The Royal Canadian Mint has released new gold coins in time for the centenary anniversary of the country’s primary rail and freight service, The Canadian National Railways (or CN, as they usually referred to). Its locomotives were the driving engines of development, while its tracks are the ribbons of steel that are woven into the […]
United Kingdom: The Yale of Beaufort rears its head in latest coin added to the “Queen’s Beasts” bullion coin series
The Royal Mint has released (22nd February) their latest coin design which is part of the immensely successful and popular series entitled “Queen’s Beasts.” The coins from the Queen’s Beasts collection, which are inspired by ancient symbols of power and identity, bring to life the 10 imposing statues that are part of an enduring legacy […]
Whitman Publishing debuts expanded second edition of Harlan Berk’s 100 Greatest Ancient Coins
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the second edition of 100 Greatest Ancient Coins, by noted historian of the ancient world and professional coin dealer, Harlan J. Berk. The 144-page hardcover coffee-table book will debut March 12, 2019, two weeks before the American Numismatic Association’s National Money Show. It will be available […]
Uzbekistan: Central Bank releases new 100,000-som banknote
The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has released (25th February) new 100,000-som banknotes into circulation. The new note is now the largest denomination to be utilised in the Uzbek economy and is equal in exchange to U.S. $11.90. The theme of the banknote is dedicated to the activities of the great Uzbek scientist Mirzo Ulugbek and […]
South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Famed Arctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton commemorated on new silver crown coins
The government and treasury of the South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands have issued (26th February) new crown coins which commemorate the birth of the famous explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton. Born on 15th February 1874, Sir Ernest wanted to be an explorer from a very early age, inspired by faraway places that he read about […]
Australia: New generation $20 banknote design is unveiled
The Reserve Bank of Australia has unveiled (22nd February) the fourth banknote which has undergone a re-design in addition to an update of its security features. The new $20 banknote continues to celebrate the lives of two outstanding Australians whose personal stories are told through the images that have been incorporated onto the banknote’s design. […]
New Zealand: Oldest lighthouse, Tiritiri Matangi, is featured on a new silver crown coin
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has issued new silver crown coins which feature one of the country’s oldest and still functioning lighthouses, the Tiritiri Matangi lighthouse. Also known as Tiritiri lighthouse, it is located on the island of the same name in Hauraki Gulf 28 kilometres (17 miles) north of Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand. It is owned and […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: Red-footed booby features on new red titanium crown coin
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (20th February) new crown coins which feature a rather distinctive feathery resident on the island, the red-footed booby. As their name suggests, they do indeed have red feet (that is to say, all adults), but the colour of their plumage varies. Found extensively […]
Ukraine: New silver collector coins feature historic Palanok Castle
The National Bank of Ukraine will issue (26th February) new collector coins which depict one of the country’s most well-known and revered national landmarks, Palanok Castle. The coins are dedicated to the ancient historical and military-architectural monument, one of the most original fortifications of the Middle Ages of Central Europe. For centuries, it reliably protected […]
Canada: Tribute to the Vikings of Vinland with new Norse gods silver coin set
The Royal Canadian Mint has released the first of three coins which remembers Canada’s old Norse and Viking past and is a fitting tribute to the many Scandinavian settlers who immigrated to North America and made Canada their home during the last three centuries. Vinland is the area of coastal North America explored by Norse Vikings […]
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