistoric art, it represents the heritage and civilization of the country endowed with a history of over 10.000 years.
5 000 coin sets will be issued.
The second set, to...
2019 belgian gold coin commemorating the fall of Berlin Wall
- November 11, 2019
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- Pierre
30 years ago the Berlin Wall fell down, a founding event that marks the first steps towards German reunification and Germany’s definitive dominance in Europe.
In homage to this moment of historical importance, the €12.5 commemorative coin “30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall”, in pure gold and in proof quality, will be issued by the Royal Belgian Mint.
The Berlin wall
The Berlin Wall was built to limit the exodus of refugees from East Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia...