Coin Collecting News
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
