While existing type (KM#347) was made of copper-nickel, this new type is nickel plated steel.
(news from Wolfgang Schuster)
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
Tunisia 1 dinar 2020 - Composition change
New circulation composition:
While existing type (KM#347) was made of copper-nickel, this new type is nickel plated steel.
(news from Wolfgang Schuster)
While existing type (KM#347) was made of copper-nickel, this new type is nickel plated steel.
(news from Wolfgang Schuster)
Friday, December 30, 2022
Gibraltar 1 pound 2022 - Calpe House Award 2022
New commemorative circulation type:
"Calpe House Award 2022"
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: brass
Diameter: 22.50 mm
Weight: 9.50 g
(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller numista_gibraltar)
LINK: Gibraltar Stamps
"Calpe House Award 2022"
Composition: brass
Diameter: 22.50 mm
Weight: 9.50 g
(news by Eddy Reynaert)
(image from eBay seller numista_gibraltar)
LINK: Gibraltar Stamps
Israel 10 new shekels 2022 - New circulating type
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel.
The word 'Sheqalim' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekels'. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: Bimetallic
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Weight: 7.00 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
The word 'Sheqalim' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekels'. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
Composition: Bimetallic
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Weight: 7.00 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
Israel 5 new shekels 2022 - New circulating type
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel.
The word 'Sheqalim' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekels'. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 8.20 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
The word 'Sheqalim' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekels'. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 24.00 mm
Weight: 8.20 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
Israel 1/2 new shekel 2022 - New circulating type
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel.
The word 'Sheqel' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekel'. In addition, the words 'New Shekel' will be added in Arabic. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuAlNi
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 6.50 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
The word 'Sheqel' will be replaced in English with the word 'Shekel'. In addition, the words 'New Shekel' will be added in Arabic. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
Composition: CuAlNi
Diameter: 26.00 mm
Weight: 6.50 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
Israel 10 agorot 2022 - New circulating type
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language in Israel.
The word 'Agorot' will be added in Arabic. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: CuAlNi
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.00 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
The word 'Agorot' will be added in Arabic. No changes have been made on the obverse side of the coins, which remain as they have been since first issued.
Composition: CuAlNi
Diameter: 22.00 mm
Weight: 4.00 g
(news by Pabitra Saha)
(image from Bank of Israel)
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Gibraltar 50 pence 2022 - 125th Anniversary of the publication of Dracula
Five new commemorative types:
"125th Anniversary of the publication of Dracula"
TECHNICAL DATA
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Artist: Graham Humphreys
(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)
LINK: The Westminster Collection
"125th Anniversary of the publication of Dracula"
Composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g
Artist: Graham Humphreys
(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)
LINK: The Westminster Collection
China 10 yuan 2023 - Year of the Rabbit
New bimetallic commemorative:
"Year of the Rabbit"
TECHNICAL DATA
External ring: brass
Center disc: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Weight: 9.10 g
Thickness: 2.10 mm
(news and image by Pabitra Saha)
"Year of the Rabbit"
External ring: brass
Center disc: copper-nickel
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Weight: 9.10 g
Thickness: 2.10 mm
(news and image by Pabitra Saha)
United Kingdom 2 pounds 2023 - Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien
New bimetallic commemorative type:
"Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien"
TECHNICAL DATA
Ring composition: nickel-brass
Center composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mint: The Royal Mint
Design: Martin Jennings and David Lawrence
Silver, gold and platinum proof types will be available also.
(news and images by The Royal Mint)
LINK: The Royal Mint
"Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien"
Ring composition: nickel-brass
Center composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mint: The Royal Mint
Design: Martin Jennings and David Lawrence
Silver, gold and platinum proof types will be available also.
(news and images by The Royal Mint)
LINK: The Royal Mint
United Kingdom 2 pounds 2023 - Centenary of the Flying Scotsman
New bimetallic commemorative type:
"Centenary of the Flying Scotsman"
TECHNICAL DATA
Ring composition: nickel-brass
Center composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mint: The Royal Mint
Design: Martin Jennings and John Bergdahl
Silver, gold and platinum proof types will be available also.
(news and images by The Royal Mint)
LINK: The Royal Mint
"Centenary of the Flying Scotsman"
Ring composition: nickel-brass
Center composition: copper-nickel
Diameter: 28.40 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mint: The Royal Mint
Design: Martin Jennings and John Bergdahl
Silver, gold and platinum proof types will be available also.
(news and images by The Royal Mint)
LINK: The Royal Mint
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