The Royal Canadian Mint has released the first of three coins which remembers Canada’s old Norse and Viking past and is a fitting tribute to the many Scandinavian settlers who immigrated to North America and made Canada their home during the last three centuries. Vinland is the area of coastal North America explored by Norse Vikings […]
Canada: Original concepts featured on new two-coin set featuring beloved Canadian numismatic classics
The Royal Canadian Mint has compiled together two distinct coin designs which have become, for many collectors of Canadian coins, memorable classics. With the accession of King George VI as king of Canada in 1936, the proposal to change the reverse designs of all circulating Canadian coins that had been part of the coins since […]
United States Mint launches 46th America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin
New quarter pays homage to the role of Lowell, MA, in America’s Industrial Revolution Washington — The United States Mint officially launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Lowell National Historical Park in Massachusetts. This is the first quarter of 2019 and the 46th coin overall in the program. The reverse (tails) design […]
Joseph Menna brings his unique portfolio of talents to the position of chief engraver
On February 4, 2019, United States Mint Director David J. Ryder announced that the new chief engraver of the Mint will be Joseph (Joe) Menna. Menna’s work for the U.S. Mint is quite extensive, distinguishing himself with his skillful designs displayed on various Congressional Gold Medals and coins including Presidential dollars, the latter of which […]
United Kingdom: Latest Britannia bullion designs launched, new two-ounce gold coin added to the range
The Royal Mint has launched (4th February) the new designs which are included on the reverse side of the popular “Britannia” range of bullion coins. Each year, the Royal Mint releases a different interpretation of the United Kingdom’s most enduring allegorical symbol and national icon. Concerning the symbolism of Britannia, a female figure representing the […]
New Preamble to the Declaration of Independence platinum Proof coin becomes available on January 31
Washington — The United States Mint will release the second coin in its Preamble to the Declaration of Independence Platinum Proof Coin Series on January 31 at noon EST. Launched in 2018, this three-year platinum Proof coin series features all new obverse (heads) designs created concurrently by one designer and a new common reverse (tails) […]
Hidden in plain sight: Reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar pays subtle homage to the legendary designer of the Buffalo nickel
If you are interested in the new American Innovation $1 Coin Program and have a fancy for Buffalo nickels, we have some good news for you. A commonly unnoticed (or at least undiscussed) detail on the reverse of the 2018 American Innovation dollar hints toward a connection with the designer of the Buffalo (or Indian […]
United States Mint announces historic collaboration with the Royal Australian Mint
Washington — The United States Mint announced today a collaborative project with the Royal Australian Mint. The two mints will produce a commemorative coin set in celebration of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969. The set will feature a U.S. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary half dollar paired with an Australian 50th […]
United Kingdom: 12-sided pound coin may be minted for British Overseas Territories
The British Treasury, along with Chancellor Philip Hammond, have hinted that the new 12-sided pound coin introduced into circulation in the United Kingdom in March 2017 may now be minted for the British Overseas Territories. This additional information follows the announcement by the treasury of Guernsey in October 2017 that more than £500,000 worth of Guernsey […]
2019 Canadian dollar coin marks 50th anniversary of the country’s decriminalization of homosexuality
50 years ago, Pierre Trudeau, the father of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, introduced amendments to Canada’s Criminal Code in 1967 that decriminalized same-sex relationships two years later. His words regarding the matter echoed a very libertarian sentiment: There’s no place for the state in the bedrooms of the nation. What’s done in private between […]
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