The United States Mint will open sales for the U.S. Coast Guard 1.5-inch Bronze Medal on May 11 at noon EDT. This is the bronze version of the U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal issued through the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Series that honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of […]
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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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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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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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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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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint on May 1 at noon EDT. Lincoln was the nation’s 16th President, serving from March 4, 1861, to April 15, 1865. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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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 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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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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The United States Mint announces the appointment of two new members to four-year terms on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC). Darla Jackson A sculptor residing in Philadelphia, Darla Jackson has been appointed as a member Specially Qualified in Sculpture or Medallic Arts. She replaces Robin Salmon, who has served on the CCAC since 2018. […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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For April, The Perth Mint presents this 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the latest Kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 200 of […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for rolls and bags containing the second American Innovation $1 Coin of 2023 on April 10 at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Louisiana. The following packaging options from the Mint’s facilities in Philadelphia and Denver will […]
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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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By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. Part 1 | Part 2 * * * Readability “Readability” in the context of our discussion refers to the ability of people to (physically) read the words on a document. It is of little help in finding new information to have a nice digital image on your […]
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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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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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The United States Mint 2023 American Women Quarters Silver Proof Set (product code 23WS) will be available for purchase on April 4 at noon EDT. The American Women Quarters Program is a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have shaped our Nation’s history and helped pave the way for […]
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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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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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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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By Roger W. Burdette, special to CoinWeek ….. American coin collectors have a wide range of books and articles to choose from when they want to learn more about our national coinage. Most of these are specific to one coin type, such as (shameless plug) A Guide Book to Peace Dollars, or a single coin […]
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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 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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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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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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The Royal Mint has unveiled the sixth coin in its British Monarchs Collection featuring the remastered portrait of Charles I. This is the latest launch from the House of Stuart and the coin features the only equestrian portrait in The British Monarchs Collection. * * * The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins of […]
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 – 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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Seneca Mill Press LLC proudly announces release of the latest numismatic book by Roger W. Burdette, Saudi Gold and Other Tales from the Mint. America’s national numismatic journey began with tentative issues of Fugio cents in 1787 and half dismes in 1792. Over time, external events generated unexpected changes to accustomed financial and coinage systems. […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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The United States Mint is announcing the addition of a new virtual waiting room (Waitroom) to our catalog website. The Waitroom will ensure a better user experience when we release our most popular products. The Mint will deploy the Waitroom whenever we expect site traffic to exceed its capacity so that the site can effectively […]
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The United States Mint is announcing the addition of a new virtual waiting room (Waitroom) to our catalog website. The Waitroom will ensure a better user experience when we release our most popular products. The Mint will deploy the Waitroom whenever we expect site traffic to exceed its capacity so that the site can effectively […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the selection of its 2021 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin as Best Gold Coin in Krause Publication’s Coin of the Year (COTY) competition. The annual award program recognizes coins worldwide for their excellence in coin design and craftsmanship. Launched in 2015, the American Liberty High Relief […]
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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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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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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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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a two-day teleconference public meeting on February 28 and March 1. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. […]
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The James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal is now available for purchase directly from the United States Mint. Buchanan was the nation’s 15th President, serving from March 4, 1857, until March 3, 1861. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States with an official bronze medal struck […]
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The James Buchanan Presidential Silver Medal is now available for purchase directly from the United States Mint. Buchanan was the nation’s 15th President, serving from March 4, 1857, until March 3, 1861. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States with an official bronze medal struck […]
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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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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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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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Mobile phone users. Stream this podcast for free by downloading the podomatic app or subscribe to the CoinWeek Podcast on iTunes. In this episode of the CoinWeek Podcast, Editor Charles Morgan speaks to former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder. Absolutely nothing was off the table. Charles and David discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s notorious […]
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The £5 coin design features the band name in their classic 1973 font. The reverse of The Rolling Stones coin was designed by Hannah Phizacklea and is the fifth coin in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends Collection. The coin is one of the last of the year to be released bearing the effigy of Her […]
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Limited to 10,000 Silver Bullion Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who was thought to have been in […]
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On August 9, 2022, Ventris C. Gibson, the Director of the United States Mint, invited members of the numismatic media to a press roundtable at the World’s Fair of Money. CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan attended alongside Larry Jewett (Coin World), Dr. Ursula Kampmann (MuenzenWoche), and Amanda Miller (ANA). What follows is a transcript of the […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… From November 24, 2022, all of Switzerland’s special coins are on sale under the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand, thereby marking the beginning of a new chapter in Swissmint’s history. The Mani Matter silver coin is thus the first coin to be issued under the new brand. Released 50 years […]
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Into the Wild – Lion Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special Technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a lion to the right in a savannah landscape, in the foreground […]
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By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….. #1. David Rittenhouse (April 1792 – June 1795) The term “polymath” is usually employed to describe the United States Mint’s first director, David Rittenhouse. He was a mathematician, a philosopher, an astronomer, a surveyor, a master clock maker, and a patriot. At all but the […]
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The International Mint Industry Association (IMIA) is a content and research-led association active in protecting inclusive, democratic, resilient, and sustainable cash and coin access and acceptance The International Mint Industry Association, founded in the summer of 2022, is a professional association of public and private mints and industry suppliers. Its goal is to support […]
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The Real Diehl is a select column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ….. This series of articles will give readers an insider’s view of how Washington, DC, works (and doesn’t work) from my perspective as director of the U.S. Mint The complete story of how the Sacagawea dollar (aka, the Golden dollar) […]
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Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]
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Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]
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Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded piece of a meteorite. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an […]
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Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded meteorite fragment. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an embedded piece […]
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Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 1,950 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 195 worldwide To commemorate Jacques-Yves Cousteau on the 25th anniversary of his death, the Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: San Pietro Palau. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 555 pieces. Palau. 500 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 50 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One […]
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Low Issue Limit of 500 The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb, a sequel to the first original sand coins produced in 2009. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who […]
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The United States Mint began accepting orders for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set on November 14 at noon EST. The set is priced at $28.00 (product code 22GC). The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring distinctive reverse designs that pay homage to America’s ingenuity and celebrate the […]
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On Wednesday, November 9, the United States Mint officially announced the reverse design for the 2023 Native American $1 Coin. The 2023 Native American $1 Coin honors American ballerina Maria Tallchief and American Indians in ballet. Considered to be America’s first prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief broke barriers as a Native American ballerina (Osage Nation) exhibiting […]
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Third coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]
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Steampunk – Nautilus Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting© (Ultra High Relief), combined with partial gilding. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features an inhabited underwater world in steampunk style: The foreground on the left is dominated by […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting November 15, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review of the […]
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Five million 50ps marking the 50th anniversary of Pride UK will enter circulation via 2,000 UK Post Offices The Pride 50p is set to become the last design that will enter general circulation in the UK featuring the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side of the coin The commemorative […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 29, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched the new coin honoring Switzerland’s watchmaking industry, “Timemachine”, available starting from CHF 419 (about $24 USD at the time of publication) at www.swissmintshop.ch. It is the first gold coin from Swissmint with a face value of CHF 25 to enter circulation. […]
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The Royal Mint has started manufacturing the first circulating coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III, representing the biggest change to UK coinage since decimalization The first coin will be a memorial 50 pence in honor of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and coins will start to appear in change from December 2022 […]
