Australia 1 dollar 2024 - Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams

New commemorative types:

"Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams"



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

LINK: Royal Australian mint

Azerbaijan 1 qapik 2023 - New type

New circulation type:

The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) has put into circulation a new 1 qapik coin. The redesigned coin depicts the state emblem of Azerbaijan and the year of issue.



(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from www.cbar.az)

Foronum Expands Horizons with English-language Version

Foronum, the esteemed online hub for coin collectors, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new English-language version. This exciting development marks a significant milestone in Foronum's mission to unite coin enthusiasts from around the globe.

For years, Foronum has been a cornerstone for Spanish-speaking collectors, providing a comprehensive platform for buying, selling, and exchanging coins, as well as sharing knowledge and expertise. With the introduction of the English-language version, Foronum is set to broaden its reach and foster a more inclusive and diverse community.



Global Reach, Local Impact

The expansion to English opens doors to collectors from various countries, making Foronum a truly international platform. This move is expected to attract a surge of new users, enriching the community with a variety of perspectives and experiences. The global coin collecting community is vast and varied, and Foronum's inclusive approach ensures that all collectors, regardless of their native language, can connect, collaborate, and cultivate their passion.

Benefits for Visitors

-Increased Networking Opportunities: English-speaking collectors can now easily engage with Foronum's robust network, allowing for more dynamic exchanges and collaborations. This increased interaction will lead to the sharing of unique insights and rare finds from different corners of the world.

-Enhanced Marketplace: A more diverse user base means a wider array of coins available for trade. Collectors will benefit from access to a broader spectrum of coins, enhancing their collections with pieces from international markets that were previously less accessible.

-Expanded Knowledge Base: Foronum's forums and discussion boards will become even richer with contributions from a global audience. The cross-cultural exchange of information will lead to a deeper understanding of coin histories, values, and collecting techniques.

-Cultural Exchange: Beyond coins, the platform will become a melting pot of cultures and stories, providing users with a unique opportunity to learn about the histories and traditions of different nations through their numismatic heritage.

Looking Ahead

Foronum's foray into the English-speaking market is just the beginning. The platform aims to continue evolving, with plans to incorporate more languages in the future, making it a truly global epicenter for coin collectors.



As Foronum opens its doors to the world, it remains committed to providing an unparalleled experience for all users, ensuring that the love for coin collecting transcends borders and languages.

For more information, please visit Foronum's website and join the growing community of coin enthusiasts today.

Australia 1 dollar 2023 - Aussie BIG Things

Ten new commemorative types:

"Aussie BIG Things"



The Giant Murray Cod coin exists also in a coloured version:



(news and images by Eddy Reynaert)

LINK: Royal Australian mint

Romania 10 lei 2024 - 90 years since the establishment of the Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital

New proof silver collectors' coin:

"90 years since the establishment of the Bucharest Emergency Clinical Hospital"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .999
Diameter: 37.00 mm
Weight: 31.103 g
Mintage: 5.000

(image and data from www.bnr.ro)

LINK: National Bank of Romania

Australia 20 cents 2023 - 35 years since "Edward the Emu" was first published

New commemorative types in CuNi and gold plated CuNi:

"35 years since "Edward the Emu" was first published"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.52 mm
Weight: 11.30 g
Mintage: 25,000 + 3,000
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)

LINK: Royal Australian mint

Spain 40 euro 2024 - 10th Anniversary of the Proclamation of HM Felipe VI

New commemorative type to be issued soon:

"10th Anniversary of the Proclamation of HM Felipe VI"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 18.00 g
Mint: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spain)

LINK: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre

Hungary 100 forint 2024 - 100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Independent Central Bank

New circulating bimetallic commemorative type:

"100th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Independent Central Bank"



TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: nickel-brass (65% copper, 15% nickel and 20% zinc)
Center disc: nickel-brass (75% copper, 4% nickel and 21% zinc)
Diameter: 23.80 mm
Weight: 8.60 g
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Edge: reeded
Designers: Kovács Zoltán & Andrea Horváth
Mint: Hungarian Mint (Hungary)
Mintage: 2 million

(news from Jacek Stącel and Alexander Schleining)

LINK: Magyar Nemzeti Bank

Colombia 10,000 pesos 2023 - Bicentenary of the Naval Battle in Lake Maracaibo

New CuNi commemorative:

"Bicentenary of the Naval Battle in Lake Maracaibo"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 35.00 mm
Weight: 21.75 g
Mintage: 200,000

(news from Guillermo Granados)
(image by Egon Conti)

LINK: Banco de la República de Colombia

Belgium 2 euro 2024 - The fight against cancer in Belgium

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"The fight against cancer in Belgium"



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
Designer: Iris Bruijns

(image and data from www.herdenkingsmunten.be)

LINK: Herdenkingsmunten België

Estonia 10 euro 2024 - Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris

New silver collectors' type:

"Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Designer: Liis Dvorjanski
Mint: Lithuanian mint
Mintage: 4,000

(image and data from www.eestipank.ee)

LINK: Eesti Pank

Gibraltar 5 pounds 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel-brass
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 11.70 g

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Belgium 2,5 euro 2024 - Save the bee in Belgium

New collectors' commemorative type issued in coincards:

"Save the bee in Belgium"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: brass
Diameter: 25.65 mm
Weight: 10.50 g
Artist: Iris Bruijns
Mintage: 12,500

(image and data from www.herdenkingsmunten.be)

