Beautiful numismatic classic, the German New Guinea Mark, is reproduced in proof form by the Commonwealth Mint We're seeing a bit of a renaissance of late with many mints delving into the numismatic past for inspiration. Such giants as the Royal Mint and the Monnaie de Paris, along with others like the East India Company, have [...]
Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." Edgar Allan Poe's literary masterpiece given new life in silver Literary works make great subjects for coins. Unlike movies and television series, there remains considerable scope for interpretation, and thus creativity when bringing these works to life on our favourite little metal discs. Even so, you kick off with a [...]
Samoan domed coin commemorates 500 years since Magellan set sail to circumnavigate the globe One of the great endeavours of human exploration, Ferdinand Magellan's expedition of 1519 that circumnavigated the globe for the first time. While the famous explorer died on the voyage, it's become, perhaps unfairly, his achievement, rather than those that actually [...]
Ancient Stonehenge circle is the star of the first ultra high relief silver Monuments by Moonlight coin One of the world's most enigmatic and ancient monuments, Stonehenge has a surprisingly limited presence in the modern coin world. Now the Commonwealth Mint has chosen it to launch their new Monuments by Moonlight proof [...]
Now almost a cultural phenomenon, Discovery Channels Shark Week is broadcast in almost every major market around the world, over 70 countries. First showing in July 1988, its popularity led to it becoming an annual event. Originally meant to promote awareness and conservation of these simply magnificent animals, it has veered into more sensationalist territory in [...]
