Category Archives: World Mints

Royal Mint Introduces New Circulating Coin Designs

Reflecting King Charles III’s famous support of conservation and environmentalism, The Royal Mint recently revealed new designs for circulating UK coins, from the pence to the £2. The eight new designs feature plants and wildlife indigenous to Britain or its waters and will replace the current shield theme that debuted in 2008 under Queen Elizabeth […]

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Pobjoy Mint to Close at End of 2023

By CoinWeek News Staff …. By the end of 2023, the Pobjoy Mint will be closing, and Managing Director Taya Pobjoy will be retiring from the business. The company’s remaining releases for the year have been moved up so that customers can complete various sets and obtain any other coins they were looking forward to […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Introduces Single Mine Gold Maple Leaf Coin

by CoinWeek… To demonstrate industry leadership in transparency and refining, the Royal Canadian Mint has sourced its newest gold bullion coin completely from a single mine. The gold for the .9999 fine 1oz 2023 $50 Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin was extracted from Newmont Corporation’s Éléonore gold mine in Northern Québec. The Mint will […]

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Baboon Featured on Fourth Coin in African Animal Mask Series II

by CoinWeek… Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the fourth coin in their African Animal Masks Series II featuring the baboon. Issued on behalf of the West African country of Sierra Leone, the new series has been produced in Virenium. There are five species of baboon, the world’s largest monkey, represented on this coin. They […]

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Seymour Unicorn Latest Tudor Beast Coin From The Royal Mint

The fifth entry in The Royal Mint’s Royal Tudor Beasts Collection is a coin featuring the Seymour Unicorn. Working together with Historic Royal Palaces, the organization in charge of Hampton Court Palace, the Royal Tudor Beasts Collection celebrates the world-famous Tudor dynasty, and the Seymour Unicorn commemorates the marriage of King Henry VIII and his […]

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Emperor Penguin 2-Coin Set Features Past & Present Monarchs

Available in full color and limited to 695 sets 2023 version also available in Proof sterling silver colored 50p * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence emperor penguin two-coin set. The set has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory featuring these emblematic birds and available in […]

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Royal Mint Releases 1st 2024 Britannia Bullion Coins

The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom has launched both the gold and 1oz silver 2024 Britannia bullion coins, both of which feature the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse. Britannia bullion coins employ four naked-eye security features that consumers can authenticate by rotating them under a light. The personification […]

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The Coin Analyst: Collecting Modern Ukrainian Coins

By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek …..   Until the current Russian Invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, Ukrainian coins were most widely collected in Ukraine itself and other European countries. But with the war having transfixed much of the world’s population, interest in the country and its coinage appears to be experiencing […]

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Magic of Gold Series Continues With Coin Featuring India

By Austrian Mint …… The Magic of Gold The Magic of Gold series from the Austrian Mint traces the mysterious nature of gold in the ancient cultures. No other metal has as much symbolic meaning as gold. All the coins are a reflection of ancient art treasures. What was made of gold in the past […]

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Egyptian Gods Four-Coin Virenium Set Now Available

New 2023 Egyptian Gods Series featuring the Egyptian Gods Isis, Osiris, Ra, and Anubis Issue limit of 750 Four-coin series available in Virenium * * * Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of the new Egyptian Gods four-coin series in Virenium. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone featuring four Egyptian Gods: Isis, Osiris, […]

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Stack’s Bowers Royal Mint Sale Realizes More Than $5.1 Million

Stack’s Bowers Galleries achieved more than $5.1 million USD in their auction of special Sovereign and Britannia bullion coins sold in conjunction with The Royal Mint UK. Called the Royal Succession coin series, these pieces represent the final coins struck with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and the first coins struck with the portrait […]

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RAF Cranwell on 4th Coin Celebrating Charles III’s 75th Birthday

King Charles III celebrates two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th birthday this year, The Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50p series on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in this series of six coins features a building […]

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Antelope Is Third Coin in African Animal Mask Series II

Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the third coin in their African Animal Masks Series II featuring the antelope. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Many years ago, Africa posed as a welcoming habitat for its wildlife, with hundreds of thousands of carnivorous mammals living in nearly […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Unveils Its Pink Diamond Opulence Collection

