Superman Shield 0.1 gram minigold coin (2026 Agoro)
Without question, one of the most recognisable symbols in comic book lore, the shield symbol that is emblazoned on the chest of Superman has appeared on numerous coins over the last decade, quite a few of them from Agoro, the numismatic brand of the New Zealand Mint. This time, however, it's in a format this mint rarely uses, but one that has garnered a lot of popularity in recent years - the [...]
The Monnaie de Paris celebration of famous women continues with a 20th century icon, Marilyn Monroe
The Monnaie de Paris celebration of famous women continues with a 20th century icon, Marilyn Monroe Born Norma Jean Mortenson on June 01, 1926, in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe spent much of her early life bouncing between foster homes and an orphanage, culminating in a marriage when she was just 16. She was 'discovered' working in a factory in WW2 by an army photographer, and after a successful modelling career, [...]
Modern icon, Game of Thrones, marks 15 years since its debut with a new pair of fifty pence designs called ‘Fire’ and ‘Ice’
Modern icon, Game of Thrones, marks 15 years since its debut with a new pair of fifty pence designs called 'Fire' and 'Ice' Based on the fantasy novel series 'A Song of Ice and Fire', by George R. R. Martin, Game of Thrones debuted on HBO on April 17, 2011, and became a phenomenon almost immediately. The story is multi-layered, alternating between the infighting for the throne of the Seven Kingdoms [...]
The Judgement of Paris, and the Three Graces, features on the latest Carmen Testa penned ‘Mythos’ coin from Le Grand Mint
The Judgement of Paris, and the Three Graces, features on the latest Carmen Testa penned 'Mythos' coin from Le Grand Mint Le Grand Mint has debuted the latest in its 'Mythos' series, a range that began in 2021 with 'The Seduction of Europe', but was essentially relaunched in 2023 carrying a Cameroon denomination. That coin depicted Adonis & Aphrodite, and that was followed in 2024 with a Birth of Aphrodite design featuring [...]
Germania Mint collects Norns bullion coins with an ennobled ‘Triune’ set, and a mystery box with a new composite design
Germania Mint collects Norns bullion coins with an ennobled 'Triune' set, and a mystery box with a new composite design In January, we covered the launch of the latest bullion series from Germania Mint, called The Norns. Designed by artist Kinga Sabatowicz, we were very impressed with [...]
The early July 2026 updates catch-up to all our Bullion Profiles, Coin Series Profiles, and more
The early July 2026 updates catch-up to all our Bullion Profiles, Coin Series Profiles, and more Like most in Europe, I'm currently being baked alive by some truly horrible temperatures. As I write this, it's about 35°C, and we don't have, or can afford air-con here, [...]
Warriors Through Time series of silver coins adds the powerhouse Spartans and Vikings to the range
Warriors Through Time series of silver coins adds the powerhouse Spartans and Vikings to the range Earlier this year, Precious Metal Collectors debuted the first in a new series called Warriors Through Time. Done in that unique 'boxed action-figure' style that debuted with their Mission X range, [...]
History, weapons and stackable silver bullion form the basis of Coins Today’s latest wave of coins and bars
History, weapons and stackable silver bullion form the basis of Coins Today's latest wave of coins and bars Adding to Coin's Today's range of bullion products, are a couple of new stackable releases, including the fourth in their low-poly lunar range (now a denominated coin), and [...]
The Mint of Poland has been busy of late, so here’s a little look at some of their new releases
The Mint of Poland has been busy of late, so here's a little look at some of their new releases It's been a while since we had a look at the Mennica Polska's output, so below is a round-up of some of the more interesting recent [...]
When that alien stag do gets a little out of control! Aliens pop in for some demolition on T&S Coin’s latest
When that alien stag do gets a little out of control! Aliens pop in for some demolition on T&S Coin's latest 'Take me to your leader' obviously never crossed the mind of the alien on this new coin, seemingly preferring that age-old classic line, 'Hulk [...]
The British Grand Prix marks a century of competitive motorsport with a new fifty pence proof coin from The Royal Mint
The British Grand Prix marks a century of competitive motorsport with a new fifty pence proof coin from The Royal Mint Yet another 50p coin has dropped at the Royal Mint, but fortunately it isn't another in the endless run of literature, and pop culture themed [...]
Chaos at the farm ensues with Pop Coins latest AI-generated range of five humorous animal silver coins
Chaos at the farm ensues with Pop Coins latest AI-generated range of five humorous animal silver coins Pop Coins humorous take on anthropomorphic pets continues in 2026 with the debut of a new five-coin range called 'Chaos at the Farm'. The original 2025 range of ten coins [...]
The duality of good and evil is visualised on POP Coin’s latest high-relief NEO silver coin
The duality of good and evil is visualised on POP Coin's latest high-relief NEO silver coin Of all the concepts forming the basis of religions throughout history, the relationship, and usually conflict, between good and evil is without question the most pervasive. From the early faiths [...]
500 years since King Henry VIII introduced the Gold Crown, the Royal Mint issues a commemorative homage in silver and gold
500 years since Henry VIII introduced the Gold Crown, the Royal Mint issues a commemorative homage in silver and gold One of the icons of British coinage, the Gold Crown was inspired by a French coin called the 'ecu au soleil', or 'crown of the sun', and [...]
It’s like a hardcopy of Google Earth! PMC debut ‘The View From Above’ with an intricate numismatic look at Vatican City from the sky
It's like a hardcopy of Google Earth! PMC debut 'The View From Above' with an intricate numismatic look at Vatican City from the sky Precious Metal Collectors are launching the first in an interesting new series called 'The View From Above', which will reproduce in miniature [...]
Scottsdale Mint is out to complete the 2025 EC8 bullion range in record time, with the release of the third of four pairs
Scottsdale Mint is out to complete the 2025 EC8 bullion range in record time, with the release of the third of four pairs It seems that Scottsdale Mint are grabbing the 2025 Eastern Caribbean 8 bullion coin programme by the scruff and getting it completed in [...]
T&S Coin continues along the ‘Warriors Path’ with Sohei, and there’s also Elves, and a horseman who rode under a low bridge…
T&S Coin continues along the 'Warriors Path' with Sohei, and there's also Elves, and a horseman who rode under a low bridge... European producer, T & S Coin, continue to expand their impressive selection of the two-ounce, high-relief silver coins they've become primarily known for. Their employment [...]
B-Different coin series continues with ‘Smart’, another pointed look at resisting mass conformity in the modern world
B-Different coin series continues with 'Smart', another pointed look at resisting mass conformity in the modern world Powercoin continue one of their most appealing series with the second ‘B-Different’ coin. These coins celebrate those that stand out in a crowd by doing something they want to [...]