Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Colombia 20,000 pesos 2024 - The Guarniel or Carriel antioqueño

New collectors' issue:

"The Guarniel or Carriel antioqueño"

Colombia 20,000 pesos 2024 - The Guarniel or Carriel antioqueño

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: white alpacca (65% copper, 15% nickel and 20 zinc)
Diameter: 35.00 mm
Weight: 21.75 g
Mintage: 200,000


(news from Guillermo Granados, Alexander Schleining and Pabitra Saha)

LINK: Banco de la República de Colombia

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Isle of Man 2 pounds 2024 - Christmas

New bimetallic commemorative:

"Christmas 2024"

Isle of Man 2 pounds 2024 - Christmas

TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: nickel-bronze
Center disc: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g


(news and image from coins.co.im)

LINK: IOM Coins

Monday, November 25, 2024

Jersey 2 pounds 2024 - Heritage Cattle Breeds

Five new bimetallic coloured commemoratives:

"Heritage Cattle Breeds"

Jersey 2 pounds 2024 - Heritage Cattle Breeds

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


(news from Egon Conti)
(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Jersey 2 pounds 2024 - The Highland Cow

New bimetallic commemorative:

"The Highland Cow"

Jersey 2 pounds 2024 - The Highland Cow

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


(news from Egon Conti)
(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Sunday, November 24, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Gruffalo's Child

New commemorative type in normal and coloured version:

"The Gruffalo's Child"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Gruffalo's Child

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

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Pakistan 55 rupees 2024 - 555th Jayanti of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

New commemorative type:

"555th Jayanti of Guru Nanak Dev Ji"

Pakistan 55 rupees 2024 - 555th Jayanti of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

(news and image from Egon Conti and Pabitra Saha)

Jersey 50 pence 2024 - St. Patrick of Ireland

New commemorative type:

"St. Patrick of Ireland"

Jersey 50 pence 2024 - St. Patrick of Ireland

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Artists: Glyn Davies, Tom Meek and David Lawrence


(news and image from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Friday, November 22, 2024

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 100th birth anniversary of Kemel Aqyshev

New commemorative type:

"100th birth anniversary of Kemel Aqyshev"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 100th birth anniversary of Kemel Aqyshev

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 15.00 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Italy 2 euro 2024 - Rita Levi-Montalcini

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"Rita Levi-Montalcini"

Italy 2 euro 2024 - Rita Levi-Montalcini

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 taken from eBay seller Coinswdcom)

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 100th birth anniversary of Raqymjan Qoshqarbaev

New commemorative type:

"100th birth anniversary of Raqymjan Qoshqarbaev"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 100th birth anniversary of Raqymjan Qoshqarbaev

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 15.00 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Guernsey 50 pence 2024 - The Royal Mews

Five new commemorative types:

"The Royal Mews"

Guernsey 50 pence 2024 - The Royal Mews

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


(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Gibraltar 50 pence & 2 pounds 2024 - Christmas

Two new commemorative types:

"Christmas 2024"

Gibraltar 50 pence & 2 pounds 2024 - Christmas

(news and images from WOPA)

LINK: www.wopa-plus.com

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 125th anniversary of Kanysh Satbayev

New commemorative type:

"125th anniversary of Kanysh Satbayev"

Kazakhstan 200 tenge 2024 - 125th anniversary of Kanysh Satbayev

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Weight: 15.00 g
Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Guernsey 50 pence 2024 - The Christmas Snowmen

Five new commemorative types:

"The Christmas Snowmen"

Guernsey 50 pence 2024 - The Christmas Snowmen

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


(image taken from www.westminstercollection.com)

LINK: The Westminster Collection

Monday, November 18, 2024

Nicaragua 2022 - New coin family specifications

The 25c is made of aluminium instead of brass plated steel. Others are now stainless steel instead of nickel plated steel:

Nicaragua 2022 - New coin family specifications

(news and image from Pabitra Saha)

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Solomon Islands 1 dollar 2025 - King Charles III

New circulation type:

"Portrait of King Charles III"

The Royal Australian Mint has informed that it has minted 1 dollar coins with King Charles III on obverse, for the Solomon Islands, in November 2024.

