The CIT Summer Launch is upon us, and around two-dozen new issues have debuted as part of it. As always an eclectic mix, we usually do a preview using the CIT videos to kick off coverage, but they’ve yet to upload to YouTube as we write, so we’ll have to wait a bit for it. We do have the videos here, but uploading 20+ vids is a task too far at the moment.

Our first look is at CIT’s fully dimensional ranges, including a return of the Spinning Top, a Lunar variant, and a quite extraordinary cowboy hat. Like we said, an eclectic mix. We’ll continue our look at the Summer Launch, including the latest in one of our favourite prehistoric fauna ranges, Evolution of Life, and the beautiful Topography series, which gets, not only a new addition, but also a special edition as well. In the meantime, enjoy this trio. All should be available to pre-order now.

The Spinning Coin, first appeared as part of the 2023 Winter Launch last February, was a stunning example of just how far CIT, and BH Mayer, had come with their minting expertise. An extravagantly ornate, and functional (balanced) spinning top, it was both highly unusual, and expertly realised. We thought that would be a one-off, to be honest, but it’s back in 2024 for a second spin.

This time around, it’s even more extreme, with what CIT are claiming is a 22% increase in the height of the shaft to 15.4 mm. Given this is struck in only an ounce of silver, that’s quite an achievement. It’s a beautiful coin, almost architectural in its elegance. We’re pleased they resisted the temptation to colour it, sticking with an antique finish, and it’s all the better for it. Some may consider it a bit gimmicky. We think it’s a demonstration of just how good they are at coin production.