The Royal Dutch Mint has launched (11th November) new silver and gold coins which recreate one of the country’s most well-known and historic coins that greatly increased trade during the late 17th and much of the 18th century. The Scheepjesschelling is one of the Netherlands’ most distinctive coins, partly because of their attractive design, which […]
NGC Special Designations and labels for the Mayflower 400th Anniversary gold coin and silver medal
The coin and medal beautifully represent the momentous Mayflower voyage that brought the Pilgrims to America. On November 17, the U.S. Mint is releasing a Mayflower 400th Anniversary 2020-W gold coin and silver medal, both with a Reverse Proof finish. This special finish distinguishes the coin and medal from their companion pieces featured in the […]
Tokelau: New silver and colour coins remember 80th anniversary of historic war broadcast of Princess Elizabeth, 1940
The government and treasury of Tokelau have released the latest collector coin in the distinctive shape of a royal star which is part of the ongoing series of the same name and in salute to Tokelau’s head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. The new coin focuses on a speech delivered at the height of the […]
Canada: Collector gold coin remembers 170th anniversary of first Canadian national coinage
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold collector coins which remember the 150th anniversary of the release of their first national coinage in 1870. A national standard of coinage was issued three years after the confederation of the territories and colonies known as British North America, the smaller province known as Canada, and the […]
Ascension: The Ghost of Christmas Past visits in time with Scrooge on new crown coins
The government and treasury of Ascension Island have released new festive crown coins (6th November), which is just in time for the festive holidays. The classic Christmas time story entitled A Christmas Carol features on the reverse side of these timely crown coins. Written by Victorian author Charles Dickens, the story tells the tale of […]
United Kingdom: Final crown coins in popular “Tower” series features infamous prison
The Royal Mint has released (2nd November) the last coins which are part of their four-coin series focusing on London’s historic tower. The set included elements of the 1,000-year-old fortress and castle, which included the White Tower, the menagerie of exotic animals once resident, the Royal Mint itself (which produced coins within the complex), and […]
Australia: $2 circulation coins with colour design pays tribute to brave firefighters
The Royal Australian Mint has launched (29th October) coloured $2 commemorative coins honouring Australia’s firefighters. It was less than 12 months ago that large parts of Australia suffered extensively from uncontrollable wildfires and the country’s firefighters — both career and voluntary — courageously combated the extreme conditions to keep the flames spreading and safeguard much […]
Netherlands: 13th century Muiderslot features on fourth silver ducat in current “Castles” series
The Royal Dutch Mint has released (2nd November) the fourth silver Proof ducat which is part of an ongoing series entitled “Historic Castles.” The series combines the traditional depiction of the Anonymous Knight in a new, detailed depiction along with representations of the 12 Dutch provinces that images of famous Dutch historic castles and the […]
Latvia: Unique leaf-shaped silver Proof coins highlight ecological causes and activities
The Bank of Latvia will issue (3rd November) unique leaf-shaped silver Proof quality coins which are to highlight and promote ecological causes and activities not only in Latvia but worldwide. Ecology, and the many activities associated with it, emphasise the importance of taking good care of our environment. Retaining as much greenery as possible means […]
Barbados: 2020-dated $1 bullion silver “Trident” dollars with a slight change in design issued
The Central Bank of Barbados has issued their latest silver bullion-related crown coins which are known as “The Trident,” due to the Caribbean country’s national insignia, and it is the featured motif. Initially issued in 2017, the Trident’s fourth year in production, a refined design has been introduced for the 2020-dated coins, a change of […]