Solomon Islands 1 dollar 2025 - King Charles III

(news and image by Pabitra Saha)

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Latvia 2 euro 2024 - Puzuris

New bimetallic circulating commemorative to be released on november 21st:

"Puzuris"

Puzuris is a traditional Latvian ornament that visually and symbolically represents the world. It is known by many names across Latvia's regions. Hung from the ceiling, it sways at the slightest breath of wind.

Latvia 2 euro 2024 - Puzuris

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: Luc Luycx and Ieva Krūmiņa


LINK: Latvijas Banka

Friday, November 15, 2024

Finland 5 euro 2024 - Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

New bimetallic commemorative:

"Presidents of Finland" series: Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

Finland 5 euro 2024 - Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari

SPECIFICATIONS
Core composition: CuNi
Ring composition: Nordic Gold
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Mintage 8,000 (3,000 are numbered)


Link: Suomen Moneta

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Spain 10 euro 2024 - Centenary of the 1st radio broadcast in Spain

New silver collectors' type:

"Centenary of the 1st radio broadcast in Spain"

Centenary of the 1st radio broadcast in Spain

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: silver .925
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Weight: 27.00 g
Mint: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre (Spain)
Mintage: 5,000


(image from www.fnmt.es)

LINK: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre

Turkey 2023 lighter coin for 1 kuruş

The physical specifications for this denomination have changed, it is now lighter (1.75 g instead of 2.20 g):

Turkey 2023 lighter coin for 1 kuruş

(news and image from Eddy Reynaert)

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Australia 50 cents 2024 - Christmas Decoration Festive Florals

New commemorative type:

"Christmas Decoration Festive Florals"

Australia 50 cents 2024 - Christmas Decoration Festive Florals

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Weight: 15.50 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Black Lake

New commemorative type in normal and coloured version:

"Harry Potter - The Black Lake"

United Kingdom 50 pence 2024 - The Black Lake

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

Monday, November 11, 2024

Australia 2 dollars 2024 - War Animals Remembrance

New commemorative coloured circulation type:

"War Animals Remembrance"

Australia 2 dollars 2024 - War Animals Remembrance

TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: aluminium-bronze
Diameter: 20.50 mm
Weight: 6.60 g
Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)

(images and data from eBay seller monedapeter)

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Germany 5 euro 2024 - Red-tailed bumblebee

New CuNi collectors' item:

"From the Wonderful World of Insects collection: Red-tailed bumblebee"

Germany 5 euro 2024 - Red-tailed bumblebee

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

Saturday, November 09, 2024

Pitcairn Islands 2 pounds 2024 - UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany

New commemorative bimetallic:

"UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany"

Pitcairn Islands 2 pounds 2024 - UEFA EURO 2024 in Germany

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

Friday, November 08, 2024

Australia 50 cents & 1 dollar 2025 - Year of the Snake

Two new commemorative collector types:

"Year of the Snake"

Australia 50 cents & 1 dollar 2025 - Year of the Snake

Turkey 1 lira 2024 - Sultans of the Ottoman Empire

Nine new commemorative bimetallic types:

"Sultans of the Ottoman Empire"

Turkey 1 lira 2024 - Sultans of the Ottoman Empire - Tipos

The common side:

Turkey 1 lira 2024 - Sultans of the Ottoman Empire - Cara común

(images from eBay seller Kio'Store)

Thursday, November 07, 2024

Canada 2 dollars 2024 - Inuit Nunangat

New commemorative circulation bimetallic type in normal and coloured versions:

"Inuit Nunangat"

Canada 2 dollars 2024 - Inuit Nunangat

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)

LINK: Royal Canadian Mint

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

China 5 yuan 2024 - Peking/Beijing opera

New commemorative type to be issued on 19th november:

"Peking/Beijing opera"

China 5 yuan 2024 - Peking/Beijing opera

(news and image from Wenbo Dong)

Tuesday, November 05, 2024

Poland 5 zlotys 2024 - Łańcut Castle

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"From the Discover Poland series: Łańcut Castle"

Poland 5 zlotys 2024 - Łańcut Castle

Real photo of the castle:

Łańcut Castle

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 Alexander Schleining and Peter Kaminsky)

LINK: Narodowy Bank Polski

Friday, November 01, 2024

Greece 2 euro 2024 - 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Penelope Delta

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:

"150th Anniversary of the Birth of Penelope Delta"

Greece 2 euro 2024 - 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Penelope Delta

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 taken from eBay seller Coinswdcom)