The fourth coin in the remarkable Australian Megafauna coin series, Thylacoleo, features a giant extinct marsupial lion that was part of a range of megafaunal creatures which inhabited Australia during the Pleistocene period. Thylacoleo 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin will be released by The Perth Mint.
The reverse of the coin features a design by Australian paleo-artist Peter Trusler of a Thylacoleo and its young set against a coloured background. The inscription THYLACOLEO and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.
| Сountry: | Australia |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 31,135 g |
| Diameter: | 40,60 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 6,500 pcs |
Each coin is housed in a stylish case and wonderfully themed shipper including information about the Thylacoleo. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
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The Centenary of WWI 1914-1918 has been recognised with the issue of this PNC. The outbreak of this war and the many Australian soldiers who fought are captured with a series of photographs of our soldiers in lands faraway.
Many anxious mothers have implored me to look after their sons. Alas! It is impossible. But I rejoice to think that you are under officers who will be true guardians of you throughout the length of this great venture. – Sir George Reid
This stamp and coin cover has the 100 years of ANZAC dollar uncirculated coin and the 70c Our boys stamp. This Stamp and coin cover is limited to only 14,500 being released.
The coin is issued as part of a series of ANZAC Centenary of WWI.| Сountry: | Australia |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Bronze |
| Quality: | UNC |
| Mintage: | 14,500 pcs |
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The hunt continues. After the two successful first issues of «World of Hunting», we now present two new motifs.
The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is part of the Canidae-family. Its range extends from North America to Europe and Asia.
The Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) lives mainly in Europe. With its height of around 60 to 70 cm, it is the smallest cervid.
| Сountry: | Cook Islands |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Face value: | 2 Dollars |
| Metal: | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 14,17 g |
| Diameter: | 35 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 2,500 pcs |
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The Mint of Poland is delighted to present the sixth coin from the 'Man’s Best Friends' series created for the European Shorthairs enthusiasts.
The coin stands out with a realistic look of the European Shorthair. A silhouette of this cat has been digitally printed due to the use of modern technology. The precisely mapped image of the cat has been complemented by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals to imitate its sparkling eyes.
In the foreground of the reverse – a colorful image of a European Shorthair with its eyes decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. In the background – the silhouette of a European Shorthair recreated in relief. On the left – a wool ball. Above – the name of the coin in English and Polish: EUROPEAN SHORTHAIR KOT EUROPEJSKI. Along the rim – decorative elements depicting cat paw prints.
In the central part of the obverse – the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, the issuer: NIUE ISLAND, the face value: 1 DOLLAR and the year of issue: 2014.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | April, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 17,50 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 1,500 pcs |
The last coin in the series: Javanese cat
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On May 5, 2014 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation issues commemorative coins of:
Precious metals:
Base metals:
Description of the coin of precious metals:
A silver proof coin in denomination of 3 Roubles (fine metal content 31.1 g, fineness 925/1000, diameter 39.0 mm, mintage 5000 pcs), has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
The obverse: a relief image of the Emblem of the Bank of Russia — a two-headed eagle with wings down, and a semicircular inscription under it «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA), framed with a circle of beads. Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots indicate the denomination of the coin «ТРИ РУБЛЯ» (THREE ROUBLES) and the year of issue «2014», between them — an indication of the metal according to D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, purity, trade mark of the Moscow mint and fine precious metal content.
The reverse side of the coin bears arelief image of the Tkhaba-Yerdy Church. There are inscriptions along the circumference – «ИНГУШЕТИЯ» (INGUSHETIA) at the top and «ХРАМ ТХАБА-ЕРДЫ» (THE TKHABA-YERDY CHURCH) at the bottom.
A coin «Republic of Ingushetia» is combined, 27.0 mm in diameter and consists of two parts – a disc made of white metal and an outer ring around the disc made of yellow metal. The coin has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated and has an inscription «ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ» (TEN ROUBLES) recurring twice and divided by asterisks.
The obverse: in the upper part of the coin there is an inscription along the rim: «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA), in the lower part — the year of issue «2014». On the left and on the right sides of the outer ring of the coin there are stylized images of laurel and oak twigs respectively, going over to the disc. In the center of the disc there is an indication of the face value of the coin «10 РУБЛЕЙ» (10 ROUBLES) in two lines. Inside the figure «0» there is a protective element in the form of the figure «10» and an inscription «РУБ» (RUB) visible when changing angles of vision. In the lower part of the disc there is a mint trademark.
The reverse side of the coinhasan image of the Republic of Ingushetia emblem placed on the disc. There are inscriptions on the ring along the circumference »РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ» (THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION) at the top and «РЕСПУБЛИКА ИНГУШЕТИЯ» (REPUBLIC OF INGUSHETIA) at the bottom.
A coin «Vyborg» is 22.0 mm in diameter, yellow in colour and has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated, each section contains different number of corrugations alternating with smooth sections.
The obverse: in the upper part of the coin there is an inscription along the rim: «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA), in the lower part — the year of issue «2014». On the left and on the right there are stylized images of laurel and oak twigs respectively. In the center of the disc there is an indication of the face value of the coin «10 РУБЛЕЙ» (10 ROUBLES) in two lines. Inside the figure «0» there is a protective element in the form of the figure «10» and an inscription «РУБ» (RUB) visible when changing angles of vision. In the lower part of the disc there is a mint trademark.The reverse side of the coin depictsa relief image of Vyborg emblem. There are inscriptions along the circumference «ГОРОДА ВОИНСКОЙ СЛАВЫ» (TOWNS OF MARTIAL GLORY) at the top and «ВЫБОРГ» (VYBORG) at the bottom.