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Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]
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Raven Witch – Eye of Magic Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 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 a woman’s head with a pointed hat. Her open hair […]
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Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Centaur to life Fourth coin in stunning five-coin set Featuring a stunning HIGH RELIEF image of The Centaur Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following the release of the first three coins, this series of five 2oz fine silver coins illustrating famous myths […]
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€15 Silver Proof coin is the final coin in the “Modern Musician” series of silver proof coins, which also featured coins dedicated to Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott. The coin was officially launched by President Michael D. Higgins at St. Laurence O’Toole National School in Dublin 1, the former school of Luke Kelly. The coin […]
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Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and on the 175th anniversary of his birth, Alexander Graham Bell is being recognized for his numerous breakthrough inventions, and the legacy of innovation he fostered over the many years he spent working and living in Canada. The famous inventor of the […]
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The United States Mint 2022 American Women Quarters Rolls and Bags – Anna May Wong will be available for purchase on October 25 at noon EDT. The Anna May Wong quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program, a four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women who have […]
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The 2022 United States Mint Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase beginning on October 26 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to one set per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Produced at the San Francisco Mint, this set includes the following Proof […]
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Hunters by Night – Python Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Obsidian Black. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of a python from the front, behind it is its scaly […]
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In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine. The 2022 $50 1 oz. 99.99% Pure Gold Maple Leaf Single-Sourced Mine bullion coin is […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 editions of the Mighty Minters™ Ornament and the United States Mint Holiday Ornament on October 21 at noon EDT. There are no household order limits for either ornament. Crafted in solid brass and imitation rhodium, both ornaments feature an uncirculated 2022 American Innovation $1 […]
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Limited to only 250 Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus coin is now available with a pearl black finish and in 2oz Proof Fine Silver. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus. The design […]
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The United States Mint will begin shipping the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program on October 24. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Anna May Wong. Coins featuring additional honorees will begin shipping in 2023 through 2025. With a career that spanned motion pictures, television, and theatre, […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… This year officially marks the 45th anniversary of AC/DC’s five times Platinum-selling studio album, Let There Be Rock. To celebrate this momentous milestone in music history, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing the second coin set in their AC/DC collection trilogy. Hailing from Sydney, AC/DC or ‘Acca Dacca’ as dubbed […]
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Circles of Life Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,022 pieces. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a circle composed of the growth rings of a tree and the human fingerprint. On the motif, the inscription “Circles of Life” is […]
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A collectible 50p coin celebrating “100 Years of Our BBC” has been unveiled by The Royal Mint The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a collectible 50p in celebration of 100 Years of Our BBC, in partnership with the world-renowned British broadcaster during its centenary year. The coin is the first to be […]
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Eclectic Nature – Roller Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a left-facing European roller, below the inscription ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two […]
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Brand New 2022 Bullion Coin Limited to 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide 100 pieces of the Fine 999. Gold Bullion already sold out Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a brand new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government. The coin features Santa Maria, the […]
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The Franklin Pierce Presidential Silver Medal became available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on October 3 at noon ET. Pierce was the nation’s 14th President, serving from March 4, 1853, to March 3, 1857. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the United States […]
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Brand New 2022 Pyramid Shaped Coin Centenary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb – The ‘Death Mask’ Low Issue Limit of 2,022 Available as a unique Bronze Goldclad® and colored Pyramid-shaped Coin Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The first coins to bear The King’s portrait are a special £5 Crown and 50 pence commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The King’s effigy has been created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings […]
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Fifty years since the last game was played in an epic clash between hockey superpowers, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $2 circulation coin celebrating the triumph of Team Canada over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics team (Team USSR) in the 1972 Summit Series. That hard-fought tournament, where the pride of a nation […]
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Second coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]
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The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, has confirmed that coins featuring the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation. All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation. Historically it has been commonplace […]
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The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Royal Canadian Mint have together unveiled a deeply symbolic keepsake that acknowledges the truths behind the residential school experience on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and their families, and supports our commitment to fostering reconciliation. Honoring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth […]
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By the Italian Mint …… As part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the death of the Supreme Poet, the Italian State Printing Office and Mint (the Italian Mint) is issuing the second dedicated coin to the work and figure of Dante Alighieri. Issued on September 14, 2022, by the Ministry of Economy […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. With the successful recent premiere of HBO’s House of the Dragon, a prequel to George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF) series of fantasy novels and the hit HBO series based on it, Game of Thrones, the franchise has seen a revival in popularity. Fans have […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the 2022 U.S. Coast Guard Silver Medal One Ounce on September 26 at noon EDT. The medal is part of the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, which honors the proud history and unique traditions of each branch of the Armed Forces. Designs featured on this […]
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Ancient Greece Series Cook Islands, 5 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 15,000 pieces each. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin The obverse of all issues features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley (initials: IRB); around it the name of the ruler, […]
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The fourth year of The Perth Mint’s highly anticipated Australian Lunar Series III coin program includes an array of superb silver coins celebrating the next animal in the zodiac, the rabbit. The new year is marked by the release of stunning 1oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz gold Proof coins and 1oz and 1/2oz silver Proof coins, […]
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The 7 Summits – Mount Vinson Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. BU. Mintage: 777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a bird’s eye view of Mount Vinson, whose peaks are minted in […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Hungarian Mint will release on October 4 the fourth issue in its popular “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds” coin series. This year it is dedicated to the Mudi, and, as in the past, a sell-out is expected. The Mudi is a medium-sized herding breed from Hungary with […]
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By Bullion Shark LLC …… If you’ve been wondering why the current premium over spot silver for American Silver Eagles is so much higher than it is for other world bullion coins like Canadian Silver Maple Leafs and British Britannias, the reason has to do with a shortage at the United States Mint – not […]
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Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]
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H.P. Lovecraft – Cthulhu Palau. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 750 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the tentacled head of Cthulhu above the sea. Its tentacles are wrapped around a […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting September 27, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review and discussion […]
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Second coin in stunning five-coin set Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following the release of the first two coins, this series of five 2oz Fine Silver coins illustrating famous myths known the world over has proved to be extremely popular. Pobjoy Mint is therefore delighted to announce the release of […]
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With $6 million coins currently in circulation, The Royal Australian Mint is urging Aussies to check their change, pockets, and coin jars to find a Donation Dollar and donate By Royal Australian Mint …… International Day of Charity (September 5) marked the two-year anniversary since the Royal Australian Mint released the world’s first […]
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First coin in a new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin series to commemorate […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… A 50-cent coin cloaked in layers of secret code has been released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), responsible for signals intelligence, cyberwarfare, and cybersecurity. ASD’s cryptographic experts collaborated with the Royal Australian Mint to help design the coin, which has four unique layers of […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the designs for the second year of the American Women Quarters Program. Authorized by Public Law 116-330, this four-year program features coins with reverse designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of trailblazing American women. Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2025, the Mint is issuing five […]
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The Royal Mint has completed its popular Winnie the Pooh and Friends coin collection, inspired by Disney, with the launch of a collectable 50 pence featuring Pooh and some of his closest friends. The final coin in the treasured nine-coin collection, the new 50p features a woodland scene with the loveable bear and his Hundred […]
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Rolls and bags containing the fourth and final American Innovation $1 Coin of 2022 will go on sale today, August 30, at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Tennessee. The following packaging options from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver will […]
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By Bullion Shark LLC …… On August 18, the United States Mint released the 2022 American Liberty silver medal, including regular website sales and 5,000 medals that were available at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money held almost two weeks ago in Rosemont, Illinois, where collectors were lined up that morning to […]
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Treasury Secretary in Apparent Violation of Requirement to Mint Silver Eagles in Quantities “Sufficient to Meet Public Demand” By Stefan Gleason – Money Metals Exchange …… U.S. Representative Alex Mooney (R-WV2) is calling out Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson for the “long-running production slowdown” in the Silver […]
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The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to present this stamp and coin cover which features the 150th anniversary of the Overland Telegraph’s completion. On August 22, 1872, the Overland Telegraph line between Adelaide and Darwin was finally connected. It was the result of years of planning and 23 months of arduous construction through […]
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Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new $1 coin to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the last Walking Liberty half dollar. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. The Walking Liberty half dollar was a United States half dollar coin minted from 1916 to 1947 […]
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By CoinWeek ….. On April 10th of 2021, the United States Mint at West Point made numismatic history with a special striking ceremony for the 35th anniversary of the American Eagle series. On this day, the Mint officially changed the coin’s design and began production of the new types. Present at this ceremony were […]
