The Royal Australian Mint has released (3rd September) their latest silver Proof coins in the series entitled “Star Dreaming” launched in May of this year and which highlights some of the more memorable stories in Aboriginal folklore about the constellations seen in the Southern Hemisphere. The second coin features one constellation which has a very […]
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 […]
United States Mint and Royal Mint collaborate on Mayflower Anniversary coins and medals
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) and The Royal Mint (United Kingdom) have collaborated to create two limited-edition sets marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage. The story of the Mayflower is one that connects multiple communities, cultures, and countries. This transatlantic voyage brought 102 Pilgrims and migrants from Europe across the Atlantic and established a […]
Canada: An Inuk and a qulliq — new 1/20-ounce coin minted out of Arctic gold
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold coins, which, for the first time, are minted as 1/20-ounce gold and solely as a collector coin rather than as part of a bullion set or series. Also, these coins are produced entirely from gold sourced from Arctic gold mines: The Agnico-Eagle Mines’ Meadowbank Gold Mine located […]
Switzerland: Highly anticipated tennis legend Roger Federer collector gold coins now available
The Swiss Federal Mint has launched (3rd September) 2020-dated 50-franc commemorative gold coins, which, for the first time in its history, is dedicated to a living person — tennis legend Roger Federer. These commemorative coins follow up from the immensely successful silver Brilliant Uncirculated, and Proof coins launched last December which sold out within a […]
Australia: World’s first “Donation dollar” launched, coins encouraged to be donated to a charity of choice
The Royal Australian Mint has launched (2nd September) a world first and nationwide charitable initiative, the Donation dollar. It’s the first coin designed to be donated, aiming to promote charitable behaviours and provide Australians, who have the means to give, a tangible way to give back to those who need it most — not just […]
Hungary: Ingot-shaped silver Proof coins issued featuring Kiskunság National Park
The Hungarian National Bank will issue (2nd September) new silver Proof ingot-shaped coins which feature a motif highlighting the Kiskunság National Park (KNP) located in Danube–Tisza Bács-Kiskun county. The issue of these coins, which are part of an ongoing series launched in 2010, also coincides with the 45th anniversary of the founding of Hungary’s second […]
CIT: Great white shark
Description of the Coin One side depicts on the center line a great white shark, whose back comes out of the water showing the characteristic triangular fin and the tip of the tail fin; to its right, a woman sunbathes on a surfboard; color was applied to the field imitating the water’s surface shimmering in […]
San Marino: €2 commemorative coin issued in remembrance of outstanding 18th century artist Giambattista Tiepolo
The Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino has issued (27th August) new €2 commemorative coins for 2020 for the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the death of Italian artist Giambattista Tiepolo (1696–1770), who is considered the greatest painter of the 18th century and the last exponent of the glorious Venetian school. During his […]
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 […]