The Royal Canadian Mint is adding to its luxurious and exclusive Opulence Collection with new pure platinum coins featuring some of the world’s rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine. Offered at very low mintages, they are the latest Mint creations to incorporate these treasured gems. Discerning collectors have a unique opportunity […]

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Royal Australian Mint World Heritage Sites Honored on New Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… Australia’s World Heritage wonders range from prehistoric rainforest wilderness and ancient Aboriginal settlements to unique landscapes and natural attractions, as well as convict sites and iconic 20th-century buildings. All feature on a stunning new coin by the Royal Australian Mint. The Mint has partnered with the International Council on Monuments […]

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Perth Mint Issues 5oz Silver Proof High Relief Gilded Koala Coin

This 5oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin features what is probably Australia’s most loved marsupial, the koala. Elements of this high relief design have been gilded in pink gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and is […]

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Pobjoy Issues 6th Edition of Flagship Pegasus Bullion Coin

Limited to only 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz Coins Worldwide Fine 999. Gold Bullion already sold out * * * The Pobjoy Mint announces that our flagship Pegasus Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin is back for its sixth edition in 2023. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, […]

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Royal Mint Lists Rarest Elizabeth II Circulating Coins

  * * * The Royal Mint has revealed some of the rarest coins to enter circulation during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The list has been compiled as the 2022 figures are published for the first time. 2022 marked a new era for British coinage as the last coins bearing Queen Elizabeth II […]

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Mint of Finland Spins Off Coin Collecting App Coiniverse

By Mint of Finland …… Mint of Finland has announced the spin-off of its coin collecting app, Coiniverse, into an independent startup. The move allows Coiniverse to expand its reach to new markets, serve collectors better, and help mints succeed in their collector-related efforts. With more than 100,000 worldwide collectors, Coiniverse already has a growing […]

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Royal Australian Mint Issues Humpback Whale Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint has launched its latest coin in the Humpback Whale series, paying tribute to one of the ocean’s most amazing creatures. The coin features a spirited humpback whale family as it breaches and dives, filling the air with joyous splashes and echoing songs. This beautiful imagery is […]

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Venus Featured on Last Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces Venus, the sixth and final release in our 2023 £2 coin series (issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory) featuring the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system. The Venus Glacier […]

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Royal Mint Commemorates JRR Tolkien on New Coin

  The Royal Mint commemorates the life and work of JRR Tolkien with a new £2 collectable coin marking 50 years since his death. The coin was previously part of the 2023 Annual Set, and has proved extremely popular among customers, being among the coins for which customers have shown the greatest interest, with 24,500 […]

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Caernarfon Castle on 3rd Coin Celebrating Charles III 75th Birthday

King Charles III celebrates two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th Birthday, The Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50p series on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each design in this six-coin series features a building connected to His Majesty’s […]

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Twelve Apostles Join Australian Beauty, Rich and Rare Coin Series

By Royal Australian Mint …… Of Australia’s many natural attractions – Uluru, the Great Barrier Reef, Kakadu National Park – the Twelve Apostles near Victoria stand out for their majestic and rugged grandeur. These towering limestone stacks of the Twelve Apostles, formed by millennia of waves crashing onto the shoreline, are featured on the Royal […]

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Hippo Coin Latest in African Animal Mask Coin Series II

Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the second coin in their African Animal Masks Series II. The second coin features the hippo. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and […]

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Royal Australian Mint Wins Two Coin of the Year Awards

By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint has won two prizes at the international Coin of the Year awards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania during the 2023 American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money. Selected from a field of over 500 coins the Mint received awards for Best Circulating Coin for the 2022 $2 […]

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King Andrew I Featured on Latest Coin From Hungarian Mint

By Coin & Currency Institute …… The commemorative coin King Andrew I is the second in the Nation-Building Sovereigns of the Arpad Dynasty series from the Hungarian Mint presenting the most important kings from the House of Arpad. Faithfully preserving historical accuracy, the series focuses on 10 sovereigns, with a new piece to be released […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Ghost Ship Coin Wins Most Innovative Award

The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its 2022 5 oz. Pure Silver Coin – Canadian Ghost Ship has won the Coin of the Year Award in the Most Innovative category. Under this annual awards program, the Mint competes with global industry peers for the world’s most prestigious recognition of excellence in coin design and […]