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The Royal Mint is thrilled to announce that we will be releasing a new collection of UK coins celebrating 25 years since the publication of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (“Sorceror’s Stone” in the US), a book that continues to inspire a love of reading in countless people all over the world. […]
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The United States Mint 2022 American Women Quarters Ornaments will be available for purchase beginning on Friday, August 26 at noon EDT. Priced at $30.95 USD, available ornaments include: 2022 American Women Quarters Ornament – Maya Angelou (product code 22WO1) 2022 American Women Quarters Ornament – Dr. Sally Ride (product code 22WO2) 2022 American Women […]
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By The Singapore Mint …… The Singapore Mint is proud to present the 2023 Macau Lunar Rabbit Coins issued by the Monetary Authority of Macau. The 2023 Macau Lunar Rabbit Coins are the fourth issue of the new Macau Lunar Coin Series (2020 – 2031). This exclusive coin series exemplifies the success of the […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Seventh and final release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian blue lepidolite. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in the Southern Hemisphere to ‘balance’ those of the north. Terra Australis was the Latin term they coined to describe the posited great south land which different navigators explored in parts […]
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United States Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson will participate in the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, 60018. The ribbon cutting will occur on Tuesday, August 16, at 12:30 p.m. (EST), and attendees will […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver Proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format. Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures with piercing eyes, horns, whiskers, scales, and sharp claws, mythological dragons have been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are revered as benevolent […]
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Brand New 2022 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Featuring the Walking Liberty Half Dollar Design by Adolph A. Weinman Limited to 7,500 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new Reverse Frosted bullion $1 coin to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the last […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is honoring one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen by issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin celebrating the life and artistic legacy of Canada’s own Oscar Peterson. Called “the man with four hands” by jazz great and admirer Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson rose to the top of […]
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The United States Mint is accepting applications for membership to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) for two new members: one who can represent the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States, and a second who is specially qualified to serve on the CCAC by virtue of their experience in […]
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The United States Mint will begin shipping the fourth coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program on August 15. These circulating quarters honoring Nina Otero-Warren are manufactured at the Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver. Coins featuring remaining AWQ honorees will begin shipping later this year and through 2025. “The fourth coin in our […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern continent of Australia in stunning Australian opal. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in the Southern Hemisphere to ‘balance’ those of the north. Terra Australis was the Latin term they coined to describe the posited great south land that different navigators explored in parts […]
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In the lead-up to the 150th Anniversary of the first telegraph being sent from Australia, the Royal Australian Mint has released a unique $1 coin that depicts the Overland Telegraph Line running through the center of Australia, from Port Augusta to Darwin. Darwin historian and author of Twenty to the Mile, Derek Pugh, said: “[T]he […]
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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the death of Princess Diana Featuring a stunning design of Princess Diana with her two boys, Prince William and Prince Harry Available in Proof Sterling Silver and Unc. Cupro Nickel To remember Diana, Princess of Wales, on the 25th Anniversary of her death, Pobjoy Mint is honored to announce the […]
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The Red River Métis tradition of sharing and preserving knowledge by passing it on from one generation to the next through art and storytelling is celebrated on a new fine silver coin showcasing the tradition of Red River Métis beadwork This latest coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s “Generations” series, tells the story of […]
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By The Japan Mint …… The Japanese Ministry of Finance has decided to issue a one-ounce silver coin with a face value of 1,000 yen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of railways in Japan. On October 14, 1872, a railway connecting Shimbashi Station in Tokyo to the city of Yokohama a few miles south of […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell on a collectible £2 coin The collectible £2 coin features as part of The Royal Mint’s Innovation in Science coin series The Royal Mint, the original maker of UK coins, has launched a collectible coin and historic coin set to celebrate Alexander Graham […]
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Stunning three-coin series available in individual packs Very low issue limit of 999 each Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium® Coins ship August 8 Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a phenomenal three-coin series on behalf of Sierra Leone to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint issued the new “Solar Energy” 20-franc silver coin with color and fluorescent elements, continuing the three-part “Energy of the Future” series launched last year. In addition to hydropower, the main sources of renewable energy in Switzerland are solar and wind power, […]
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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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Public tours of the United States Mint facilities in Denver and Philadelphia have reopened. The gift shops at both of these locations have also reopened. Please note that during High COVID-19 community levels, tours of the Mint facilities at Denver and Philadelphia will be suspended, and gift shops will be closed. Tour participants must comply […]
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Limited to only 2,000 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus coin is now available with a Pearl Black Finish for the first time. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus. The design on this brand-new […]
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The Austrian Mint has been producing the silver-niobium bimetallic coin series honoring science and technological innovation since Legal Tender in Austria, the 2022 Extraterrestrial Life Silver-Niobium 25 Euro Coin measures 34.00 mm in diameter and weighs 16.50 grams in total. The outer ring consists of 90% pure silver while the center disc is composed […]
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Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Minotaur to life Second coin in stunning five-coin set Featuring a stunning HIGH RELIEF image of The Minotaur Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following on from the success of the Pobjoy Mint’s first coin in the series featuring The Siren, the second […]
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Does anyone collect mint sets these days? Those who do are among a shrinking group of hobbyists By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for FUN Topics ….. The number of collectors who pursue mint sets as a significant numismatic objective today is relatively small – and getting smaller, according to United States Mint sales statistics and the observations […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the fourth release in its U.S. Armed Forces Silver Medals Program on July 15, 2022, at noon ET. The latest 2.5-inch medal in the series honors the United States Marine Corps. Designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Marine […]
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Limited to 5,000 Fine 999 Silver Reverse Frosted Fine 999 Gold Bullion Sold Out! The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a new 2022 Silver Reverse Frosted Bullion Coin featuring the Lion, King of the African Savannah. The coin is the FIRST of its kind issued on behalf of the Bank of […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Sixth release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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The 2022 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set will be available for purchase on July 12 at noon (EDT). The set contains two cards of 10 coins each—one from the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the other from the United States Mint at Denver. The following coins are included, along with a certificate of […]
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The Royal Australian Mint’s Mini Money gold coin series features a selection of Australia’s iconic native animals. The kookaburra, one of Australia’s most recognizable and distinctive birds, is presented on the second coin in the series. Kookaburras can be found throughout eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia, and have been widely introduced into Tasmania, […]
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By Bullion Shark LLC …… On June 15 the entire U.S. Senate approved Ventris C. Gibson to be the 40th Director of the United States Mint in a voice vote. She is the first African-American to hold the position and the seventh woman to lead the Mint since its founding in 1792. She took the […]
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The Royal Mint has launched a collectable 50p to celebrate the life and work of Alan Turing for the first time on official UK coin, available in gold, silver, and base metal from Monday, July 4, 2022. Alan Turing’s achievements range from formulating ground-breaking theories in the fields of computing, mathematics, and biology to ingenious […]
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Depicting master engraver John M. Mercanti’s seventh Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle design for The Perth Mint, this exceptionally detailed 10oz ‘Enhanced Reverse Proof’ silver coin showcases a range of subtle finish variations. 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 […]
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Limited to 1,922 coins worldwide Coins available after July 13 5oz Silver Proof Lincoln coins still in stock The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new $1 coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British […]
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After the January 6th, 2021, insurrectionist attack on the U.S. Capitol and congressional office buildings, the 117th Congress passed Public Law 117-32, for distribution of “four gold medals of appropriate design to the United States Capitol Police and those who protected the U.S. Capitol.” The law, which also authorized the production of duplicate bronze medals […]
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Rolls and bags containing the third American Innovation $1 Coin of 2022 will go on sale on June 28 at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Kentucky. The following packaging options from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver will be available: […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this 2oz gold Proof high relief coin featuring the phoenix. An ancient symbol of honesty, benevolence, and knowledge, the Chinese mythical phoenix’s rare appearances were believed to herald forthcoming happiness, harmony, and prosperity. An immortal creature, it is traditionally portrayed as a fusion of several other birds – […]
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Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of an exquisite new coin on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government which shows the famous Greek goddesses known as the Three Graces to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the British Overseas Territories Act. The British Overseas Territories Act 2002 was a United Kingdom Act of […]
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On Friday, June 17, 2022, Ventris C. Gibson took the oath of office as Director of the United States Mint. President Biden nominated Ms. Gibson on December 13, 2021. On May 4, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs advanced her nomination. The full Senate approved the nomination by voice vote on June […]
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Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Liberation Featuring the Official Emblem of the Falklands 40th Limited to 2,950 – only 950 available to the public! Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver – exclusive to Pobjoy Mint 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands, and to mark this significant historical […]
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Daydreamer – Future Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a man pulling aside a curtain to reveal a futuristic scene. A robot, a suspension railway, […]
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On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met at United States Mint headquarters in Washington, DC, to review several coin and medal programs. After discussions, the committee made recommendations to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen regarding the 2024 Native American dollar and the 2024 American Innovation dollars for Illinois and Alabama. The […]
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This extraordinary 3oz silver Proof gilded coin showcases one of Australia’s best-known native marsupials: the koala. Often perceived as a cuddly animal and generally sleepy during the daytime, the koala has an appealing bear-like face and thick grey fur. Spending much of its life in gum trees where it consumes large quantities of leaves, the […]
