The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) have released (5th March) their 2018 Brilliant Uncirculated Set which will include 10 coins, all eight definitive circulating coins from one cent to two euros. The set also includes the commemorative five-euro silver coin which celebrates the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic as well […]
Italy: Latest gold coin issued in “Roman Emperors” series remembers the legacy of Trajan
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) have released (22nd February) their latest gold coin which is part of their ongoing “Roman Emperors” series chronicling those emperors who have made exceptional contributions to the growth and reach of the Roman Empire — much of which is still familiar in western society such as a senate […]
Italy: Latest coin in the Europa Star Programme series features the Baroque period of art
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) have released (22nd February) their latest coin which is part of the overall Europa Silver Star Programme. For 2018, the coin features the art which is part of the series “Ages of Europe — The Baroque Period” and the Europa Star Programme — an ongoing annual numismatic initiative begun […]
Italy: New silver coin salutes the XXII FIFA World Cup tournament
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) have issued a new silver coin in celebration of the FIFA World Cup tournament, which will be hosted this year in Russia with venues in various cities and venues. Sadly, for the first time in the tournament’s history, the Italian team did not qualify — which was […]
Italy: New silver coin issued to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the country’s constitution
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) have released (2nd January) a new silver coin which is in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Italian constitution, which came into force on the 1st January 1948. Italy’s post-war constitution was written by the 556 deputies in the Italian senate and Chamber of Deputies which the Italian people […]
Italy: Latest silver coin highlights historic Sassi and the Stones of Matera as part of “Italy of the Arts” series
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) have released (19th September) a new €10 silver Proof coin which is part of the massively successful series “Italy of the Arts.” This year’s coin is dedicated to the artistic town of Matera, located in the southern region Basilicata. Considered one of the most interesting, unusual, and memorable tourist destinations […]
Italy: First bi-metallic five euro coin dedicated to the memory of comedian Totò
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) have launched (19th September) their first bi-metallic €5 base-metal coin, which remembers the 50th anniversary of the death of one of Italy’s more memorable and irreverent comedians, known nationally by the stage name “Totò.” Born Antonio Clemente on the 15th February 1898, he was the son of Anna Clemente, […]
Italy: New gold coin features famous Italian Baroque architect Francesco Borromini
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato (IPZS) have issued a new gold coin which remembers one of the country’s more distinguished Baroque architects—one who created some of Italy’s most memorable structures during his lifetime. Francesco Borromini (1599–1667) is considered one of the most important innovators in Baroque architecture. His complex geometric patterns and original decorating solutions counter-pose […]
San Marino: World Water Day features on silver coin in BU year set
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 […]
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