The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (7th September) a new golden dollar which includes a very popular reverse design seen first on bullion and Proof quality silver crown coins. Following the success of the previous releases of “Pegasus” coins, The treasury of the British Virgin Islands has released a new […]
The modern Alexandria: The conflagration of Brazil’s national museum and what it means for the hobby
Before its consumption by flame on the night of September 2, the National Museum of Brazil — which was about to celebrate its bicentennial with a set of collector coins — held an impressive collection of over 20 million objects, including a scientific library stocked with 470,000 tomes. This is not to be confused with […]
Switzerland: New collector coin salutes the history of the ever-classic Swiss Army knife
The Swiss Federal Mint has released (10th September) new silver collector coins which are minted to commemorate one of the country’s most iconic items which has traveled around the world as an ambassador and example of Swiss efficiency and practical design: The classic Swiss Army knife. On the 100th anniversary of Karl Elsener’s death, the […]
Australia: Governor-General unveils new commemorative dollar coins which include sixth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Australian Mint has officially unveiled the first new commemorative one-dollar coins that will include the Queen’s new effigy, which is set to be included on all circulation and many collector coins from 2019 onwards. His Excellency General, the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK, MC, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, was present to reveal […]
Falkland Islands: Third coin in the ongoing penguin series features the king penguin
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (5th September) the third coin which is part of an overall five-coin set featuring one of the planet’s most curious and unique species of bird, the penguin. The Falkland Islands have become known as the penguin capital of the world. The five breeds of penguin […]
Australia: New silver coin in “Earth & Beyond” series salutes space travel
The Royal Australian Mint has released (3rd September) new silver collector coins which are part of their three-coin series entitled “Earth & Beyond” that looks at space travel and the wonders of the heavens. Following the first domed coin in the series, which depicted the Earth as seen from space, this new release celebrates the […]
Venezuela: Central Bank introduces long anticipated bolívar soberano to an uneasy public
The Banco Central de Venezuela has introduced (20th August) their new bolívar soberano (or sovereign bolívar) to the weary Venezuelan public, amid uneasy social and economic conditions. The currency was launched on what was announced as a national holiday for a people who have been coping with a staggeringly high rate of inflation, resulting in the real […]
Commemorative coin and banknote of Mongolia in celebration of the Year of the Pig
Description The obverse features the emblem of the Bank of Mongolia, and below is 1000 Togrog in Cyrillic lettering. Below that is MONGOLIA 0.5 g .9999 GOLD in Latin lettering. The reverse shows a pig facing left placed within an elaborately designed edge. Similar elements can be found on the flank and cheek of the pig. […]
Falkland Islands: New titanium collector crown coins feature the crab
The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (30th August) new collector crown coins which feature one of the region’s most familiar side-walking sea-dwelling creatures — the ever familiar crab. These crustaceans are short-tailed members of the order Decapoda, and, as it happens, decapods occur in all oceans, in fresh water, and on land […]
Mexico: Introduction of new 500-peso banknote launches new series
The Banco de Mexico has introduced (28th August) new 500-peso banknotes into circulation that launch a new series of currency notes and initiate three important changes to Mexican banknotes. The new 500-peso banknote (U.S. $26.30) introduces new designs, colours, and themes for the denominations that will be included in the new series. The notes will […]
