Exclusive first look at the Norse Dragon coin, the second in Numiartis’ stunning high relief series
Exclusive first look at the Norse Dragon coin, the second in Numiartis' stunning high relief series A little unusual amongst the many series featuring ancient mythological subjects, Numiartis launched a quite beautiful Chinese dragon coin late last year. Now, we know dragons are hardly [...]
A gold coin joins the Czech Mints superb silver series celebrating Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th
A gold coin joins the Czech Mints superb silver series celebrating Leonardo da Vinci's 500th The numismatic commemorations marking the half-millennium since Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci died, continue apace, with another new addition from the Czech Mint. This prolific mint produces [...]
Scottsdale Mint’s gold and silver Cayman Islands Marlin bullion coin is back unchanged for 2019
Scottsdale Mint's gold and silver Cayman Islands Marlin bullion coin is back unchanged for 2019 For the third successive year, Arizona-based Scottsdale Mint is releasing its Marlin bullion coin. The 2017 debut comprised of just a one-ounce silver coin, but subsequently, [...]
Renaissance master Tintoretto adorns Italy’s gold entrant in the 2019 Europa Star Programme
Renaissance master Tintoretto adorns Italy's gold entrant in the 2019 Europa Star Programme Tintoretto, born in 1518 as Jacopo Comin, was an Italian painter noted for the speed he painted, and the sheer boldness of his brushwork. Nicknamed Il Furioso for the [...]
Swiss Mint puts the Alpine countries renowned Crocodile locomotive on its annual gold coin
Swiss Mint puts the Alpine countries renowned Crocodile locomotive on its annual gold coin The Swiss Mint isn't a hugely prolific one, but they do bring a certain quirky charm with their style and choice of subject. They generally only issue a [...]
Leonardo da Vinci celebrations continue with a five gram silver foil from Allcollect
Leonardo da Vinci celebrations continue with a five gram silver foil from Allcollect This year sees the 500th anniversary of the death of Renaissance giant Leonardo da Vinci and the numismatic world has certainly taken notice. Various coin issues have looked at [...]
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the penultimate issue in the NZ Mints nine coin movie poster series
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the penultimate issue in the NZ Mints nine coin movie poster series Star Wars poster coins have been a good seller for the NZ Mint, with early coins seemingly attracting some appreciation on the after market, but [...]
The Australian Emu gold and silver bullion coins return with an attractive new habitat-rich design
The Australian Emu gold and silver bullion coins return with an attractive new habitat-rich design Still some of the most eagerly awaited bullion coins on the annual calendar, the Perth Mint has a track record of fine designs over the years that [...]
A much needed guide to the various Mint of Poland high relief ancient-themed coin series is now live
A much needed guide to the various Mint of Poland high relief ancient-themed coin series is now live Just a quick update to let you know we've compiled a much needed summary of all the various Mint of Poland ancient-themed coin series that have been [...]
The greatest seaborne assault in history was 75 years ago today. A look at the coins issued to mark it.
The greatest seaborne assault in history was 75 years ago today. A look at the coins issued to mark it. Codenamed Operation Neptune, the largest seaborne invasion in history and the start of Operation Overlord took place on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 [...]
Australia’s most iconic animal joins the Platypus in Downies Australia by Night coin series
Australia's most iconic animal joins the Platypus in Downies Australia by Night coin series Back after its debut last year, Downies 'Australia at Night' series takes another darkened look at the weird and wonderful wildlife of this southern continent. The first issue [...]
The tragic-heroic tale of Prometheus forms the basis of the Mint of Poland’s latest Ancient Myth coin
The tragic-heroic tale of Prometheus forms the basis of the Mint of Poland's latest Ancient Myth coin Continuing with their impressive track record of premium coins showcasing themes from the ancient world, the Mint of Poland has now launched the third in [...]
Perth Mints June offerings are a typical mix of bullion variants and popular culture – and an abacus!
Perth Mints June offerings are a typical mix of bullion variants and popular culture - and an abacus! Coloured proof coins showcasing popular culture franchises and premium versions of the core bullion ranges are typical fare on one of the Perth Mints [...]
The beginning of everything? The Big Bang is realised on a new meteorite adorned silver coin
The beginning of everything? The Big Bang is realised on a new meteorite adorned silver coin It's been a little quieter on the astronomy coin front of late. Fewer series seem to be ongoing and individual releases are not appearing in the [...]
A new series from the Mint of Poland, and additions to two others expand their ancient world selection
A new series from the Mint of Poland, and additions to two others expand their ancient world selection The darling of the coin world at the moment, the Mint of Poland's' various series of antiqued 2oz ancient themed issues are setting new standards [...]
Pobjoys Pegasus silver bullion coin gets a limited edition D-Day proof privy mark edition
Pobjoys Pegasus silver bullion coin gets a limited edition D-Day proof privy mark edition In a neat twist, Pobjoy are issuing a limited number of Pegasus bullion coins with a paratrooper privy mark and a proof finish, and they will be [...]
