The Mint of Finland has struck the first coins in the new “Ethical Collector Coins” series. The first coin features a theme of “Peace and Security”. The coin marks the first time the Mint of Finland has issued a silver collector coin with a nominal value of 20 euros. The Ethical Collector Coins are inspired […]
Richard the Lionheart Silver Commemorative Coin
The Austrian Mint will issue the second coin in its €10 silver commemorative coin series “Tales and Legends in Austria.” The latest coin’s theme will be the captivity of King Richard I on his on his homeward journey from the Third Crusade in 1192, and the legend of his loyal friend and troubadour who is […]
Ben Hur Live Commemorative Medallion from the Royal British Mint
The Royal British Mint has created a crown-sized medallion to commemorate the new production of Ben Hur Live. This is the first time the Royal Mint has commemorated a theater performance. The new medal will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1959 film Ben Hur, starring Charlton Heston and widely regarded as one of […]
China 60th Anniversary Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins
The People’s Republic of China is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a series of gold and silver commemorative coins. The series includes 3 gold coins and 2 silver coins with limited mintages. The coins all carry legal tender values in the People’s Republic of China. The 1 oz. .999 fine silver coin and 5 oz. […]
Railway of the Future Silver Commemorative Coin
On September 9, 2009 the Austrian Mint issued the final release of the six coin “Austrian Railways” series. The latest 20-euro silver commemorative coin features the railjet and is dedicated to the “Railway of the Future.” The railjet went into service on Austria’s railways in 2009. It is a 185.5 meter long train drawn by […]
2009 Aztec Caldendar Silver Kilo Coin
Casa de Moneda (Mexican Mint) has produced one kilo silver coins inspired by one of the world’s most impressive archaeological treasures. The 2009 Aztec Calendar Silver Kilo Coins feature the Aztec Calendar stone. It is thought that the Aztec calendar stone was carved in 1479, and was eventually buried under the central square of Mexico […]
2010 Australian Lunar Silver Coin Series II – Year of the Tiger
The Perth Mint recently released the 2010 Silver Year of the Tiger Coin. This coin is part of the Silver Lunar Coin Series which features the twelve animals of the ancient Chinese Lunar Calendar. The coins are struck in .999 fine silver and are available in a range of bullion weights from 1/2 oz to […]
2010 Australian Silver Koala Coins
The 2010 Australian Silver Koala has now been released by the Perth Mint. These coins feature the well known Koala and are struck in 99.9% pure silver in four different denominations. The Silver Koala was first offered by the Perth Mint in 2007. The silver bullion coins are produced in addition to their predecessors, the […]
2010 Australian Silver Kookaburra Coins
Continuing the coverage of the recently unveiled 2010 bullion coins from the Perth Mint is the 2010 Silver Kookaburra coins. The coins are struck in 99.9% silver and available in three different bullion weights. The Silver Kookaburra has been issued by the Perth Mint since 1990. Each year the coin features a different reverse design […]
2010 Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series II – Year of the Tiger
The Perth Mint has now released the 2010 Gold Lunar Year of the Tiger Coin. The Gold Lunar Coin Series II began in 2008 with the Year of the Mouse and will continue through the 12 animals included in China’s ancient Lunar Calendar. The coins have a wide range of weights from 1/20 oz to […]