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The 2022 United States Mint Silver Proof Set will be available for purchase starting on June 23 at noon EDT. This year’s set includes the first five coins in the American Women Quarters Program, the four-year series that celebrates the accomplishments and contributions made by women to the development and history of the United States. […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Fifth release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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The Klondike Gold Rush, a turning point in Canadian mining history, and the prospecting methods used to find gold first discovered in Yukon’s famed Bonanza Creek in 1896, are being remembered on a new Royal Canadian Mint 99.999% (5-9s) pure gold bullion coin. This new issue, illustrating the operation of a traditional sluice box, is […]
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New 50p coin commemorates the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession Incorporates the official Emblem for the Platinum Jubilee Featuring the first effigy issued at the beginning of Her Majesty’s reign by Mary Gillick OBE Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver with a small issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint […]
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Numismatic Icons: Pegasos Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. Approx. 33 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Approx. 30 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. […]
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Ten years ago, the Mint’s Winnipeg facility struck the last Canadian penny. And now, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a 1 oz. silver collector coin edition of the penny to commemorate the decade since it last came off the press. The classic G. E. Kruger Gray twin maple leaf and twig design appears atop […]
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Second coin in a new £2 series Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the new £2 coin series celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic […]
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Iron Maiden – Senjutsu Silver Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 1 […]
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The United States Mint has begun shipping the third coin in the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. These circulating quarters honoring Wilma Mankiller are manufactured at the Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver. Coins featuring additional honorees will begin shipping later this year and through 2025. “It is my honor to present our Nation’s first […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a special collection of coins to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s reign Each design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature – the first time Her Majesty’s signature has featured on UK coins during her reign The coins in the collection are available in a […]
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Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is now receiving submissions of The Royal Mint’s City View Coinage, which debuts with the City of London. Sovereign Rarities and Numismatica Genevensis SA collaborated with The Royal Mint to issue this exciting new series, celebrating the breathtaking views and cultural significance of famous urban landmarks. The coins are being produced in low […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that The Ultimate, a one-of-a-kind one-kilo pure platinum coin, adorned with hundreds of pink diamonds from the famed Argyle Mine, sold for $1,261,250.00 CAD (including Buyer’s Premium; about $1,003,112 USD at the time of this writing), after heated bids were exchanged during a live auction conducted by Heffel Fine […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on June 7 at noon EDT. The set is priced at $24.00 USD (product code 22GA). The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring coins with distinctive reverse designs that celebrate America’s ingenuity and the […]
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Year of the Rabbit: Sweet Silver Rabbit Description of the Coin Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog. 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size approx. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting®, Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Shape: Miniature sculpture in the shape of a crouching rabbit with stand. One side features a crouching […]
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This first of its kind 2oz silver antiqued colored coin features an original colored painting of a black swan by Kevin Bynder, a Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong man. Kevin is a passionate artist and teacher whose diverse portfolio of vibrant and striking works includes many Indigenous guernsey and shirt designs for high-profile sporting franchises, as well as murals […]
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Released on behalf of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,700 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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Also available in Proof Sterling Silver, with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born in […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2022 Numismatic Collection created by the State Mint of Italy pays tribute to the judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino with a two-euro legal tender coin in ordinary circulation throughout all EU member states, coined to commemorate the sacrifice of the two magistrates in the fight against the Mafia […]
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Silverland – The Rock Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows stylized crystalline structures with the facets becoming smaller towards the edge. The other side presents the portrait of […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a commemorative 50p celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pride UK. This coin marks the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community has been celebrated on official UK coinage and forms part of The Royal Mint’s wider commitment to diversity and inclusion. The coin has been designed by Dominique Holmes, an east London […]
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Depicting master engraver John M. Mercanti’s seventh Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle design for The Perth Mint, this exceptionally detailed 1oz ‘Enhanced Reverse Proof’ platinum coin showcases a range of subtle finish variations. 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 […]
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Brand New 2022 5oz Silver Proof Coin Stunning Goldclad® Official Lincoln Penny Inset into the Coin Commemorating the Centenary of the Lincoln Memorial Limited to 299 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 5oz Silver Proof coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial in […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Eight hundred years ago, in 1222, King Andrew II of Hungary signed what has become known as the “Golden Bull”. It was a charter granted by the king to codify the rights of privileges of the nobility and clergy and to establish limits on his own power. It was […]
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The United States Mint is reopening its Washington, DC Coin Store on May 16, 2022. The store had been closed for more than two years to reduce the risk of Mint employee exposure to COVID-19. “Having customers coming back to the store is a great opportunity for the Mint to interact with the numismatic community,” […]
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One Noble Silver – Piedfort 2022 Isle of Man. 1 Noble. 2022. 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. 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint is commemorating the last minting of the gold Vreneli with a face value of CHF 10 in 1922 with the gold coin “100 year anniversary of the last minting of the 10-franc Vreneli”, which will be issued on May 11, 2022. “100 Year Anniversary of the […]
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First coin in a new £2 series Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin to celebrate 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. At the […]
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Orders Accepted Until May 27. After That Date, Mintage Will Be Set & Reservations Can No Longer Be Guaranteed By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Dutch Gold Ducat and Double Gold Ducat are appearing in another variation of their traditional, classic design for their 2022 issue from the Royal Dutch Mint. The first […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on May 12 at noon EDT. The Mint launched the American Buffalo Coin Program in 2006. The one-ounce coin in this program is the first 24-karat gold Proof coin ever struck by the Mint and is the […]
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Brand New 2022 Reverse Frosted Silver Bullion Coin Commemorating 100 years of the Lincoln Memorial Limited to 5,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide Unique “P” privy mark The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new Reverse Frosted bullion $1 coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln […]
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On May 4, the Royal Canadian Mint launched the Opulence Collection, exclusive numismatic masterpieces of exceptional craftsmanship featuring some of the world’s rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle Mine. These jewels are the crowning element of pure gold and platinum coins that truly redefine rare. This new collection, headlined by the one-of-a-kind […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Approved in 1978 by an act of the Canadian Parliament, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the world-famous gold Maple Leaf bullion coin a year later in 1979. Initially, the metal in this highly popular bullion coin was set at 99.9% purity. At its release, the Maple Leaf was the […]
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Special Forces – Real Heroes Cook Islands. 20 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 750 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); partial color application; micro minting. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Special Forces soldier with helmet and mirrored visor in front of a honeycomb pattern, […]
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Sixth coin in a New 2022 dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set also available Special Pop-in Presentation pack to hold each coin now available The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the sixth and […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for rolls and bags of the 2022 Kennedy Half Dollar coins beginning May 5 at noon EDT. Available product options include the following: Both product options contain circulating finish coins that have never been placed in circulation. The coin rolls are wrapped in United States Mint paper coin […]
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Zeus – Father of the Gods Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. Gilded. 3 oz. Silk finish. Size 60 x 30 mm. Mintage: 501 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin The blank is minted in the shape of an enthroned Zeus. One […]
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By Nicholas Fritz – Numismatist, World and Ancient Coins, Stack’s Bowers Galleries …… In 1936, war loomed over China as it became increasingly clear that the Japanese Empire was set on expanding its territorial ambitions within Chinese territory. The national government anticipated a small change shortage, something that often accompanies wartime. That year, the Republic […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Almost every year, the United States Mint releases certain products that sell out quickly, especially if they have limited mintages and are high-demand items like the special American Silver Eagles issued since 2006. But this has been an unusual year — even compared to 2021, which saw a […]
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By Bullion Shark LLC …… From 2016 to 2021, the Royal Mint – one of the most respected world mints with a history spanning over 1,100 years – issued a series of bullion and collector coins in precious metals known as the Queen’s Beasts that were a worldwide phenomenon. The Queen’s Beasts series was inspired […]
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Rolls and bags containing the second American Innovation $1 Coin of 2022 will go on sale April 26 at noon EDT. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Vermont. The following packaging options from the United States Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver will be available: Currently, […]
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New 50 Pence coin commemorates the Centenary of Shackleton with the ship from his final expedition, Quest. Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 The Pobjoy […]
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The Zachary Taylor Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on May 2 at noon EDT. Taylor was the nation’s 12th U.S. President, serving from March 4, 1849, until July 9, 1850. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of the […]
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New 50p coin commemorates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish coin available in special color pack – only 2,700 available Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver with a small issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this spectacular 2-kilo silver coin that celebrates the confident tiger and benevolent dragon. In Chinese culture, it is customary to portray the tiger alongside the dragon as an expression of yin and yang, the traditional belief that all things in the universe consist of two opposing yet complementary […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Unc. Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fifth and final coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the zebra. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new […]
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2022 Edition of our popular bullion coin Limited to 10,000 Fine .999 Silver Bullion 1oz coins worldwide Limited mintage Fine .999 Gold Bullion coin already sold out! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus reverse frosted silver bullion coin is back for its 2022 edition. The coin has been issued on […]
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The 2022 United States Mint Congratulations Set (product code 22RF) will be available for purchase beginning on April 14, 2022, at noon EDT. The set is priced at $75. The Congratulations Set is a unique gift item to celebrate any special occasion or milestone. The presentation folder containing a 2022-dated American Eagle Proof Silver Dollar […]
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Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Liberation Featuring the Official Emblem of the Falklands 40th Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,750 available Also produced in Proof fine silver with Goldclad surround with a small issue limit of only 199 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the […]
