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The Perth Mint of Australia has released collections of gold and silver square-shaped coins to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Each set includes ten different coins featuring a colored representation of a horse.

The horse is the seventh animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. Those born within the date range of January 31, 2014 to February 18, 2015 are said to be born in the Year of the Horse. People born under the influence of this sign are said to be hardworking, sociable, optimistic, and energetic.

The collection of gold coins includes ten square-shaped coins featuring a colored horse in a standing pose along with the Chinese character for horse. The obverse of each coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the 2014 date and the monetary denomination.

Each coin is struck in 1/10 oz of 99.99% pure gold with a length and width of 14.50 mm and maximum thickness of 1.50 mm.

The 2014 Year of the Horse 1/10 oz Gold Square Ten Coin Collection is housed in a stylish case and themed shipper with a numbered certificate of authenticity. No more than 1,5000 of the collections will be released from a maximum mintage of 7,500 for each coin.

The collection of silver coins also includes ten square-shaped coins with a colored depiction of a horse. The silver coins incorporate two Chinese stamps and Chinese characters which describe the name of the horse and the artist. The obverse of each coin carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the date and denomination.

Each of the coins is struck in 1 oz of 99.9% pure silver with a length and width of 33.20 mm and maximum thickness of 4.00 mm.

The 1 oz Silver Square Ten Coin Collection is housed in a case and shipper with numbered certificate of authenticity. No more than 5,000 of the collections will be released from a maximum mintage of 10,000 for each coin.

For additional information on these collections or to place an order, please visit the Perth Mint website.

Kremnica Mint issued a new silver collector coin in nominal value of 10 euro "Jozef Murgaš - the 150th anniversary of the birth" on January 20, 2014.

Prospectus

Jozef Murgaš (17 February 1864 – 11 May 1929) was a world-class scientist and inventor who played a pioneering role in the development of radiotelegraphy. During his work at Wilkes-Barre (Pennsylvania, USA) he acquired several invention patents, and in 1905 a company was established (in which he was a shareholder) to put them into practice. Murgaš used the company's funds to set up a laboratory and erect a trial transmission and reception station in Wilkes-Barre. The station made its first public transmission on 25 June 1905 and was able to transmit and receive radio signals from a distance of up to 35 km. This breakthrough in wireless transmission attracted huge attention. Murgaš was also a founding member of the Slovak League in America and co-authored its Memorandum. During the First World War he actively supported the creation of a common state for Czechs and Slovaks and the legal parity of Slovaks in that state.

The obverse side of the coin depicts the antenna mast that Murgaš used for his first successful radiotelegraphy transmission in Wilkes-Barre. The mast is accompanied by lines representing radio waves. Along the edge of the design is the name of the issuing country "SLOVENSKO". The issuing year "2014", appears in the centre, and the coat of arms of the Slovak Republic is on the left-hand side.

The reverse design features a portrait of Jozef Murgaš, which is set against a background of field lines shaped to represent a globe and by extension the global impact of his inventions. In the lower part is the name "JOZEF MURGAŠ" with the first name above the last name. To the left of the portrait is the denomination and currency, "10 EURO", and to the right are his years of birth and death, "1864" and "1929". On the left-hand edge of the design are the stylized initials of the designer, Ivan Řehák "IŘ", and the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint.

Edge: inscription: "PRIEKOPNÍK BEZDRÔTOVEJ TELEGRAFI" (Pioneer of wireless telegraphy).

Сountry: Slovakia
Data of issue: January 20, 2014
Face value: 10 Euro
Metal: Silver .900
Weight: 18 g
Diameter: 34 mm
Quality: Proof / BU
Mintage: 6,300 pcs / 3,400 pcs

Bank Negara Malaysia has launch a 80 years ATM coins in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary of Malaysian Armed Forces. Three kind of coins will be available; RM100 gold proof coin, RM50 silver proof coin and RM1 Nordic Gold.

The origin of the Malaysian Armed Forces or Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) dates back to the formation of the Malay Regiment on 1 March 1933, which later officially known as the Malaysian Armed Forces with the formation of Malaysia on 16 September 1963. Eight decades have passed which saw the Malaysian Armed Forces evolve to a Full Spectrum Force.

The coin obverse show three divisions of the Malaysian Armed Forces are depicted by, namely, the fighter jet to represent the Royal Malaysian Air Force, the tank to represent the Malaysian Army and the submarine to represent the Royal Malaysian Navy. The words “ULANG TAHUN KE-80 ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA” appear on the upper circumference of the coin while the years 1933 – 2013 denoting the 80 year anniversary of the Malaysian Armed Forces are inscribed on the lower circumference.

