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Royal Canadian Mint 1st Colored Loonie Marks United Nations Charter 75th Anniversary

By the Royal Canadian Mint …… In 1945, 51 nations, including Canada, signed a treaty to establish a new world body with four fundamental goals: to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war; champion human rights; foster respect for international law and treaties; and promote social progress. Seventy-five years later, the creation of the […]

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Pakistan Issues 40 Rupee for Afghan Refugees Conference

Assigned KM-83, this is the first issued coin of 2020 for the nation of Pakistan. It features a new denomination and commemorates a four-day visit from United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres recognizing Pakistan’s generous hosting of millions of Afghan refugees. (Image courtesy of Egon Conti Rossini)
By Thomas Michael
In conjunction with a four-day visit of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to Islamabad, Pakistan has issued a new copper-nickel 40 rupees circulating coin

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Spain: “International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development” the focus of new silver coin

The Fabrica Nacional Moneda y Timbre–Real Casa de la Moneda will issue, on the 24th July, a new silver coin with colour accenting that seeks to raise awareness of the contribution of sustainable tourism. The United Nations 70th General Assembly has designated 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development

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