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Big City Lights – New York Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,022 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief); black coloring; the city lights in Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. […]
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A recent addition to the Australian Kookaburra coin series, this stunning silver release features an incused impression of the latest kookaburra design. Known as the ‘king of the bush’, the kookaburra has been featured on Perth Mint coins for over 30 years, delighting collectors with much-loved artistic representations of the iconic bird. Each coin is […]
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On May 4, 2012, the last penny was struck in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ten years later, the Royal Canadian Mint is boldly commemorating that special moment in numismatic history with the 2022 5 oz. One-Cent Fine Silver Coin – 10th Anniversary of the Farewell to the Penny. This imposing coin features a modern interpretation of the […]
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Magnificent Argali Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2022. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2022. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. 16.5 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Silver Mongolia. 2,000 Togrog 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. […]
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In 2022, the United States Mint celebrates its 230th anniversary. The Mint is one of the few federal agencies whose duties are specifically referenced in the Constitution, with Article I, Section 8 establishing that “The Congress shall have the power . . . To coin money.” The current United States Mint was created by the […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting April 19, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Review and discussion […]
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The 2022 United States Mint Proof Set (product code 22RG) will be available for purchase starting on April 7 at noon EDT. This year, the set includes the first five coins in the American Women Quarters Program, the four-year initiative to honor the contributions and achievements of American women to the nation. Priced at $32, […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Roma Palau. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Palau. 50 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features […]
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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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This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases our ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird […]
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The United States Mint is asking the public to help get coins moving by using exact change when making purchases or turning them in for cash at coin recycling kiosks. You may also be able to redeem coins for cash at financial institutions, but first contact local branches about their coin redemption policies, as they […]
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The Perth Mint is pleased to present this stunning 5oz gold Proof coin featuring the latest kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 5oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than 50 […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the following 2023 honorees for the American Women Quarters Program: Bessie Coleman – pilot, advocate, and pioneer who flew to great heights as the first African American and first Native American woman pilot, as well as the first African American to earn an international pilot’s license. Jovita […]
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First coin in a series of five Featuring a beautiful HIGH RELIEF image of the Siren in Antique finish with iridescent effect Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide The famous mythological stories, tales, and legends are designed to entertain, thrill, and inspire the listeners. These ancient myths contain morals teaching the […]
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1 oz gold and silver coins in limited mintages The Perth Mint has introduced its sixth release in the wildly popular Swan series, celebrating the iconic creature known worldwide that has remained as The Perth Mint’s logo for centuries. The new design features two swans in stunning silver and gold. With limited mintages available […]
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Titanic 2022 Gold Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); color application; inlay; micro minting. Mintage: 110 pieces. Proof. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Gold. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. Proof. Silver Cook Islands. 20 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. […]
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By Mint of Poland …… 500 years have passed since Nicolaus Copernicus delivered the treatise “De aestimatione monetae” (“On the Respect of the Coin”) at the Sejmik of Royal Prussia in Grudziądz. On this occasion, the Mint of Poland, commissioned by the Polish Society of Astronomy Lovers, produced a silver numismatic product. As of Monday, […]
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On Monday, March 21, the United States Mint began shipping the Dr. Sally Ride quarter, the second coin of the American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. These circulating quarters honoring Dr. Ride are manufactured at the Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver. Coins featuring additional honorees will begin shipping later this year and through 2025. “Dr. […]
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The cute and miniature gold Mini Roo returns in 2022 with a new coin design. This highly affordable gold coin would make a wonderful gift or treasured keepsake. Struck by The Perth Mint from half a gram of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality, the coin is issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency […]
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Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships continues with a new coin produced on […]
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Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel 2oz Silver High Relief coins available to ship out March 30 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fourth and penultimate coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “Wild 5” animals featuring the baboon. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new […]
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Synonymous with harmony and happiness, The Jeweled Koi combines two Western Australian icons – Argyle Pink Diamonds and The Perth Mint – and undoubtedly sits among The Perth Mint’s most luxurious coins launched to date. With only eight of these new, limited-edition masterpieces available, The Jeweled Koi coins are expected to be snapped up quickly […]
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Truck – King of the Road Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (High Relief); Black Proof with parts in Silk Finish and Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar n.d. (2022). Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Special technology: smartminting, Special Shape, Silk […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the fifth coin in our new series featuring ships connected to the British Virgin Islands. The fifth coin in the collection features Royal Navy ship HMS Nymph, a 14-gun Swan-class sloop of the British Royal Navy. The design on the coin shows an image of the ship before […]
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Popular Historic Program Will Return in 2023 The United States Mint has announced that it will forgo the production and sales of Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars in 2022. This calculated pause is directly related to the global pandemic’s impact upon the availability of silver blanks from the Mint’s suppliers. The suspension will give […]
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This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases our ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird […]
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Limited to only 1,921 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The design on this brand-new 1oz Proof Fine Silver coin has been produced with a pearl […]
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The United States Mint will open sales for the third release in its United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program on March 11 at noon EST. The medal honors the U.S. Navy. Designs featured on this medal are emblematic of the history and mission of the U.S. Navy. The obverse depicts the U.S. Navy destroyer […]
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The United States Mint 2022 American Women Quarters Proof Set (product code 22WP) are now available for purchase as of March 8 at noon EST. Priced at $21.00 USD, this set consists of five Proof finish American Women Quarter coins with reverse designs honoring: Maya Angelou — Celebrated writer, performer, social activist Depicting Maya Angelou […]
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Iconic Revolutionaries – Mother Teresa (1910-1997) Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2022 Silver .999. 1 oz. Partial color application; smartminting (High Relief). 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,000. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2022 Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts […]
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Masters of Art – Vincent van Gogh Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); color application; Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a 1889 self-portrait of the artist Vincent van Gogh; in the background a detail […]
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Discovery Forming the Basis for mRNA Vaccines Made by Team with Two Hungarians By Coin & Currency Institute …… COVID-19 vaccines using messenger RNA (mRNA) played a key role in containing and overcoming the global pandemic. International cooperation among scientists and researchers was needed for the breakthroughs that paved the way for the development […]
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New 50 Pence coin celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Amundsen featuring the tall ship Fram Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 worldwide […]
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X-Ray – Mummy Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief), color application. Proof. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a royal sarcophagus, to its left a side view of a pharaoh’s death mask, hieroglyphic symbols in the […]
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The Queen’s Beasts 10kg gold coin is one of the coins being sent to the Trial of the Pyx, an annual legal process at Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London The 700-year-old ceremony ensures every coin meets a strict set of standards aimed at protecting consumers The 10kg gold coin will be the largest […]
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The United States Mint began accepting orders for products containing the 2022 Native American $1 Coin on February 9 at noon EST. The 2022 coin honors Ely S. Parker of the Tonawanda Seneca. Born Ha-sa-no-an-da into a prominent Tonawanda Seneca lineage on Iroquois land in upstate New York, Parker mastered English as a youth and […]
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Rolls and bags containing the first American Innovation $1 Coin of 2022 will go on sale February 23 at noon EST. The reverse design of the coins in these products honors innovation from the State of Rhode Island. The following packaging options from the United States Mint facilities in Philadelphia and Denver will be available: […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The purpose of the United States Mint is to make money. And no, I don’t just mean striking coins for the federal government. According to its Annual Report, during the 2020 fiscal year, the Mint earned approximately $40 million USD in profit. This revenue was due to the Mint’s […]
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This silver reverse gilded coin features a true blue Aussie icon – the kangaroo – on a stunning 24-carat gold gilded background. Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure silver, and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more […]
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Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and to mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell, the Mint is dedicating its 2022 Proof Silver Dollar to his legacy of innovation and life-long commitment to science. Born in Scotland, Bell settled with his family […]
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The James K. Polk Presidential Silver Medal will be available for purchase directly from the United States Mint starting on February 14 at noon ET. Polk was the nation’s 11th U.S. President, serving from March 4, 1845, until March 3, 1849. The Department of the Treasury has a long-standing tradition of honoring each President of […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Third release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low worldwide issue limit of only 2750 and presented in special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships is back by popular demand and we are […]
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On February 7, at noon EST, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for products featuring the first coin in the American Women Quarters Program. The coin honors writer, poet, performer, social activist, and teacher Maya Angelou. Angelou rose to international prominence as an author after the publication of her groundbreaking autobiography, I Know […]
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This 1oz silver antiqued coin features a central gold-plated rotating charm in the shape of the third animal in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, the tiger. Determined, courageous, confident, and charming, the tiger is said to bestow many positive characteristics on people born during its years of influence – including 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, […]
