Description of the Coin One side depicts on the center line a great white shark, whose back comes out of the water showing the characteristic triangular fin and the tip of the tail fin; to its right, a woman sunbathes on a surfboard; color was applied to the field imitating the water’s surface shimmering in […]
San Marino: €2 commemorative coin issued in remembrance of outstanding 18th century artist Giambattista Tiepolo
The Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino has issued (27th August) new €2 commemorative coins for 2020 for the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the death of Italian artist Giambattista Tiepolo (1696–1770), who is considered the greatest painter of the 18th century and the last exponent of the glorious Venetian school. During his […]
Netherlands: Third silver ducat in “Castles” series features historic Hoensbroek Castle
The Royal Dutch Mint has released (27th August) the third silver proof Ducat which is part of their new series entitled “Historic Castles” that combines the traditional depiction of the Anonymous Knight and representations of the 12 Dutch provinces by including images of famous Dutch historic castles located in various towns and villages. The 12 […]
Australia: Launch of new silver bullion coins depict quokkas, the happiest animal on Earth, and a popular selfie partner
The Perth Mint has launched (27th August) new silver bullion coins which depict inarguably one of the most unique and popular marsupials in the country. The quokka, nicknamed the “world’s happiest animal,” has become something of a celebrity. Being tasked with finding a more endearingly adorable animal than the quokka would be almost impossible. With […]
Nepal: Newly issued 1,000-rupee banknotes include depiction of twin Asian elephants
The Nepal Rastra Bank, the country’s central bank, has released newly printed 1,000-rupee banknotes (U.S. $8.40), their largest denomination in circulation, which includes updated security measures and a change on the back side. Following on from a programme to change the depictions of the wildlife shown on Nepalese banknotes, several animals were found not to […]
Cook Islands: Impressive three-dimensionally designed silver Proof coin salutes real heroes
The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have released new impressively designed silver Proof coins which utilise smartminting technology to create a three-dimensional design which is dedicated to the real heroes of our time. Just who exactly are the real heroes of our time? They are those who make our everyday life a little […]
Heritage Auctions expects a gold rush for the “Original Goldbug” Collection by James Dines
Legendary financial forecaster’s sale includes ‘virtually untouched’ 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief Double Eagle Dallas, Texas (August 21, 2020) — Heritage Auctions strikes gold this fall by offering The James Dines “Original Goldbug” Collection, named for the legendary financial prognosticator who is also an esteemed numismatist. Mr. Dines, who rose to forecasting fame in the 1950s […]
Niue: Step back in time while going Back to the Future with new licence plate silver and colour rectangular coin
The government and treasury of Niue have released new, innovative rectangular coins in conjunction with the 35th anniversary of the release of one of the world’s most popular and exciting feature-length movies. It was back in 1985 when the time-travelling adventure Back to the Future was released to a worldwide audience and introduced an array […]
Belgium: Prolific and historic 16th century printer, Christoffel Plantin, featured on new silver Proof collector coin
The Belgian Ministry of Finance has issued (19th August) new €10 silver Proof collector coins in honour of the 500th birthday anniversary and recognition of 470 years since the arrival in Antwerp of the world’s first industrialised book printer. In terms of the actual printing of the Bible in the Lowlands, there is simply one […]
Indonesia: New commemorative banknote issued in celebration of country’s 75th anniversary of independence
The Bank Indonesia has issued (17th August) new commemorative banknotes with a face value of 75,000 rupiah (U.S. $5.04), which are in celebration of the 75th anniversary of independence, celebrated on the day of the notes’ issuance. Achieved in 1945 from the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the end of the Second World War, the […]
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