The Norges Bank has issued 20-kronor (USD 2.20) commemorative circulation quality coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the eminent author Anne-Cath Vestly, who was born on the 15th February 1920. A popular and honoured artist in her native Norway, Vestly’s picture books were aimed primarily at a young audience and have […]
Norway: 20-kroner circulation coin issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of artist Gustav Vigeland’s birth
The Bank of Norway has released (10th April) new 20-kroner circulation type coins in remembrance of the 150th anniversary of the birth of prominent Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). The artist, and his work, are especially known and remembered for having created an outdoor sculpture complex in Frogner Park, Oslo. Having attended art schools in […]
New Zealand: Colourful silver royal wedding coin celebrates Harry and Meghan’s big day
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched (20th May) new and colourful coins which are in celebration of the wedding of HRH Prince Henry of Wales (commonly known as Prince Harry) and his fiancé Ms. Meghan Markle, which took place on the 19th May. The charming couple, who met on a blind date in […]
New Zealand: Baby Prince Louis of Cambridge welcomed with new silver coin
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has unveiled (4th May) new silver collector coins which are minted in celebration of the recent birth of the third child of William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The young prince’s name in full is His Royal Highness Prince Louis Arthur Charles of Cambridge. He was […]
200th Anniversary of Norway’s Central Bank Celebrated on New 20 Kronor Coin
The Norges Bank has issued (June 14) a new commemorative coin to mark the 200th anniversary of the establishment of its own institution. It was on June 14, 1816, that the country’s own independent Central Bank was established. With the adoption of a new constitution in 1814, the creation of a new Central Bank seemed necessary […]
Silver Coin Marks 75th Birthday of King and Queen of Norway
The Norges Bank have issued (21st February) a new silver coin to mark the birthdays of Both King Harald V and Queen Sonja who both turn 75 this year. His Majesty King Harald V celebrated his birthday on the 21st February, the coin’s date of issue, while the Queen will celebrate this milestone birthday on […]