LINK: Herdenkingsmunten België

Gibraltar 2 pounds 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative bimetallic type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel center in nickel-brass ring
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Estonia 2 euro 2024 - The Cornflower - the Estonian national flower

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"The Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) - the Estonian national flower"



The beautiful Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus):



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
Artist: Kaupo Kangro
Mint: Mint of Finland
Mintage: 1 million

LINK: Eesti Pank

Gibraltar 1 pound 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel-brass
Diameter: 22.50 mm
Weight: 9.50 g

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - 80th anniversary of D-Day

New commemorative:

"80th anniversary of D-Day"



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

(images taken from www.royalmint.com)

LINK: The Royal Mint

Costa Rica 10 colones 2021 - New composition

New circulating variety (stainless steel instead of aluminium):



(news from Guillermo Granados)

Gibraltar 50 pence 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



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

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps
LINK: Peter Kaminsky's eBay shop

Germany 20 euro 2023 - Vicco von Bülow (Loriot)

New silver collectors' item:

"Vicco von Bülow (Loriot)"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 32.50 mm
Weight: 18.00 g

(news from www.numismatica-visual.es)

Gibraltar 20 pence 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 21.40 mm
Weight: 5.00 g

(image taken from es.numista.com)

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Switzerland 20 francs 2024 - Aerial Cableway Schilthorn

New collectors' commemorative type:

"Aerial Cableway Schilthorn"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver 0.835
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 20.00 g
Mint: Federal Mint Swissmint (Switzerland)
Artist: Angelo Boog

LINK: The Swiss Mint

Gibraltar 10 pence 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 24.50 mm
Weight: 6.50 g

(image taken from es.numista.com)

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Switzerland 20 francs 2023 - Aerial Cableway Titlis

New collectors' commemorative type:

"Aerial Cableway Titlis"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver 0.835
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 20.00 g
Mint: Federal Mint Swissmint (Switzerland)
Artist: Angelo Boog

LINK: The Swiss Mint

Gibraltar 5 pence 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: nickel plated steel
Diameter: 18.00 mm
Weight: 3.25 g

(image from eBay seller henben23)

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Austria 3 euro 2024 - Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctiluca)

New collectors' type:

"From the Luminous Marine Life series: Mauve Stinger (Pelagia noctiluca)"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 34.00 mm
Weight: 16.00 g
Mint: Münze Österreich (Austria)

(images from www.muenzeoesterreich.at)

LINK: Münze Österreich

Gibraltar 2 pence 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper plated steel
Diameter: 25.90 mm
Weight: 7.13 g

(image taken from es.numista.com)

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Lithuania 1.5 & 5 euro 2024 - The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens

New commemoratives in CuNi and silver:

"From the Tales from My Childhood series: The Twelve Brothers, Twelve Black Ravens"



1.5 euro coin TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.50 mm
Weight: 11.10 g
Mint: Lithuanian Mint (Lithuania)
Mintage: 30,000
Artist: Eglė Žemaitė

5 euro coin TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver (with a piece of amber)
Diameter: 28.70 mm
Weight: 12.44 g
Mint: Lithuanian Mint (Lithuania)
Mintage: 2,750
Artist: Eglė Žemaitė

LINK: Bank of Lithuania

Gibraltar 1 penny 2023 - Charles III (Coronation)

New commemorative type:



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper plated steel
Diameter: 20.30 mm
Weight: 3.56 g

(image from eBay seller henben23)

LINK: Gibraltar Stamps

Zimbabwe ZiG coins 2024 - New circulating coinage

New coinage released:

Zimbabwe has switched to gold-backed ZiG currency:



(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image by eBay seller Danishenko)

Poland 5 zlotys 2024 - Benedictine abbey in Tyniec

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"From the Discover Poland series: Benedictine abbey in Tyniec"



Real photo of the abbey:



TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: copper-nickel
Center disc: aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 6.54 g
Mint: Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), Warsaw (Poland)

(news by Peter Kaminsky)

LINK: Narodowy Bank Polski

Australia 1 & 2 dollars 2023 - The Commbank Matildas

Seven new commemorative types (three coloured 2-dollar types and four 1-dollar types):

"Australian Women's National Football Team – The Commbank Matildas"



(news and image by Peter Kaminsky)

LINK: Royal Australian mint

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - Star Wars iconic vehicles: TIE Fighter

New commemoratives:

Second coin from the new collection Star Wars iconic vehicles: "TIE Fighter"



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

Slovakia 10 euro 2024 - 250th anniversary of the birth of Jozef Dekret Matejovie

New silver collectors' type to be issued soon:

"250th anniversary of the birth of Jozef Dekret Matejovie"



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

LINK: Mincovňa Kremnica

Australia 1 dollar 2023 - AFL and AFLW Football League

22 new commemorative types:

"AFL and AFLW Football League"



Two of the coins are coloured:



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

(news by Eddy Reynaert and Peter Kaminsky)

LINK: Royal Australian mint
LINK: Peter Kaminsky's eBay shop

Germany 10 euro 2024 - Police

New commemorative item in CuNi with polymer ring:

"From the In the service of society collection: Police"



TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 28.75 mm
Weight: 9.80 g

(news and image from Jo Hoogeveen)

Transnistria 1 ruble 2024 - Iris pontica

New commemorative type:

"Iris pontica"



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

(image from eBay seller lemberg-zp)

LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank

Germany 2 euro 2024 - 175th Anniversary of the Frankfurt Constitution

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"175th Anniversary of the Frankfurt Constitution"



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

(image from eBay seller lemberg-zp)