This one is issued for Fiji ($10) and actually quite a striking design. Certainly better than the rocking horse or the blandness of many of the current crop, almost navigating the same path as Macau’s excellent Lunars.
According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of the Horse begins January 31st, 2014 and ends February 18th, 2015.
Advantages of people born in the Year of the Horse are strong character and singleness of purpose. As Horses are considered to be life and soul of the party they are also extremely spontaneous, temperamental and full of enthusiasm.
It is worth to know that each coin of the series has its equivalent for children.
Horse are best associated with people born in the Year of the Tiger, the Year of the Dog and of the Goat.
Сountry: Fiji
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: 10 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,1 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3,888 pcs
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The Mint of Finland has had the honour to mint a commemorative coin in tribute to artist, author and cartoonist Tove Jansson. In its beautiful box, the commemorative coin makes for an impressive gift that will retain its meaning across the generations.
The commemorative coin minted now is the second in honour of Jansson, since she was first commemorated with a silver coin in 2004. It is a sign of Tove Jansson's significance to the Finnish people that only President Kekkonen has been granted two commemorative coins before her.
The Mint of Finland offers the 2014 Tove Jansson commemorative coin in two versions. The coin with a nominal value of EUR 10 comes packaged in a beautiful gift box, while the EUR 20 coin is offered in a recyclable cardboard package.
The Tove Jansson commemorative coin will be launched on 7 February, when both versions will become available through the Mint of Finland's online shop and retailers.
Сountry: Finland
Data of issue: February 7, 2014
Face value: 20 Euro / 10 Euro
Metal: Silver .925 / Silver .500
Weight: 25,5 g / 10 g
Diameter: 38,6 mm / 28,5 mm
Quality: Proof / Proof
Mintage: 5,000 pcs / 25 000 pcs
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Royal Canadian Mint presented 10 coin designs an excellent O Canada Series 2014. Shipping started January 2014.
Canada is a country of incredible diversity—its landscapes, its fauna and flora, its people. And while most Canadians live in urban centres, images and icons of this land’s wild nature resonate with each and every one of us. Cherish your favourites with this must-have subscription!
Your first coin: The Igloo
Inuit have carved this refuge against one of the world’s most extreme climates for millennia. Using only that which nature provided and a great deal of imagination, they would build this warm and remarkably strong structure within a couple of hours — an ingenious pragmatism essential to their survival. Today, the igloo stands as a beacon to the resilience of the Canadian spirit.
February 2014: The Grizzly Bear
This great bear has been honoured by Canada’s First Nations people for thousands of years, often revered with the same respect as a grandfather. Powerful yet solitary, the grizzly is a commanding example of the unconquerable and often elusive nature of Canada’s wilderness.
October 2014: The Northern Lights
This coin shimmers with the ghostly green of the aurora borealis, a phenomenon that has inspired countless legends and continues to captivate admirers to this day. And if one is fortunate enough, perhaps the experience will be enriched by the haunting howl of a wolf.
Special Features:
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• Save an additional $15 with the ½-ounce Fine Silver Series! The exclusive coloured coin featuring the Northern Lights is regularly priced at $54.95 but is yours for only $39.95 when you subscribe.
• Pay only $39.95 per coin (NO GST!) when you subscribe to the complete series. Shipping starts January 2014. One exciting coin per month!
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The complete fine silver 10-coin series
• January — The Igloo — $39.95
• February — The Grizzly Bear — $39.95
• March — Skiing Canada’s Slopes — $39.95
• April — The Moose — $39.95
• May — Down by the Old Maple Tree — $39.95
• June — The Canada Goose — $39.95
• July — The Canadian Cowboy — $39.95
• August — The Bison — $39.95
• October — The Northern Lights (with colour) — $39.95 ($54.95 for non-subscribers)
• November — Canadian Holiday Scene — $39.95
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Last Portuguese coin minted in 2013 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the submarine "Espadarte".
Around the top of the obverse of the coin, created by José Bandeira and Delgado Nunes is a border of waves, facing inwards, along with the words “REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA” (Portuguese Republic) and its face value. Towards the bottom, in the middle, is the Portuguese coat of arms with an armillary sphere and the year 2013; in the centre of the reverse are the words “100 ANOS SUBMARINO ESPADARTE” (100 years of the submarine espadarte). At the base of the numbers is a representation of the submarine and towards the lower part, above the inwards-facing border of waves representing the surface of the sea, is the legend “1913-2013”.
The coin marking the “Centenary of the Espadarte” has a face value of 2.50 Euros, it is minted in silver with a numismatic proof finishing and is packaged in a case with a guarantee certificate.
Сountry: Portugal
Data of issue: 2013
Face value: 2,5 Euro
Metal: Silver 925 / Copper-nickel
Weight: 12 g / 10 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 2,500 pcs / 100 000 pcs
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Turkey released two new fauna bimetallics: "Byerley Turk horse and Anatolian eagle".
