The Central Bank of Malta issued a numismatic commemorative coin on May 9 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Malta’s adoption of the euro currency. This coin was struck by the Royal Dutch Mint in Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel and has a limited mintage of just 2,000. The coin weighs 15.5 grams and has a diameter […]
Netherlands: New gold and silver coins celebrate four-time gold medal Olympian Fanny Blankers-Koen
The Royal Dutch Mint has launched (25th April) new collector coins which are the second commemoratives issued in the series of Dutch sporting icons. The first coin highlighted the football career of Johan Cruijff issued last year. The new coins pay tribute to one of the country’s most celebrated Olympic athletes who made her mark […]
Malta: New silver and gold coins celebrate 50th anniversary of Central Bank
The Central Bank of Malta have issued (17th April) new silver crown coin and gold Proof coins which are minted in celebration of their own institute, which was opened for the first time 50 years ago. In the wake of Maltese independence, which was achieved on the 21st September 1964, the need to establish a […]
Malta: New Europa gold and silver coins feature the era of Baroque art
The Central Bank of Malta have issued (14th March) their new collector coins which are part of the Europa series focusing on various eras of art and architecture featured on the seven circulating denominations of the euro currency bank notes. Coins for 2018 focus on the Baroque and Rococo periods, and in the case of […]
Netherlands issues first 2018 commemoratives: Leeuwarden, the cultural capital of Europe and birthplace of Mata Hari
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 […]
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