The coin Reverse show the logo of the Malaysian Armed Forces appears in the centre of the coin. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin is featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

Сountry: Malaysia
Data of issue: 2013
Face value: RM100 / RM10 / RM1
Metal: Gold .999 / Silver .925 / Nordic Gold Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Weight: 7,96 g / 21 g / 8,5 g
Diameter: 22 mm / 35,7 mm / 30 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 500 pcs / 1,000 pcs / 25,000 pcs

Sale Price: RM1,800 / RM150 / RM10

These commemorative coins are also available in a set of three and a set of two. The set of three consists of the gold, silver and Nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM2,000 per set with 500 sets available. The set of two consists the silver and Nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM200 per set with 750 sets available.

These commemorative coins will be available for sale from 23 December 2013 at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) located at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, regional offices in Pulau Pinang and Johor Bahru, and branches located in Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

On 19 June 2013, the Federal Mint Swissmint has launched the sale of a new commemorative coin dedicated to the aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force.

For the past 50 years, the red and white aircraft of the Patrouille Suisse have been thrilling a wide audience in Switzerland and abroad with their displays at military and civil aviation events. Our Air Force's aerobatic squadron has become a hallmark for Switzerland and its proverbial precision, and showcases not only our armed forces, but our country as a whole. On the last weekend of August and the first weekend of September this year, a major flying display, AIR 14, will take place in Payerne to celebrate not only the 50th anniversary of the Patrouille Suisse, but also the Swiss Air Force's centenary.

To mark the anniversary, Swissmint has issued a silver commemorative coin with a face value of 20 francs. Designed by the Swiss illustrator Angelo Boog, the coin is available in the minting qualities 'uncirculated' and 'polished proof' in a presentation case.

Сountry: Tuvalu
Data of issue: January 30, 2014
Face value: 20 Swiss francs
Metal: Silver .835
Weight: 20 g
Diameter: 33 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 7,000 pcs / 50,000 pcs

The People’s Bank of China has recently issued a pair of gold and silver coins to commemorate the China Lunar Exploration Program’s first successful moon landing. China’s moon lander Chang’e 3 and lunar rover Yutu had successfully landed on the Moon on December 14, 2013.

The reverse design of the 1 oz silver coin features an image of the moon lander and lunar rover photographing each other on the surface of the moon. The earth as seen from space appears in the background. The inscription reads “China Lunar Exploration Program’s First Successful Moon Landing” in Chinese with the legal tender face value.

The 10 Yuan Silver Coin is struck in 99.9% fine silver to proof quality with a weight of 1 oz and diameter of 40 mm. The total mintage is 20,000 pieces.

The 1/4 oz gold coin features a reverse design depicting the lunar rover carrying out the exploration of the surface of the moon. The earth as seen from space is visible in the background. The inscription once again reads “China Lunar Exploration Program’s First Successful Moon Landing” in Chinese with the legal tender face value.

The 100  Yuan Gold Coin is struck in 99.9% purity to proof quality with a weight of 1/4 oz and diameter of 22 mm. The total mintage is 10,000 pieces.

Both coins share a common obverse design featuring the national emblem of the People’s Republic of China, the title of the PRC, and the “2014″ date.

The Perth Mint (Australia) is pleased to present the first release in this special new series — «Lioness», celebrating the unique bond between a mother and her offspring in the wild features a mother lioness and her cub.

The special bond between a mother lioness and her cubs is forged from when she withdraws from her pride to deliver them in seclusion.  With her newborns dependent on her for weeks after birth, the protective mother frequently relocates her young to prevent them from being detected by predators. The connection between a mother and her offspring is unlike any other. A heart-warming new series, Mother’s Love, captures this love in the animal kingdom with the first release featuring a lioness and her cub.

The coin’s reverse features a golden lion cub being nurtured by its mother among grasslands. The inscription LIONESS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, 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.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 4,500 of these Mother’s Love – Lioness 20141/2oz Silver Proof Coins in this packaging from a maximum mintage of 6,000.

A superb way to protect and present all Mother's Love series coins, this five-coin plastic display box comprises an easy-to-assemble polypropylene charcoal tray and transparent sleeve, and is complimentary with the delivery of the third coin release when purchased as a subscription.

Сountry: Tuvalu
Data of issue: January 2014
Face value: 50 Cents
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 15,591 g
Diameter: 36,60 mm
Thickness: 2,30 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 6,000 pcs

Forthcoming releases:Asian Elephant, Giraffe, Bear and Orangutan.

The 2014 Australian Koala silver coin captures the charming koala with a close up image of the popular marsupial with a spray of gum leaves.

Koala emblems and popular culture deals with the uses which have been made of the image of the Koala such as coins, emblems, logos, mascots and in the naming of sports teams. The Koala is the official fauna symbol of Queensland, Australia.

Each coin is issued as Australian legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination on the obverse.

The coin’s reverse depicts a close up (coloured) image of an adult koala with a spray of gum leaves. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN KOALA and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

This coin is presented in a beautifully illustrated card, showing the coin’s reverse and obverse, and technical specifications.

Сountry: Australia
Data of issue: January 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar / 10 Cents / 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999 & Gold / Silver .999 / Silver .999 and color
Weight: 31,135 g
Diameter: 40,60 mm / 20,60 mm / 40,60 mm 
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 10,000 pcs / mint-to-order / mint-to-order

Royal Canadian Mint introduced a new silver coin "Bald Eagle" in the $100 for $100 series.