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The Mint of Poland is honoured to announce issuing the sixth coin of the series SOS to the World – Endangered Animal Species dedicated to animals which are in danger of going extinct. The coin has been issued in the series designed to remind us, human beings, of the duty of taking the greatest care of all endangered species.
The coin stands out with a precisely mapped image of a gorilla. Additionally the location of occurrence of the species has been marked with a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS decoration.
In the central part of the obverse – the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: 'ELIZABETH II • NIUE ISLAND • 1 DOLLAR 2014 •'.
The reverse depicts two digitally printed images of an adult Mountain gorilla and her young, surrounded by leaves of tropical plants. Below, on the left – an image of a map, showing the location of occurrence of the gorilla. Along the rim – inscriptions: ENDANGERED ANIMAL SPECIES (the name of the series), MOUNTAIN GORILLA (the name of the coin).
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | April, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 17,50 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 2,000 pcs |
The coin is offered in an offbeat colorful packaging with an outline of animals to be featured in this series. The coin and its packaging are set in a box with an image of a gorilla which has been designed specifically to house this item.
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Ireland’s newest commemorative coin celebrates the millennium anniversary of a famous battle. The coin, which was designed by Irish sculptor Noel Hoare, is part of the Smallest Gold Coin in the World Series.
The Proof .999 fine gold €20 coin honors the Battle of Clontarf, which was fought on April 23 (Good Friday) in 1014 and is one of the great battles in Irish history. The coin was released May 1.
Often portrayed as a major battle between the Viking invaders and the Irish, it was a much more complex struggle for the High Kingship of Ireland, with Irish and Vikings fighting on both sides. It ended in victory for the Irish King Brian Ború, who had united Ireland unlike any other.
According to legend, as the victorious King Brian knelt praying in his tent, the Viking Brodir ran into the king’s tent slaying the king with his axe. Ború’s death left Ireland in political stalemate. The Vikings returned under a different guise the following century with the Norman Invasion, which was the beginning of the English occupation of Ireland.
Ború appears on the reverse of the coin, with the Irish harp and date on the obverse.
| Сountry: | Ireland |
| Data of issue: | May 1, 2014 |
| Face value: | 20 Euro |
| Metal: | Gold .999 |
| Weight: | 0,50 g |
| Diameter: | 11 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 12,000 pcs |
The Central Bank of Ireland sells the coins for €48.
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Pursuant to the provisions of Law 312/2004 on the Statute of the National Bank of Romania, the National Bank of Romania will issue for collectors and put into circulation, on 28 April 2014, two coins: a gold coin for collectors and a brass commemorative coin for being put into circulation, both dedicated to the 650thanniversary of the beginning of the reign of Vladislav I Vlaicu.
Obverse: the face value “50 BANI”, “ROMANIA” inscribed in an arc, the coat of arms of Romania and the year of issue “2014” and in the background a composition representing St. Nicholas Princely Church in Curtea de Argeş.
Reverse: the portrait of Prince Vladislav I Vlaicu, the obverse and the reverse of a ducat that he issued, the inscriptions “VLADISLAV I VLAICU” and “1364”, the year of his ascent to the throne of Wallachia, in an arc.
| Сountry: | Romania | |
| Data of issue: | April 28, 2014 | |
| Face value: | 100 lei | 50 bani |
| Metal: | Gold.900 | Common metal |
| Weight: | 6,452 g | 6,1 g |
| Diameter: | 23,75 mm | 21 mm |
| Quality: | Proof | UNC |
| Mintage: | 250 pcs | 1,000,000 pcs |
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The Mint of Poland is delighted to present the fourth coin from the series Forest Babies which will take you on a journey to a fabulous atmosphere of a virgin forest.
The coin “European Bison” is a work of art created by a young Polish artist and was precisely reprinted from a drawing with the help of advanced digital technology. This charming coin is offered in an exceptional packaging maintained in a style characteristic for colorful cardboard books dedicated to the young audience.
In the central part of the obverse– the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), the face value: 1 DOLLAR and the year of issue: 2014.
The reverse depicts a multi-colored image of a baby Bison in the bosom of nature. Above, along the left side of the rim – an inscription: European Bison (the name of the coin). Below – the name of the series: FOREST BABIES.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | April, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 17,50 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 2,000 pcs |
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The Lunar coin market is one that thrives on variety. You could argue that in many cases it’s the logical way to stand out in a crowded market, and a quick look at our Year of the Horse Guide will show you just how crowded it can be. There are everything from simple proof coins, to ones containing who knows what, but there’s no end to the imagination, so now we have the puzzle shaped coin.
The Singapore Mint has unveiled its first three-way interlocking puzzle coin fabricated from 8oz (249.45g) of 0.999 silver. The coin is made up of 13 pieces, a 2oz inner piece featuring a peony surrounded by 12 outer pieces, each of which bears a lunar animal image from the Singapore Mints first Lunar Almanac Coin Series that was issued between 1981-1992. The clever part about the coin set is its 3-way interlocking coin mechanism, mechanics that are similar to a jigsaw puzzle’s. It requires the assembly of several tessellating pieces – so that one gets 13 individual coins when the puzzle piece is taken apart.
The coin is 96mm in diameter, so plenty of size to show off the artwork, and is available from January for S$1280.00. The display packaging is attractive and would make a striking birthday gift for anybody given all the lunar animals are on board. Available to pre-order now at the link below.
| Сountry: | Singapore |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 249,45 g |
| Diameter: | 96 mm |
| Quality: | Proof-like |
| Mintage: | 3,000 pcs |
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