Is there are more appropriate subject for a Disney bullion coin than Scrooge McDuck? We don't think so, so the appearance of the mean, rich duck on a silver bullion coin is entirely proper. Celebrating his 75th anniversary, Scrooge McDuck is seen in a typical pose, wearing a top hat, carrying a cane, and dripping with wealth. None [...]
It's been a while since we did a Quicklook at new Chibi coins, as you're no doubt interested in more variety, and I find it equally difficult to think of new things to say. However, the series remains popular enough to warrant four new releases every month, and so some coverage is certainly justified. This month is off [...]
One of the New Zealand Mint's rare detours from their countless pop culture ranges, Fierce Nature debuted in July with the Lion, and continues now, with the Tiger. It's a series of two-ounce silver coins, that are shaped portraits of some of nature's most potent beasts, employing high-relief and antique-finishing to fine effect. We like this one even [...]
Catching up with the New Zealand Mint's popular culture coin releases from October An overdue look at the New Zealand Mint's copious popular-culture output is what we have here, and it's another good mix of the many franchises they have in their repertoire. Including such giants as Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Harry Potter, [...]
In a nice change from the tsunami of popular culture coins it produces, the New Zealand Mint debuted a series in May, of one-ounce coloured silver coins, called Women in History. The first of them was a literal giant of the scientific world - the double Nobel Prize winning physicist, Marie Curie. A great first subject, but women's [...]
The world of film, music, and television is as popular on coins as ever. Here's the latest round-up of new releases Our latest regular look at popular culture coins, a seemingly endless task in the current market, encompasses all the usual suspects - Star Wars, Harry Potter, etc. - as well as a rarer entrant into the [...]
The NZ Mint's late July releases include horror movies, Harry Potter, Batman, and a yellow bird who tawt he taw a puddy-tat... In our second catch-up of New Zealand Mint popular-culture releases, we have the usual selection of Chibi, Harry Potter, DC Comics, Star Wars, and more, encompassing a decent selection of styles and formats. There [...]
One of the New Zealand Mint's numerous popular culture themed bullion coins, Pirates of the Caribbean, has just debuted its fifth and final release. It's called 'Silent Mary' and features the Spanish Royal Navy galleon from the fifth movie in the franchise, 'Dead Men Tell No Tales'. Captained by Armando Salazar, she was a feared pirate hunter, but [...]
Tonka, the indestructible toy we broke all our other toys with, is 75 years old. Don't use the new coin to do the same... From humble beginnings at a company, Mound Metalcraft, making gardening tools, Tonka grew to be one of the most iconic toy brands in history. Taking its name from the Dakota Sioux name 'tanka', [...]
What's new in the world of television, film and popular culture coins? A July round-up of the latest releases Another round-up of popular culture coins, the usual names are in attendance, both producers, and licences. The NZ Mint has added to its Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Chibi franchises, while adding the awesome Rick [...]
