The Mint of Sweden has issued commemorative coins to mark the Royal Wedding of the world’s first and to date, only female heir apparent (as opposed to an heir presumptive) and her long time boyfriend / fiancé Daniel Westling on the 19th June 2010. The obverse of the coin portrays the royal couple in full […]
Graisce €10 Silver and €20 Gold Coins from the Central Bank of Ireland
The Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland has issued a new coin honoring the nation’s Presidential award, the Gaisce Award (pronounced Gaish-ke) which highlights the achievements of young adults in Ireland from 15 to 25 years ranging from community involvement, personal skills, physical recreation and an adventure journey. The patron of the award […]
Orsegi National Park Rectangular Coin from the Hungarian Mint
The Hungarian Mint has issued an unusual coin which launches a new series honoring the country’s national parks. The new rectangular coin pays tribute to the Orsegi National Park, founded as recently as March 2002. The obverse carries an image of the Dusky large blue butterfly, an endangered species but fortunately, abundant in the Orsegi […]
Edmund Moy Interview Part Two: Proof Silver Eagles, U.S. Coin Design
Editor’s Note: This is part two of an interview with United States Mint Director Edmund Moy conducted by Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre in January 2010. In this portion of the interview, Director Moy talks about the decision not to produce the proof version of the 2009 American Silver Eagle […]
Minah Canth and Equality €10 Silver Coin from the Mint of Finland
The Mint of Finland has issued a new €10 silver coin to mark “Minna Canth and Equality.” Minna Canth was the first woman in Finland to be awarded her own national flag day. She was considered a versatile talent, both as a writer and as an opinion leader in social affairs. The obverse of the […]
Interview with Edmund Moy, Director of the United States Mint
Editor’s Note: Michael Alexander of the London Banknote and Monetary Research Centre interviewed Edmund Moy, Director of the United States Mint during the World Money Fair held in Berlin Germany from January 29-31, 2010. The interview will be published in two parts. In part one, Ed Moy discusses the coin programs for 2010, the half […]
