The Central Bank of Ireland has officially launched (24th October) their latest collector coin which is in salute to the work of Bram Stoker, author of one of the world’s most chilling novels: Dracula. As Halloween approaches, the Central Bank of Ireland has launched these commemorative coins in salute to one of the world’s scariest tales […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: New crown coin pays tribute to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Great War
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (24th October) new crown coins which are in salute to the Unknown Soldier, as this year, we observe the centenary anniversary of the cessation of hostilities or armistice which brought an end to the fighting of the conflict the world once knew as […]
Falkland Islands: The rockhopper bounds onto the last 50-pence colour collector coin in the Penguin series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (19th October) the fifth and final coin which is part of an overall five-coin set featuring one of the planet’s most curious and unique species of bird, the penguin. This new series of coins, which debuted in August, features close-up headshots of the five penguins that inhabit the Falkland Islands, […]
Australia: Lunar year collector coins feature laughing pig
The Royal Australian Mint has released new lunar zodiac collector coins which celebrate the Year of the Pig, commencing on the 5th February 2019. The Chinese zodiac, which consists of a 12-year cycle, comes to an end with the Pig — and a new cycle will begin for 2020. As with the western zodiac, there are […]
United Kingdom: 2018-dated holiday crown launches in time to be the perfect gift for coin collecting friends and family
The Royal Mint has launched their latest holiday-themed coin, which is the second year that sees a specially designed crown coin minted with a holiday (or Christmas) theme, well in time to add this unique gift to your holiday list. The Brilliant Uncirculated crown coin is presented in a Christmas card, which simply makes it […]
Israel: Latest collector coins in “Biblical Arts” series features the story of Isaac and Rebecca
The Bank of Israel has issued (10th October) the 22nd set of coins which is part of their ongoing series entitled “Biblical Arts.” The latest story being featured is that of Isaac and Rebecca. According to the scriptures, the servant Eliezer of Damascus devised a test in order to find the right wife for Isaac, […]
Greece: New 2018 10-coin Proof set includes two additional commemorative €2 pieces
The Bank of Greece has announced that they will issue, on the 25th October, this year’s Proof quality coin sets which include all eight circulation denominations — as well as two commemorative €2 coins which were issued earlier this year. The set includes the circulation pieces ranging from one euro cent to two euros. The additional commemorative coins included […]
United Kingdom: New crown coin celebrates the 70th birthday of HRH Charles, Prince of Wales
The Royal Mint has released (15th October) the new coins that will commemorate the latest celebration for the Royal Family in 2018, which is the 70th birthday of His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, occurring on the 14th November 2018. The portrait of the Prince of Wales has been created by experienced engraver Robert […]
Nicaragua: Solitary and distinctive ocelot features on latest silver coin in Wildlife series
The Banco Central de Nicaragua has issued (12th October) the fourth coin which is part of their ongoing and popular collector coin series entitled “Wildlife of Nicaragua,” first launched in April. The latest animal in the wildlife series to be highlighted is the ocelot, a solitary wild cat which is the second largest spotted cat in South America, possessing […]
Iraq: New and improved banknotes include new design representing Assyrian community
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has unveiled (7th October) changes to the upcoming series of new banknote designs which are aimed at both modernising the currency and better reflecting the nation’s heritage and diversity. The last significant redesign of Iraqi banknotes came after the country’s invasion, which was initiated by the United States and its […]