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Charles III Coronation 50p Coins Enter Circulation

The Royal Mint has announced that a special 50p coin marking His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation will start to appear in circulation from today (Thursday, August 10). Post Office and bank branches throughout the country will receive five million 50p coins that feature a design produced by Royal Mint Coin Designer Natasha Jenkins to […]

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Australian Coins Commemorate 50 Years of Sydney Opera House

By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint has released a collection of five commemorative coins to mark the 50th anniversary of Australia’s most famous building and architectural masterpiece. The commemorative collection has been designed to provide Australians with a special memento of the Sydney Opera House’s milestone year, with each coin featuring a […]

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Canada Honors Engineer Elsie Macgill With $1 Circulation Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin honoring Elsie MacGill, an exceptional Canadian who broke barriers as an engineer and leading advocate of women’s rights. Responsible for many firsts as a woman studying and practicing engineering, she was celebrated for setting up the Canadian production of the Hawker Hurricane fighter […]

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Royal Mint Commemorates Rock Band The Police on New Coins

On Monday, July 24, The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, unveiled a set of commemorative coins celebrating music pioneers The Police. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the band’s classic, triple-GRAMMY-winning album Synchronicity, this release marks the first time The Royal Mint have honored The Police on an official UK coin. The coin’s […]

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Swiss Constitution Honored on New Gold, Silver Coins

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 12, 1848, the old Swiss Confederation became a federal state and the first permanent democracy in Europe. To commemorate the 175th anniversary of modern Switzerland, Swissmint, which produces exclusive and limited collector coins under the name “Swiss special coins”, is putting a new special coin into circulation. As […]

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Uranus Glacier Features on Fifth Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the fifth release in our 2023 £2 Coin Series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the fifth […]

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Royal Mint Unveils First Coin in Star Wars Collection

The Royal Mint has unveiled the first coin design in its new Star Wars collection globally, as part of a coin reveal event from its visitor attraction, The Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant, South Wales. This is the first time the iconic characters of the original Star Wars trilogy will feature on official UK coins, […]

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Royal Mint Selects Stack’s Bowers to Sell Historic Royal Succession Britannia and Sovereign Coins

Auction will include the very last bullion coins struck featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the very first coins produced featuring King Charles III for each series   Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to announce that they have been selected by The Royal Mint of Great Britain to auction a selection of special Britannia and Sovereign […]

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Pobjoy 2023 Egyptian Gods Series Continues With Ra in Full Color

Pobjoy Mint announces the third coin in the Egyptian Gods series on behalf of Sierra Leone, commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The series features four Egyptian gods, with the third coin depicting the god Ra. Hieroglyphs were used by Egyptians for thousands of years but, following the conquest […]

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Trinity College Coin Celebrates Charles III’s 75th Birthday

Low issue limit of only 950 for Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish and 99 for Proof Sterling Silver   His Majesty King Charles III celebrates two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th Birthday, Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50p series on […]

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African Animal Mask Coin Series II Begins With the Giraffe

Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the first coin in our African Animal Masks Series II. The first coin features the Giraffe. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and […]

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Perth Mint Issues 5oz Gilded 2023 Wedge-Tailed Eagle Coin

This 5oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin showcases an Australian wedge-tailed eagle. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan of up to 2.5 meters (about 8.2 feet), it can also be recognised […]

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Ra on New 2023 Egyptian Gods Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin

Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide   Pobjoy Mint announces the third coin in the Egyptian God Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion series featuring the Egyptian God Ra. This coin is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian God […]

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Italian Mint Dedicates Silver Coin to Demographic Development

By the Italian Mint …… The Italian Ministry of the Economy and Finances has issued a collector coin dedicated to demographic development, created by the Italian Mint. The collector’s silver coin with a nominal value of 5 euros was created by the artist engraver Emanuele Ferretti and produced at the Officine della Zecca dello Stato. […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2023 2oz Kookaburra Gilded Coin

This 2oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin showcases Australia’s largest kingfisher, the kookaburra. An essential feature of the dawn chorus, kookaburras also make their cackling call at sunset when establishing territory among family groups. Elements of the high relief design have been gilded in 24-carat gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Each coin […]

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Iconic Arethusa of Ancient Syracuse on New Coins From CIT

