The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced (28th November) the distribution of new commemorative 100-dirham (U.S. $27.24) banknotes which are in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the birth of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004) Ruler of Abu Dhabi for 38 years. He was the founding father and the principal […]
Denmark: National Bank’s 200th anniversary remembered with new Brilliant Uncirculated mint set
The Royal Danish Mint has released (3rd December) a new collector Brilliant Uncirculated mint set which also remembers the 200th anniversary of the founding of the country’s central bank. The anniversary is this year’s mint set theme which describes the 200-year history of the coins. The coins are presented in an exclusive booklet with Danmarks […]
Niue: Timid Moorish idol features on third silver coin in current “Reef Fish” series
The treasury of the South Pacific Island Nation of Niue has released (3rd December) their third coin that is part of an ongoing series entitled “Reef Fish,” which features some of the marine life prevalent in and around the Pacific Ocean. The third coin highlights the attractive and timid Moorish idol, a very familiar occupant in many a home […]
NGC Registry Awards 2018
Every year, NGC gives awards to the top Competitive Sets and Custom Sets in the NGC Registry. Ensure your set is at its best by 10 a.m. EST on December 7 to be automatically considered for awards. Winners will be announced January 11, 2019. The NGC Registry now features more than 110,000 registered sets. Winners in our […]
Australia: New silver dome-shaped Proof coin features James Cook’s voyages and the 1812 map of the world
The Royal Australian Mint has released (3rd December) new silver Proof coins that focus and highlight one of world’s earliest navigational and most accurate maps that chartered the southern hemisphere’s coastlines and territory. The illustrated engraved masterpiece, entitled “A New Map of the World, with Captain Cook’s Tracks, His Discoveries and Those of the Other […]
China: Lunar New Year celebrated with Year of the Pig silver Proof collector coins
The People’s Bank of China has issued (16th November) new collector coins which are in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year that occurs on the 5th February 2019. Each year in the lunar calendar is assigned a zodiac in the Chinese tradition, and every 12 years, this cycle repeats itself with the Pig being the […]
Malta: New gold bullion range of coins launched depicting figure of Melita
The Central Bank of Malta, in collaboration with the Lombard Bank Malta Plc., have launched (30th November) a new range of gold bullion coins which carry both the name and allegorical image of “Melita.” The gold coins are struck by the PAMP Mint of Switzerland and will be issued in three denominations and weights: A […]
The 7 Summits — Aconcagua
Description of the Coin The obverse bears Ian Rank Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (signature IRB below the neck). In the field to the right are the micro characters .999. The surrounding inscription includes ELIZABETH II, COOK ISLANDS, 25 DOLLARS. The reverse shows the Aconcagua mountain from above, its heights minted in topographic relief […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: Final coin in artistic “Mythical Creatures” series features the centaur
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (21st November) the fifth and final coin that is part of the series highlighting “Mythical Creatures,” featuring some of the world’s most well-known stories and legends which originate from the myths of ancient Greece and the Rome. The stories not only focus on the extraordinary, they also teach […]
Canadian Numismatic Advisory Board is accepting applications
Collectors, Dealers, and Researchers Invited to Apply (Atlanta, Georgia) — Whitman Publishing is accepting applications for appointment to its Canadian Numismatic Advisory Board (CNAB). The CNAB was established to advise the publisher and editors of Whitman Publishing on topics relating to Canadian coins and tokens, medals, paper currency, and related numismatic items. These include colonial […]
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