The Swiss Federal Mint has released (10th September) new silver collector coins which are minted to commemorate one of the country’s most iconic items which has traveled around the world as an ambassador and example of Swiss efficiency and practical design: The classic Swiss Army knife. On the 100th anniversary of Karl Elsener’s death, the […]
Australia: Governor-General unveils new commemorative dollar coins which include sixth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Australian Mint has officially unveiled the first new commemorative one-dollar coins that will include the Queen’s new effigy, which is set to be included on all circulation and many collector coins from 2019 onwards. His Excellency General, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, was present to reveal […]
Falkland Islands: Third coin in the ongoing penguin series features the king penguin
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (5th September) the third 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. The Falkland Islands have become known as the penguin capital of the world. The five breeds of penguin […]
Australia: New silver coin in “Earth & Beyond” series salutes space travel
The Royal Australian Mint has released (3rd September) new silver collector coins which are part of their three-coin series entitled “Earth & Beyond” that looks at space travel and the wonders of the heavens. Following the first domed coin in the series, which depicted the Earth as seen from space, this new release celebrates the […]
Venezuela: Central Bank introduces long anticipated bolívar soberano to an uneasy public
The Banco Central de Venezuela has introduced (20th August) their new bolívar soberano (or sovereign bolívar) to the weary Venezuelan public, amid uneasy social and economic conditions. The currency was launched on what was announced as a national holiday for a people who have been coping with a staggeringly high rate of inflation, resulting in the real […]
Falkland Islands: New titanium collector crown coins feature the crab
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (30th August) new collector crown coins which feature one of the region’s most familiar side-walking sea-dwelling creatures — the ever familiar crab. These crustaceans are short-tailed members of the order Decapoda, and, as it happens, decapods occur in all oceans, in fresh water, and on land […]
Mexico: Introduction of new 500-peso banknote launches new series
The Banco de Mexico has introduced (28th August) new 500-peso banknotes into circulation that launch a new series of currency notes and initiate three important changes to Mexican banknotes. The new 500-peso banknote (U.S. $26.30) introduces new designs, colours, and themes for the denominations that will be included in the new series. The notes will […]
New Zealand: Centenary of Armistice Day remembered on new colour circulation commemorative coin
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched (27th August) their second commemorative circulation coin which includes colour on the reverse design. The centenary of Armistice Day is the featured theme and motif. Following on the first such coin issued in 2015 in honour of the centenary anniversary of the formation of Australia and New […]
Niue: Mickey Mouse celebrating 90th birthday on new high-relief silver and gold coins
The government and treasury of the island nation of Niue have issued (21st August) new collector coins which mark the celebration of the 90th birthday of the world’s most beloved cartoon mouse: Mickey Mouse. The endearing mouse made his debut in a black-and-white short cartoon on the 18th November 1928, which was entitled Steamboat Willie, […]
Falkland Islands: Second coin featuring the gentoo penguin released in popular series
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (20th August) the second release in their current series of coins featuring these quirky and endearing flightless birds that have made much of the South Atlantic their home. The Falkland Islands have become known as the penguin capital of the world, and it is a […]
