The Central Bank of Ireland has unveiled a new silver crown collector coin observing the 70th anniversary of the day peace returned to the European continent after the surrender of the Axis powers at the end of the Second World War. The 8th of May, 1945 is commemorated in both Europe and the U.S. as […]
Luxembourg Celebrates Congress of Vienna Bicentenary with New Silver & Color Coin
The Banque Centrale de Luxembourg has announced the issue of a new coin celebrating the bicentenary anniversary of the Congress of Vienna, an accord that established the Grand Duchy of Luxenbourg as a separate geopolitical entity in association with the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Congress of Vienna, which opened in September 1814, was called […]
Fourth Release in “Klimt and His Women” Gold Coin Series
The Austrian Mint will issue (15th April) the fourth gold coin of the commemorative series “Klimt and His Women”, featuring the lost paintings entitled “Faculty Paintings.” These paintings were the last public commission by this Viennese master. Klimt was no stranger to controversy but this series of paintings caused such an outcry by Austrians at […]
Operetta “Die Fledermaus” Features on Festive Austrian 5 Euro Coin
The Austrian Mint have issued a charming coin which highlights one of the best known operettas known in German “Die Fledermaus” which tells the story of a Bat attending a ball or formal dance! Written by the composer Johann Strauss in 1874, the operetta debuted the same year at the Theater an der Wien in […]
Austria’s Klimt and His Women “The Expectation” Gold Coin Wins Coin of the Year
FW Media, sponsors of the Coin of the Year Award, have just announced that an Austrian Coin has won the title of Coin of the Year. The ultimate winner, the Austrian Mint’s entry in the category for “Best gold coin” was victorious – this coin went on to compete with the additional nine other winners […]
Austrian Coin Marks 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Austrian Mint have issued a new coin which marks the 25th anniversary of the collapse of one of Europe and the world’s more stark reminders of political and physical separation between peoples – that of the Berlin Wall. A constant, disparaging and everyday presence in the lives of Berliners, Germans and Europeans that many […]
Polar Bear Enclosure at Austria’s Shoenbrunn Zoo Captured on €5 Coin
The Mint of Austria have issued a new coin which highlights the addition of a new Polar bear enclosure at Austria’s celebrated Shoenbrunn Zoo – or Tiergarten Schönbrunn. Located on the grounds of the famous Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna Austria, it was founded as an imperial menagerie in 1752 and is regarded as the oldest […]
Austrian Mint Begins Exceptional Wildlife Series in Gold
The Austrian Mint has issued a new coin which highlights some of the European continent’s more interesting and diverse wildlife and habitats. This coin, with a €100 face value is the first of six coins to be issued over the next six years which will feature some of the most recognizable European wild animals in […]
Austria: Continuing a Popular Series of Children’s Designs
The National Bank of Austria has issued (16th October) their latest coin in the popular series “Austria – by its children” which utilities drawings and designs submitted by school children highlighting the outstanding landscapes or characteristics of their home provinces. This is the fourth coin released, and this edition focuses on the area located the […]
Second Coin Released in Austrian Mint Prehistoric Life Series
The Austrian Mint have issued their second coin in the exciting new Prehistoric Life series featuring the many creatures who were found to be prevalent of middle and western Europe from the Triassic to the Quaternary period. Tremendous changes occurred at the beginning of the Jurassic period. Pangaea, the massive continent, broke up and the […]
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