2019 200th anniversary of the birth of Prince Albert gold sovereign coin
- August 15, 2019
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- Pierre
The Royal Mint has announced today that a special Strike on the Day Sovereign will be struck on 26th August to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Prince Albert. This year not only marks 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria but also that of a man who served as her greatest confidant, supporter and inspiration – her husband, Prince Albert.
Born in the same year, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were steered towards one another by the...
2020 annual austrian numismatic program
- August 14, 2019
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- Pierre
The Austrian Mint announced today its numismatic program for 2020.
It even gave some details about the 2021 BU and PROOF annual sets.
This one remains classic compared to those of recent years.
This article will be regularly updated as official communications from the Austrian Mint progress, including the unveiling of the various visuals of numismatic issues.
The Director of Communication of the Austrian Mint told in BERLIN, during the 2019 WORLD MONEY FAIR, that the mint was now publishing the visuals of its...
Silver €10 from Belgium – 100th anniversary of Briek Schotte’s birth
- August 14, 2019
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- Pierre
Alberic “Briek” Schotte (born Kanegem, West Flanders, 7 September 1919 – died Kortrijk, 4 April 2004) was a Belgian professional road racing cyclist.
In 1939, Schotte led the Tour de l’Ouest, a French stage cycling race. The outbreak of the Second World War put an end to this competition and Schotte, at the top of the ranking, was declared the winner. The war complicates his professional career, but he continues to run. In 1942, he won the Tour of Flanders for...
Numismatic exhibition in UK: 325th anniversary of Bank of England
- August 13, 2019
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- Pierre
Bank of England presents some historical and founding items from its collections to commemorate its 325th anniversary, 325 objects from its 325 year history.
From Roman relics to a nuclear fall-out calculator from the Cold War, the exhibition features a variety of fascinating artefacts to celebrate the event.
The objects explore how money and the way we pay for things has transformed since the Bank of England was established in 1694. Many of these items are in relation, directly or not, with...
2019 Royal Mint new coinage: Paddington bear greets you
- August 13, 2019
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- Pierre
Two new 50p designs have been unveiled today, depicting the nation’s favourite bear at two iconic London landmarks, the Tower of London, The Royal Mint’s former home and St Paul’s Cathedral.
The new coins follow Paddington’s debut on UK coins in 2018, which saw him visiting his train station namesake and Buckingham Palace.
Following Paddington Bear’s debut on UK coins in 2018 to celebrate his 60th anniversary, The Royal Mint has unveiled two new 50p coins that continue to chronicle the friendly...
Canadian silver 20 dollars coin dedicated to SCHELDT river battle (sept-oct 1944)
- August 03, 2019
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- Pierre
The Royal Canadian Mint’s newest Second World War Battlefront Series fine silver coin commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian soldiers who, 75 years ago, helped the Allies win control of the Dutch and Belgian shores of the strategic Scheldt river.
This costly battle, fought from September to October 1944, secured a vital supply line that helped Canada liberate the Netherlands and made the Allied liberation of Western Europe possible.
The coin was proudly unveiled by Mint President and CEO Marie Lemay and His...