Ireland: Presentation and official launch of latest collector coin honouring singer Rory Gallagher

The Central Bank of Ireland has officially unveiled and launched their new silver collector coins which feature singer Rory Gallagher (1948–1995) that are the first in a three-coin series entitled “Modern Irish Musicians.” The coin commemorates the world-renowned musician with an image of Rory Gallagher playing the guitar against a backdrop of a vinyl record over an image of a map of the … [Read More...]

United Kingdom: Final commemorative crown coin honours the centenary anniversary of the conclusion of the Great War

The Royal Mint has released its latest commemorative crown coins in remembrance of the Great War that formed part of an overall programme marking the commencement and conclusion of the First World War and its centenary anniversary. After more than four years of fighting and over 700,000 casualties on the British side alone, the irreversible changes to the borders of the great European powers on … [Read More...]

New Swiss army knife commemorative coin and 2018 Christmas Coin Set

For the 100th anniversary of the death of cutlery pioneer Karl Elsener, the Swissmint will launch the “Swiss Army Knife” silver coin on 10 September 2018. Swissmint will conclude this year’s coin program with the new commemorative coin for coin enthusiasts and collectors and the 2018 Christmas Coin Set. In the 19th century, Switzerland was one of the poorest states in Europe and high … [Read More...]

Falkland Islands: Third coin in the ongoing penguin series features the king penguin

The government and treasury of the Falkland Islands have issued (5th September) the third coin which is part of an overall five-coin set featuring one of the planet’s most curious and unique species of bird, the penguin. The Falkland Islands have become known as the penguin capital of the world. The five breeds of penguin that are featured on this new series are resident on the islands at some … [Read More...]

Venezuela: Central Bank introduces long anticipated bolívar soberano to an uneasy public

The Banco Central de Venezuela has introduced (20th August) their new bolívar soberano (or sovereign bolívar) to the weary Venezuelan public, amid uneasy social and economic conditions. The currency was launched on what was announced as a national holiday for a people who have been coping with a staggeringly high rate of inflation, resulting in the real loss of value of their currency by the day. … [Read More...]

Mexico: Introduction of new 500-peso banknote launches new series

The Banco de Mexico has introduced (28th August) new 500-peso banknotes into circulation that launch a new series of currency notes and initiate three important changes to Mexican banknotes. The new 500-peso banknote (U.S. $26.30) introduces new designs, colours, and themes for the denominations that will be included in the new series. The notes will also incorporate new and updated security … [Read More...]

Klimt on coins

By Louis Golino Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), an Austrian symbolist painter, was a founding member of the Art Nouveau and Vienna Secessionist movements — both of which were reactions against the more traditional style of 19th-century art. Art Nouveau was a decorative style of art seen not only in paintings but in architecture, advertising, jewelry, and many other forms that were inspired by … [Read More...]

The Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August Hong Kong Auction of Chinese Coins, Foreign Coins, and Paper Money realizes $4.08 million

The following is a press release courtesy of Stack's Bowers Galleries Santa Ana, CA — Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio is pleased to announce the results of their August 2018 Hong Kong Showcase Auction of Chinese Coins, Foreign Coins, and Paper Money. Once again, the semi-annual sale located at the Mira Hotel attracted collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts from around the globe. In addition to the … [Read More...]

British Virgin Islands: New coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir Walter Raleigh

The government and treasury of the British Virgin Islands have issued (8th August) new collector crown coins which mark the 400th anniversary of the death of Sir Walter Raleigh (1554–1618) — a writer, poet, courtier, and explorer who is considered by many as the pivotal force which encouraged the settlement of North America by the English, after being granted a royal patent to explore the New … [Read More...]

New Zealand launches 2019-dated Kiwi bullion and collector gold and silver coins

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched (9th August) their 2019-dated range of “Kiwi” collector and bullion coins, which is an annual series featuring one of the country’s most endearing and internationally acquainted birds: The kiwi. This year, both the gold and silver coins feature the North Island brown kiwi in its natural habitat. Aside from the fact that kiwis are New Zealand's … [Read More...]