Country: Turkey
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: 1 Lira
Metal: Bimetal
Weight: 8,20 g
Diameter: 26,15 mm
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On 30th January 2014 Federal Mint Swissmint has issued a new bimetallic commemorative coin featuring an illustration of 'Gansabhauet', an age-old custom practised in the commune of Sursee in Luzern
On St Martin's Day, 11 November, a large number of festivities and traditions are celebrated in Switzerland. A particularly striking tradition is the 'Gansabhauet' in Sursee, where two dead geese are suspended by the neck, one after the other, from a wire rope on a stage erected in front of the town hall. Young men, and occasionally women too, dressed in red cloaks and with a sun mask over their heads, try to sever the goose's neck with a single blow from their sabre. To ensure that this is not too easy, a pointed cap is pulled down over the candidates' faces so that they cannot see anything, the dragoon sabre is blunt and a glass of red wine as well as a few 360° turns are enough to make the participants a little unsteady.
The Federal Mint Swissmint is celebrating this unique Swiss tradition with a bimetallic coin designed by the artist Thyl Manuel Eisenmann from Lucerne. The new 'Gansabhauet' commemorative coin is available in the minting qualities 'uncirculated' and 'polished proof' in a presentation case at our online-shop or from selected coin dealers and banks. The current effigy 'Gansabhauet' is the third in the series 'Swiss customs' and supplements also the Swiss circulation coins in the 2014 coin set.
Country: Czech Republic
Data of issue: November 1, 2013
Face value: 200 kron
Metal: Cupronickel Aluminium Bronze
Weight: 15 g
Diameter: 33 mm
Quality: Proof / BU
Mintage: 10,000 pcs / 90,000 pcs
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On February 3, 2014 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation issues commemorative coins.
Two silver proof coins in denomination of 1 Rouble of the series "The History of Russian Aviation"
The obverse: a relief image of the Emblem of the Bank of Russia - the two-headed eagle with wings down, and a semicircular inscription under it "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA), framed by a circle of beads. Inscriptions along the rim divided by dots indicate the denomination of the coin "ОДИН РУБЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE) and the year of issue "2014", between them - an indication of the metal according to the D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, the purity, the trade mark of the Saint Petersburg mint and the fine precious metal content.
Coin "YAK-3"
A relief image of YAK-3 aircraft against the background of coloured segments at the top and at the bottom. There are two inscriptions: "ИСТОРИЯ РУССКОЙ АВИАЦИИ" (THE HISTORY OF RUSSIAN AVIATION) along the upper circumference and "ЯК-3" (YAK-3) under the aircraft;
Silver proof coins in denomination of 1 Rouble (fine metal content 7.78 g, fineness 925/1000, diameter 25.0 mm, mintage 5000 pcs of each design), have the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coins is corrugated.
A silver proof coin in denomination of 3 Roubles - "The Church of Sanctifier Nikolas the Miracle Man, Moscow" of the series "Architectural Monuments of Russia";
The obverse: a relief image of the Emblem of the Bank of Russia - the two-headed eagle with wings down, and a semicircular inscription under it "БАНК РОССИИ" (BANK OF RUSSIA), framed by 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 the D.I. Mendeleyev Periodic System of Elements, the purity, the trade mark of the Moscow mint and the fine precious metal content.
The reverse side of the coin depicts a relief image of the Church of Sanctifier Nikolas the Miracle Man. There are two inscriptions: "ХРАМ СВЯТИТЕЛЯ НИКОЛАЯ ЧУДОТВОРЦА" (THE CHURCH OF SANCTIFIER NIKOLAS THE MIRACLE MAN) in six lines at the top and "МОСКВА" (MOSCOW) at the bottom.
A silver proof coin in denomination of 25 Roubles - "The Senate Palace (Matvey Fedorovich Kazakov)" of the series "Architectural Masterpieces of Russia";
The reverse side of the coin has a matt field which bears relief images of the architect M.F. Kazakov, the Senate Palace in the Moscow Kremlin and a capital below performed in colour. To the left and to the right of the portrait there are contour images of the drawings of the Church of Saint Kosma and Damian on Maroseyka street and the House Church of the Saint Tsarevitch Dmitriy in Golitsin hospital, respectively. An inscription under the portrait says – "М.Ф. КАЗАКОВ" (M.F. KAZAKOV).
In denomination of 10 Roubles – "Penzenskiy Region" of the series "The Russian Federation".
The reverse side of the coinhasan image of Penzenskiy Region emblem placed on the disc and inscriptions on the ring along the circumference: "РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ" (THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION) at the top and "ПЕНЗЕНСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ" (PENZENSKIY REGION) at the bottom.
The coin is 27.0 mm in diameter, combined 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 the inscription "ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ" (TEN ROUBLES) recurring twice and divided by asterisks.
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The 200 CZK commemorative coin designed by MA Josef Oplištil to mark the 100th birthday of Otto Wichterle – Czech chemist and inventor in the field of macromolecular organic chemistry which he co-founded. Wichterle became famous for his discoveries and inventions that led to the development and spread of soft contact lenses, his other discoveries include the nylon fibre and many others.
