Saturday, July 15, 2023

Jersey 2 pounds 2023 - Traditional Pub Games

Five new bimetallic commemoratives:

"Traditional Pub Games"

Jersey 2 pounds 2023 - Traditional Pub Games

TECHNICAL DATA
Ring composition: nickel-brass
Center composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g


(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Friday, July 14, 2023

Thailand 20 baht 2023 - 90th anniversary of the Treasury Department

New commemorative type:

"90th anniversary of the Treasury Department"

Thailand 20 baht 2023 - 90th anniversary of the Treasury Department

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 15.00 g


(image from eBay seller asian_treasury)

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Guernsey 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Five new commemorative types:

"Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III"

Guernsey 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g


(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Jersey 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Five new commemorative types:

"Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III"

Jersey 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g


(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Isle of Man 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Five new commemorative types:

"Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III"

Isle of Man 50 pence 2023 - Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g


(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Monday, July 10, 2023

Germany 5 euro 2023 - Swallowtail butterfly

New CuNi collectors' item:

"From the Wonderful World of Insects collection: Swallowtail butterfly"

Germany 5 euro 2023 - Swallowtail butterfly

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 27.25 mm
Weight: 9.68 g


(news from Jo Hoogeveen)
(imge from eBay seller pmaimz)

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Portugal 5 euro 2023 - Longleaf spearmint

New commemorative type in CuNi and silver proof:

"Threatened Plant Species: Longleaf spearmint"

Portugal 5 euro 2023 - Longleaf spearmint

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Weight: 14.00 g
Mint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portugal)
Artist: Catarina Sobral


LINK: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Ireland 2 euro 2023 - 50 years of European Union Membership

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"50 years of European Union Membership"

Ireland 2 euro 2023 - 50 years of European Union Membership

TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: copper-nickel
Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Thickness: 2.20 mm


Friday, July 07, 2023

France 2 euro 2023 - Rugby World Cup

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"Rugby World Cup"

France 2 euro 2023 - Rugby World Cup

TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: copper-nickel
Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Thickness: 2.20 mm
Mint: Monnaie de Paris (France)


Thursday, July 06, 2023

Guernsey 10 pence 2022 - Wetland Animals

Six new commemoratives:

"New set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Wetland Animals"

This new 10p set includes the Otter, Frog, Water Vole, Newt, Water Shrew and Toad.

Guernsey 10 pence 2022 - Wetland Animals

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel-plated steel
Diameter: 24.50 mm
Weight: 6.50 g
Design: Mike Langman and Ian Rank Broadley


(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Guernsey 10 pence 2022 - Butterflies

Six new commemoratives:

"New set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Butterflies"

This new 10p set includes the Red Admiral, Purple Emperor, Small Tortoiseshell, Common Blue, Swallowtail and the Peacock.

Guernsey 10 pence 2022 - Butterflies

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel-plated steel
Diameter: 24.50 mm
Weight: 6.50 g
Design: Mike Langman and Ian Rank Broadley


(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

Canada 2 dollars 2023 - National Indigenous Peoples Day

New commemorative circulation bimetallic type in normal and coloured versions:

"National Indigenous Peoples Day"

Canada 2 dollars 2023 - National Indigenous Peoples Day

TECHNICAL DATA
Disc composition: three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
Ring composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Weight: 6.99 g


(images from www.mint.ca)
(news from Jacek Stącel and Jo Hoogeveen)

LINK: Royal Canadian Mint