San Marino: New one-ounce silver bullion coin series launched featuring peregrine falcon

The Philatelic and Numismatics Division of San Marino has launched a new bullion-related product of one-ounce silver coins as the smallest republic in Europe seeks to enter the numismatic bullion market. As the third smallest country in Europe after Vatican City and Monaco, the fifth-smallest country in the world has developed an impressive catalogue of […]

Austria: New silver Proof and crystal coins focus on winter and the secrets of snow

The Austrian Mint has released new silver Proof and crystal coins honouring the year’s last and most festive season, and the beautiful landscapes created with the first snowfall of winter. Each snowflake is unique, one more beautiful than the next but for many in the northern hemisphere who welcome the cooler seasons at the end […]

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.”  […]

Austria: Annual Easter silver commemorative coin features the dance of the honey bee 

The Austrian Mint has released its latest annual Easter-themed coin, originally launched in 2002. This year’s motif selected for Easter is the hard-working and invaluable honeybee. Vital to the planet’s eco-system, these flying insects not only provide needed pollination of foods and crops, but they are also among the most important and prolific pollinators. Their […]

Austria: New series, “Unsung Heroines,” launches with new €50 gold coin honouring artist Tina Blau 

The Austrian Mint has launched a new gold coin collector series entitled “Austria’s Unsung Heroines,” which focuses on the many contributions of Austrian women in the disciplines of art and science. The series explores what it meant to be a creative and talented woman in Austria during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The […]

Austria: Annual New Year’s €5 coin for 2023 features the story of the lucky pig

The Austrian Mint has launched their 2023-dated annual €5 New Year’s coin, which rekindles a centuries-old story about fortune during challenging times. The latest New Year coin features a lucky pig because this likeable and intelligent animal has long been a symbol of good luck in Austria.  Designed by Austrian Mint artisans Helmut Andexlinger, Anna […]

Austria: Third silver coin in colourful “Language of Flowers” series features magnificent marigold

The Austrian Mint has launched the third coin in their innovative “The Language of Flowers” series, with the latest design focusing on the marigold. The giving and receiving of a floral gift is the focus of this series launched last year and brings this age-old custom back to life by discussing the meanings, folklore, properties, and […]

Austria: Annual New Year’s silver coin pays tribute to happiness and traditional Viennese folk song

The Austrian Mint has released (1st December) their annual New Year’s coin by featuring different themes familiar in Austria. The popular series was first issued in 2002 with Austria’s adoption of the euro and features a motif that is either traditional or cultural; they have since become a much-anticipated release. The 2022-dated silver select Brilliant […]

Austria: Second silver Proof coin in “Eyes of the Continents” series features Europe and the wisdom of the owl

The Austrian Mint has launched the second coin in a series entitled “Eyes of the Continents,” whose main focus involves the introduction of five power animals, all enticing and with captivating eyes seen on many species worldwide. Each animal embodies a different exceptional quality and characteristic for which it was already praised for in the […]

Austria: Latest gold coin in “The Magic of Gold” series released featuring the artistry of the Incas

The Austrian Mint has released the third coin in their ongoing gold coin series entitled “The Magic of Gold” highlighting the artistry and history of creativity the world over utilising the most coveted and precious metal: Gold. The latest coins feature the beauty and uniqueness of the empire of the Incas, who, from the 13th […]