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 […]
France: 25th anniversary of the implementation of Maastricht Treaty celebrated on new gold and silver coins
The Monnaie de Paris have issued (5th February) gold and silver coins commemorating the 25th anniversary of the implementation of the Maastricht Treaty, a major event in modern, post-war European history. It was signed on the 7th February 1992 in the city of Maastricht in the Netherlands by the foreign ministers of the 12 countries […]
France: Notable ”Women of France” historical coin series continues with Empress Joséphine
The Monnaie de Paris have launched their latest releases in the current coin series entitled “Women of France,” which features some of the country’s most notable women who have shaped or influenced French history, culture, and society. The series commenced in 2016 with the first coin honouring Queen Clotilde (474–545). The latest coin highlights the […]
France: Second set of Marianne trilogy collector coins features Égalité theme
The Monnaie de Paris have launched (19th January) the second set of coins which is part of their very popular Marianne Trilogy series that focuses on one of the country’s most enduring symbols of nationhood and the French Republic: Marianne. Following the series of collector coins featuring the Sower, Hercules, and the Rooster, the Monnaie […]
France: The Sower series presents the currencies and coins that have shaped the history of France
The Monnaie de Paris have launched (12th January) the latest set of coins which are part of their highly successful series entitled Le Semeuse or “The Sower,” named after one of the most recognisable numismatic designs seen on French coinage. Begun in 2014, this series continues to highlight the designs seen throughout French numismatic history. […]
Monaco: Bicentenary of the foundation of the Prince’s Guard celebrated on new €2 coin
The treasury of the Principality of Monaco have issued (13th November) a new €2 commemorative coin celebrating the bicentenary anniversary of the founding of the Princely Guard, or Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince — which is the entity charged with the protection of the sovereign of Monaco as well as the princely family. Founded on […]
France: Popular “7 Arts” series continues with gold and silver coins featuring the art of French sculptor Auguste Rodin
The Monnaie de Paris has released new coins which are part of their ongoing series entitled “The 7 Arts.” The series focuses on various disciplines in the art world, including: architecture, sculpture, painting, music, poetry, dance, and performance arts such as acting. The series commenced in 2013 with the first set of coins dedicated to dance […]
France: €2 commemorative coin honours the Pink Ribbon Foundation and promotes breast cancer awareness
The Monnaie de Paris have launched (29th September) a new €2 commemorative coin which honours the 25th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Foundation and what it signifies — breast cancer awareness. The Pink Ribbon Foundation was launched in 1992 as the pink ribbon itself emerged as an international symbol for those suffering from breast cancer. The colour […]
France: Year of the Dog features prominently on latest Lunar Year gold and silver coins
The Monnaie de Paris have launched their new Lunar New Year coins which celebrate the year of the Dog. This is the first in a 12-year-long series which concludes in 2029. According to the Lunar or Chinese zodiac, each year is assigned to an animal according to the 12-year cycle. Years of the Dog include 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, […]
France: Endearing Disney character Scrooge McDuck features on latest “Youth Series” gold and silver coins
The Monnaie de Paris have unveiled a new series of coins which features one of Walt Disney Studios’ most engaging cartoon characters: Scrooge McDuck. The irrepressible duck with his affectation of a broad Scottish brogue has been part of the world of Disney now for 70 years. Initially inspired by the Charles Dickens classic novel […]
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