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 these, showing a very high standard of artwork, and you can read more about them and their backstory in that article. Germania Mint are one [...]
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 [...]
250th Anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence proof coins (2026 Royal Mint)
As expected, the upcoming 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence is creating a lot of numismatic interest, and one of the biggest players with intimate interest is Britain's own Royal Mint. A new proof range dropped today, designed by Gordon Summers, the current Chief Engraver [...]
The 2025 EC8 bullion range debuted last week, and Scottsdale Mint have ramped up the release rate with a second pair
The 2025 EC8 bullion range debuted last week, and Scottsdale Mint have ramped up the release rate with a second pair We covered the launch of the 2025 Eastern Caribbean 8 bullion range just last week, and it seems Scottsdale Mint are wasting no time working their [...]
The Perth Mint, and Austrian dealer Philoro, debut the prettiest 2026 Kookaburra variant, the ultra-high relief gold proof
The Perth Mint, and Austrian dealer philoro, debut the prettiest 2026 Kookaburra variant, the ultra-high relief gold proof The Perth Mints annual bullion coin release in September is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the coin calendar. They add new annual designs to their core [...]
Coins Today are back after a break with a striking Sugar Skull, the Maid of Orleans, and chess piece stackables
Coins Today are back after a break with a striking Sugar Skull, the Maid of Orleans, and chess piece stackables Regular visitors will know we have limitless admiration for Coin's Today's range of bullion products, which often manage to combine ambitious design with the ability [...]
Carpathian Mint issues the first in its intricately detailed Carved Skull series of cast coin miniatures
Carpathian Mint issues the first in its intricately detailed Carved Skull series of cast coin miniatures The market has welcomed an ever more eclectic range of three-dimensional coins over the last few years, and has been rewarded with some quite extraordinary designs as a result. Joining [...]
Scottsdale Mint’s Eastern Caribbean 8 program is back for an eighth annual series, with a new coloured silver bar companion
Scottsdale Mint's Eastern Caribbean 8 program is back for an eighth annual series, with a new coloured silver bar companion Launched back in 2018, the Eastern Caribbean 8 program had Scottsdale Mint offer bullion coin designs for the eight countries that fall under the umbrella of [...]
Legendary Warriors: Arminius 2oz silver coin (2026 T&S Coin)
Legendary Warriors, a 15-coin series of two-ounce silver coins by T&S Coin, in partnership with North Carolina based US dealer, Pinehurst Coins, has received its penultimate issue with the release of Arminius. These coins feature famous historical warriors from around the world, in antiqued high-relief with gilded highlights. [...]