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The Underground Railroad, the famous network of safe houses and secret routes that helped enslaved people of African descent escape to freedom, is the subject of the Royal Canadian Mint’s latest issue in its ongoing Commemorating Black History coin series. Launched in conjunction with the start of Black History Month, this silver collector coin designed […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the third coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the antelope. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are […]
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On Friday, January 28, the United States Mint announced that the Secretary of the Treasury has appointed Dr. Lawrence S. Brown as the next Chairperson of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), effective January 30, 2022. The CCAC Chairperson is appointed from among the current members and serves a one-year term. Dr. Brown was appointed […]
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Bi-metal coin available in a special color pack – only 1,950 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the British […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. The United States Mint recently released its 2021 Annual Report, which showed that last year the Mint had a very successful year by most measures. But sustaining the level of sales and profits seen last year will be challenging with fewer products offered this year. Bullion coin sales […]
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With the tones and surface abrasions of an ancient artifact, this 2oz silver release portrays our 2022 Year of the Tiger design in exceptional detail. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and each 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, […]
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Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the third coin in our new series featuring ships connected to the British Virgin Islands. The third coin in the collection features Royal Navy HMS Astrea, a 32-gun frigate of the British Royal […]
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From our prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2022 Year of the Tiger coin features a spectacular centerpiece crafted from authentic Australian opal. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be determined, courageous, confident, and charming. Struck by […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On January 13, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched two new commemorative coins. The platinum coin is the first coin of its kind that is available for sale only in Proof quality and only online. Swissmint is launching the three-part Swiss Glaciers series with the Morteratsch glacier bimetallic coin. Platinum […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The design on this brand-new 2oz Proof Fine Silver coin has been produced with a pearl black finish in the center with […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On January 1, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Australia’s most famous dinosaur and much-loved friend of The Wiggles, was on hand at the Royal Australian Mint to mint the first coin in the world for 2022. Dorothy the Dinosaur said, “It was such an honor to be invited to press the first […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new commemorative 50p to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which is the first 50p to celebrate a royal event The design has been revealed 70 days ahead of the anniversary of the Queen’s Accession on 6 February 1952, featuring the number 70 and the […]
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By Bank of Latvia …… On Wednesday, December 22, the Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) is issuing a silver collector coin “Miracle Coin“, which invites us to look at the world in the light of imagination, opening up a path to miracles and hope. The coin will be available for purchase only on the website […]
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Leaning Tower of Pisa Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,372. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 650. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, […]
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Matterhorn Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the Matterhorn, above it MATTER-/HORN / 4,478m; next to the altitude an ice axe. The other side features the portrait of Elizabeth […]
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By Croatian National Bank …… Pongo and Perdita are still among the most popular names to call Dalmatians across the globe. Ever since Walt Disney’s movie 101 Dalmatians came out in 1961, this dog breed has been enjoying international popularity. However, most people forget that Dalmatians are actually hunting and guard dogs that were originally […]
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Celebrating the work of international best-selling children’s author David Walliams First release of a seven-coin series features The Boy in the Dress Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish colored 50p presented in a special pack Also produced in colored Proof Sterling Silver with certificate Low issue limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in […]
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Legacy of the Pharaohs Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2022. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. […]
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By Austrian Mint …… Asia – The Power of the Tiger Available January 19, 2022 Known as the “King of the Animals” throughout Asia, the tiger has no natural enemies but many admirers. Since time immemorial, people have marveled at the tiger’s imposing appearance and natural beauty, which are accentuated by the fiery red crystals […]
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By South African Mint …… The South African Mint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank, has launched the long-awaited Big Five Series II collectible coin collection, a sequel to the award-winning first series which was introduced in 2019. Following the issuing sequence of the first series, this latest collection will also follow […]
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Fabergé Eggs: Rosebud Egg Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog. 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Special Technology: color application and smartminting (High Relief). Proof. Mintage: 888. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the Rosebud Egg created in Peter Carl Fabergé’s workshop on a small pedestal; the background is divided into […]
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Hunters by Night – Eagle Owl Palau. 10 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Obsidian Black. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of an eagle owl (Bubo bubo) from the front; only […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Second release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Coloured 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. The United States Mint will release a new series of circulating commemorative quarters honoring American women notable for their achievements across a wide range of fields in February 2022. The five women who will be honored on the first five quarters in the program–Maya Angelou, Sally Ride, Wilma Mankiller, […]
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Into the Wild – Bear Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a brown bear in a steppe landscape bordered by mountains to the right. In […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Mungo footprints, in the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area, are the oldest preserved footprints ever found in Australia and the largest set of ice age footprints in the world. The Royal Australian Mint celebrates these precious glimpses into our past with this striking design available as both a […]
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American Alligator Palau. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2022. Special Technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features an American alligator in its natural habitat: a deep blue freshwater river bordering green marshland on the […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… A new commemorative coin has been minted to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s biggest music festivals, the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The collectible 50c coin, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, features a gold-plated version of the Festival’s signature Golden Guitar. Held in Australia’s Country Music […]
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Final release in 10-coin series features “The Falcon of the Plantagenets” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 bi-metal coin Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the tenth and final coin in the stunning series of £2 bimetallic […]
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The United States Mint has officially announced the design for the 2022 Native American $1 Coin. The 2022 Native American $1 Coin will commemorate Ely S. Parker, a U.S. Army officer, engineer, and tribal diplomat, who served as military secretary to Ulysses S. Grant during the U.S. Civil War. When Robert E. Lee surrendered at […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On Thursday, November 25, the Royal Australian Mint announced the release of a $2 commemorative circulating coin to mark 50 years since the first raising of the Aboriginal Flag in 1971. Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon highlighted the importance of the flag as a unifying symbol for Aboriginal Australians […]
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The 7 Summits – Elbrus Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. BU. Mintage: 777. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a bird’s-eye view of Mount Elbrus, whose peaks are minted in raised relief. The […]
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The Quadrant Tiger Set consists of four coins that each comprise one-quarter of a circle. When arranged together, the coins form a circle with a square in the center – reminiscent of some of the first currency of the Chinese Empire. These ‘ban liang’ coins were first cast during the Qin Dynasty around 200 BCE. […]
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Second coin in new 2022-dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set also available After the incredible reaction to our 2020 and 2021 Tall Ships series, The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of […]
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Meteorite Impacts: La Ciénega Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 26 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2,500. Special technology: Piedfort; with embedded piece of a meteorite in the coin edge. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows the impact of the Ciénega meteorite in the Sonoran Desert […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint commemorates 150 years of the RSPCA with the release of a collectible coin program where $1 from the sale of each RSPCA coin in card purchased from the Mint will go to RSPCA. Leigh Gordon, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, said he was proud to […]
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Silver Burst Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. Proof. 50 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the androgynous, stylized bust of a person. The body and the back of the head dissolve into small shards of increasingly […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207 – 1231) is the subject of the third gold coin in Hungary’s “Saints of the Árpád Dynasty” program. St. Elizabeth of Hungary – the patroness of wives, young mothers, the Third Order of St. Francis, and charitable work – was one of the most […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the Hippo. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Continuing an initiative begun by former United States Mint Director David J. Ryder, new Acting Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson, and senior members of her staff held a virtual roundtable discussion with members of the numismatic media on November 9. This was Gibson’s first interaction with the media […]
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Highlighting the third animal in the Chinese lunar calendar, this 1oz silver Proof high relief coin is an impressive tribute to the lunar tiger and represents the very best in minting excellence and design. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year, […]
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Steampunk – Jet Pack Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 888 pieces. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief), combined with partial gilding. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features future means of transportation in steampunk style: on the right, the foreground is […]
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This spectacular gold coin celebrates the Year of the Tiger, the third animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, and confidence. […]
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Second Christmas 50p coin issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Available in a special festive Christmas card and decoration Limited edition of only 7,500 in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Also available in Proof Silver and Proof Silver Piedfort Following on from the much-loved releases of previous years, The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Notre-Dame Palau. 25 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Black Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 555. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 500 Dollars 2021. Gold .9999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 50. B. […]
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This extraordinary 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 is […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 copper-nickel coin featuring the famous clipper ship Cutty Sark. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Government. Issue limit of only 4,750 Unique 1 Royal face value Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship built on the River Clyde […]
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For the first time since Bluenose appeared on Canada’s 10-cent circulation coin in 1937, the Royal Canadian Mint has re-designed the image of the famous fishing schooner that Canadians have known and loved for a century. This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Bérubé is being issued in celebration of Bluenose’s 100th anniversary. […]
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The stunning 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Silver Gilded Coin is the perfect gift or collectible for those born under the lunar tiger. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th receding year, are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, […]
