Belgium: New collector coins issued in salute of Beer Fest and UNESCO’s Five Years of Belgian Beer Culture as Intangible Heritage

The Royal Belgian Mint — Herdenkingsmunten.be have released (25th February) new collector coins in salute to one of the country’s most familiar and tangible exports in terms of revenue and popularity — beer. Besides tangible heritage such as monuments, landmarks, and natural formations, intangible heritage such as cultural and traditional practices are also cherished. This can be in the form of … [Read More...]

Coin Invest Trust: Napoleon — 200th anniversary

Description of the Coin One side features a youthful frontal portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte in front of the Paris Arc de Triomphe; in the left field is the logo of the East India Company; legend: NAPOLEON BONAPARTE 200TH ANNIVERSARY. On the rim of the silver coins, a list of the most important events of Napoleon’s life in micro-script. The small gold coin shows less detail and a shortened … [Read More...]

France: Second set of gold and silver currency coins released in “Natures de France” series

The Monnaie de Paris has released their second set of gold and silver currency coins which are part of a three-year series entitled "Natures de France." The series introduced last year highlights nature’s beauty through three potent numismatic symbols: The oak leaf, the laurel leaf, and the wheat sheaf.  Following on from the first launch featuring oak leaf motifs, the second design collection … [Read More...]

Canada: New large-size kilo gold and silver coins mark the centenary anniversary of the Canadian coat of arms

The Royal Canadian Mint has released new one-kilo gold and silver Proof coins that remember the centenary anniversary of the granting and implementation of the official Canadian coat of arms. It was 100 years ago, on the 21st November 1921, that Canada was assigned its most distinguished emblem, of which few symbols or icons carry as much historical and symbolic weight as the armorial bearings, … [Read More...]

Australia: New 2021 Kangaroo silver one-ounce coins feature the spirit of Outback Majesty

The Royal Australian Mint has released their latest silver Brilliant Uncirculated and Proof-quality coins which are part of their ongoing and popular "Kangaroo" silver coin series. The 2021-dated coins are entitled "Outback Majesty," which evokes images of Australia’s arid centre, the epic "Never Never" — a colloquial name for the Australian outback and its undisputed king — the ubiquitous … [Read More...]

Canada: 2021 “Endangered Species” Specimen set features Blanding’s turtle on exclusive $1 coins

The Royal Canadian Mint has released the second collection in their multi-year "Endangered Species" six-coin Specimen set series. As with last year’s set, the exclusive one-dollar coin has been dedicated to raising awareness about wildlife conservation and species recovery efforts in Canada. This year’s Specimen set of "Endangered Species" includes a depiction of Blanding’s turtle (Emydoidea … [Read More...]

United Kingdom: Historic 500-year-old gold sovereign coin to be auctioned in March

The Royal Mint has announced (4th February) they will offer by auction an incredibly rare, 500-year-old gold sovereign minted during the reign of King Henry VII. The Royal Mint’s Department of Collector Services has acquired the Type 2 Henry VII sovereign, which is one of a select few in the world that are not held by a museum.  The gold sovereign of 20 shillings was initially introduced … [Read More...]

France: New gold and silver coins celebrate 20th anniversary of innovative euro starter-kits

The Monnaie de Paris has launched (26th January) new gold and silver Proof-quality collector coins which denote the 20th anniversary of the release of euro starter-kits. These kits were essentially a collection of all eight coin denominations of the new euro currency issued by all 12 countries who were in the first wave of the euro-zone. As the euro currency was imminently becoming a reality, all … [Read More...]

World Money Fair: 50th exhibition opens as a digital event for 2021

In the midst of a worldwide pandemic brought on by the Wuhan strain of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, the World Money Fair — now in its 50th year — is one of the coin industry’s most sought-after events, in terms of participants and attendees, and opened this year on schedule as a virtual and digital show. The WMF was officially opened this morning by Barbara Balz, managing director, who … [Read More...]

United Kingdom: Griffin of Edward III features on final “Queen’s Beasts” gold and silver coin series

The Royal Mint has released (25th January) the last gold and silver collector’s edition of the popular series entitled "The Queen’s Beasts," first launched as a bullion-related coin series in 2016. Due to the success and popularity of these gold, platinum, and silver coins, a collector’s edition was launched a year later. The series of coins highlights both actual and mythical creatures often … [Read More...]