Cook Islands: New silver colour and Proof smartminting coins in “Eclectic Nature” series features sleek chameleon

The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have authorised the release of a new coin, which is part of a collector series entitled “Eclectic Nature.” Launched in 2021, the coins include designs highlighting creatures with the most colourful existence found in nature. The word eclecticism is derived from the Greek word ἐκλέγω (roughly translated […]

Cook Islands: Extraordinary smartminting and ultra high relief silver mega-coin features the majestic Grand Canyon

The treasury of the Cook Islands has authorised new silver Proof and colour mega-coins minted using ultra high relief and smartminting to produce one of the most extraordinary coins as part of a new series entitled “Topography.” With a series such as this, it is certainly befitting to feature as one of its subjects the […]

Netherlands: New 2023 mint sets include special strike medal marking king’s 10th anniversary of accession

The Royal Dutch Mint has released its 2023-dated annual mint set, which for this year celebrates the 10th anniversary of the accession of HM King Willem Alexander as its theme. Willem-Alexander Claus George Ferdinand was born on the 27th April 1967 and is the first child of HRH Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Prince […]

Barbados: New 2023-dated gold and silver bullion coins released featuring Caribbean seahorse

The Central Bank of Barbados has released their annual gold and silver ounce bullion coins, which are part of the series entitled “Caribbean Gold” or “Caribbean Silver.” First released in 2018, the motif on the obverse side features one of the Caribbean Sea’s most unusual and unique aquatic creatures, the seahorse.  The gold and silver […]

Canada: Latest silver specimen coin in current “W Mintmark” series features legendary “loonie” dollar

The Royal Canadian Mint has released the second coin in tribute to their Winnipeg facility with a collector series entitled the “W Mintmark” series that celebrates Canada’s circulation coins, beginning with the $2 bi-metallic coin and continuing with the latest “loonie” dollar coin. First introduced in 1987, the story behind the development of Canada’s very […]

United Kingdom: Second gold and silver Proof coins in popular “Star Wars” collection features Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine

The Royal Mint has released the second design of a four-coin collection dedicated to iconic duos from the original Star Wars trilogy, this time being for Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine. The cultural impact of the Star Wars franchise over the last half-century has been immeasurable, producing a myriad of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs. A […]

Austria: Latest silver Proof coins in “The Language of Flowers” series features the healing and mystical chamomile

The Mint of Austria has launched their fifth coin in this innovative and cleverly designed series entitled “The Language of Flowers,” which features a particular flower that has its own special meaning when exchanged as a memento or gift. The latest flower featured is the chamomile, signifying “strength in difficult situations” and “energy in adversity.”  […]

France: New oval-shaped gold and silver Proof coins mark bicentenary anniversary of rugby

The Monnaie de Paris has released celebratory gold and silver coins highlighting the bicentenary anniversary of the creation of rugby, one of the most popular competitive sports in France and many other countries. This series also focuses on the international competition that will take place in France from the 8th September to the 28th October […]

Poland: New silver remembrance coin pays tribute to WWII-era Polish defence against USSR aggression

The National Bank of Poland has released new silver oxidised Brilliant Uncirculated coins with a design replicating an important medal honouring the defence shown by Polish armed forces in the face of invasion in 1939. As the 17th September approaches, the Polish nation remembers the events leading up to and including the invasion of Polish […]

China: Gold and silver colour Proof coins feature San Jiang Yuan National Park and Giant Panda National Park

The People’s Bank of China has released their latest set of commemorative coins that are part of a wider series entitled “Technology and Environmental Protection,” highlighting a selection of protected national parks and landmarks. The 2023-dated set comprises six coins in total: Two struck in gold, two in silver, and two base bi-metallic coins. Featured […]