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The United States Mint will accept orders for the 2021 American Innovation $1 Coin Reverse Proof Set beginning on November 8 at noon EDT. Production is limited to 50,000 sets, with orders limited to five sets per household for the first 24 hours of sales. The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series […]
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Produced in stunning 1oz Silver Piedfort Ultra High Relief (2oz Total) Limited to ONLY 650 coins worldwide! 250 pieces produced with unique reverse frosted background already sold out The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar to […]
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FIRST coin in a New 2022 dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium® Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set is also available After the incredible reaction to our 2020 and 2021 Tall Ships series, we are thrilled to announce the release […]
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Eclectic Nature Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Proof. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: color; black silk finish; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a Siamese fighting fish, below ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two unequal parts, one of […]
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Eclectic Nature Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Proof. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: color; black silk finish; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a Siamese fighting fish, below ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two unequal parts, one of […]
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This stunning Christmas-themed coin features a 24-carat gold plated rotating snowflake insert surrounded by an antiqued Christmas wonderland scene. In the northern hemisphere, Christmas is associated with snow and ice due to its proximity to the winter solstice. As a time of celebration, feasting, and religious observance, it owes its origins to diverse pagan and […]
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On Monday, October 25, the United States Department of the Treasury announced the appointment of Ventris Gibson to serve as Deputy Director of the United States Mint. Ms. Gibson brings decades of senior federal service to the role and is a United States Navy veteran. She will serve as Acting Director, making her the first […]
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By Dan Duncan – Pinnacle Rarities …… The United States Mint is the largest coin dealer in the world. Aside from bullion items, the vast majority of the coins they sell come in the form of Proof and Mint Sets. The Proof Sets consist of specially struck examples, where care has been given from planchet […]
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Limited to only 1,921 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921. […]
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Pioneering new technology will enable The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops Provides a source of high-quality precious metals while offering a solution to significant and growing environmental challenges Forms part of The Royal Mint’s reinvention and helps secure a future as a leader in […]
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Scarab – King Tut Palau. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Ca. 27 x 18 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: inlay; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Shape: Miniature sculpture in the shape of a scarab. One side features a scarab with two cartouches on its wings, […]
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Bimetallic coin available in a special color pack – only 3,750 available Also produced in Proof fine silver with Goldclad® surround and a small issue limit of only 275 The Antarctic Treaty is recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation. 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2021 editions of the Mighty Minters Ornament and the United States Mint Ornament on October 21 at noon EDT. Orders for both products are limited to 15 units per household for the first 24 hours of sales. Crafted in solid brass and imitation rhodium, both […]
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Depicting one of Australia’s most beloved animals, Australian Koala silver coins pay tribute to our rich wildlife. Struck from 99.99% pure silver, the 2022 koala is available in 1 kilo and 1oz sizes. Only 300,000 1oz coins will be released. No mintage limit applies to the 1 kilo coin, but production will close at the […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… An unintentional but serious error has been discovered on the just-issued 2021 Single Gold Ducat of the Netherlands. The coin has the reverse of the 2020 issue instead of that meant to be used in 2021. (The Double Gold Ducat has the correct reverse.) It now appears that the […]
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The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2022 1oz Platinum Bullion Coin. The Australian kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia. Identified by its muscular tail, strong back legs, large feet, short fur, and long, pointed ears, the animal has become a much-loved national icon. Struck by The Perth Mint from […]
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The United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2021 American Innovation $1 Coin Proof Set on October 14 at noon EDT. The set is priced at $24.00 USD. The American Innovation $1 Coin Program is a multi-year series featuring coins with distinctive reverse designs that celebrate America’s ingenuity and the pioneering efforts […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the first coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “Wild 5” animals featuring the giraffe. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are being […]
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United States Mint rolls and bags containing the fourth and final American Innovation $1 Coin of 2021 will go on sale October 12 at noon EDT. The reverse design of coins in these products honors innovation from the State of North Carolina. The following packaging options from the Mint’s facilities in Philadelphia and Denver will […]
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*Please Note: Some sizes may not be available at launch on November 15. The Perth Mint will advise available sizes closer to the release date. An iconic product of The Perth Mint, the gold Australian kangaroo bullion coins are a striking tribute to Australia’s most recognizable animal. Issued as Australian legal tender, each coin […]
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Stunning series of Sea Creatures 50p colored silver coins issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Limited edition set with Privy Mark Presented in a stunning black presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity Extremely low issue limit of 60 pieces worldwide! Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a limited […]
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Iron Maiden (Silver Edition) Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. Obsidian Black. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,982. Special technology: Color. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coins One side features the cover of the third studio album of the English heavy metal group Iron Maiden with the title “The Number of […]
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The United States Mint is pleased to announce the official designs for the first five coins in the American Women Quarters Program. Authorized by Public Law 116-330, this four-year program features coins with reverse designs emblematic of the accomplishments and contributions of trailblazing American women. Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2025, the Mint will […]
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*Please Note: Some sizes may not be available at launch on October 11. The Perth Mint will advise available sizes closer to the release date. A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the laughing kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is the largest member of the kingfisher species. The Perth Mint is pleased to present three bullion […]
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The United States Mint announces that the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) will hold a teleconference public meeting October 19, 2021. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct business related to the CCAC’s responsibility to advise the Secretary of the Treasury on themes and designs pertaining to United States coinage. Agenda: Swearing in of […]
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Limited to ONLY 329 Coins Worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the Centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921. The coin […]
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The United States Mint has appointed Dr. Harcourt Fuller to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), as the member recommended by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. He replaces Thomas J. Uram, who recently completed his second term on the CCAC, which included two years as chairperson. Currently an Associate Professor of African and […]
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The popular narrative of the Klondike Gold Rush is well known: Keish (Skookum Jim Mason) and his partners discover gold in Bonanza Creek; local prospectors become wealthy “Klondike Kings”; adventurers with dreams of striking it rich pour into the Yukon Territory by the thousands; Dawson City becomes a legendary boomtown; fortunes are made and lost. […]
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The Perth Mint is pleased to present the Australian Kangaroo 2022 1oz Silver Bullion Coin. The Australian kangaroo is a large marsupial endemic to Australia. Identified by its muscular tail, strong back legs, large feet, short fur, and long, pointed ears, the animal has become a much-loved national icon. Struck by The Perth Mint from […]
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New Series of £2 Bimetallic coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Eighth release in 10-coin series features “The Griffin of Edward III” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 Bi-metal coin Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint […]
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By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. David J. Ryder’s second term as Mint Director is coming to a close with this resignation on October 1, the Treasury Department announced on September 24. Alison Doone will serve as Acting Director. But while his second term was marked by collector frustration with Mint sales practices – artificial […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Hungarian Mint will release on October 4 the third issue in the “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds” coin series dedicated to the Magyar Agar, or Hungarian Greyhound. The first two coins, the Vizsla (2019) and the Komondor (2020), sold out within days, and the expectation is no […]
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These magnificent silver coins celebrate the Year of the Tiger, the third of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and each 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, and confidence. […]
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To commemorate the 60th anniversary of independence, Pobjoy Mint has produced a coin to celebrate Sierra Leone’s remarkable journey on becoming an independent state after more than 150 years of British colonial rule. The design on the coin features a lion sitting on a rock with an acacia tree in the background. The obverse of […]
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This extraordinary 5oz silver Proof high relief gilded coin features one of Australia’s most loved marsupials, 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 issued […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver Proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format. Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures with piercing eyes, horns, whiskers, scales, and sharp claws, mythological dragons have been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are revered as benevolent […]
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This magnificent lunar platinum bullion coin celebrates the Year of the Tiger, the third of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]
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The Antarctic Treaty is recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation. 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, which provides for the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment. Pobjoy Mint is therefore delighted to announce the release of this […]
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The third year of The Perth Mint’s highly anticipated Australian Lunar Series III is marked by the release of stunning 1oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz gold Proof quality coins portraying the next animal in the zodiac, the tiger. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974 and every […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… To commemorate Australia’s last major action in the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coin, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said that this coin is an important tribute to those Australian’s who took part in the […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new bullion coin range for 2021 featuring the famous clipper ship Cutty Sark. The coins have been issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory and are available in the following options – all with a stunning reverse frosted background. The range includes: Reverse Frosted Silver […]
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The Perth Mint is pleased to present this stunning 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the latest kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2021 Numismatic Collection created by the State Mint of Italy pays tribute to two excellences of food and wine culture in Italy with a new coin celebrating Lambrusco and tortellini, counted among the symbols of culinary art and traditional winemaking from the Emilia-Romagna region. The new collector’s coin, […]
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2021 Austria Silver Niobium Coin Smart Mobility €25 BU Getting from A to B promises to be both smart and exciting in the future. The plans and concepts illustrated on Smart Mobility, the 2021 edition of the Silver Niobium coin, suggest that mobility will also become healthier. This is because of the health benefits of cycling […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… 110 Years of the Australian Penny In 2021, the Royal Australian Mint is commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the introduction of the Australian Penny with this unique 2021 $1 Copper Two-Coin Set. Each coin is reminiscent of Australia’s original pennies in design, size, and color, with one featuring a simple […]
