The Royal Dutch Mint have issued (15th December) the latest silver ducat in their present series entitled “The Twelve Provinces,” which highlights all of the provinces which comprise the current Kingdom of the Netherlands. The traditional trade coin, which was a staple of European commerce in addition to many colonial states in the Americas, Asia, […]
Latvia: National folklore song “Smith Forges in the Sky” features on latest silver collector coin
The Bank of Latvia have issued (2nd November) a new silver coin which is dedicated to Latvian folk songs, and features some lines from one of them, titled “Smith Forges in the Sky.” The Latvian name for folk songs, “dainas,” is borrowed from Lithuanian and has become a keyword for the folk song tradition and […]
Israel: Biblical Art series continues with gold and silver coins featuring the story of creation, Adam and Eve
The Bank of Israel have issued (30th October) a new set of coins which feature the Biblical story of Adam and Eve. According to the story of creation in the Old Testament, God created Adam and placed him in the Garden of Eden (or the Garden of Delight) — the best place on earth — where pleasant […]
Netherlands: New silver Proof ducat coin representing the historical province of Utrecht is issued
The Royal Dutch Mint have issued (29th September) the latest silver ducat in their present series,“Silver Ducats.” The traditional trade coin, which was a staple of European commerce and in many colonial states in the Americas, Asia, and Africa, is re-created to exact specifications and issued in a variety of designs. The current coin is […]
Aruba: National bird, prikichi, features on new colourful silver coin
The Central Bank of Aruba have issued (12th October) a new silver crown-size coin which celebrates the island nation’s national bird — the “prikichi.” Responding to a concerted effort and request by Aruban Bird Conservation, the Council of Ministers of Aruba approved a proposal to declare the prikichi Aruba’s national bird on the 7th February […]
Latvia: Outstanding poet honoured and remembered with new silver collector coins
The Latvijas Bankas have issued (5th October) two distinct and creative silver coins to honour one of the country’s more memorable and admired poets on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Eduards Veidenbaums (1867–1892) holds a special place in the hearts of many Latvians, as the power of his talent — while unknown to a […]
Netherlands: Football icon Johan Cruijff remembered on new gold and silver collector coins
The Royal Dutch Mint have launched (5th September) new coins in gold and silver which honour one of the country’s more noteworthy footballers. Johan Cruiff (sometimes spelled “Cruyff”) is remembered as one of the Netherlands’ most talented players on the football pitch and, later, as a national team coach and manager. He not only brought […]
The Netherlands: 150 years of Dutch Red Cross celebrated with new gold and silver coins
The Royal Dutch Mint have launched (16th May) new commemorative coins to mark the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Dutch Red Cross, which was officially founded in 1867. This anniversary is celebrated every year on the 8th May with a royal ceremony in the Ridderzaal in the Hague. The International Committee of the Red […]
The Netherlands: 200th anniversary of the kingdom’s gold ducat marked by a special one-time design
This post incorporates a news release from the Coin & Currency Institute. An anniversary in Dutch coinage is occurring this year as the Netherlands marks the 200th anniversary of the minting of the gold ducat in its current form. To commemorate the occasion, the single gold ducat for 2017 is being struck as a one-time-only anniversary edition, […]
Netherlands: 50th birthday of King Willem-Alexander celebrated with new gold and silver coins
The Royal Dutch Mint have launched celebratory coins issued on the occasion of the 50th birthday of HM King Willem-Alexander, which will occur on the 27th April of this year. The coins, which are issued in both gold and silver, share the same commemorative designs and are also the first coins ever issued in celebration of the […]
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