The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre — Real Casa de la Moneda has released (6th June) solidarity medals which emphasise the support of the Spanish people to those of the government and people of Ukraine in the face of invasion from Russian armed forces and the subsequent war between the two countries. The unprovoked […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: Second £2 coin in the “Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration” series features the Scotia
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released the second £2 coin in the current series which celebrates and remembers the golden age of heroic Antarctic exploration and the 100 years since the last expedition was launched. The second £2 coin in the series focuses on the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (SNAE), which took […]
Hungary: Latest coin released in current series Hungarian Nobel prize winners honours Georg von Békésy
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank has released (3rd June) new commemorative coins which continue the series entitled “Hungarian Nobel Prize Winners” first launched in 2012. For 2022, the sixth coin in the series focuses on Biophysicist Georg von Békésy (1899–1972). The coins were issued on the 123rd anniversary of his birth and also mark the 50th […]
France: New gold and silver Proof coins in “History of Aviation” series pays tribute to the Rafale Marine fighter jets
The Monnaie de Paris has released the sixth design which is part of the collector coin series entitled “Aviation and Its History.” Starting in 2017, the collection when completed will consist of a coin series on aviation throughout the decades since manned flight began and is designed as a tribute to the aircraft that have […]
Vatican City: Silver medal released for fundraising and focuses on Ukrainian invasion and war relief
The Vatican City State Mint has released an official medal on the theme of peace in Ukraine, and as a way to join calls for a return to dialogue. On the 24th February 2022, Russian armed forces began the war against Ukraine by crossing over internationally recognised borders and occupying Ukrainian territory. The medals are […]
Australia: Latest Coat of Arms gold and silver bullion coins features New South Wales crest
The Royal Australian Mint has released new gold and silver investment/collector coins which are part of their “Australia’s Coat of Arms” series introduced last year. For 2022, the design featured on the reverse is a contemporary rendition of the coat of arms of the state of New South Wales. Granted by royal warrant of King […]
New Whitman book explores the 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens
A new Whitman Publishing book, 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens, by Dr. Harvey B. Richer, will debut in July 2022 at the annual convention of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association, in Ottawa. The 160-page hardcover coffee-table volume will be available from bookstores and hobby shops and online (including at Whitman.com). Here, Whitman publisher Dennis […]
Italy: Memorial commemorative €2 coins pay tribute to national figures Falcone and Borsellino
The IPZS have released new commemorative €2 coins which mark the deaths of two of the country’s most courageous men who risked their safety, and ultimately their lives, in bringing organised crime bosses to justice. 1992 marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Giovanni Falcone (1939–1992) and Paolo Borsellino (1940–1992) who soon posed a […]
Perth Mint — Australia: Spiritual black swan maali depicted on new silver and colour coin
The Perth Mint has released new antiqued silver two-ounce coins portraying an original coloured painting of a black swan by Western Australian Indigenous artist Kevin Bynder. The design on the reverse side of the coin is the work of Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong-renowned aboriginal artist Kevin Bynder, whose depiction of a maali is shown descending on the water […]
United Kingdom: Special three-coin crown collection celebrates Her Majesty’s 70th anniversary and features her signature
The Royal Mint has released a new special three-coin set which, for the first time ever on British coins of the realm, includes a facsimile of the sovereign’s signature as part of the design. The coins are released in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee anniversary of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who succeeded to the British […]
