The Monnaie de Paris has released new Proof and colour coins which are part of their “Masterpieces” series launched in 2017. The series pays tribute to the greatest masterpieces in French museums from the different artistic currents and influences of world history. The latest coin features one of the works of Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun […]
France: Historic portrait of Napoleon III features on new face value gold and silver collector coins
The Monnaie de Paris has released the latest design in the ongoing series of collector coins produced in gold and silver and available at face value. Since 2008, Monnaie de Paris has embarked on an ambitious project initiated every three years to honour and feature the symbols and motifs of French numismatics by revisiting the […]
France: Third hexagonal Olympic-themed gold and silver coins released featuring the Sower
The Monnaie de Paris has released its third set of collector coins which is part of the ongoing series of Olympic-themed hexagonal-shaped gold and silver pieces that concludes next year. Launched in 2012, the designs focus on familiar sights and monuments, offering an Olympic reference for the games scheduled to be held from the 26th […]
France: Gold and silver collector coins introduce Phryge, Olympic mascots for 2024
The Monnaie de Paris has released new gold and silver collector coins featuring the official mascots representing the 2024 XXXIII Olympiad, scheduled to be hosted in Paris from the 26th July to the 11th August, followed by the Paralympics from the 28th August to the 8th September. The designs of the mascots are based on […]
France: Proof gold and silver coins introduce new “Women of the World” series, launching with the legendary Grace Kelly
The Monnaie de Paris has launched a new series of collector gold and silver coins which focuses on the contributions of not only French women but women everywhere. Following the earlier series entitled “Famous Women of France,” the new series expands its reach to include famous women of the world who have made a significant […]
Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 6
2000s The new millennium began officially in 2001, but a lot of Mints decided to issue coins dated 2000 and with commemorative designs mostly to accommodate collectors who wanted something special to mark the event. One year earlier, a British £5 crown with a dual year date of 1999 and 2000 was one of many […]
France: Monnaie de Paris and Maison Pierre Hermé Paris create macaron-shaped coins
The Monnaie de Paris has unveiled a unique numismatic tribute in gold and silver to one of the country’s most prominent names in traditional French pastry and the creator of the brand Maison Pierre Hermé Paris. Pierre Hermé has been described as a force within his own right who revolutionised the world of pastry. Considered […]
France: Second series of hexagonal Olympic-themed coins features sports and landmarks
The Monnaie de Paris has released the second series of hexagonal-shaped gold and silver commemorative coins marking the XXXIII Olympiad scheduled to be hosted in the city of Paris in 2024. Having previously hosted in 1900 and 1924, Paris will become only the second city to host the Summer Olympic Games three times after London […]
Monaco: New commemorative €2 coins remember the centenary anniversary of the death of Prince Albert I
The Trésorerie Générale des Finances du Gouvernement Princier de Monaco has announced the release date for the 2022-dated commemorative €2, which this year marks the centenary anniversary of the death of Prince Albert I, namesake of the principality’s current sovereign SAS Prince Albert II. Remembered in Monaco as a reformer and moderniser, he is also […]
France: New gold and silver Proof coins celebrate Paris 2024 Olympiad and national heritage
The Monnaie de Paris has released (12th July) a new range of gold and silver coins which focus on the XXXIII Olympiad scheduled to be hosted in the city of Paris in 2024. The latest Olympic collection not only focuses on sport but also on the heritage and historic landmarks of the host country. In […]
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