Новости нумизматики и коллекционирования

The Unesco World Heritage Sites series continued. After the €100 coin (to be issued in fall 2012) that shows Aachen cathedral, the 2013 piece was about the Dessau-Wörlitz "Garden Realm" (1 Oct).

The Dessau-Wörlitz Garden Realm, also known as the English Grounds of Wörlitz, is one of the first and largest English parks in Germany and continental Europe. It was created in the late 18th century under the regency of Duke Leopold III of Anhalt-Dessau (1740–1817), returning from a Grand Tour to Italy, the Netherlands, England, France and Switzerland he had undertaken together with his friend architect Friedrich Wilhelm von Erdmannsdorff. Both strongly influenced by the ideals of The Enlightenment, they aimed to overcome the formal garden concept of the Baroque era in favour of a naturalistic landscape as they had seen at Stourhead Gardens and Ermenonville. Today the cultural landscape of Dessau-Wörlitz encompasses an area of 142 km² (55 sq mi) within the Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Country: Germany
Data of issue: October 1, 2013
Face value: 100 Euro
Metal: Gold .999
Weight: 15,55 g
Diameter: 28,00 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 220,000 pcs
Mint: A,D,F,G,J

The second coin in the remarkable Australian Megafauna coin series, the Diprotodon, takes you back in time to discover the larger-than-life animals that once roamed Australia.

The Diprotodon was a giant wombat-like marsupial that was part of a range of megafaunal creatures which inhabited Australia during the Pleistocene period.

The reverse of the coin features a design by paleo-artist, Peter Trusler, of a Diprotodon set against a coloured bush background. The inscription DIPROTODON, the coin’s weight and fineness, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design.

Issued as Australian 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.

A superb way to protect and present all Australian Megafauna 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.

Country: 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

Although related to the wombat and koala, the Diprotodon resembled a rhinoceros in size. The quadruped had pillar-like legs, broad footpads and strong claws on its front feet. It was not a particularly prepossessing animal, as its turned in feet gave it a pigeon-toed appearance, coupled with a massive skull and two large upper front teeth.

The Diprotodon was the first mammal fossil named from Australia in 1838. The creature was once widespread across the mainland, possibly co-existing with Aboriginals for thousands of years.

Previous release: Procoptodon
Forthcoming releases: Genyornis (March), Thylacoleo (May) and Megalania (July)

Coin dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the issuance of the first map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

The obverse of the coin features a stylized Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania inside a shield, in the center; the inscriptions LIETUVA 2013 and 100 LITŲ are arranged in a semicircle around it, against the background of the map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint is impressed on the obverse of the coin.

On the reverse of the coin, a portrait of Radvila Našlaitėlis with the anniversary year of the issue of the map — 400 — next to the portrait, the inscriptions PIRMASIS LIETUVOS DIDŽIOSIOS KUNIGAIKŠTYSTĖS ŽEMĖLAPIS (THE FIRST MAP OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF LITHUANIA), MIKALOJUS KRISTUPAS RADVILA NAŠLAITĖLIS are arranged in a semicircle around the portrait in two rows, against the background of the map of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, which was drawn the first time in Lithuania.

Country: Lithuania
Data of issue: 2013
Face value: 100 litas
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 56,56 g
Diameter: 42х42 mm
Edge of the coin: smooth
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 4,000 pcs

Designed by Rolandas Rimkūnas, Eglė Rimkūnienė and Giedrius Paulauskis
The coin was minted at the state enterprise Lithuanian Mint.

Brochure of Coin

On December, 2013, the The Perth Mint (Australia) issued a new silver coin "Jolly Roger" in the Famous Ships That Never Sailed coin series.

In James Barrie’s classic tale Peter Pan, the Jolly Roger is home and passage to Captain Hook and his pirate crew on the fantasy isle of Neverland. Yet in a series of magical adventures, Pan and his band of companions outsmart Hook to commandeer the vessel.

The Jolly Roger is the fourth vessel to feature in the Famous Ships That Never Sailed coin series.

Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

The coin’s reverse portrays a representation of the Jolly Roger anchored at Mermaids’ Lagoon, with Peter Pan flying by the tall ship.  The inscriptions ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘The Jolly Roger’ also feature as part of the design.

The Famous Ships That Never Sailed – The Jolly Roger 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin is issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu and features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2014 year-date on the obverse.

The coin is presented in a wooden case moulded in the shape of a book and accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Country: Tuvalu
Data of issue: 2013
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,135 g
Diameter: 40,60 mm
Thickness: 4,00 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3,000 pcs

The exciting Famous Ships That Never Sailed series captures the unforgettable tales of the legendary tall ships bound in the pages of literature and the classical arts.

In James Barrie’s classic tale Peter Pan, the Jolly Roger is home and passage to Captain Hook and his pirate crew on the fantasy isle of Neverland. Yet in a series of magical adventures, Pan and his band of companions outsmart Hook to commandeer the vessel.

Previous releases: The Flying Dutchman, The Pequod and The Demeter

On December 13, 2013, the Bulgarian National Bank issued a commemorative circulating coin "90 Years since the Birth of Apostol Karamitev".

The obverse features the BNB logo and the year "1879" on the strip; "БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА" (the Bulgarian National Bank), the nominal value "2 ЛЕВА" (2 levs) and the year of issue "2013" are inscribed in circumference.

