Pioneers and most enthusiastic proponent of precious metal face-value coins, the Royal Canadian Mint have released their latest Wildlife in Motion coin in the $100 series. Following on from the 2013 Bison and Grizzly, the 2014 Bald Eagle and Bighorn Sheep, and the 2015 Horse coins, this coin is the sixth in the $100 for $100 range and likely [...]
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 [...]
After our recent Pobjoy Mint week in which we covered six new releases from the privately owned British mint over six consecutive days, we thought they'd be quiet for a while. Apparently that isn't the case, and they've just launched details of another new silver coin, this one issued for the British Virgin Islands. Like the recent Abaham Lincoln [...]
One of the most impressive strikes to appear on the market over the last few months, Paris-based Art Mint launched the first in it's new annual series of Mandala coins with Kalachakra early in June. A big 3oz coin struck in high-relief, it's an extremely intricate design and despite the near €500 price, has proven extremely popular, with the [...]
Leipzig-based mint, MCI launched a new series of one-ounce silver bullion coins back in early 2014 and the coin went on to be a big success. Following that up, a new Benin Elephant design debuted in 2015 and was likewise well-regarded. Unlike the big guns in the silver bullion coin world, the Benin Elephant is strictly limited to a [...]
The latest of the APMEX exclusive coins designed and struck by the Scottsdale Mints has now launched and is the fourth of six in the 2015 set. Called ‘Biblical Stories’ they're an antique finish, rimless, high-relief series and this one follows, Exodus, The Crucifixion of Jesus, and David and Goliath. All are closely based on the artwork from celebrated [...]
The five-coin 'Thunderbirds Countdown' thunders on with one of the most popular elements of the whole show, Thunderbird 2. Piloted by the brother Virgil, Thunderbird 2 is the innovative heavy lifter of the organisation designed to carry different configurations of rescue equipment in numbered 'Pods'.
A few weeks ago we covered the launch of Treasures of Oz's new lunar range for 2016's Year of the Monkey. We thought them a fine set of designs, but line art is never a good indicator of the final look, and even our own attempts at mock-ups were nothing more than that. Fast forward three weeks and we've [...]
When we first heard that the Royal Mint was releasing a coin commemorating the second birthday of Prince George, we'll admit to a fair amount of groaning and low expectations. We needn't have worried as the Royal Mint have taken this seemingly innocuous celebration and produced something very nice indeed. Benedetto Pistrucci's St. George & the Dragon is a [...]
There have been many coins over the last few years featuring UNESCO sites, but recently there's been an increase in those specifically done for the organisation rather than as a coincidence. The two primary ranges are from the Monnaie de Paris with its Banks of the Seine series and from the Royal Canadian Mint with its new nature themed [...]
