Legendary German storytellers, the Brothers Grimm, celebrated on a kilo of fine silver A new coin starting to ship soon from European producer, Modern Numismatics International (MNI), is a typical example of their output. Known for some multi-piece coloured silver coin sets that combine to make a large image, this new limited-edition [...]
Around this time last year, European coin producer Modern Numismatics International (MNI), debuted an excellent coin depicting the Roman Colosseum, and did so in an unusual way. At first glance the coin was a standard, cleanly-struck proof piece with a design showing the Colosseum as it is now, but when the coin was moved, a holographic [...]
Modern Numismatics International is the latest producer to launch a series of heavy antique-finish coins themed around ancient mythology and religion. Popularised by the Perth Mint a couple of years ago with the debut of its Zeus coin, the first in the Gods of Olympus series, the whole genre has blossomed into one of the biggest [...]
One of the most recognisable symbols in the world, the Canadian Maple Leaf, immediately evokes the North American nation of Canada. It's appeared on countless coins over the last few decades, including huge numbers of precious metal ones issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. The RCM have been experimenting with fresh implementations of the symbol for many years and [...]
We've had a few Roman Colosseum coins recently, from Coin Invest Trust's entrant in their seemingly never-ending World of Wonders series, through to a two-coin set in a replica of the stadium from International Coin House. Most have been simple affairs, just pad-printed silver rounds, but here we have something quite a bit different. At first glance this looks [...]
One of the most recognisable names in the world, Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and the one in charge when the Civil War took place. Highly regarded for his principles and actions, he's rightly considered one of the best Presidents for his time in office. He remains as much in the memory for his [...]
It's a bit sudden after yesterday's Klimt coin reveal to be heading into art territory again, but we've had this one a while and it contains representations of art from one of hstory's all time great masters, Michaelangelo Buonarroti. It helps that it's also one of the finest sets of art coins we've seen to date, completely devoid of [...]
