The Département des Finances et de l’Economie of the Principality of Monaco has announced (22nd June) a new €2 commemorative coin which is minted in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the birth of François-Joseph Bosio (1768–1845). The internationally renowned Monégasque sculptor, who was also known as Giuseppe-Francesco Bosio, was born in Monaco 250 years […]
France: UNESCO sites, Banks of the Seine gold and silver coins feature the Louvre and Pont des Arts
The Monnaie de Paris has launched (14th June) their latest series of coins which are part of an overall numismatic programme highlighting the many sites in France included on the UNESCO heritage sites list. For more than 40 years, UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization) has compiled a list of international sites […]
France: Third coin in prominent “Women of France” series continues with noted author George Sand
The Monnaie de Paris has launched (4th May) their third and final coin for 2018 in the successful series entitled “Women of France,” which tells the stories of notable French women who have shaped and influenced France from the first millennium to the current decade. The latest coin highlights the life of author George Sand, […]
France: Europa Star series “The Ages of Europe” continues with Baroque and Rococo design era
The Monnaie de Paris has issued their latest coins which are part of the overall and multi-national issue of coins focusing on the various eras and chapters in European design. The series “The Ages of Europe,” which began in 2016, is inspired by the seven current bank note denominations of the euro currency — each […]
France: Gold and silver coins commemorate the Dakota in latest “Aviation History” series
The Monnaie de Paris have issued new gold and silver coins which pay tribute to one of its most well-known transport planes that took part in some of Europe’s most important supply and relief missions after the Second World War. The Berlin Airlift, in which vital supplies of food and medicine were delivered to the […]
France: Latest coins issued in popular “Women of France” series featuring Désirée Clary
The Monnaie de Paris have launched their latest coin in the successful series entitled “Women of France,” which tells the stories of notable French women who have shaped and influenced France from the first millennium to the current decade. The latest coin highlights the life of Désirée Clary (1777–1860), who would be remembered in history […]
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 […]
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 […]
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