The Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino have issued (26th June) their annual Brilliant Uncirculated set of euro-denominated divisional coins, including a new silver collector coin available only in the set. The eight coins included are the €2 through to the one euro-cent. This year’s theme for the presentation as well as for the silver […]
Italy: New €2 marks bi-millenary of the death of famed historian
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, or IPZS, Italy’s state minting facility have issued (23rd June) a new €2 coin which marks the occasion of the bi-millenary of the death of one of the Roman world’s most important historians, Titus Livius (59 B.C.–17 A.D.) Livius is pre-eminently remembered for his work Ab Urbe Condita (The History of Rome […]
Italy: Architectural excellence features on new Europa silver coin
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato, or IPZS, have issued (15th May) their latest collector coin in part of the multinational Europa Star series, which focuses this year on the “Ages of Europe—Iron and Glass.” The Europa Star coin program is an ongoing annual numismatic initiative begun in 2004. The featured structure on the Italian entry in […]
Italy: New gold coin features smaller-size €10 denomination and Emperor Hadrian
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato, or IPZS, has issued (13th March) a new, smaller-sized gold coin that also launches a new series focusing on the emperors of Rome. The first coin in the series features Hadrian (AD 26–138), who ruled the Roman Empire from 117, succeeding Emperor Trajan until his own death 21 years […]
Vatican City: Portrait of Pope Francis Removed from Circulation Euro Coins
The Treasury of Vatican City State (or the Holy See) announced on the 24th January that from March of this year, new 2017-dated coins and those thereafter issued will no longer carry the effigy of His Holiness Pope Francis. The decision was carried out at the behest of the pontiff, and revised designs without the pope’s […]
Italy: Second 2016 Coin in “Italy of Art” Series Features Ancient Sardinia
On September 23, the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (Italian State Mint) issued this year’s second coin in the popular and successful “Italy of Art” series. This, the larger coin of the two, focuses on the incomparable history and beauty of the island of Sardinia. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for more […]
Italy: New “Italy of Art” Series Silver Coin Now Available
On September 6, the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (Italian State Mint) issued the latest coin in the popular and successful “Italy of Art” series. The new issue highlights the lovely town of Recanati, located in the Province of Macerata. Officially founded in the middle of the 12th century, Recanati (pictured above) probably originated from the […]
Italy’s Historical Villas and Gardens Series Continues with Villa Cicogna Mozzoni
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato, or IPZS, has issued (July 8) the latest coin in its popular series entitled, “Historical Villas and Gardens,” which focuses on some of Italy’s well-known, historical, and stately homes and their environs. The 2016-dated coin features the exquisite Villa Cicogna Mozzoni. The Villa Cicogna Mozzoni is located in Bisuschio, […]
Italy Releases Final Gold Coins in Popular “Flora and Fauna” Series
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato (IPZS) has issued the last two gold coins in a five-year series highlighting the flora and fauna of Italy. This year the representation of animals and flowers is taken from famous works of contemporary art. 20 EURO: Contemporary art is well represented by the floral frescoes decorating the Villa […]
Automobile Designer Enzo Ferrari Featured on Italy’s latest EUROPA Star Silver Coin
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato (IPZS) has issued its latest collector coin as part of the current EUROPA star coin program. This year the focus is on 20th century Europe and those who have made memorable contributions during this period. The Italian addition to this series for 2016 features the Italian automotive industry, famed […]
