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 […]
Myanmar: Image of liberator Aung San returns to banknotes with new 1,000-kyat issuance
The Central Bank of Myanmar (formerly Burma) has released on the 4th January new banknotes of 1,000-kyats (U.S. $0.69) which include an image of national hero and liberator Aung San (1915–1947), who is regarded as the father of the nation, following independence from Great Britain in 1948. Though he did not live to see the […]
Australia: New gold and silver Proof coins remember historic first gold rush
The Royal Australian Mint has released new collector coins which pay tribute to the era of Australia’s famed gold rush, which was first discovered in 1851. New South Wales was the scene of the country’s initial discovery of large deposits of gold when Edward Hammond Hargraves (1816–1891), a gold prospector, claimed to have found gold […]
Hong Kong: Last two banknote denominations to be released in time for lai see Lunar Year celebrations
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced on the 1st January the two remaining banknote denominations which are part of the 2018 banknote series entitled “Hong Kong Spirit” will be issued on the 14th January. The HKMA chose the date for the denominations of HK $50 (U.S. $6.44) and HK $20 (U.S. $2.57) to be […]
2020 U.S. First and Early Releases cutoff dates
First and Early Releases Overview World First and Early Releases Cutoff Dates To qualify for First Releases or Early Releases, all coins must generally be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository on or before the Cutoff Date listed to be eligible for the First Releases or Early Releases designation. Note: The Early Releases label will […]
