GOLLUM & SFII RYU CHIBI (2021 NZ Mint)
The second pair of Chibi for July launches today and we see the continuation of the Lord of the Rings subset with a fifth release, and the first in a whole new subset. Gollum is the neat looking character from the Tolkien behemoth and may well turn out to be the most popular of them to date. The all-new coin is one that dips into the videogame world, joining Halo, and features [...]
APMEX launches the second of its Seven Wonders bullion rounds – the Hanging Gardens of Babylon
APMEX launches the second of its Seven Wonders bullion rounds - the Hanging Gardens of Babylon We don't cover many rounds here as it's hard enough keeping up with the coins, but we do dabble when we feel it's relevant, and we think that applies to this very nice series from US dealer APMEX. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are no stranger to coins, and for good reason. We're [...]
Grand Shipwrecks in a History series returns with one of the biggest nautical cock-ups of all time – Vasa
'Grand Shipwrecks in a History' series returns with one of the biggest nautical cock-ups of all time - Vasa Naval history is always a solid subject for a coin, going hand in hand with numismatics long association with the rulers of empires and nations, and the large fleets many had under their control. It also has its fair share of tragedies and glories, all rich fodder for the modern coin [...]
A shaped silver coin tries to do the Kessel Run in twelve parsecs in the form of Han Solo’s ship, The Millenium Falcon
A shaped silver coin tries to do the Kessel Run in twelve parsecs in the form of Han Solo's ship, The Millennium Falcon The Star Wars coin tsunami continues with a shaped coin featuring one of the most famous spaceships in all of science fiction - the Millennium Falcon. This isn't the first time the New Zealand Mint has issued a coin for this legendary icon, with a blueprint coin, a high-relief [...]
Powercoin’s Micropuzzle Treasures returns with a vibrant work by Belarusian modern impressionist painter, Leonid Afremov
Powercoin's Micropuzzle Treasures returns with a vibrant work by Belarusian modern impressionist painter, Leonid Afremov Back with a second release this year, although this is a 2022 dated coin, Powercoin's much admired 'Micropuzzle Treasures' ditches the usual classics for a modern impressionist painter. Leonid Afremov was [...]
Cerberus (2021 Mint of Poland)
As promised, here's the third coin in a row to feature the three-headed pooch, Cerberus, the guardian of the entrance to the underworld in Greek mythology. The Czech Mint coin was a simple proof coin that's part of their 'Mythical Beasts' series, and the second [...]
The god of the Underworld, Hades, rounds out LPM’s bullion versions of the Perth Mint’s ‘Gods of Olympus’
The god of the Underworld, Hades, rounds out LPM’s bullion versions of the Perth Mint’s ‘Gods of Olympus’ Wrapping up the bullion versions of the Perth Mint, 'Gods of Olympus' trilogy, LPM have today launched 'Hades' the God of the Underworld. Joining Zeus and Poseidon, this [...]
Mythical Beasts: Cerberus (2021 Czech Mint)
Release number seven in the Czech Mint's pretty 'Mythical Beasts' series is out for order now and features everybody's favourite pooch, Cerberus. The triple-headed dog that guards the entrance to the underworld is done justice by regular mint artist Asamat Baltaev, who has quite a fine portfolio of [...]
DC Comics legend Aquaman, joins Superman with his own shaped silver emblem coin
DC Comics legend Aquaman, joins Superman with his own shaped silver emblem coin Back in March, the New Zealand Mint issued their first DC Comics emblem-shaped coin and as you'd expect, it was Superman. The debut coin in a new series, the second one launches today, [...]
Fraser’s Dolphin high-relief silver coin (2021 Royal Australian Mint)
A very pretty series of bullion coins, 'Dolphins' is another nature-themed bullion coin series from a continent famed for them. The Perth Mint has made the subject a staple of their bullion selection, and the other major Australian producer, the Royal Australian Mint, has also jumped in [...]
The skull & crossbones returns with Anne Bonny, the first of the Royal Australian Mint’s ‘Pirate Queens’
The skull & crossbones returns with Anne Bonny, the first of the Royal Australian Mint’s ‘Pirate Queens’ Just like the movie industry, it seems what's in vogue comes in waves, and one of the current subjects that seem to crop up in the bullion coin market [...]
Star Wars Guards of the Empire: Sith Trooper (2021 NZ Mint)
It's hard to get too enthused about another Star Wars coin given the number we've covered since the New Zealand Mint acquired the licence in 2014, but we have to admit to a soft spot for their 'Guards of the Empire' series. An antique-finished, one-ounce silver coin series [...]
The Giraffe kicks off the new World’s Wildlife gold and silver bullion coin series
The Giraffe kicks off the new World's Wildlife gold and silver bullion coin series Another new nature-themed bullion coin to add to the varied selection on the market, 'World's Wildlife' debuts with The Giraffe. Joining old stalwarts like the Somali Elephant and the [...]
Mint 21’s Meteorite Art series wraps up with its fourth issue – Campo Del Cielo
Mint 21's Meteorite Art series wraps up with its fourth issue - Campo Del Cielo The fourth and final issue in Mint 21's Meteorite Art series has arrived and highlights one of the biggest meteorites ever found on this planet - Campo Del Cielo. [...]
Riker and Worf join Picard in Niue’s Star Trek Next Generation character foil set
Riker and Worf join Picard in Niue's Star Trek Next Generation character foil set The second and third foils in the New Zealand Mints six-piece set of Star Trek: Next Generation character foils are now available. Following the debut of Captain Jean-Luc Picard just [...]
South Africa’s Rise of the Dinosaurs silver bullion series adds a second design
South Africa's Rise of the Dinosaurs silver bullion series adds a second design The South African Mint has long been a major player in the gold bullion coin world with its ultra-iconic Krugerrand, but they had little presence in the equivalent silver [...]
Mint 21 goes spiritual with a new silver coin combining the mandala and the world of nature
Mint 21 goes spiritual with a new silver coin combining the mandala and the world of nature Mint 21 are back with something a little more unusual. There are only a few example of mandalas on coins, headlined by Art Mint's superb [...]
Disney is back in bullion with a view of the Sorcerers Apprentice from the iconic Fantasia
Disney is back in bullion with a view of the Sorcerers Apprentice from the iconic Fantasia The New Zealand Mint has issued quite a few bullion coins over the last few years in conjunction with the Disney Corporation. Star Wars has been particularly successful, [...]