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Austrian Mint Releases Renewable Energy Silver and Niobium Coin

Austrian Mint Releases Renewable Energy Silver and Niobium Coin

The Austrian Mint has released the latest issue of their 25 euro coin series, which blends the elegance of fine silver with the beauty of colored niobium. The theme of this year’s coin is Renewable Energy. This will represent the eighth coin in what is undoubtedly the Austrian Mint’s most success for series which has [...]

Royal Spanish Mint Releases “Jewels of Numismatics” Gold and Silver Coins

Royal Spanish Mint Releases

The second coins have been issued in the Royal Spanish Mint’s “Jewels of Numismatics” program. The latest coins are dedicated to the 400 year old 50 Reales silver, known as a Cincuentín, and the 100 Escudos gold coin, known as a Centén. The three coins issued include a 50 euro silver proof coin honoring the [...]

1972 Munich Olympics German Silver Coins

1972 Munich Olympics German Silver Coins

One of the largest single-focused coin series ever was the 1972 Munich Olympics Silver Coins issued by Germany. The series was produced to celebrate the 20th Olympiad held in Munich, Germany during 1972. Six different coin themes were produced in silver proof and silver uncirculated quality by four of the five German Mints.
The six themes [...]

Spanish Royal Mint 2010 Coin Release Schedule

Spanish Royal Mint 2010 Coin Release Schedule

The Spanish Royal Mint has recently revealed their coin release schedule for the coming year. Included are coins to celebrate the Spanish Presidency of the European Union, Mexquita, Xacobeo 2010, FIFA World Cup, Francisco de Goya, and more. The coins and sets scheduled to be released for each month are detailed below.
January – The year [...]

Austrian Mint Releases 100 Euro Gold Coin “Crown of an Archduke”

Austrian Mint Releases 100 Euro Gold Coin

On November 4, 2009, the Austrian Mint released the second coin in the series “Crowns of the House of Hasburg.” The new 100 Euro gold coin is dedicated to the Archducal Crown of Austria. The crown is also referred to as the “Archduke’s Hat”, a name derived from the red velvet cap within the crown [...]

Austrian Mint 2010 Coin Release Schedule

Austrian Mint 2010 Coin Release Schedule

The Austrian Mint has recently revealed their coin release schedule for the coming year. The 2010 Issuing Program includes coin releases for ongoing series such as the silver/niobium series and the “Tales and Legends of Austria.” The coming year will also feature releases for a new 20 Euro coin series named “Rome on the Danube.”
January [...]

Castles of Luxembourg Silver and Niobium Coin Series

Castles of Luxembourg Silver and Niobium Coin Series

The Central Bank of Luxembourg has begun a new series of collector coins featuring the Castles of Luxembourg. Each coin in the series will be composed of a core of niobium surrounded by a ring of silver, similar to the highly popular Austrian Mint annual silver/niobium series. The first coin released in the new series [...]

2009 Youth Hostels 100th Anniversary German Silver Coins

2009 Youth Hostels 100th Anniversary German Silver Coins

German silver coins will be issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first youth hostel and the growth of the German Youth Hostel Assocation and Hostelling International. The 10 Euro coins will be issued in silver proof and silver BU as part of the regular German silver coin program.

The very first youth hostel was [...]

2009 Salvador Dali Silver Coin Set from Spanish Royal Mint

2009 Salvador Dali Silver Coin Set from Spanish Royal Mint

A tribute series of precious metal collector coins has been issued by the Spanish Royal Mint dedicated to surrealist artist Salvador Dali. The series will mark the 20th anniversary of his passing. In 2004, the Spanish Royal Mint had previously issued a series to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Spanish artist’s birth.
The latest series [...]

2010 Calendar Medal and Lucky Token from Austrian Mint

2010 Calendar Medal and Lucky Token from Austrian Mint

The Austrian Mint has produced 2010 Calendar Medals and Lucky Tokens in continuation of the ongoing series. These new issues are a great way to celebrate 2010 and bring good fortune for the new year!
The 2010 Calendar Medal honors the year’s regent Apollo, the sun god. Designed and engraved by the Mint’s Chief Engraver Thomas [...]