Numismatic Icons – Arethusa Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Approx. 33 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2023. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Approx. 30 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). […]

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New Croatian Coins Honor Faust Vrančić, the Croatian Leonardo

On June 28, 2023, the Croatian National Bank issued two new collector coins in collaboration with the Croatian Mint as part of the “Croatian Innovators” series. They are dedicated to Faust Vrančić, a Croatian polymath whose parachute design, published in his 1595 book Machinae novae, is the first appearance of this device in a printed […]

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Rough-Toothed Dolphin Latest Coin From Royal Australian Mint

By Royal Australian Mint …… Dolphins are found in oceans throughout the world, but more often located in deeper waters far out to sea are Rough-toothed Dolphins. Named for the irregular ridges on their teeth, these elegant creatures are celebrated on the Royal Australian Mint’s new Gold Investment and Silver High Relief Proof coins, the […]

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Fourth Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series Features Saturn Glacier

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the fourth release in our 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the fourth […]

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CIT Issues 1st Noble Bullion Coin With Charles III

Noble 2023 Isle of Man. 1 Noble 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Isle of Man. 1/64 Noble. 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Noble 2023 […]

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Royal Mint Welcomes Music Legend Dame Shirley Bassey to Strike Her Own Coin

On Monday, June 26, The Royal Mint, official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, unveiled a collectable coin celebrating Dame Shirley Bassey with a design that pays tribute to her incredible 70 years in the world of show business. To celebrate the launch, The Royal Mint welcomed Dame Shirley to strike one of the […]

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Limited Edition £2 Coin Features Penguins With Pearl Black Finish

Issue Limit of 750 Worldwide   Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a brand new two pound coin featuring the endemic emperor penguin. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory in a special pearl black finish with the penguins in full color, bringing these flightless birds to life. The emperor […]

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CIT Reveals Dinosaur Adventure on New Silver Coin

Daydreamer – Adventure Palau. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Daydreamer Coin One side features a boy with a suitcase in early 20th-century clothing. He pulls aside […]

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Royal Mint Marks 75th Anniv. of Windrush Arrival on New 50p

The Royal Mint has collaborated with multidisciplinary artist Valda Jackson, to design a 50p marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK   The Royal Mint, official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, is marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush arriving in the UK by collaborating with multidisciplinary […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day With $2 Commemorative Coin

On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint honored their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day. For the first time on a Canadian circulation coin, three different artists […]

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New 50 Pence Coins to Celebrate King Charles III’s 75th Birthday

Featuring the King’s Birthplace Buckingham Palace Low issue limit worldwide of only 950 in Cupro Nickel and only 99 in Proof Sterling Silver King Charles III will celebrate two birthdays each year: his actual birthday on November 14 and his official birthday on June 17. To commemorate his 75th Birthday, Pobjoy Mint has produced a […]

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CIT Gets Ready for 2024 With New Year of the Dragon Coins

Year of the Dragon Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2024. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size approx. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2024. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 100 […]

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Osiris Coin Continues 2023 Egyptian Gods Series

Available in Proof Fine Silver with an Issue Limit of 2,000 Available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad® Colored with a Mintage of only 500 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second coin in the new series issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. […]

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Royal Mint Unveils Remastered Charles II Coin for British Monarchs Collection

The Royal Mint, official maker of UK coins, has unveiled the seventh coin in its British Monarchs Collection, featuring a remastered portrait of Charles II, based on the original coinage portrait designed by John Roettier and produced over 350 years ago. This is the seventh coin in The British Monarchs Collection and is the latest […]

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CIT Honors First Ascent of Mt. Everest With New Coins

Mt. Everest – First Ascent Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,953 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application and micro minting. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 100 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 100 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. […]

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Meerkat on Final 2023 African Animal Mask Series Coin

Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the sixth and last coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the meerkat. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and incredible […]

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Limited Edition Silver Bullion Coin Features Emperor Penguin

New 2023 Reverse Frosted 999. Silver Bullion Issue Limit of 10,000 worldwide for Silver Only 100 pieces of the Fine 999. Gold Bullion – Sold out! Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 2023 Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin featuring the emperor penguin. The coin is Pobjoy Mint’s first bullion coin featuring the effigy […]