Coming from a family of businessmen Otto Wichterle was very talented and his major interests were mathematics and physics. After graduation from the secondary school he continued his studies at the Chemical Faculty, got a doctorate, worked as a senior lecturer as well as scientist and researcher.
The obverse side of the coin features the denomination 200 CZK, Česká republika and legend: Soft contact lenses.
On the reverse side we can see the portrait of Otto Wichterle in profile, his name and dates of birth and death. On both sides the motif in the centre is sharp – symbolizing sharp vision with contact lenses, while the outer ring is out of focus — on purpose, as if seen without lenses.
Country: Czech Republic
Data of issue: November 1, 2013
Face value: 200 kron
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 13 g
Diameter: 31 mm
Quality: Proof / BU
Mintage: 14,200 pcs / 6,700 pcs
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Royal Canadian Mint released an excellent addition to your collection focused around history or Canadiana.
This stunningly engraved, finely finished $100 gold coin celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Charlottetown and Québec Conferences—important steps on Canada’s path to nationhood.
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.
The architectural elements of each building have been carefully polished to showcase the structures as they would have appeared 150 years ago.
Coin was designed by Luc Normandin and features finely detailed images of the buildings in which the Charlottetown and Québec Conferences took place, inspired by nineteenth-century engravings. The top half of the design features the Charlottetown Colonial Building, now called Province House. In the lower half of the image, we see Québec Parliament Buildings that stood in the place now occupied by the Château Frontenac. Again bringing to life the intricate detail of the original engraving, this image presents the building from atop a cannon-lined battlement, overlooking the harbour at Cape Diamant.
The two images on the reverse are separated by a scroll featuring the text "CHARLOTTETOWN 1864 QUÉBEC."
Country: Canada
Data of issue: November 1, 2013
Face value: 100 Euro
Metal: Gold .585 (14 karat)
Weight: 12 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2,500 pcs
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The United States Mint has announced the design selections for the 2014 America the Beautiful Quarters. The five coins to be issued in the coming year will feature Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Arches National Park in Utah, Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado, and Everglades National Park in Florida. These will represent the 21st to 25th overall releases within the program.
The America the Beautiful Quarters program was launched in 2010 and has featured five different coins per year, with reverse designs representing national parks or sites. The series is scheduled to run through 2021 with a total of 56 different coins featuring a site for each state, U.S. territory, and the District of Columbia. The sites are presented in the order federally designated.
The reverse design of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Quarter includes a depiction of a historic log cabin found within the park. A segment of lush green forest and a hawk circling above are also included. Inscriptions read «Great Smoky Mountains», «Tennessee», «E Pluribus Unum» and «2014». The reverse was designed by Chris Costello and engraved by Renata Gordon.
The Shenandoah National Park Quarter features a hiker taking in the view from the Little Stony Man summit. The inscriptions include «Shenandoah», «Virginia», «E Pluribum Unum», and «2014». This was designed and engraved by Phebe Hemphill.
The reverse of the Arches National Park Quarter depicts Delicate Arch, a 65 foot free standing natural arch, as designed by Donna Weaver and engraved by Charles L. Vickers. The La Sal Mountains are also visible in the background. Inscriptions around the scene include «Arches», «Utah», «E Pluribum Unum», and «2014».
The Great Sand Dunes National Park Quarter features a depiction of a father and son playing in the sane next to the creek bed. The background includes the distinctive mountains and sand dunes of the park. Inscriptions read «Great Sand Dunes», «Colorado», «E Pluribus Unum», and the date «2014». The reverse was designed and engraved by Don Everhart.
The fifth and final coin released for the coming year will be the Everglades National Park Quarter, which was designed by Joel Iskowitz and engraved by Joseph Menna. The design features an anhinga with outstretched wings on a willow tree with a roseate spoonbill visible in the midground. Inscriptions read «Everglades», «Florida», «E Pluribus Unum», and «2014».
The obverse of all five coins will feature the 1932 portrait of George Washington designed by John Flanagan. The obverse inscriptions include «United States of America», «Liberty», «In God We Trust», and «Quarter Dollar».
The 2014 America the Beautiful Quarters will be issued for general circulation as well as available within numismatic products offered by the United States Mint. The same designs will also appear on five ounce silver coins issued in both bullion and numismatic formats. Release dates for the quarters and silver coins are not yet available.
The United States Mint launched the America the Beautiful Quarters Program in 2010. The 12-year initiative includes 56 quarters featuring reverse designs depicting some of our most cherished national parks and other national sites. The United States Mint will issue five new quarter designs per year, with one final design in 2021.
Country: USA
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: Quarter
Metal: Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% Nickel, Balance Cu)
Weight: 5,67 g
Diameter: 24,26 mm
Mint and Mint Mark: Philadelphia — P, Denver — D, San Francisco — S
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