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Sixth and Last release of a six-coin series featuring the Clown Triggerfish Low Issue Limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce the sixth and last coin in the stunning series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures issued […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian mother of pearl. The Australian coastline extends for approximately 34,000 kilometers. It is bordered in the west by the Indian Ocean and to the east by the Pacific Ocean. Tropical waters of the Timor, Arafura, and Coral Seas lap the north coast, while […]
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2021 marks the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This incredible milestone is an opportunity to celebrate the sovereign’s remarkable longevity, her time as head of state, and her undiminished devotion to duty as she continues to carry out a program of royal engagements at a pace inconceivable to most people of her […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 circulation coin celebrating the fact that, 100 years ago, four researchers achieved a Canadian medical breakthrough that changed the world forever. In 1921, the collaboration of Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod led to the isolation and purification of insulin and offered a […]
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New series of Sea Creatures 50p colored coins issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fifth release in a six-coin series features the yellow longnose butterflyfish Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… Woolworths and the Royal Australian Mint are helping customers show their support for the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams by releasing a range of $2 limited edition themed coins, available in supermarket registers from tomorrow, July 14. Six exclusive and unique $2 coins will be available to collect, with a […]
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Taya Pobjoy, Mint Master and Head of Pobjoy Mint Ltd, had the opportunity to meet Oliver Townend, British eventing rider, and presented him with our Summer Olympic Games: Equestrian 50 pence coin issued on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar. The mint master presented the coin to Oliver and wished him good luck on his […]
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The Perth Mint has just released a 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the most revered animal in Chinese culture, the mythical dragon. Traditionally regarded as a symbol of the emperor, the Chinese dragon is admired as benevolent, noble, and a potent symbol of abundance and good fortune. It is serpentine in appearance and shaped […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The 2021 $1 1oz Silver Investment Coin – Cheetah is the second instalment in the Australia Zoo Investment Coin series, following last year’s release of the Sumatran tiger coins. Native to Africa, cheetahs are also residents at Queensland’s Australia Zoo and are the fastest land animal on the planet. Known […]
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30 Years of Croatian Independence June 25, 2021, marked the 30th anniversary of independence in Croatia. In 1991, barely three months after the outbreak of the Croatian War of Independence, the Croatian parliament made the historic decision to separate the nation from the Yugoslav Federation. The decision was preceded by a referendum in which 93.24% […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Mini Koala – 2021 $2 half gram gold Frosted Uncirculated coin features one of Australia’s most recognizable and distinctive marsupials, the koala. Koalas inhabit coastal regions of eastern and southern Australia and live mostly on eucalypt leaves. Disease and loss of habitat have reduced populations and koalas are […]
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New Series of £2 Bimetallic coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fifth release in 10-coin series features “The White Horse of Hanover” Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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2021-dated 5-Coin Set features five key sports Incredibly Low Issue Limit of 3,750 in Base Metal and 495 in Proof Silver To commemorate the Summer Olympic Games which were meant to take place in 2020, Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a new 50 pence series produced on behalf of the Government […]
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Issue Limit of Only 199 Coins The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fifth and final coin in the Big Cats of the World series featuring the cougar. This stunning series is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, produced in magnificent Half Gram Gold to truly capture the power of […]
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New series of Sea Creatures 50p colored coins issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fourth release in a six-coin series features the checkerboard wrasse Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the fourth […]
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New one-of-a-kind bi-color titanium coin Features the magnificent Fin Whale Limited to 5,000 coins worldwide Also available in Uncirculated cupro-nickel The Pobjoy Mint series of colored titanium coins featuring the wildlife of British Overseas Territories continues with a fabulous new issue from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The new coin highlights the fin […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… To mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Khanh, one of Australia’s last battles during the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coin. Developed in collaboration with members from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), the coin pays tribute to the brave […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint is marking a century of Australia’s most iconic comic strip, Ginger Meggs, with the release of two limited-edition colored coin sets. To celebrate the release, the Mint is offering a lucky Australian the once in a lifetime opportunity to be drawn into a Ginger Meggs comic […]
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This magnificent 10-kilo silver coin celebrates the Year of the Ox, the second of 12 animals associated with the ancient Chinese lunar calendar. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar ox in 2021, 2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be kind, intelligent, honest, and reliable. Admired for […]
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New series of £2 bimetal coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Fourth release of a 10-coin series featuring “The Red Dragon of Wales” Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof sterling silver with an incredibly small issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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The 1 oz silver bullion coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the last Morgan and first Peace dollars has already sold out, but The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that the design to commemorate the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar is now available in Uncirculated cupro-nickel and […]
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This majestic wedge-tailed eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned US designer John M. Mercanti, showcases a new ultra-high relief strike, a coining technique that offers an even greater three-dimensional aspect to the coin’s reverse design. Sublimely crafted, the spectacular bird stands especially proud of the coin’s delicately frosted, […]
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Limited to ONLY 5,000 fine 999. silver bullion 1 oz coins worldwide Unique Reverse Frosted background The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the Centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan Dollar was minted from […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Canada 2018 $20 – Falcon Lake Incident – PCGS PR70DCAM Since early times, reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the sky have been recorded and disputed. Claims range from the Roman historian Titus Livius (Livy) saying “navium speciem de caelo adfulsisse” (phantom ships had been seen gleaming in […]
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In celebration of Manitoba Day, the Royal Canadian Mint announced a new collector coin honoring the 150th anniversary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation. Even though the pandemic delayed its release and the broader celebration of Manitoba 150 by a year, this coin will ensure that present and future generations appreciate the unique story of Manitoba, […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In 1958, the Belgian comic artist Pierre “Peyo” Culliford created Les Schtroumpfs. These lovable little blue dwarfs–more commonly known by their Dutch name, Smurfs–have since become famous across the world. Initially printed in the Belgian comics magazine Spirou and viewed as secondary characters for Peyo’s other series Johan & […]
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By Austrian Mint …… 3 Euro Deinonychus antirrhopus Size isn’t everything, and Deinonychus antirrhopus is a case in point. The seventh entry in the superlative Supersaurs series of 3 euro glow-in-the-dark coins from the Austrian Mint may only have been three-and-a-half meters in length, but it was one of the most dangerous and intelligent dinosaurs […]
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Orders Being Accepted Until May 27 When Mintage Set, Reservations No Longer Guaranteed By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Dutch Gold Ducat and Double Gold Ducat are appearing in another variation of their traditional, classic design for their 2021 issue from the Royal Dutch Mint. The first Gold Ducat with the legendary standing […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On April 29, 2021, the Federal Mint Swissmint will launch two new commemorative coins. With the gold coin “50 years of Swiss women’s right to vote”, Swissmint is commemorating the introduction of votes for women at federal level. “The Bridge of Life”, one of Sandro Del-Prete’s best-known works, adorns the […]
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The beliefs of the Inca take center stage in an impressive new silver coin release issued on behalf of the nation of Tuvalu. These beautiful coins with a domed central element offer up a glimpse of what the Incan people literally believed to be the Tears of the Moon, small bits of silver that rained […]
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Numismatic Happiness CIT Coin Invest has been producing various series for years, whose products implement technical innovations on the one hand and are also popular with non-collectors as they are lucky charms and attractive presents. We present all new numismatic lucky charms CIT released in the first quarter of 2021. As usual with CIT, all […]
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Issue Limit of Only 199 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the third coin in its series of five coins featuring Big Cats of the World. This stunning series is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, and is produced in half a gram of fine gold to truly capture the magic […]
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The EC8 Series from the Scottsdale Mint launched in 2018 with a plan for a variety of beautiful designs, one each for the eight nations of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. Among those nations, St. Lucia is a founding member of the ECCB and one of the primary users of the Eastern Caribbean dollar, the […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Paris Palau. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 99. B. H. […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce a beautiful new series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures that is being issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The British Indian Ocean Territory comprises the 50 islands of the Chagos Archipelago, which has a total area of only 44 square kilometers, but the territorial […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce a beautiful new series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures that is being issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The British Indian Ocean Territory comprises the 50 islands of the Chagos Archipelago, which has a total area of only 44 square kilometers, but the territorial […]
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The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships has proven to be extremely popular and we are therefore delighted to announce the release of a further coin in the series on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands. Launched in 1901, RRS Discovery was built for Antarctic research and was […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in a series of five coins featuring Big Cats of the World. The 2 oz Silver High Relief coins featuring these “Big Cats of the World” were very popular and we are sure these half gram Big Cat Gold versions will be […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On Wednesday, March 3, the Royal Australian Mint launched a unique coin collection to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force. Speaking at the launch of the coins, the Mint’s new CEO, Leigh Gordon, AO, CSM, said collaborations like this one with the Royal Australian Air Force continue […]
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on April 21 and her official Birthday on June 10. To commemorate her 95th Birthday, The Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50 pence coin on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The coin features the Royal Coat of Arms of […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… 1968 $1 Voyageur (Regular Strike) PCGS MS67 Canadian Dollars are large, highly collectible coins that have been popular with collectors since their regular-issue inception in 1935. They were struck in an 80% silver format through 1967 when rising bullion prices forced the Royal Canadian Mint to choose a less-expensive […]
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Following the success of the £2 coin issued on behalf of the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands last year, The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the new release of a 50 pence coin that bears a design reflecting the universal role of nurses and their nursing values. These values have […]
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