The reverse features an image of the actor Apostol Karamitev and a text "90 ГОДИНИ ОТ РОЖДЕНИЕТО НА АПОСТОЛ КАРАМИТЕВ" (90 Years since the Birth of Apostol Karamitev) is inscribed in circumference.

Country: Bulgarian Mint
Data of issue: 2013
Face value: 2 levs
Metal: Cu .999
Weight: 16,4 g
Diameter: 34,2 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 3,000 pcs

Alaska Mint has released 3 medallions of the series «African Big Game Medallions». The issue dedicated to one of the most dangerous and exciting animals in Africa to hunt — Cape Buffalo.

There are three type of medallions (one design): in bronze, silver and silver plated gold. 

Obverse shows buffalo in nature. Reverse – house near the river and sunset. There are a text «ALASKA» and «LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN».

The upcoming 2014 year, that is the Year of the Horse, has been immortalized by the Mint of Poland and the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus on this silver, spellbinding collector coin.

The coin with the multitude symbols of luck, wealth and happiness, will be the perfect gift for those born in the year of the horse as well as a charming talisman. The horse is associated with a symbolism of Heaven and magical powers. It is said to be a lucky omen, which brings happiness and walfare. The horseshoe is said to be a symbol of luck. From time immemorial the horseshoe has been used as a talisman to attract happiness, wealth and all good fortune. Gold colour symbolizes wealth and felicity… 

The coin combines modernity, innovation and the highest craftsmanship, which make it an exquisite collector’s item.

Obverse:In the central part of the coin – a stylized image of an artistic clock mechanism decorated with a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS in the middle. Around it – inscriptions of the forthcoming Years of the Horse. At the top — an image of the State Emblem of the Republic of Belarus. On the outer ring inscriptions in Belarusian: РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (Republic of Belarus), the year of issue: 2013, the face value: 20 РУБЛЁЎ (20 roubles) and Ag 925 (alloy).

Reverse: In the central part of the coin — an artistic picture of  horses. In the middle — a Chinese hieroglyph meaning the Year of the Horse. Around horses — artistic ornaments. Below it – an inscription: ГОД КАНЯ (the name of the coin in Belarusian).

Country: Republic of Belarus
Data of issue: October 2013
Face value: 20 Roubles
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 33,63 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 8,000 pcs

The Mint of Poland is proud to present the »Year of the Horse" coin from the series, dedicated to the Chinese signs of the zodiac.

The »Chinese Calendar» is a series of commemorative coins. Each year the Mint of Poland issues a coin showing one of the 12 symbols of the Chinese Zodiac that is assigned to the following year: Pig, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Dog, Monkey and Rooster.

This fruit of passion of the best minters that has been struck with the usage of the most innovative technologies seems to be a magnificent masterpiece that will enchant even the most demanding coin collectors. The perfect gift for those born in the year of the horse as well as a talisman to attract good fortune!

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below, on the right – the mint mark (m/w) and the hallmark (Ag 925).  Along the rim – inscriptions:  ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue), 1 DOLLAR (the face value).

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – a 24-carat gold plated horseshoe. On the left and on the right – multi-colour, artistic images of two horses embellished with pad printing. Above – an inscription: "YEAR OF THE HORSE" in Chinese. Along the rim – an inscription: YEAR OF THE HORSE (the name of the coin in English).

Country: Niue Island
Data of issue: January 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .925
Weight: 16,81 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 9,999 pcs

A silver collector coin dedicated to the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi will go on sale in the museum of Eesti Pank at 12.00 on 16 January. On this day only it will also be possible to get the stamp issued by Eesti Post and dedicated to the Olympics in Sochi from the central bank museum and to get a first day of issue postmark on it.

The silver collector coin has a nominal value of 10 euros and can be purchased for 35 euros, and it is available from the Eesti Post online shop as well as the Eesti Pank museum.

The silver collector coin is dedicated to the Estonian delegation and the athletes who will represent the Republic of Estonia at the XXII Olympic Winter Games in Sochi. The coin has a motif of exciting and delicate patterns that form on frosted glass. The patterns appear on both the obverse and reverse sides.

The obverse side of the coin shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Estonia and the year 2014, and the reverse shows the logo of the Estonian Olympic Committee and the nominal value of the coin of 10 euros. The proof quality silver (Ag 925) collector coin weighs 28.28 grammes and is 38.61 mm in diameter, and 7,500 of the coins will be minted. The coin was designed by Taavet Kohal.

The coins are minted in the Royal Dutch Mint, the Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt.

Country: Estonian
Data of issue: January 16, 2014
Face value: 10 Euro
Metal: Silver .925
Diameter: 33,0 x 27,5 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 75,000 pcs

The central banks of the euro area have contacted banknote equipment manufacturers, as well as banks, retailers, etc. which either produce or use handling and authentication devices, offering to help them adapt their machines to the new €10.

The new 10-euro note, boasting a range of new security features, has been unveiled by the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt.

The note, which will go into circulation on 23 September 2014, has security features including raised print, a portrait watermark and a hologram.

The ECB's Yves Mersch said the new notes would enable everyone who uses them to «do so with complete confidence».