Another pair of Olympic coins will debut on 27 July, this time from the Polish national bank, Narodowy. Most Rio Olympic coins take a general view of the event, much like the Royal Australian Mints new coins, but this pair are very specific indeed. Poland has a long history with the modern olympics, and a pretty [...]
Known for their multiple series of coloured, ½oz silver nature coins, the Mint of Poland is building it up with the debut of another new series. Called Bioluminescent Animals, it looks at creatures in nature that produce their own light. The choice of glow-in-the-dark colouring in this context is a great idea. First to launch is [...]
There doesn't seem to be a flood of Summer Olympic coins this time around, but what has been released has seemed popular enough. Case in point is the new trilogy of coins from the Royal Australian Mint. Released less than two weeks ago, they've already sold out, helped no doubt by the Aussie love of sporting [...]
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 [...]
The last of the three 2016 coins in the new Monnaie de Paris sequel series to its superb From Clovis to Republic range is here now. While the first two subjects, Queen Clotilde and William the Conquerer’s wife, Mathilde, may not be widely known, this third coin subject certainly is. Joan of Arc is a figure [...]
Coming on July 19th is the latest set of gold and silver commemorative coins from the Bank of China. Like most of China's numismatic output, the culture of this ancient country is the favoured subject. That's hardly surprising given China has a broad and deep range of subjects to choose from - no chance of them [...]
One of this sites favourite series, Dutch coin producer Numiscollect's History of the Crusades is a hugely appealing historical series of antique sterling silver coins. It debuted back in 2009 and has stayed true to its roots ever since. The design of these coins has always been a highlight. A sculpt of the main character on [...]
We say this most months, but it's another Royal Canadian Mint flood of new releases, cementing their status as the most prolific mint around. A good mix, we've shown most of them below. The Geometry in Art coin is a striking one, the Grotesque Green Horned Man quite strange. Everything else is between those extremes; we [...]
Rome-based coin dealer Powercoin, has launched a few coins of its own in the past, as some dealers occasionally do. Instead of taking the easy route however, Powercoin released some impressive technology-filled numismatics in a series called Ceilings of Heaven. Oval-shaped, antique-finished silver coins, the three designs each depicted one of the impressive Rennaissance ceilings that [...]
Without doubt the big releases this month from the Perth Mint are all Star Trek themed, but there's still quite a lot else on offer, particularly gold. Eight coins in total, but with one exception, they're all proof versions of this Australian mint's prolific bullion output. That one exception is a colourful coin aimed at the [...]
