"Russian ancient towns: Belozersk"
(information by Dmitry Petrov and Antony)
LINK: Bank of Russia
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Russia 10 roubles 2012 - Belozersk
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:
"Russian ancient towns: Belozersk"
(information by Dmitry Petrov and Antony)
LINK: Bank of Russia
"Russian ancient towns: Belozersk"
(information by Dmitry Petrov and Antony)
LINK: Bank of Russia
Venezuela 25 centimos 2011 - 200 years of the signing of Independence
New circulating commemorative:
"200 anniversary of the signing of Independence"
(news by Antony)
LINK: Numismatic catalog of Venezuela
LINK: Banco Central de Venezuela
"200 anniversary of the signing of Independence"
(news by Antony)
LINK: Numismatic catalog of Venezuela
LINK: Banco Central de Venezuela
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Malaysia 1 ringgit 2012 - Centenary of Girl Guides
New commemorative:
(information and images by Pabitra Saha and Lunaticg)
LINK: Malaysia Banknotes & Coins by Lunaticg
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: Nordic Gold: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Diameter (mm): 30.00 mm
Weight: 8.80 g
Shape: Round with milled edge
Mintage: 15 000
(information and images by Pabitra Saha and Lunaticg)
LINK: Malaysia Banknotes & Coins by Lunaticg
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: Nordic Gold: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Diameter (mm): 30.00 mm
Weight: 8.80 g
Shape: Round with milled edge
Mintage: 15 000
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Canada 25 cents 2012 - Coloured CuNi quarters
New coloured commemorative quarters:
-Dinosaurs series "Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai"
-"Titanic"
-Birds of Canada series "Rose-breasted Grosbeak"
-"100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede"
-Flowers and little creatures series "Aster with Bumble Bee"
LINK: Royal Canadian Mint
-Dinosaurs series "Pachyrhinosaurus lakustai"
-"Titanic"
-Birds of Canada series "Rose-breasted Grosbeak"
-"100th Anniversary of the Calgary Stampede"
-Flowers and little creatures series "Aster with Bumble Bee"
LINK: Royal Canadian Mint
Monday, May 28, 2012
Denmark 20 krone 2012 - Kong Frederik IX ferry
New circulating commemorative:
"SHIPS: Kong Frederik IX ferry"
The ferry Kong Frederik IX was built at Elsinore Shipyard. When it was put into service on 16 December 1954 it was the world's largest ferry. It served several routes e.g. between Denmark and Germany and across the Great Belt. In 1997 it was taken out of service and for a few years it served as a museum ferry at Nyborg. In 2005 the ferry was scrapped.
LINK: Denmark National Bank
LINK: Danish Royal Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designers: Elisabeth Toubro
"SHIPS: Kong Frederik IX ferry"
The ferry Kong Frederik IX was built at Elsinore Shipyard. When it was put into service on 16 December 1954 it was the world's largest ferry. It served several routes e.g. between Denmark and Germany and across the Great Belt. In 1997 it was taken out of service and for a few years it served as a museum ferry at Nyborg. In 2005 the ferry was scrapped.
LINK: Denmark National Bank
LINK: Danish Royal Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designers: Elisabeth Toubro
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Italy 5 euro 2012 - Sistine Chapel
New silver commemorative:
"500th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Sistine Chapel frescoes (1512-2012)"
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: silver 925
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 18.0 g
Edge: Continuous coarse milled
LINK: Italian Mint
"500th Anniversary of the unveiling of the Sistine Chapel frescoes (1512-2012)"
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: silver 925
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Weight: 18.0 g
Edge: Continuous coarse milled
LINK: Italian Mint
Friday, May 25, 2012
Finland 10 euro 2012 - Armi Ratia
New silver collectors issue:
"Armi Ratia"
The Mint of Finland has announced the issue of a new collector coin which pays tribute to one of Finland's most well-known female entrepreneurs and founder of one of the country's largest clothing, textile and home furnishing companies. Armi Ratia (1912-1979) was the founder of Marimekko in 1951. She is remembered in Finland as both charismatic and very creative, which led to her substantial commercial success in Finland and internationally.
The obverse of the coin is the work of artist Kari Markkanen and depicts a candid and informal portrait of Armi Ratia. A series of wavy lines or stripes representative of some of Marimekko's well-known textile designs is seen behind the portrait. The reverse motif is designed by Maija Isola and includes a series of Marimekko's trademark flowers with the center flower depicted in vivid magenta and orange color.
(news and image by Pabitra Saha)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Silver 925
Diameter: 38.60 mm
Weight: 25.50 g
Designer: Kari Markkanen & Maija Isola
BU mintage: 20 000
Proof mintage: 20 000
LINK: Bank of Finland
LINK: Mint of Finland
"Armi Ratia"
The Mint of Finland has announced the issue of a new collector coin which pays tribute to one of Finland's most well-known female entrepreneurs and founder of one of the country's largest clothing, textile and home furnishing companies. Armi Ratia (1912-1979) was the founder of Marimekko in 1951. She is remembered in Finland as both charismatic and very creative, which led to her substantial commercial success in Finland and internationally.
The obverse of the coin is the work of artist Kari Markkanen and depicts a candid and informal portrait of Armi Ratia. A series of wavy lines or stripes representative of some of Marimekko's well-known textile designs is seen behind the portrait. The reverse motif is designed by Maija Isola and includes a series of Marimekko's trademark flowers with the center flower depicted in vivid magenta and orange color.
(news and image by Pabitra Saha)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Silver 925
Diameter: 38.60 mm
Weight: 25.50 g
Designer: Kari Markkanen & Maija Isola
BU mintage: 20 000
Proof mintage: 20 000
LINK: Bank of Finland
LINK: Mint of Finland
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Cyprus 5 euro 2012 - EU Council Presidency
New silver collectors issue:
"Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU"
(news and image by Pabitra Saha and www.coin-database.com)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Silver
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Designer: Loanna Kalli
Finish: proof
Mintage: 8 000
LINK: Coin Database
"Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU"
(news and image by Pabitra Saha and www.coin-database.com)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: Silver
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Designer: Loanna Kalli
Finish: proof
Mintage: 8 000
LINK: Coin Database
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Canada 20 dollars 2012 - Queen's Diamond Jubilee
New silver issue:
"Queen's Diamond Jubilee"
(news by Pabitra Saha)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: fine silver (99.99% pure)
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Weight: 7.96 g
Edge: serrated
Designers: Laurie McGaw (reverse), Mary Gillick (obverse)
Mintage: 250 000
LINK: Royal Canadian Mint
"Queen's Diamond Jubilee"
(news by Pabitra Saha)
SPECIFICATIONS
Material: fine silver (99.99% pure)
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Weight: 7.96 g
Edge: serrated
Designers: Laurie McGaw (reverse), Mary Gillick (obverse)
Mintage: 250 000
LINK: Royal Canadian Mint
Monday, May 21, 2012
Belgium 10 euro 2012 - Paul Delvaux
New silver collectors issue:
"European Artists: Paul Delvaux"
Paul Delvaux (23 September 1897 - 20 July 1994) was a Belgian painter, associated with Surrealism, famous for his paintings of female nudes in oniric landscapes. The coin bears his portrait, as well as a detail of his painting "The Canape Vert", from 1944:
(image and data by Pabitra Saha)
"European Artists: Paul Delvaux"
Paul Delvaux (23 September 1897 - 20 July 1994) was a Belgian painter, associated with Surrealism, famous for his paintings of female nudes in oniric landscapes. The coin bears his portrait, as well as a detail of his painting "The Canape Vert", from 1944:
(image and data by Pabitra Saha)
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