The first Netherlands commemorative coin of 2018 is dedicated to the city of Leeuwarden, designated as the European Culture Capital for 2018. The city is the capital of the province of Friesland and is a 1.5-hour drive north of Amsterdam. Much of the province is below sea level and is known for huge protective dikes, […]
Netherlands: 2018-dated leeuwendaalder or “lion daalder” pays tribute to the province of Zeeland
The Royal Dutch Mint have unveiled (25th January) the second issue of their silver and gold one-ounce coins, which are based on one of the world’s most well-known and trusted trade coins of the late 16th century. Following hot on the heels of last year’s debut of this collector’s edition of the famed Dutch trade […]
Netherlands: First silver ducat issued for 2018 focuses on province of Overijssel
The Royal Dutch Mint have launched (8th February) the latest design for their first silver Ducat dated 2018. The province featured on this coin is Overijssel, which is a member of the traditional Dutch provinces with a strong connection to Europe’s Hanseatic League and the cities associated with it. The coin is part of the […]
Netherlands: Latest silver Proof ducat coin features the historical province of Friesland
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 […]
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