 The Treasury of the British Virgin Islands have officially issued (13th May) a new and unique coin which highlights one of the ancient world’s eight wonders created by man – that of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The Great Pyramid at Giza has stood at the end of the desert, to the west of . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) met on April 19, 2013, at United States Mint Headquarters, to review and discuss observe design candidates for the 2014 Presidential Dollars, which will include Presidents Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. In attendance from the committee were Chairman Gary Marks, Erik Jansen, . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Royal Canadian Mint have launched (9th May) three new coins which remember one of the battles during the War of 1812 which was considered a turning point in favor of the Royal Navy against American forces. On June 1, 1813, HMS Shannon, commanded by Captain Philip Broke, clashed with USS Chesapeake just 18 . . . → Read More: click here to continue  Welcome to Coin Update! We’re back for another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles to finish up the week! Mint News Blog examines the sales data for the 2013 West Point Silver Eagle Set, with some comparisons to last year’s San Francisco Silver Eagle Set. Coin Collectors Blog shares some photos . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Royal Mint have launched (16th May) four new coins which pay tribute to one of the Monarchy’s most solemn occasions, that of the Queen’s coronation whose 60th anniversary will be celebrated on the 2nd June 2013. Queen Elizabeth II, then the Duchess of Edinburgh and heiress presumptive, acceded to the British throne on . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Bank of Latvia have issued a new silver coin which marks the 20th year anniversary that saw the restoration of the national currency, the Lats in March 1993. After the restoration of independence, it became evident that a national currency separate from the existing ruble currency would be needed in order to reinvigorate . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Treasury of the Isle of Man Government have launched (20th April) a set of coins which marks the upcoming Winter Olympic Games, to be staged in the southern Russian city of Sochi from the 7th to the 23rd February next year. It is the first time that Russia will host a winter Olympiad . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Centrale Bank van Aruba have launched two new coins which celebrate the accession of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander who assumed the title of King on the 30th April. The Prince of Orange became both the Dutch and Aruban head of state upon the official abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix on that day. Willem-Alexander . . . → Read More: click here to continue  Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew has selected the obverse and reverse designs for the Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Gold Medal. The designs were unveiled during a ceremony held in the Department of the Treasury’s Cash Room. King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden were present for the event. The medal was authorized under . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Bank of Latvia have issued a new collector coin which is part of the EUROPA silver star collector coin initiative highlighting various European achievements in literature, artistry, exploration and landmarks. This year’s chosen theme is literature and Latvia’s inclusion and contribution to the project is that of Rūdolfs Blaumanis (1863–1908) known to many . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The United States Mint has recently started accepting orders for the 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set and 2013 Congratulations Set. These serve to expand the Mint’s line of products targeted towards gift giving occasions. The 2013 Happy Birthday Coin Set contains five 2013-dated coins in proof quality. These include the Lincoln Cent, Jefferson . . . → Read More: click here to continue  With the Australian Army Chaplains leading this year’s Anzac Day veterans’ march in recognition of a century of ministry and pastoral support, they have been recognized on the latest collectible coin in the “Australia Remembers” series from the Royal Australian Mint. The well-being of the Australian Army has been guided by Army Chaplains for . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Royal Canadian Mint has issued (18th April) a new 5 ounce coin in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Canada’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The Mint’s latest offering features Cecil Beaton’s official coronation photograph of Her Majesty in the first application of stunning color on a 5 ounce fine . . . → Read More: click here to continue  One of the highlights in American numismatics was auctioned at the spring 2013 Central States Numismatic Society convention held in Chicago, IL. An example of the famed 1913 Liberty Head Nickel was sold by Heritage Auctions from Dallas, TX. The storied Walton Specimen, deemed to be the third finest of the five coins known . . . → Read More: click here to continue  The Royal Mint have announced (25th April) that they have entered into a strategic partnership with A-Mark precious metals & bullion distributors who are headquartered in Santa Monica California US. The new product sees the classic silver Britannia one ounce bullion coin embellished with the figure of a snake – in recognition of the . . . → Read More: click here to continue | ||
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