The Bank of Greece will issue (8th October) new collector coins minted in gold that are part of a themed series entitled “Cultural Heritage.” The focus of the 2019-dated coin is the Temple of Hera (Heraion) located on the island of Samos. Once one of the mightiest states in the Greek world during the days […]
New Zealand: New silver Proof crown coin celebrates All Blacks competition in Rugby World Cup
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched new collector crown coins in celebration of the country’s national rugby team which is currently competing in the international Rugby World Cup championships. The tournament, which is the ninth in the game’s history, is staged every four years and is administered by World Rugby, the sport’s international […]
Austria: New and exciting coin series, “The Magic of Gold”
The Mint of Austria has launched a new coin series which explores the allure and magic of gold, which, since time immemorial, has had a unique effect on those who behold it. The Magic of Gold series traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures. No other metal has as much symbolic meaning as […]
Italy: New colour Proof coin marks 30 years since the collapse of the Berlin Wall
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has launched (27th September) new €5 silver Proof quality and colour coins that mark a significant worldwide event which changed the course of international politics and aided in the collapse of communism in Europe. This year marks 30 years since what was thought impossible actually occurred. On a […]
Belgium: Brussels’ notable sculpture, Manneken Pis, celebrates 400th birthday with new coin
The National Bank of Belgium will issue new collector coins which are in observance of the 400th anniversary of the placement of one of the country’s most recognised national symbols — the little statue of Manneken Pis. An instantly identified sight, the little boy who wees into a fountain has been on a square in […]
United Kingdom: 50th anniversary of first issue of iconic seven-sided 50-pence coin officially celebrated
The Royal Mint has released (24th September) new commemorative coins which celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first issue of the country’s still distinctive and now iconic seven-sided 50-pence coins. As the United Kingdom revised their currency system in 1971 to adopt a decimal system, a new denomination was to emerge. A coin was proposed […]
Spain: New silver Proof and colour coin marks 175th anniversary of the establishment of the Spanish Civil Guard
The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre — Casa Real de la Moneda has released (23rd September) their latest collector coins which are in observation of the country’s premier law enforcement organisation. The Guardia Civil, which celebrates its 175th anniversary of creation in 2019, is currently the oldest law enforcement agency with responsibilities that cover […]
The Bank of England takes pride in launching the “G” series £50 banknote featuring computer scientist Alan Turing
The planned issue of the Bank of England’s next generation £50 polymer banknote was announced by Governor Mark Carney during a special event which revealed that computer scientist Alan Turing would be the featured personality on the back. The process to unveil the design and personality to be featured on the UK’s next £50 banknote […]
China: 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic celebrated with new gold and silver collector’s coins
The Bank of the People’s Republic of China has released (10th September) new collector’s coins which are in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. With the ousting of the Chinese Republic’s government on the 1st October 1949, which took refuge on the island of Formosa (present-day Taiwan), […]
Georgia: Gold and silver Proof coins issued in celebration of national rugby team
The National Bank of Georgia has announced (28th August) the issue of gold and silver Proof collector coins which highlight Georgia’s National Rugby League, the Georgian Lelos, which is competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November. The governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Koba Gvenetadze, […]
