The Bank of Thailand has unveiled (20th July) a new set of banknotes in all available denominations in remembrance of the late King Rama IX (or Bhumibol Adulyadej), who died on the 13th October 2016 at the age of 88. King Rama IX was Thailand’s longest-reigning monarch and served from June 1946 until his death—a […]
Falkland Islands: Third colourful coin issued in popular “Penguins” series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (24th July) their latest coin in their hugely popular series of four coins highlighting the wonderful world of penguins—a species of bird found in significant numbers in the South Atlantic. The coin, which is the third in the series, features the king penguin, a very […]
Poland: “History of Polish Coins” series continues with recreation of extraordinary golden ducat of King Sigismund
The Bank of Poland have issued (12th July) a new coin which is part of their ongoing “History of Polish Coins” series. The latest coin focuses on the famed 100 ducats of Sigismund Vasa, and is selected to illustrate the history of Polish coinage in the first half of the 17th century. The coin is produced […]
Fiji: South Pacific nation celebrates platinum wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with new silver crown coin
The Reserve Bank of Fiji have issued (21st July) a new silver crown coin which marks the 70th (or platinum) wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, who have had an astonishing life together and have dedicated their lives to the duty of monarchy. From independence in 1970 until 1987, the Queen […]
Canada: “Locomotives across Canada” steams away with second silver coin in series
The Royal Canadian Mint have issued the second of three coins in what is, for many coin collectors, a great series, which features an immensely popular subject for collector coins: locomotives. Aside from Canada’s love for railroads, which began with the first railway constructed in 1836 (the route being the Champlain and Saint Lawrence Railroad), […]
Ascension: 70th wedding anniversary of Elizabeth and Philip celebrated on latest silver crown coin
A Lifetime of Devotion The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (20th July) a new crown coin which marks an astonishing and memorable life event of the longest-serving British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, and her consort, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. The royal couple have had an astonishing life together and have dedicated […]
Falkland Islands: Liberation is remembered with new silver crown coin
The government and Treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (11th July) a new crown coin which remembers the 35th anniversary of the day the islands were officially and wholly liberated from invading forces of the Argentinian Army. The long-running dispute between Britain and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands was brought to a head on […]
Israel: 50th anniversary of Jerusalem under one authority commemorated on new silver and gold coins
The Bank of Israel will issue (1st August) new gold and silver coins which mark the 50th year of the city of Jerusalem, which was brought under one single authority as a result of the Six-Day War in June 1967. Throughout Jewish history, the holy city of Jerusalem has never been forgotten. The city is considered […]
British Antarctic Territory: Southern right whale features on new crown coin
The government and treasury of the British Antarctic Territory have issued (14th July) a new coin which highlights one of the more extraordinary animal species inhabiting the waters around the islands: the Southern right whale (or Eubalaena australis, to offer its scientific name). These gentle creatures spend the summer in the far Southern Ocean in close proximity […]
Bank of England unveils their new £10 Jane Austen banknote on the 200th anniversary of her death
The Bank of England unveiled the second banknote in the latest “G” series with their new £10 Jane Austen note yesterday (18th July). The bank hosted the unveiling at the historic Winchester Cathedral, the resting place of the famed author. The unveiling was appropriately timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of her untimely death […]
