The third and final Long Beach Expo for 2019, held on September 5-7, closed out the year with some memorable moments. The world’s most valuable private coin collection, The Tyrant Collection, had a large and beautiful brightly lit display, showcasing over 400 different coins from the Tyrants of the Seine selection including examples dating from […]
Georgia: Gold and silver Proof coins issued in celebration of national rugby team
The National Bank of Georgia has announced (28th August) the issue of gold and silver Proof collector coins which highlight Georgia’s National Rugby League, the Georgian Lelos, which is competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from the 20th September to the 2nd November. The governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Koba Gvenetadze, […]
Monaco: 2019-dated annual commemorative €2 featuring Prince Honore V released
The Trésorerie Générale des Finances du Gouvernement Princier de Monaco has released their widely anticipated €2 commemorative coin on the 12th September. The theme and design of their 2019-dated €2 commemorative coin are in tribute to the 200th anniversary of the accession of Sovereign Prince Honore V (1778–1841). The-then Prince Héréditaire Honore became Monaco’s head […]
Palau: Just in time for things that go bump in the night — the new gold ghost coin
The government and treasury of Palau have released new gold coins which are just in time for the entertaining and eagerly celebrated “All Hallows’ Eve,” more commonly known as Halloween. With its origins predominantly in North America, the tradition actually can be traced to about 1745 and is of Christian origin. The word itself, “Halloween,” […]
Germany: Centenary anniversary of the constitution of the republic remembered on new colour and silver coins
The German Federal Government has released 20-euro commemorative coins which mark the 100th anniversary of the Weimar Constitution, the era in which the German Republic immediately followed the abolition of the Imperial German government and which saw the dissolution of the various German kingdoms, grand duchies, principalities, and free states (as in the case of […]
Australia: New $2 colour coin marks 30th anniversary of the National Police Remembrance Day
The Royal Australian Mint has launched (11th September) new two-dollar colour coins that are in celebration of the 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day, which honours Australia’s police forces. The releases of the collector’s versions of the earlier circulation coins feature a colour reverse of the same motif. National Police Remembrance Day is held […]
Greece: Latest Proof silver coin in “Greek Culture” series features ancient poet Alcaeus
The Bank of Greece will issue (17th September) their latest silver Proof-quality crown coin which is part of their ongoing series entitled “Greek Culture.” The coin focuses on poetry and one of the ancient world’s most well-known classical poets, Alcaeus of Mytilene (c. 620-560 B.C.), whose work was highly esteemed in the ancient world and […]
Switzerland: Second silver coin features Furka Pass as part of Swiss Alpine Passes coin series
The Swiss Federal Mint has launched (12th September) their latest collector’s coin which is the second issue in the three-part Swiss Alpine Passes coin series. Following on from the “Klausen Pass,” the second coin features the “Furka Pass.” With an altitude of 2,429 metres (7,970 feet) above sea level, the Furka Pass is one of […]
Hungary: Popular Hungarian Vizsla dog breed features on latest collector coins
This article has been updated as of September 16 at 6:00 p.m. The National Bank of Hungary will issue (9th September) new collector coins which also begin a new series that features some of the country’s indigenous dog breeds. The new series, entitled “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds,” will include a total of nine […]
Canada: “Pulsating maple leaf” with photonics strike features on double crown silver coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof coins which incorporate first-of-its-kind striking technology and leading-edge photonics with their classic coin reverse design. The maple leaf design on this coin was first introduced on Royal Canadian Mint silver and platinum bullion coins in 1988. The iconic Silver Maple Leaf design on the reverse of […]
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