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Charles I Features on Sixth Coin in British Monarchs Collection

The Royal Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world, has struck coins for every British monarch for the last millennium, creating some of the most iconic coins in the history of numismatics. Beginning in 2022, the Royal Mint will celebrate this legacy with a unique series of coins honoring the Royal […]

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Latest Iron Maiden Coin From CIT Features Piece of Mind

Iron Maiden – Piece of Mind Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color, micro minting. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. […]

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Silver Coin Honors 200 Years of Swiss Shooting Sports Federation

By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November last year, a new era was ushered in at Swissmint, the Federal Mint, with the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand. From June 2, 2023, the latest creation, Swiss Shooting Sports Federation, will be available to mark the 200th anniversary of that organization. Swissmint produces exclusive and limited-edition collector […]

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New 2023 Coin Features Moon Surface With Frosted Finish

Special Permission Granted by NASA for use of the ‘Meatball’ logo Issue Limit of only 1,950 for in the Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish coin Available in Proof Sterling Silver with a low issue limit of ONLY 175 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence on behalf of the British […]

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Third Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series Features Neptune Glacier

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the third release in our new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system, the […]

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Osiris on New 2023 Egyptian Gods Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin

Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide   The Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian God Osiris. Hieroglyphs were used by Egyptians for thousands of years but, […]

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Buffalo Featured on 5th Coin in 2023 African Animal Mask Series

Pobjoy Mint announces the release of the fifth coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the buffalo. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series has been produced in Virenium. Africa is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some of the world’s most famous fauna. These unique and incredible animals are […]

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Snowflake Star Holdiay Ornament Coin Just in Time for Summer

Holiday Ornament – Snowflake Star Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. Gilded. 1 oz. 50 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special technology: Inlay; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special […]

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Coronation £2 Coin, 50p Available in Silver From Pobjoy

The Pobjoy Mint announces the release of both a new £2 coin and 50 pence coin commemorating the historic event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The design on the £2 coin features an image of the Gold State Coach. The official emblem of His […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Raises Over $1 Million for Ukraine Relief

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Royal Canadian Mint made the decision to donate all net cash proceeds from the sale of its Pysanka-themed collector coins to humanitarian relief for Ukrainians impacted by the war. Later that year, the Government of Canada asked the Mint to also direct net cash proceeds from […]

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CIT Issues Key to My Kingdom Coin, Latest in Key-Shaped Series

Key to my Kingdom Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size 60×29 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the ‘Key to My Kingdom’ Coin   The blank is shaped like a key. One side is […]

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Royal Canadian Mint Unveils Coins Marking Charles III Coronation

As Canadians celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the first formal investiture of a new monarch in seven decades, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking this historic event with pure gold and silver collector coins. The central design of each coin in the King Charles III Coronation suite features His Majesty’s royal […]

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Mont-Saint-Michel Honored on New Coins From CIT

Mont-Saint-Michel Silver Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,000 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Proof. Mintage: 500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) […]

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Latest Charles III 50p Coin From Pobjoy Features Coronation Emblem

Featuring the King’s Coat of Arms and official Emblem of the King’s Coronation Issue Limit of 1,950 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of South Georgia and the South […]

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CIT Issues Angel of Mercy Coin in Spiritual Art Series

Spiritual Art – Angel of Mercy Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. Gold-plated. 3 oz. Silk finish. Size 60 x 40 mm. Mintage: 501 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Angel of Mercy Coin   The blank is shaped like an angel. One […]

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Abruzzo National Park Honored on New 5 Euro Italian Coin

By the Italian Mint …… The 2023 Numismatic Collection created by the Italian Mint and Printing Institute dedicates a new silver coin with a face value of 5 euros to “100 years of the establishment of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise”. Issued on April 21–the traditional date for the founding of Rome–by […]

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New GoldClad Coin Celebrates Coronation of King Charles III

GoldClad 50p with issue limit of 750   Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50p GoldClad® coin commemorating the historic event of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. The design on the coin features the Royal Cypher of His Majesty King Charles III surrounded […]

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Spinning Coin Gets Its Inception at CIT

Spinning Coin Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: Shaped Coin; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin   Shaped Coin in the form of a toy top. One side features a spiral pattern converging to […]

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New Inverted 50p Coins Celebrate World Penguin Day

