The Mint of Austria have unveiled (16th October) their second new coin ahead of its official issue in November. It marks the tercentenary anniversary of the birth of the Habsburg Empire and Austria’s only female ruler to date: the Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780). Maria Theresa became empress upon the death of her father, Emperor Charles […]
The World of Leading Bullion Coins book launch
Metals Focus has announced the launch of it new reference book, The World of Leading Bullion Coins, at an event at the LBMA/LPPM Conference in Barcelona. The book was produced with the support of five sponsors—the Perth Mint, the Austrian Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint, the Rand Refinery, and the Royal Mint. The World of Leading […]
Austria: Majestic Alpine ibex graces the latest gold coin in Wildlife in Our Sights series
The Austrian Mint has launched (12th September) their latest gold coin which highlights some of the European continent’s more interesting and diverse wildlife and habitats. The series was initiated in 2013 and is entitled “Wildlife in Our Sights.” It features the animals who dwell in forests and make delicate, but robust, habitats their own special […]
Austria: Second coin in inspiring Guardian Angels series dedicated to Gabriel
The Mint of Austria have unveiled their second coin in the Guardian Angels or Heavenly Messenger series, which highlights the divine beings who are worshiped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. These benevolent, but invisible, spirits have also been widely depicted throughout art history. The second coin in this inspiring series is dedicated to the archangel Gabriel—a deity full […]
Austria: Noted figure in psychology remembered on new gold coin
The Mint of Austria have issued (3rd May) a new gold coin that remembers one of the more significant pioneers in the profession of psychology and also launches the first of a three-coin series. Celebrating the pioneering schools of psychotherapy—the scientific discipline established in the Austrian capital in the 20th century—the enlightening three-coin series, Vienna Schools […]
Austria: Latest coin in popular Silver Niobium series rolls out in June
On June 7, 2017, the Austrian Mint will release “Mikrokosmos” (Microcosm), the newest in its extremely popular Silver Niobium series. Inaugurated in 2003, the bimetallic €25 coins have consistently sold out at the mint, and all—especially the first few issues—have gained value on the secondary market. Each year’s issue is composed of a disc of niobium […]
Austria: Empress Maria Theresa features on new celebratory silver coin
The Mint of Austria have issued a new coin that marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of the Habsburg Empire’s only female ruler, Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780), who became empress on the death of her father, Emperor Charles VI (1685–1740), Archduke of Austria and Holy Roman Emperor. The remarkable story of the empress began […]
Austria: New “Heavenly Messengers” coin series launches with Archangel Michael
The Austrian Mint have issued (22nd February) a new coin that inaugurates a four-coin series dedicated to “Heavenly Messengers.” Through the ages, believers have looked to angels for protection; the divine beings are worshiped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims alike. These benevolent but invisible spirits have been widely depicted throughout art history, and one of the more famous […]
Austria: Engaging “Colourful Creatures” series continues with latest coin
The Mint of Austria have made available (22nd February) the latest coin in their series of base-metal strikes that highlights some of man’s most familiar animals, either by reputation or by interaction between themselves and humans. The first coin in the “Colourful Creatures” series depicted the “fledermaus” (or bat; these coins are sold out but […]
Latvia: Upcoming Centennial of Independence Celebrated with Innovative New Gold Coin
Today (November 10) the Bank of Latvia issued a new gold coin associated with the Baltic republic’s centenary of independence, which was declared on November 18, 1918, and officially recognized on January 26, 1921. This first coin launches an interesting and unique series that will highlight some of the country’s ancient and medieval history through […]
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