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 […]

Cook Islands: Finely detailed smartminting silver Proof coins reminds us of the security of a vault

The treasury of the Cook Islands has authorised new silver Proof coins, which focus on a subject relevant to the activity of coin collections and their safety. Precious metals, such as gold and silver, enable us all to accumulate a store of savings, especially when it is in the form of rare coins and bullion. […]

Cook Islands: New silver smartminting Proof coins highlight Steam Dream classic locomotive 

The treasury of the Cook Islands, in conjunction with CIT, have launched their latest silver coins which are part of a greater series begun in 2019. Entitled “The Journey,” this series was created to depict icons of travel and features some of the world’s most nostalgic models. For 2023, the newest coin is entitled “Steam […]

Retrospective: Collecting world coins during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, part 7 

2010s For a lot of dedicated collectors, the prolific number of coins covering so many subjects necessitated the need to either set a realistic budget or streamline subjects of interest. Several new monetary authorities, such as the Cook Islands, Palau, and Niue — all small islands in the South Pacific with very small populations began […]

Coin Invest Trust “Meteorite Impacts”: Viñales

Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact with an embedded piece of a meteorite. Above is the legend VIÑALES METEORITE / 22˚ 37’ 17” N / 83˚ 44’ 57” W. The other side features the portrait of Elizabeth II. Below, is IRB (Ian Rank-Broadley), and around it is […]

Cook Islands: Impressive three-dimensionally designed silver Proof coin salutes real heroes

The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have released new impressively designed silver Proof coins which utilise smartminting technology to create a three-dimensional design which is dedicated to the real heroes of our time. Just who exactly are the real heroes of our time? They are those who make our everyday life a little […]

Cook Islands: New innovative silver Proof ultra-relief coin celebrates the blue skies

The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have authorised the release of new silver Proof coins whose focus is on the blue skies and to the feeling of unlimited freedom. There was a time when the luxury of flying in passenger airplanes or private two-seaters was still exclusive, and wanderlust was a longing that […]

Award recipients from COTY’s anticipated awards presentation at the World Money Fair in Berlin

The World Money Fair once again played host to this year’s Coin of the Year awards, which recognises excellence in world coin issues over a selection of 10 categories and topics. As part of the presentations during the World Money Fair, the COTYs are one of the most anticipated events during the nearly week-long event, […]

Coin Invest Trust’s AC/DC: Highway to Hell coin

Description The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley (initials IRB); surrounded by the monarch’s name, the issuing country, and the denomination 2 DOLLARS. The reverse presents the cover of the AC/DC album Highway to Hell in color. Below, is the year of issue, 2018. Story Highway to Hell was […]