The treasury of Tokelau have issued a new distinctively shaped coin which is in celebration of the 65th, or Sapphire Jubilee, of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, who is the chief of state of this Pacific island nation. The coin is unique as its shape highlights both the design which focuses on the coronation […]
Australia announces new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II for circulation coins
The federal government and treasury of Australia announced (22nd April) that Australian circulation coins will undergo a new design when the Queen’s effigy will be replaced with an updated likeness. The current effigy was created by British sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and was first introduced in 1998 on British coinage and subsequently on Australian coins a […]
Ascension: The Great Seals inspire new crown coins celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Sapphire Jubilee
The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (13th April) new crown coins which are in celebration of the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which occurred almost 65 years ago. As Her Majesty embarks on her 66th year of reign, the longest-ever of any English or British monarch, the coronation was the solemn ceremony […]
Nicaragua: First coin in new Wildlife of Nicaragua series launches featuring the jaguar
The Banco Central de Nicaragua have issued the first coin in a new series which highlights the Central American country’s wildlife that is both prevalent, and in many cases, unique, to the country or region. The first coin features the elusive jaguar, a stealthy hunter and creature of immense beauty. The jaguar is the largest […]
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 […]
Israel: Gold and silver collector coins issued to celebrate 70th anniversary of statehood
The Bank of Israel have issued (12th April) gold and silver collector coins in celebration and remembrance of the 70th anniversary of statehood, which was officially declared on the 14th May 1948, the day before the expiration of the British administration of what was previously referred to as the Mandate of Palestine. Israel would be admitted as […]
Philippines: New generation of circulation piso and sentimo coins launched
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) — Central Bank of the Philippines have launched (26th March) six new circulation type coins which have entered general use. The new denominations include 10, five, and one-piso values as well as 25, five, and one-sentimo denominations — all of which have undergone completely new designs and specifications. The six […]
Portugal: Europa gold and silver coins celebrate and feature the Baroque Age
The Impresa Nacional — Casa da Moeda (INCM) have launched (12th April) their latest inclusions in the current and ongoing Europa series of numismatic tributes to the Ages of Europe, reflecting some of the most important European artistic movements. This year the theme is that of the Baroque Era with coin designs highlighting the styles […]
Romania: New gold coin celebrates the 330th anniversary of the first Bible printed in Bucharest
The Banca Nationala a Romaniei have announced (13th April) that new gold coins will be issued which are in tribute to the 330th anniversary of the bibles which were first printed in Bucharest and in the Romanian language. It was in 1688 that the Bucharest Bible Biblia de la București which, was also known as the Cantacuzino Bible, […]
Lunch with. . . Ken Bressett
Welcome to the first installment of our series, “Lunch with. . .,” where we interview some of the most prolific authors and other noteworthy hobbyists in the field of numismatics — and satiate your appetite along with your hunger for knowledge! “Lunch with. . .” dives into the coinage-related aspects of some of the hobby’s […]
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