Shipping started January 2014. Bold design. Expert craftsmanship. Highest-quality silver from the Mint.

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: January 2014
Face value: 100 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,6 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 50,000 pcs

February 3, National Bank of Ukraine issued two collector coins dedicated to the XXII Winter Olympic Games in Sochi. 

XXII Olympic Winter Games will be held in the Russian town of Sochi on 7—23 February 2014 year. The competition except in Sochi will also be held in Krasnaya Polyana. The participants of the Winter Games in Sochi in 2014 will compete in 98 competitions in 15 sports.

Obverse: above the small State Emblem of Ukraine and the semicircular inscription NATIONAL BANK OF UKRAINE, to blue-yellow background, symbolizing the colors of the national Olympic team of Ukraine (used tampon) — stylized image of mountains, which are against the dark background left — the year of issue coin 2014, in the center of inscription: Winter Olympics Games and semicircular face — ten HRYVNIAS.

Reverse: the dark background is shown in the foreground biathlon athletes in a circle — Representatives of winter sports.

Сountry: Ukraine
Data of issue: February 3, 2014
Face value: 10 hryvnia / 2 hryvnia
Metal: Silver / Neusilber
Weight: 31,1 g / 12,8 g
Diameter: 38,6 mm / 31 mm
Quality: Special UNC
Mintage: 2,000 pcs / 15 000 pcs

In just two weeks, on 7-23 February 2014, athletes from all over the world will meet in Sochi, Russia to compete and win trophies at the XXII Winter Olympic Games. To com-memorate this event, on Thursday 23 January 2014 Narodowy Bank Polski is putting into circulation coins "Polish National Olympic Team Sochi 2014" - gold coin with the face val-ue of 200 zloty, silver coin with the face value of 10 zloty and a 2 zloty coin in Nordic Gold.

2.5 thousand gold coins, 30 thousand silver coins and 800 thousand coins in Nordic Gold are waiting for coin collectors. The reverse of the gold coin depicts a speed skater, the reverse of the silver coin a ski jumper and the reverse of the 2 zloty coin a cross-country skier. The gold coin was designed by Urszula Walerzak, the silver coin and the reverse of the 2 zloty coin by Robert Kotowicz. The author of the obverse with an eagle of the 2 zloty coin is Ewa Tyc -Karpińska.

During the auction in the "Collector" system ended on 10 January, the price of the gold coin was fixed at PLN 2220 and the price of the silver coin at PLN 85. The 2 zloty coin in Nordic Gold will be available in NBP regional branches, where from 23 January it will be possible to exchange it at the nominal price.

Olympic Games are a recurring element in coin issuance programme of Narodowy Bank Polski.

• The first Winter Olympic Games were held in 1924 in Chamonix, France. This name was given to the skiing competition held at the resort in the year of the VIII Olympic Games hosted in Paris. Some winter sports competitions had been previously run during the summer Olympic Games, such as figure skating since 1908, and ice hockey since 1920.
• Poles have taken part in winter Olympic Games since the beginning of their existence, that is, since 1924. Poland is one of the twelve countries which took part in all winter Olympics.
• The first medal for Poland at winter Olympics – a bronze – was won by Franciszek Gąsienica Groń in Nordic combined during the 1956 Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
• The first Polish gold medallist in the history of Winter Olympic Games is a ski jumper Wojciech Fortuna, who managed to achieve this feat during the 1972 Olympic Games in Sapporo.
• Most medals, as many as 5 (1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze) were won by ski jumpers. The most decorated Polish athlete in the history of Winter Olympics is a cross-country skier Justyna Kowalczyk with 4 medals (1 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze).
• The white-and-reds had the most success during the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, Canada where they won six medals. Justyna Kowalczyk took one gold, one silver and one bronze medal. Adam Malysz became a silver medallist twice. Poland’s medal tally was completed by the bronze medal taken by the Polish female skaters in team competition.
• The participants in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi will compete in 98 competitions in 15 sports disciplines. As compared to the previous Olympic Games there will be as many as 12 new competitions, including special slalom snowboarding, women’s ski jumping and team competition in figure skating.

Сountry: Poland
Data of issue: January  23, 2014
Face value:   200 zloty / 10 zloty   / 2 zloty
Metal: Au 900 / Ag 925 / CuAl5Zn5Sn1
Weight: 15,50 g / 14,14 g / 8,15 g
Diameter: 27 mm / 32 mm / 27 mm
Quality: Proof / Proof / standard
Mintage, pcs: 2,500 / 30 000 / 800 000

Subsequent collector coins of NBP will be issued shortly: on 24 February the coin “Polish konik” from the series "Animals of the World", on 3 March the coin “Casimir the Great" from the series " Treasures of King Stanislaus Augustus" and "Type 2 Dinar of Bolesław Krzywousty" of the series "The History of Polish coins"