Legendary Creatures: Loch Ness Monster 1oz gold and silver bullion coins (2026 The Royal Mint)
The Royal Mint has debuted another new series of bullion coins, and it's one that delves into the mythological past of the British Isles. Called 'Legendary Creatures', it will run alongside the mints other new series, 'Gothic Horror', which launched recently with an outstanding Dracula coin. The series kicks off with a classic of the cryptid world, the Loch Ness Monster, the famous 'inhabitant' of a Scottish loch, and one that has [...]
The Austrian Mint issues Quantum Physics, the 24th issue in its award-winning bi-metal niobium and silver series
The Austrian Mint issues Quantum Physics, the 24th issue in its award-winning bi-metal niobium and silver series At one time, the Austrian Mint's annual niobium coin was one of the most popular and eagerly awaited series in modern numismatics. Despite a mintage of around 65,000 pieces, they regularly sold out in short order. While those days are behind it, as you'd expect of any series that's reached 24 issues in age, [...]
The artistic process has a personification, as the Queen of Creativity rides in on Le Grand Mint’s latest silver coin
The artistic process has a personification, as the Queen of Creativity rides in on Le Grand Mint's latest silver coin The latest coin from Le Grand Mint has just launched, and is one of the modern classical designs they've built a reputation producing in recent years, with releases such as Freya, for example. That coin was one of LGM's two-ounce, high-relief coins, and this latest coin, Queen of Creativity, follows that [...]
Winnie the Pooh is 100, and the Royal Mint debuts the first in a three-coin collection celebrating the anniversary
Winnie the Pooh is 100, and the Royal Mint debuts the first in a three-coin collection celebrating the anniversary The Royal Mint continues its expansive run of pop-culture fifty pence coins with the debut of the first in a new three-coin collection celebrating the centennial anniversary of A.A. Milne's classic children's tale, Winnie the Pooh. Published in 1926, and followed two years later with a sequel, The House at Pooh Corner, [...]
Shaped weapon coins reach new levels of esoterica, with Spectres new Dragon Claw Blade
Shaped weapon coins reach new levels of esoterica, with Spectres new Dragon Claw Blade Shaped, dimensional weapon coins have come from nowhere to being one of the more inventive, and popular genres in recent years. Several producers issue these, and some are quite extraordinary, encompassing historical [...]
Architecture coins shine in CIT’s Winter Launch, with an all-new Tiffany, and the final release of a classic series
Architecture coins shine in CIT's Winter Launch, with an all-new Tiffany, and the final release of a classic series We’re rarely surprised by the quality of CIT's quarterly launch tranches, but even by their standards, the Winter 2026 batch was exceptional. We've already covered a terrific [...]
Fire Horse 1oz proof gold coin (2026 T&S Coin)
In mid-December, T & S Coin, launched their first coin featuring the lunar cycle. It was a two-ounce silver coin, with antique finishing, colour, and high-relief. Over the last year, this producer has dabbled with some gold versions of select silver coins from their portfolio, usually with [...]
Wojciech Siudmak: Energy 1oz proof silver coin (2026 Mint of Poland)
The breadth of talent of the artists decorating the covers of science-fiction novels is, perhaps, one of the most under-rated genres out there. Taking the vision put in words and designing a cover that encapsulates it in a single work is a serious talent. It's not uncommon [...]
Mint XXI rounds out its first big release of the year with a stunning selection of nature coins, and the return of a classic
Mint XXI rounds out its first big release of the year with a stunning selection of nature coins, and the return of a classic We've already had a look at five new issues from Mint XXI's Winter Launch, those themed around history and mythology, and [...]
Great Engravers returns for a seventh dive into Britain’s extensive numismatic past with the William IV Crown
Great Engravers returns for a seventh dive into Britain's extensive numismatic past with the William IV Crown One of the Royal Mint's premier series, Great Engravers draws from this aged organisation's extensive history to reproduce some of the finest designs, from its most talented artists, [...]
Chocolate Crackle 1/2oz silver coin (2026 Melbourne Coin Company)
Melbourne Coin Company's esoteric wander down the cake aisle of their local supermarket continues with the second release of their Aussie Kids Party Treats series. The producer that gave us those really cool Ouija board coins, has developed a quirky reputation, and we love their different take [...]
CIT debuts ‘Thunder Dragon’, a stunning clash of Samurai and mythical beast that has to be a contender for the years best!
CIT debuts 'Thunder Dragon', a stunning clash of Samurai and mythical beast that has to be a contender for the years best! We're taking a more relaxed tack with our World Money Fair coverage this year, and while we usually try to lump the whole [...]
The silver foil renaissance at Agoro continues with six new pop-culture releases, from movies to comics
The silver foil renaissance at Agoro continues with six new pop-culture releases, from movies to comics After a few years in the doldrums, the last year or so has seen a renaissance in the silver foil market. We've always been partial to the type here, [...]
The Nautical Ounce bullion coin series hits the decade mark with the four-masted barque, Kruzenshtern
The Nautical Ounce bullion coin series hits the decade mark with the four-masted barque, Kruzenshtern A favourite of the bullion coin calendar since its debut in 2017, Numistrade’s Nautical Ounce range showcases some of the most famous sailing vessels of the last millennium. They're issued for [...]
CIT’s Winter Launch kicks off with one of our favourite subjects, the ever-classic dinosaur coin, and it’s a beauty
CIT's Winter Launch kicks off with one of our favourite subjects, the ever-classic dinosaur coin, and it's a beauty If you want to get in the good graces of AgAuNEWS, release a dinosaur coin, but make it a good one, and show us you actually expended [...]
Germania Mint debuts a new collection of three silver bullion coins depicting the Norns, the goddesses of fate in Norse mythology
Germania Mint debuts a new collection of three silver bullion coins depicting the Norns, the goddesses of fate in Norse mythology I've always found Norse mythology to be a bit of a minefield when it comes to nailing down who did what, when and why, [...]
After an ancient mix of the Indian and Egyptian civilisations, it’s the turn of the Norse with Powercoin’s Sail with the Vikings
After an ancient mix of the Indian and Egyptian civilisations, it's the turn of the Norse with Powercoin's Sail with the Vikings It was in September 2025 that Powercoin launched its five-coin series of Ancient Egyptian themed coins. Each of them depicted an aspect of that [...]
The Perth Mint confirms there is no shortage of silver, just enhanced demand straining production and logistics
The Perth Mint confirms there is no shortage of silver, just enhanced demand straining production and logistics PRESS RELEASE: PERTH, Jan. 22, 2026 — Chief Commercial Officer Sawan Tanna These are extraordinary times for the precious metals market. Gold and silver prices continue to set [...]