The Bank of Lithuania has unveiled new collector coins, which marks the 700th anniversary of the establishment of the town of Vilnius as the country’s seat of government. A settlement has existed on the site since the 10th century, and the first documented reference to Vilnius dates from 1128. Archaeological findings indicate that Vilnius was […]
Finland: New silver Proof coins highlight Finnish climate research activities
The Finnish Ministry of Finance has authorised the release (26th September) of new €20 silver Proof collector coins, which focuses on the country’s efforts and activities of spearheading climate research. The €20 silver collector coins are produced by the Lithuanian Mint at their facilities in Vilnius, on behalf of the Finnish Ministry of Finance. Designed […]
Lithuania: Intriguing silver Proof coin released highlighting the message “there is no Planet B”
The Bank of Lithuania has released (28th June) new silver Proof coins designed to hit home the environmental message of protecting our planet from further damage caused by climate change, misuse of natural resources and neglect of our natural habitat. The coin itself is the result of the Bank of Lithuania asking the public in […]
Lithuania: Commemorative €2 coins mark centenary anniversary of the introduction of basketball
The Bank of Lithuania has released commemorative €2 coins which mark the centenary anniversary of the introduction of basketball to the country’s sporting curriculum. Since then, Lithuania has made basketball their sport as it has become more than just a leisure activity. It is part of national identity and culture, one of the things and […]
Armenia: New silver Proof coins honour beloved musician Arno Babajanyan
The Central Bank of Armenia has issued (18th January) new silver Proof collector coins on the occasion of the centenary anniversary of the birth of one of the country’s most notable and celebrated musicians in the modern era. Arno Babajanyan(1921–1983) holds a special place in Armenian and Soviet-era musical history thanks to his unique natural […]
Greatly anticipated COTY Awards take place during 49th World Money Fair in Berlin
The 2020 Coin of the Year Awards, colloquially known as the COTYs, got off to a great start this year as various mints and other recipients gathered during the 49th World Money Fair. Held in Berlin’s purpose-built Estrel Convention Centre since 2006, the greatly anticipated awards, now in its 37th year, were presented for the […]
Latvia: New silver Proof coin marks centenary anniversary of Latvia’s war of independence
The Latvijas Banka is issuing (7th November) silver collector coins entitled “Freedom Fights (1918–1920),” which are dedicated to the Latvian War of Independence and all the people who helped to win independence and hold freedom in high esteem. The Republic of Latvia as it is known today was born on the ruins of empires that […]
Georgia: New collector’s coin issued in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the National Bank
The National Bank of Georgia has announced the issue of silver Proof collector coins that are issued in celebration of the country’s first National Bank, which was established 100 years ago, in December 1919. Georgia, a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, is located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Bound […]
Georgia: Gold and silver Proof coins issued in celebration of national rugby team
The National Bank of Georgia has announced (28th August) the issue of gold and silver Proof collector coins which highlight Georgia’s National Rugby League, the Georgian Lelos, which is competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November. The governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Koba Gvenetadze, […]
Latvia: Eminent Modernist artist Niklāvs Strunke remembered on latest off-shaped silver coins
The Bank of Latvia has announced (7th July) they will issue new silver Proof collector coins of a specific shape dedicated to the creative heritage of Niklāvs Strunke (1894–1966). Strunke was a Latvian painter, graphic artist, and stage designer. Niklāvs Strunke is regarded as one of the most original Latvian Modernists who strongly proved his […]
