The Royal Belgian Mint have launched their new 2021-dated commemorative €2 coins which celebrate the centenary anniversary of the economic union between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The modern history of these two countries began when both entities were part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, which emerged after […]
Estonia: Delayed Olympic year features on design of new silver Proof collector coins
The Bank of Estonia has released (26th May) their newest silver Proof collector coin which focuses on this year’s Olympic Games hosted in Tokyo — one year later than planned. Due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic which saw many international events postponed or cancelled entirely throughout 2020, the XXXII Olympiad had been one of the […]
Netherlands: Unique gold and silver sand design medals salute 250 years of circus culture
The Royal Dutch Mint, in collaboration with Circuspunt and the Fédération Mondiale du Cirque, have launched (3rd December) new gold and silver medals which celebrate 250 years of circus culture with three very exclusive, themed issues. On the occasion of the anniversary and production of these exceptional medals, the first silver example was presented to […]
Netherlands: Historic Scheepjesschelling recreated on new gold and silver Proof coins
The Royal Dutch Mint has launched (11th November) new silver and gold coins which recreate one of the country’s most well-known and historic coins that greatly increased trade during the late 17th and much of the 18th century. The Scheepjesschelling is one of the Netherlands’ most distinctive coins, partly because of their attractive design, which […]
Netherlands: 13th century Muiderslot features on fourth silver ducat in current “Castles” series
The Royal Dutch Mint has released (2nd November) the fourth silver Proof ducat which is part of an ongoing series entitled “Historic Castles.” The series combines the traditional depiction of the Anonymous Knight in a new, detailed depiction along with representations of the 12 Dutch provinces that images of famous Dutch historic castles and the […]
Latvia: Unique leaf-shaped silver Proof coins highlight ecological causes and activities
The Bank of Latvia will issue (3rd November) unique leaf-shaped silver Proof quality coins which are to highlight and promote ecological causes and activities not only in Latvia but worldwide. Ecology, and the many activities associated with it, emphasise the importance of taking good care of our environment. Retaining as much greenery as possible means […]
Benelux: New three-nations mint set celebrates 75 years of peace and freedom in the region
A three-nations Brilliant Uncirculated mint set has been assembled by the Issuing Authorities of the Belgian Finance Ministry, the Dutch Finance Ministry, and the Luxembourgish Treasury in remembrance of the 75th anniversary of the Benelux Customs Union, which was organised between the three countries. During the Second World War, the foundation and firm plans were […]
Netherlands: Third silver ducat in “Castles” series features historic Hoensbroek Castle
The Royal Dutch Mint has released (27th August) the third silver proof Ducat which is part of their new series entitled “Historic Castles” that combines the traditional depiction of the Anonymous Knight and representations of the 12 Dutch provinces by including images of famous Dutch historic castles located in various towns and villages. The 12 […]
Belgium: Prolific and historic 16th century printer, Christoffel Plantin, featured on new silver Proof collector coin
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has issued (19th August) new €10 silver Proof collector coins in honour of the 500th birthday anniversary and recognition of 470 years since the arrival in Antwerp of the world’s first industrialised book printer. In terms of the actual printing of the Bible in the Lowlands, there is simply one […]
Belgium: New €2 coin issued in honour of International Year of Plant Health
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has issued (22nd July) new €2 commemorative coins in honour and recognition of the International Year of Plant Health, a worldwide initiative which seeks to promote greater awareness of the global plant health challenges mankind faces, as well as the importance of protecting our crops from pests and diseases. In […]
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