The treasury of Niue has authorised (25th March) the release of new gold and silver Proof-quality collector coins which feature one of the world’s best-loved comic book characters, Superman. Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, The story of the superhero first appeared in American comic books published by Action Comics (later named […]
New Zealand: Annual silver Proof and colour coins focusing on endangered wildlife features rare Archey’s frog
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, along with New Zealand Post, have released their annual silver coin focusing on the country’s endangered wildlife. For 2022, the silver and colour coins feature the Leiopelma archeyi, commonly known as Archey’s Frog. Produced by the BH Mayer’s Mint at their facilities in Munich on behalf of the Reserve […]
New Zealand: Additional silver bullion coins celebrate the 20th anniversary of Lord of the Rings in the “Fellowship” series
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released two new designs which form part of the range of silver collector and bullion coins celebrating the 20th anniversary of the blockbuster The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. December 2021 marked 20 years since the release of this epic film, which was a […]
New Zealand: New silver bullion one-ounce coins issued to celebrate 20th anniversary of first The Lord of the Rings film release
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, in association with the New Zealand Post, have unveiled the first design in a series of new coins which mark a very special motion picture anniversary. On the occasion of the release 20 years ago of the first film, a series of coins will include specific designs or familiar […]
New Zealand: New silver crown coin celebrates 75th anniversary of the end of World War II
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has issued (21st July) new coins which are part of the 75th-anniversary celebrations and remembrance of the end of the Second World War. While hostilities officially ended in Europe upon the unconditional surrender of the Third Reich to the Allied powers of the United States, Great Britain, France and […]
New Zealand: New silver bullion coin depicts extinct Chatham Island crested penguin
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released their first bullion-quality silver one-ounce coins which include an earlier motif released for 2020 featuring a now-extinct breed of penguin once abundant on the Chatham Islands. Believed to have existed until Polynesians arrived in the Chathams about 450 years ago, the Chatham Islands crested penguin was among […]
Niue: Gabriel, archangel and messenger of God, features on the first of four new ingot silver and colour coins
The government and treasury of Niue have launched (7th April) a new series of ingot-shaped Proof and colour coins which feature the four primary archangels. The word “archangel” itself is derived from two Greek words; the first, “arche,” is used to mean “ruler,” and the second, “angelos,” defines “messenger.” Archangels have two significant duties: The […]
New Zealand: Double crown silver Proof coin marks 75 years of peace
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched (17th March) new double-crown collector coins which are in remembrance of an important anniversary that will be celebrated not only in New Zealand but around the Commonwealth and worldwide. This year, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary since the end of World War II. For nearly six years, […]
New Zealand: Extinct Chatham Island crested penguin features on latest silver and colour Proof coins
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, via New Zealand Post, has announced (22nd January) the release of new collector coins commemorating one of the country’s extinct animals. Believed to have existed until Polynesians arrived in the Chathams about 450 years ago, the Chatham Islands crested penguin was among the largest of the crested penguins, with […]
New Zealand: New silver Proof crown coin celebrates All Blacks competition in Rugby World Cup
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched new collector crown coins in celebration of the country’s national rugby team which is currently competing in the international Rugby World Cup championships. The tournament, which is the ninth in the game’s history, is staged every four years and is administered by World Rugby, the sport’s international […]
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