The Royal Australian Mint has released new silver Proof coins with a captivating design that blends luminous colour with Aboriginal art to depict the story of the Emu in the Sky constellation, which also introduces a new collector coin series entitled “Star Dreaming.” It can be said that Indigenous Australians were the first astronomers who […]
Poland: New commemorative gold and silver coins remember the centenary anniversary of the birth of Saint John Paul II
The National Bank of Poland has issued (14th May) new gold and silver collector coins which are in observance of the centenary anniversary of the birth of Saint John Paul II. Remembered as the first-ever Polish Pontiff of the Holy See, John Paul II was the charismatic personality, who, for many in his homeland, hastened […]
Austria: Third stopover in the “Reaching for the Sky” series, new silver coin features Airbus 380
The Mint of Austria has released (13th May) the third coin in their ongoing and very popular coin series entitled “Reaching for the Skies,” that focuses on various aeroplanes and their contributions to world aviation history. The dream of flight became a reality for the masses with the development of commercial air travel, and this […]
Canada: The 350th anniversary of the establishment of Hudson’s Bay Company featured on the latest coin in “Moments to Hold” series
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver collector coins which mark the 350th anniversary of one of Canada’s oldest and historic commercial operations. Signed by King Charles II on the 2nd May 1670, the Royal Charter which founded the Hudson’s Bay Company has been preserved at HBC’s corporate headquarters in Toronto. The charter granted […]
Canada: Royal splendour, Queen Elizabeth’s Brazilian Aquamarine Tiara features on new silver crafted coins
The Royal Canadian Mint has released silver crafted coins that recreate a particular piece of jewellery which is one of the Queen’s most personally admired and recognised. The Aquamarine Tiara has been a part of Queen Elizabeth II’s own collection since her coronation in 1953. Before and after this momentous event, floods of precious gifts […]
Malta: Gold and silver Proof coins issued as part of Europa Star series featuring Gothic era
The Central Bank of Malta has issued (8th May) gold and silver Proof coins, which are part of a Europe-wide numismatic programme featuring various annual topics and events. This year, the Five Ages of Europe series continues with the focus being on the Gothic era. The period is divided into Early Gothic (1150-1250), High Gothic […]
Taiwan: Commemorative gold and silver Proof coins to be released in celebration of presidential inauguration
The Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced on the 6 May the release of commemorative gold and silver coins in celebration of the inauguration ceremony of incumbent President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President-elect Lai Ching‑te, which will be held on the 20 May. President Tsai won her second election as president of […]
Netherlands: First strike ceremony conducted on live stream in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day
Yesterday, the Royal Dutch Mint conducted their first strike ceremony for the first time on live stream to initiate production of the 10-euro gold and five-euro silver commemorative coins marking the 75th anniversary of Liberation Day. The ceremony was broadcast by the Royal Dutch Mint and was hosted by Mintmaster Stephan Satijn at the Royal […]
Netherlands: 75 years of peace after World War II remembered on new gold and silver collector’s coins
The Royal Dutch Mint has released (4th April) new collector coins which are in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands from the occupation of the Third Reich army during the Second World War. Previous anniversaries of the liberation of the Netherlands were marked with commemorative coins. The first commemorative coins […]
United Kingdom: 75th anniversary of VE-Day remembered on new £2 commemorative coins
The Royal Mint has released (4th May) new £2 commemorative coins remembering the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which was celebrated throughout much of the European continent on the 8th May 1945. VE (Victory in Europe) Day is one of the greatest moments in British history and iconic images of […]
