Friday, April 26, 2024

Off-Topic: Can you identify this item?

I got this coin in a recent trip to Morocco:

Morocco mistery coin

I checked Numista but got crazy, too many variaties, sizes, mints... If I tell that it weights 7.48 grams and its diameter is 27 mm, which coin would you say it is?

I spent 50 dirhams (5 euros) on it. Well or bad done?
Don't be cruel ;-) At least I took a nice piece of the trip with me.

Thank you very much for taking your time to guess!

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Canada 1 dollar 2024 - Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)

New commemorative type, as part of 2024's specimen set:

"Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)"

Canada 1 dollar 2024 - Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: three-ply brass finish plated steel
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Weight: 6.27 g


(image from www.mint.ca)

LINK: Royal Canadian Mint

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - 80th anniversary of the Vrba-Wetzler report on the Nazi extermination camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau

New silver collectors' type:

"80th anniversary of the Vrba-Wetzler report on the Nazi extermination camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau"

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - 80th anniversary of the Vrba-Wetzler report on the Nazi extermination camps of Auschwitz and Birkenau

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .900
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Weight: 18.00 g
Mint: Mincovňa Kremnica (Slovakia)


LINK: Mincovňa Kremnica

Friday, April 19, 2024

Portugal 5 euro 2024 - 100 Years of the Portuguese Skating Federation

New commemorative type in CuNi:

"100 Years of the Portuguese Skating Federation"

Portugal 5 euro 2024 - 100 Years of the Portuguese Skating Federation

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Weight: 14.00 g
Mint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portugal)
Mintage: 30,000
Artist: Ana Seixas


LINK: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda

Thursday, April 18, 2024

United Kingdom 2 pounds 2024 - 200 Years of the National Gallery

New bimetallic commemorative type:

"200 Years of the National Gallery"

United Kingdom 2 pounds 2024 - 200 Years of the National Gallery

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


(news and images by The Royal Mint)

LINK: The Royal Mint

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Brazil 5 reais 2024 - 200 years of Brazil Constitution

New collectors' commemorative type:

"200 years of Brazil Constitution"

Brazil 5 reais 2024 - 200 years of Brazil Constitution

TECHNICAL DATA (5 reais)
Composition: silver .999 (proof)
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Weight: 28.00 g


(image and data from www.bcb.gov.br)
(news by Ariel Carvalho)

LINK: Banco Central do Brasil

Monday, April 15, 2024

Belgium 2,5 euro 2024 - James Ensor

New collectors' commemorative type:

"James Ensor"

Belgium 2,5 euro 2024 - James Ensor

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: brass
Diameter: 25.65 mm
Weight: 10.50 g
Artist: Iris Bruijns
Mintage: 35,000


(image and data from www.herdenkingsmunten.be)

LINK: Herdenkingsmunten België

Friday, April 12, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Winged Keys

New commemorative:

"Harry Potter - The Winged Keys"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Winged Keys

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


Silver and gold coins have been minted too.

(images taken from www.royalmint.com)

LINK: The Royal Mint

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Latvia 5 euro 2024 - Across the Times

New collectors' type:

"Across the Times - Centenary of the Ethnographic Open-air Museum of Latvia"

Latvia 5 euro 2024 - Across the Times

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .999
Diameter: 35.00 mm
Weight: 22.00 g
Mint: Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania)
Mintage: 3,000
Artists: Arvīds Priedīte and Ligita Franckeviča


(image from Latvijas Banka)

LINK: Latvijas Banka

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

San Marino 2 euro 2024 - 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Citizens' Rights

New bimetallic commemorative type to be issued soon:

"50th anniversary of the Declaration of Citizens' Rights"

San Marino 2 euro 2024 - 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Citizens' Rights

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


LINK: Divisione Filatelica Numismatica San Marino

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Portugal 7.5 euro 2024 - Ibero-American Capitals - Lisbon

New CuNi collectors' type:

From the 'Ibero-American Capitals' series: "Lisbon"

Portugal 7.5 euro 2024 - Ibero-American Capitals - Lisbon

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 18.50 g
Designer: Nuno Caetano
Mint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portugal)
Mintage: 25,000


LINK: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda

Friday, April 05, 2024

Netherlands 5 euro 2024 - 200 years of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM)

New collectors' issues:

"200 years of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM)"

Netherlands 5 euro 2024 - 200 years of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM)

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver plated copper
Diameter: 29.00 mm
Weight: 10.50 g
Artist: Coralie Vogelaar and Hendrik-Jan Grievink
Mint: Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (the Netherlands)
Mintage: 50,000


A 5€ silver coin and 10€ gold coin have been issued too.

