The Royal Mint has launched (20th January) a new collector coin series entitled “Music Legends,” which honours some of the world’s best and most admired music whose origins stem from the United Kingdom. Launching this groundbreaking series is the iconic band, Queen, which is the first time that a British band has been celebrated on […]
Magnificent Fenton Collection of New Zealand coins headlines New York International Numismatic Convention auction
(January 18, 2020) — A collection of rare and popular New Zealand coins certified by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) is turning heads at the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) this week, where it will be offered for sale by Stack’s Bowers Galleries on January 18, 2020. The Fenton Collection, named for renowned […]
Australia: Second gold and silver triangular coins of the Australian Shipwreck series feature Vergulde Draeck
Following the first release last year in the Royal Australian Mint’s popular bullion series entitled “Australian Shipwrecks,” the second gold and silver coins issued feature another fascinating story of maritime lore. On the morning of the 28th April 1656, a VOC (Dutch East India Company) ship called the Vergulde Draeck (“Gilded Dragon”), a 41.8-metre, 260-tonne […]
United Kingdom: Elusive British Edward VIII gold sovereign sells for record price of one million pounds
One of the world’s rarest gold coins has changed hands for a record price of 1,000,000 pounds, (or 1,300,000 U.S. dollars) in a sale which has been termed “a once in a lifetime moment” by the coin’s new owner. The sale, brokered by the Royal Mint’s own Collector Services Division, involved a 1937-dated gold sovereign […]
2020 edition (55th edition) of Coins of England now available in U.S.
The 2020 edition of Coins of England and the United Kingdom is the 55th update and revision of the long-time standard. Now edited by Emma Howard, the two-volume set is divided into pre-decimal issues in hardback and decimal issues in paperback. It totals 878 pages, with color illustrations throughout. For the past five editions, the […]
Sierra Leone: New series of big silver Proof coins featuring the “Big Cats” launched
The Bank of Sierra Leone has announced (7th January) the release of the first coin in a series of five coins featuring the big cats of the world. Following on the massive success of the “Big Five” series in 2019, it is expected that this particular series will prove to be just as popular. These […]
Australia: Indian Pacific celebrated with a new 50-cent colour-designed commemorative coin
The Royal Australian Mint has released new commemorative 50-cent coins which are in celebration of the 50 years of the journey beyond rail expeditions’ revered Indian Pacific service. The service, which is truly one of the only genuine worldwide coast to coast railway lines, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its founding. The service only came […]
Donald Scarinci on the 100 Greatest Modern World Coins
(Pelham, Alabama) — In March 2020 Whitman Publishing will release 100 Greatest Modern World Coins by numismatists Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker. The 168-page coffee-table hardcover will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online. Here, medallic-art historian Donald Scarinci shares his thoughts on modern world coinage and the new book. When you pick […]
Canada: New $5 banknote planned, Bank of Canada seeks public input on design and featured personality
The governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, announced (9th January) that a new initiative to re-design the $5 banknote would involve broader public input to determine the personality featured on the face. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz announced the plans about the country’s smallest banknote denomination at the end of a speech […]
Canada: Centenary anniversary of iconic RCMP features on new silver bullion piedfort coins
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver bullion quality piedfort coins which are in celebration of the country’s iconic Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), founded 100 years ago. Colloquially known today as the “mounties,” the RCMP provides vital law enforcement at a federal level while also providing provincial policing in eight of Canada’s 10 […]
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