New 2023 Limited Edition Inverted 50p Celebrates World Penguin Day Also Available in Proof Sterling Silver Inverted – Only 175 Minted Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence coin to celebrate World Penguin Day this year. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory featuring the endemic emperor […]

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20 Years of Silver Niobium Coins From the Austrian Mint

By Austrian Mint …… Twenty years ago, through the combination of silver and niobium, the Austrian Mint created an internationally recognized innovation in which wonderful colors arise on niobium through light refraction on a very thin, transparent oxide layer. The unique appearance and beauty of these Silver Niobium coins is a major factor in their […]

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Second Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series Features Mercury Glacier

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]

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Second Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series Features Mercury Glacier

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]

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Second Coin in Antarctic Glaciers Series Features Mercury Glacier

Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]

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Two Coins in One: Croatia Issues Its 1st Euro Collector Coins

The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie   On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]

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Two Coins in One: Croatia Issues Its 1st Euro Collector Coins

The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie   On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]

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Two Coins in One: Croatia Issues Its 1st Euro Collector Coins

The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie   On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]

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CIT Pushes Technical Limits With New Silverland – The Wave Coin

Silverland – The Wave Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich.   Description of the Wave Coin One side of The Wave coin is covered by a three-dimensional wavy structure. The other side features […]

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Royal Mint UK Reveals Charles III Coronation Coin Range

The Royal Mint has revealed a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming Coronation The commemorative coin range features the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings The range will go on sale at 9 am (UK time) on Monday, April 24, 2023 An uncrowned version of […]

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New Egyptian Gods Coin Series Begins With Goddess Isis

Available in Proof Fine Silver with an Issue Limit of 2,000 Available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad® Colored with a Mintage of only 500 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin series issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. This stunning […]

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Silver 2oz Black Swan Coin Issued by CIT

Black Swan Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023 Black Swan coin. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin   One side depicts a black swan to the left, above BLACK SWAN. […]

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Air Force Centennial, Veneto Cuisine Honored on New Italian Coins

100 Years of the Air Force As part of the 2023 Numismatic Collection from the Italian State Mint and Printing Institute, two coins celebrate “One Hundred Years of the Air Force”. The first commemorative 2 euro coin to be legal tender in all member states in the European Union and in ordinary circulation, it was […]

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CIT Honors Real Heroes of US Coast Guard on 3oz Silver Coin

Real Heroes – Coast Guard Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 850 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich.   Description of the Coin One side features the head of a member of the United States […]

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Royal Mint Issues King Charles III Official Maundy Money Coins

The Royal Mint has unveiled His Majesty King Charles III’s official Maundy Money. This year was King Charles III’s first official Royal Maundy Ceremony as King; the ceremony took place at York Minster. The Maundy Ceremony saw 74 men and 74 women receive Maundy coins produced by The Royal Mint, given by the King, signifying […]

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Royal Australian Mint Inaugurates Coat of Arms Series With Queensland Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint’s Australian Coat of Arms investment coin series is characterized by quintessentially Australian designs that tell a uniquely Australian story. Each coin in the series features reimagined elements of the Coat of Arms of Australia, and its States and Territories. In 2023, the Royal Australian Mint is […]

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Leopard Featured on 4th Coin in 2023 African Animal Mask Series

Fourth coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in Virenium featuring the leopard Low mintage of only 950 worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fourth coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the leopard. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series […]

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Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam on Latest X-Ray Coin From CIT

X-Ray 2023 – Creation of Adam Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with color application on one side. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich.   Description of the Coin One side shows a detail of Michelangelo’s fresco The Creation […]

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Goddess Isis on New Egyptian Gods Reverse Frosted Silver Coin

Brand New 2023 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Issue Limit of 5,000 Bullion Coins Worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. The coin features the Egyptian goddess […]

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Perth Mint Commemorates 2023 Ningaloo Reef Eclipse on New Coin

The coin celebrates the total solar eclipse over the town of Exmouth and the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s northwest coast during the morning of April 20, 2023. An awe-inspiring event, a total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a straight line. When all three bodies are in perfect […]

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Neutron Star Features on Final Coin in Uncharted Universe Series

Featuring a semi-sphere in its center that curves inwards on one side and outwards on the other, the last coin in The Uncharted Universe series is designed to be a simplified representation of that unique galactic phenomenon – the neutron star. There are thought to be up to one billion neutron stars in the Milky […]

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CIT Brings The Shining’s Stanley Hotel to New Silver Coin

Most Haunted Places – The Stanley Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 1,909 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the facade of the Stanley Hotel, in front of it the statue of […]

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Royal Mint Remasters the Petition Crown, One of Its Rarest Coins

The Royal Mint has remastered one of the rarest coins produced in its 1,100-year history, the Petition Crown created by renowned engraver Thomas Simon over 350 years ago. The Petition Crown was produced by Thomas Simon to showcase his exceptional technical, engraving, and artistic ability and is one of the rarest coins ever made with […]

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Mongolian Falcon on Ultra-High Relief Platinum Coin From CIT

Mongolian Falcon Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. 16 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Silver […]

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Royal Mint Gold Bar for Islamic Community Depicts Kaaba

The Royal Mint has released an exclusively designed Kaaba 20g gold bullion bar. Created in consultation with Muslim Council Wales and designed by Emma Noble, it represents Kaaba, the holiest site for millions of Muslims. The Royal Mint has gifted three Kaaba bars to Islamic Relief to mark the launch and aid the charity’s fundraising […]

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New Antarctic Glaciers £2 Coin Series Starts With Mars Glacier

Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand-new 2023 two-pound coin series issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system starting with the Mars Glacier. The Mars Glacier is […]

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CIT Big City Lights Coin Features Sydney Opera House

Big City Lights – Sydney Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. Minted by B. H. […]

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Klein Matterhorn Silver Coin Honors Major Swiss Project

Matterhorn  By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November 2022, a new era began at the Federal Mint Swissmint with great momentum and the launch of the Mani Matter silver coin under the new “Swiss special coins” brand. From 21 March 2023, the latest creation, the Klein Matterhorn cable car coin, will be available to mark […]

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St. Patrick’s Day – 2018 Lucky Four-Leaf Clover Silver Coin From CIT

Silver Fortune – Four-Leaf Clover Palau. 5 Dollars. 2018. Silver .999. Antique finish. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 2,500 pcs. Mint: B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Four-Leaf Clover Description The obverse shows the coat of arms of Palau with the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU – 5 $ – 2018. The reverse features a four-leaf clover […]

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2023 Australian Wedge-Tailed Eagle 1oz Silver Coin Features Incused Design

This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned U.S. designer John M. Mercanti, showcases an incused reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan […]

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Lion Featured on 3rd Coin in 2023 African Animal Mask Series

Third coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in stunning Virenium featuring the rhino Low mintage of only 950 worldwide Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the stunning new series, ‘African Animal Masks’. This third coin features the lion. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this […]

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Journey Series Continues With Coin Honoring the American Train

Train – Steam Dream Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief), four different finishes. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Silk finish. Special technology: smartminting®, Special Shape. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. […]

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Perth Mint Gold “Doping” Scandal Calls Senior Leadership Into Question

By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. A recent report on Australian TV has put the reputation of one of the world’s major mints–as well as the reputation of the entire international system of precious metals accreditation–in jeopardy. On Monday, March 6, an internal report from the Perth Mint was leaked to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation […]

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New £2 Coin Commemorates Anniversary of 1st Antarctic Crossing

New 2023 Coin Commemorates English Scientist Sir Vivian Ernest Fuchs First £2 Coin featuring HM King Charles III’s Effigy from Pobjoy Mint Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-Metal and Proof Fine Silver Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory to commemorate 65 years since the first […]

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Royal Mint Launches 2023 Britannia Collection

  The Royal Mint has unveiled its 2023 Britannia commemorative collection – the first to bear His Majesty King Charles III’s official portrait. This year’s Britannia coin has been designed by Jonathan Olliffe and is inspired by Britannia’s maritime origins. The 2023 Britannia coin will be available to buy in collectible sets as well as […]

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Royal Mint Introduces Bull of Clarence to Tudor Beasts Collection

The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, has revealed the fourth coin in the 10-coin Royal Tudor Beasts Collection, The Bull of Clarence. This is the first coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings. Each […]

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Perth Mint Issues New 2023 Mini Roo Gold Coin

The cute Mini Roo returns in 2023 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake. Struck by The Perth Mint from 0.5g of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. 2023 Mini Roo […]

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Claude Monet Featured on Second Masters of Art Coin

Masters of Art – Claude Monet Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin   One side shows a self-portrait of the artist Claude Monet of 1886; […]

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Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin Celebrates Tutankhamun Centenary

Pobjoy Mint has released a new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. The design on the coin features the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun with two cartouches, one on either side, which spell the young pharaoh’s birth name Tutankhamun and his […]

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Royal Australian Mint Honors Legacy Veteran Service With New Coin

By Royal Australian Mint …… A commemorative $1 coin celebrating 100 years of Legacy has been released by the Royal Australian Mint. Eric Easterbrook, Chairman of Legacy Australia said Legacy was honored to have partnered with the Mint to mark this special occasion. “Legacy has a long and rich history in Australia. For 100 years, […]

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Trapped Coin Series From CIT Ends With Escape

Trapped – Escape Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a ripped cloth, revealing the view into a vault. In the background an empty chair, on the […]

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Royal Mint Launches First Coin in Myths and Legends Collection

The Royal Mint has launched the first commemorative coin in its Myths and Legends Collection, featuring King Arthur. The King Arthur coin is the first in the collection to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The Myths and Legends Collectable Coin Collection follows after the popular bullion coin series. Other coins in […]

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First King Charles III Coin From Pobjoy – Celebrating the Accession

Featuring His Majesty’s Royal Cypher Issue Limit of 175 in Proof Sterling Silver Issue Limit of 1,950 in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and […]

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First 2023 Collector Coins From Italian Mint Honor Art of Vantivelli

By the Italian Mint …… The coinage of the Italian Republic struck in 2023 and issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance are dedicated to art and culture. The first is a gold micro-coin, with a face value of 10 euros, from the Fountain of Diana and Atteone – Royal Palace of Caserta. We […]

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Perth Mint Issues 2023 Australian Koala Silver Bullion Coins

Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, the Australian koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2023 koala is available in 1-kilo and 1-ounce sizes. Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1-kilo coin, but production will close at the end […]

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London Coin Latest in Tiffany Art Metropolis Series

Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]

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London Coin Latest in Tiffany Art Metropolis Series

Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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New Pyramid-Shaped 1oz Silver Proof Coin Commemorates Centenary of Opening of King Tut’s Tomb

Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]

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Royal Mint Celebrates Flying Scotsman Centenary With £2 Coin

The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]

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Royal Mint Celebrates Flying Scotsman Centenary With £2 Coin

The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]

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Swiss Mint Issues New Rosenlaui Glacier Bimetallic Coin

By Federal Mint Swissmint ……   The Federal Mint Swissmint has issued the new Rosenlaui Glacier bimetallic coin, continuing the three-part Swiss glaciers series launched in 2022. For the first time, Swissmint has offered the coin in Uncirculated quality in a coin box with a folded card with information in English, French, German, and Italian, […]

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COVID Business Landscape: Part V

By Tom Michael
As we wrap up our look into what changes the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the coin business, we want to thank everyone who participated, sharing their insights and adaptations so that we might share them with our readers. We hope this mini-series has provided a breath of fresh air to all who have read it, while reminding everyone of the resilience and resourcefulness endemic in our shared hobby and industry. 
In this last installment, we bring you news from three of the largest producers of gold and silver commemorative and bullion coins in the world, plus an inside look at the workings of two creative coin originators who continue to push the traditional boundaries of modern collectible coinage

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Industry Insider: COVID Business Landscape, Part II

By Tom Michael
Everyone around the globe is adapting their ways of life and work to function as well as is possible during a pandemic. We all need to do our very best in both those areas, even when they begin to overlap and mesh together, as many of us have experienced. In our hobbies, it’s likely that adapting means going online for everything

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Austrian Mint Celebrates the Magic and Enchantment of Tyrol

Tyrol, in the Heart of the Alps. Austria by its Children, Piece by Piece Tyrol, in the heart of the Alps, a land of fairy tales with beautiful mountain vistas, lovely lakes and lush green landscape doted with castles, will be featured on the sixth silver coin in the “Austria, Piece by Piece” series designed […]

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