(news from Jo Hoogeveen)
(image from www.royaldutchmint.com)

LINK: The Royal Dutch Mint

Thursday, April 04, 2024

Yemen 100 riyal 2024 - New circulation type

Hashem Ismael, governor of the Houthi-controlled Central Bank, recently revealed during a news conference in Sanaa that they had produced a new 100-riyal coin to replace the damaged 100-riyal banknote.

Yemen 100 riyal 2024 - New circulation coin

(news and image by Pabitra Saha)

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Belgium 10 euro 2024 - 75th anniversary of the NATO

New collectors' commemorative type:

"75th anniversary of the NATO"

Belgium 10 euro 2024 - 75th anniversary of the NATO

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Artist: Luc Luycx and Iris Bruijns
Mintage: 3,000


(image and data from www.herdenkingsmunten.be)

LINK: Herdenkingsmunten België

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - Star Wars iconic vehicles: Millennium Falcon

New commemoratives:

First coin from the new collection Star Wars iconic vehicles: "Millennium Falcon"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - Star Wars iconic vehicles: Millennium Falcon

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


Silver and gold coins have been minted too.

(images taken from www.royalmint.com)

LINK: The Royal Mint

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Australia 1 dollar 2024 - Australia in Space

New commemorative type (from the Mintmark and Privy Mark Uncirculated Four-Coin Set):

"Australia in Space"

Australia 1 dollar 2024 - Australia in Space

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Weight: 9.00 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)


LINK: Royal Australian mint

Thursday, March 14, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Diplodocus

New CuNi commemorative collectors' type in normal and colour version:

"The Diplodocus"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Diplodocus

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


Silver and gold proof coins have been issued as well.

LINK: The Royal Mint

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Bulgaria 2 levs 2024 - 125 Years since the Birth of Pancho Vladigerov

New proof collectors' type:

"125 Years since the Birth of Pancho Vladigerov"

Bulgaria 2 levs 2024 - 125 Years since the Birth of Pancho Vladigerov

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper
Diameter: 32.40 mm
Weight: 16.40 g
Mint: Bulgarian Mint
Mintage: 7,000
Artist: Svetlin Balezdrov


(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image taken from www.bnb.bg)

LINK: Bulgarian National Bank

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

France 10, 20 and 50 euro cents 2024 - Revised circulation designs

Finally these will be the new national sides for the French 10, 20 and 50 euro cents coins, depicting Simone Veil, Josephine Baker, and Marie Curie:

France 10, 20 and 50 euro cents 2024 - Revised circulation designs

Monday, March 11, 2024

Australia 1 dollar 2024 - Year of the Dragon

Two new commemorative types:

"Year of the Dragon"

Australia 1 dollar 2024 - Year of the Dragon

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Weight: 9.00 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)


LINK: Royal Australian mint

Friday, March 08, 2024

Spain 10 euro 2024 - International Women's Day / Margarita Salas

New collectors' commemorative type:

"International Women's Day / Margarita Salas"

Spain 10 euro 2024 - International Women's Day / Margarita Salas

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Weight: 27.00 g
Mint: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spain)
Mintage: 7,000


(image from www.fnmt.es)

LINK: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre

Thursday, March 07, 2024

Australia 50 cents 2024 - Year of the Dragon

New commemorative collector type:

"Year of the Dragon"

Australia 50 cents 2024 - Year of the Dragon

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Weight: 15.37 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)


(images and data from www.ramint.gov.au)

Friday, March 01, 2024

Austria 5 euro 2024 - Easter 2024: Getting There

New commemoratives in copper and silver:

"Easter 2024: Getting There"

Austria 5 euro 2024 - Easter 2024: Getting There

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Weight: 8.90 g

Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Weight: 8.41 g


LINK: Münze Österreich

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

United Kingdom 5 pounds 2024 - George Michael

New CuNi commemorative in normal and colour versions:

"From the Music Legends series: George Michael"

United Kingdom 5 pounds 2024 - George Michael

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Designer: Sandra Deiana
Mint: The Royal Mint


Silver and gold proof have been minted also.

(news and images by The Royal Mint)

LINK: The Royal Mint

Monday, February 26, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Keloğlan

New commemorative type:

"Tales of the People of Kazakhstan: Keloğlan"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Keloğlan

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Weight: 11.17 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Sunday, February 25, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Jar-Jar

New commemorative type:

"Customs and National Games of Kazakhstan: Jar-Jar"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Jar-Jar

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Weight: 11.17 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Suyunbai Aronuly

New commemorative type:

"Portraits on banknotes: Suyunbai Aronuly"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Suyunbai Aronuly

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Weight: 11.17 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Friday, February 23, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev

New commemorative type:

"Portraits on banknotes: Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Kurmangazy Sagyrbaev

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Weight: 11.17 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Farabi

New commemorative type:

"Portraits on banknotes: Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Farabi"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2023 - Abu Nasr Muhammad al-Farabi

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Weight: 11.17 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Friday, February 16, 2024

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - Centenary of the birth of Jozef Kroner

New silver collectors' type to be issued soon:

"Centenary of the birth of Jozef Kroner"

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - Centenary of the birth of Jozef Kroner

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .900
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Weight: 18.00 g
Mint: Mincovňa Kremnica (Slovakia)


LINK: Mincovňa Kremnica

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Turkey 2023 lighter coins for 5 and 10 kuruş

The phisical specifications for these 2 denominations have changed, they are now lighter and thinner:

Turkey 2023 lighter coins for 5 and 10 kuruş

5 kuruş:
Weight: 2.00 g (previuosly 2.90 g)
Thickness: 1.1 mm (previuosly 1.65 mm)

10 kuruş:
Weight: 2.15 g (previuosly 3.15 g)
Thickness: 1.1 mm (previuosly 1.55 mm)

(news from Jo Hoogeveen)
(image from eBay seller lemberg-zp)

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - Centenary of the birth of Ján Chryzostom Korec

New silver collectors' type:

"Centenary of the birth of Ján Chryzostom Korec"

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - Centenary of the birth of Ján Chryzostom Korec

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .900
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Weight: 18.00 g
Mint: Mincovňa Kremnica (Slovakia)


LINK: Mincovňa Kremnica

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Spain 2 euro 2024 - Bicentenary of the National Police

New bimetallic circulating commemorative to be issued soon:

"Bicentenary of the National Police"

Spain 2 euro 2024 - Bicentenary of the National Police

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: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spain)

Monday, February 12, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Stegosaurus

New CuNi commemorative collectors' type in normal and colour version:

"The Stegosaurus"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Stegosaurus

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


Silver and gold proof coins have been issued as well.

LINK: The Royal Mint

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Germany 5 euro 2024 - Green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus)

New CuNi collectors' item to be issued soon:

"From the Wonderful World of Insects collection: Green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus)"

Germany 5 euro 2024 - Green grasshopper (Omocestus viridulus)

The all-time world's most famous green grasshopper (in Spain we call him "Flip"):

Flip el saltamontes

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

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Spain 2 euro 2024 - Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville

New bimetallic circulating commemorative to be issued soon:

"UNESCO World Heritage: Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville"

Spain 2 euro 2024 - Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville

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: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spain)

Friday, February 09, 2024

Australia 50 cents 2023 - Year of the Rabbit

New commemorative type:

"Year of the Rabbit"

Australia 50 cents 2023 - Year of the Rabbit

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Weight: 15.37 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)


(images and data from www.ramint.gov.au)

Thursday, February 08, 2024

Turkey 1 lira 2023 - Inauguration Ceremony

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"Inauguration Ceremony"

Turkey 1 lira 2023 - Inauguration Ceremony

TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: brass
Center disc: copper-nickel
Diameter: 26.15 mm
Weight: 6.60 g
Thickness: 1.5 mm


(news and image by Pabitra Saha and Egon Conti)

Wednesday, February 07, 2024

Saint Helena and Ascension 1 pound 2022 - New bimetallic circulation type

New bimetallic circulation type:

Saint Helena and Ascension 1 pound 2022 - New bimetallic circulation type

(news and image from Eddy Reynaert)

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Year of the Dragon 2024

New commemorative type:

"Year of the Dragon 2024"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Year of the Dragon 2024

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Simple Coins)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Tuesday, February 06, 2024

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Diocese of Tiraspol and Dubăsari

New commemorative type:

"Diocese of Tiraspol and Dubăsari"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Diocese of Tiraspol and Dubăsari

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Rhuarc Numismatics)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Sambo

New commemorative type:

"Sambo"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Sambo

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Rhuarc Numismatics)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Monday, February 05, 2024

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula)

New commemorative type:

"Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula)"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Forest Dormouse (Dryomys nitedula)

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Rhuarc Numismatics)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

New CuNi commemorative collectors' type in normal and colour version:

"200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - 200 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution

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


Silver and gold proof coins have been issued as well.

LINK: The Royal Mint

Sunday, February 04, 2024

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Red Crested Pochard (Netta rufina)

New commemorative type:

"Red Crested Pochard (Netta rufina)"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Red Crested Pochard (Netta rufina)

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Rhuarc Numismatics)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Cycling

New commemorative type:

"Cycling"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Cycling

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller Rhuarc Numismatics)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Saturday, February 03, 2024

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Separate Reserve Cossack Border Regiment

New commemorative type:

"Separate Reserve Cossack Border Regiment"

Transnistria 1 ruble 2023 - Separate Reserve Cossack Border Regiment

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.65 g

(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from ucoin.net)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank