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September 29, 2014 Romania Mint minted silver commemorative coin

Face Value: 10 lei; Type of Metal: Silver 999/1000; Weight: 31.103 grams; Dimension: Diameter 37 mm; Edge: milled; Quality: proof; Issue volume: 250.

Reverse: a detail of the Palace of “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest, the oldest educational establishment of architecture in Romania and the inscription “150 DE ANI DE INVATAMANT DE ARHITECTURA”.

Obverse: the portrait of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the initiator of architectural education in the Romanian Principalities, the face value “10 Lei” and the coat of arms of Romania; the inscriptions “ROMANIA”, “ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” and the year of issue “2014” in an arc

New Zealand Mint  is pleased to announce the release of this Season’s Greetings Disney coin, featuring a delightful seasonal image of your favourite Disney characters celebrating Christmas.
Featuring the contemporary images of the classic Disney characters; Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, this cheerful coin is sure to impress.
The coin comes presented in a clear, star-shaped coin capsule, which sits inside a book themed outer packaging. The star capsule comes complete with a ribbon and is ready to be hung on the Christmas tree.
Issued by New Zealand Mint as legal tender under the authority of Niue Island, only 10,000 of each 1oz silver proof coin design will be released worldwide.

COIN STORY 

A coin from the series SOS to the World presenting the world’s most interesting endangered animal species. The eighth coin from this remarkable collection is dedicated to one of the largest turtles which inhabits warm sea and ocean waters.

This silver coin with precisely mapped images of the Loggerhead sea turtles in the coral reef environment attracts attention with its vivid colours and the perfect harmony of every detail. Additionally, a map of the world on its reverse was decorated with a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal, which imitates a magnifying glass to show the place of occurrence of the species.

The coin celebrates the beauty of wild nature and at the same time reminds us about the greatest care which should be given to species being at risk of extinction. You just need to have it in your collection!

Сountry:	Niue Island
Data of issue:	July, 2014
Face value:	1 New Zealand dollar
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	17,50 g
Diameter:	38,61 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	2,014 pcs

The Mint of Poland presents an extraordinary silver coin with the image of an angel, that is meant to be a special talisman to protect you and your beloved ones!

Angels watch over us every day and help us making the right decisions. They are a symbol of purity and innocence.

Obverse: On the right – the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – an irregular inscription: ELIZABETH II. Around – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue), the mint mark: m/w, 2 DOLLARS (the face value) and the hallmark: Ag 999. On the left side of the coin – a transparent capsule containing a silver gold-plated element in the shape of an angel. In the background – petite motifs of flowers.

Reverse: On the left side of the coin – a figure of a small angel with a wand embedded with a SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal. On the right – a transparent capsule containing a silver gold-plated element in the shape of an angel.  In the background – petite floral motifs. At the bottom, along the rim – the name of the coin: GUARDIAN ANGEL.

Сountry:	Niue Island
Data of issue:	August, 2014
Face value:	2 Dollars
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	28,28 g
Diameter:	41 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	9,999 pcs

The first references on Chinese astrology come from the 3rd millennium BC. With this magnificent new coin celebrating the Year of the Goat you can be part of this history. The coin is the perfect gift – a talisman. The reverse of the coin features a goat which is a symbol of  fertility and a little angel – the embodiment of hope, guidance and protection. Elements plated with 24-carat gold symbolize wealth and prosperity. This coin is sure to bring luck to any household!

The Year of the Goat lasts from 19th February 2015 to 7th February 2016.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – the hallmark: Ag 999 and the mint mark (m/w). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer),  1 DOLLAR (face value) and the year of issue – 2014.

Reverse: The central part features an angel sitting on a carriage led by a goat. Stars decorate its background. Inscription on top: „YEAR OF THE GOAT”. Inscription and image of angel covered with 24 carat gold.

Сountry:	Canada
Data of issue:	January 2015
Face value:	1  New Zealand dollar
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	16,81 g
Diameter:	38,61 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	6,000 pcs

The Royal Mint have announced the launch of the 2014 range of Britannia gold and silver proof coins which feature a new depiction of the mythological national figure. Two new denominations have been added which at at only 1/40thounce measurements are among the smallest and lightest bullion related coins to hit the market. The Royal Mint are marketing these 2014 additions as “the smallest coin minted in the UK since the Norman Conquests.”

Britannia first appeared on Roman coins about 2,000 years ago, and since then has evolved to represent the strengths and challenges of Britain, from queen of the seas on the copper coins of George III to the warrior seen on the pennies of George IV and through the change brought about by decimalization when she graced Christopher Ironside’s famous 50p. Britannia returns in 2014 re-imagined in a stunning contemporary reverse design.

The extraordinary popularity of the gold and silver Britannias prompted the Royal Mint to issue and create differing reverse designs for the national allegorical figure which has undergone many styles and depictions, the 2014-dated coins are the latest and will stand out as one of the more innovative and artistic designs.

Following on the immense success of the Grecian style depiction of a seated Britannia last year – the work of Robert Hunt, this year’s depiction sees a standing Britannia in definable art-deco style in front of a three-dimensional globe accompanied by a lion, its tail draped protectively around her feet – symbolizing the reach of the once mighty British empire and its once indisputable lead in naval power.

The obverse shows the now familiar portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II as created by Ian Rank-Broadley and in use for both circulation and several commemorative coins on British & many commonwealth countries since 1998.

Denomination	Metal	Weight	Dimensions	Quality	Mintage
10 Pounds – 5 oz.	.999 silver	156.2 grams	65 mm	Proof	1350 pcs
2 Pounds – 1 oz.	.999 silver	31.2 grams	38.6 mm	Proof	5300 pcs
1 Pound – ½ oz.	.999 silver	15.7 grams	27 mm	Proof	2300 pcs
50 Pence – ¼ oz.	.999 silver	7.86 grams	22 mm	Proof	2300 pcs
20 Pence – 1/10th	.999 silver	3.15 grams	16.5 mm	Proof	3300 pcs
10 Pence – 1/20th	.999 silver	1.58 grams	12 mm	Proof	3300 pcs
5 Pence – 1/40th	.999 silver	.08 gram	8 mm	Proof	2750 pcs

The Britannia collection for 2014 is being launched in July with a choice of individual coins and sets. This will be followed by the release on an individual basis of the Fortieth-Ounce coin in September. Each coin is housed in a distinguished Royal Mint case, tailored to each coin or set, complemented by a booklet that reveals Britannia’s story and the inspiration behind the design. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the chosen item, confirming that it is part of a limited presentation.

Denomination	Metal	Weight	Dimensions	Quality	Mintage
500 Pounds – 5 oz.	.999 gold	156.2 grams	65 mm	Proof	75 pcs
100 Pounds – 1 oz.	.999 gold	31.2 grams	38.6 mm	Proof	400 pcs
50 Pounds – ½ oz.	.999 gold	15.7 grams	27 mm	Proof	500 pcs
25 Pounds – ¼ oz.	.999 gold	7.86 grams	22 mm	Proof	650 pcs
10 Pounds – 1/10th	.999 gold	3.15 grams	16.5 mm	Proof	650 pcs
1 Pound – 1/20th	.999 gold	1.58 grams	12 mm	Proof	1550 pcs
50 Pence – 1/40th	.999 gold	.08 gram	8 mm	Proof	10,000 pcs

The Mint of Poland presents an extraordinary silver coin from the series of Symbols of  Luck. The “Goldfish” is the last coin from the series of Symbols of  Luck. Collect all the coins of the series and let small lucky moments fill your life to the brim.

A goldfish from time immemorial has been known as a symbol of good fortune and serenity. In Ancient Greece it was believed that a goldfish brings prosperity to marriages while in Egypt it was recognized as a guardian of a family’s happiness.

Obverse: On the right – the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – an irregular inscription: ELIZABETH II. Around – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue), the mint mark: m/w, 2 DOLLARS (the face value) and the hallmark: Ag 999. On the left side of the coin – a transparent capsule containing a silver gold-plated element in the shape of an angel. In the background – petite motifs of flowers.

Reverse: On the left, in the upper part of the coin – a transparent capsule containing a silver 24-carat gold-plated fish. On the right – an image of a goldfish embellished with digital printing. At the bottom – a fish recreated in relief. In the background – a stylized surface enriched with multicolour decorative motifs. In the upper part of the coin, along the rim – an inscription: GOOD LUCK.

Сountry:	Niue Island
Data of issue:	September, 2014
Face value:	1 Dollar
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	14,14 g
Diameter:	32 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	3,333 pcs

Welcoming a newborn baby into the world is a time for celebration and joy. Whether it is the first born child or the latest addition to the family, parenthood is a rewarding experience filled with many loving memories.

To congratulate and capture the moment forever, The Perth Mint is proud to release a stunning Newborn Baby coin in a stunning gift card. The coin is dated 2014 for all babies born this year and is sure to appeal to gift buyers and coin collectors alike.

In western folklore, parents have told their children for centuries that babies are delivered by a stork. Flying high above the rooftops the stork is depicted on the coin’s reverse carrying a sleeping newborn baby in a swaddling cloth. The inscription BORN FOR HAPPINESS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the coin’s reverse design.

Issued as Tuvalu legal tender, the coin’s obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014-year date, and the monetary denomination.

The coin is housed in an elaborate gift card, with room to write the baby's details, fill in a family tree and a place to house a photograph.

Сountry:	Australia
Data of issue:	September, 2014
Face value:	50 Cents
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	15,591 g
Diameter:	32,60 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	-

This coin is part of series Flightless Birds.

The Kiwi, worldwide famous. Issued in a full color version and partly color version. Both with limited mintage of 500 pcs and available as single or double boxed set.

Kiwi are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand, in the genus Apteryx and family Apterygidae. At around the size of a domestic chicken, kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites (which also consist of ostriches, emus, rheas, and cassowaries), and lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world. DNA sequence comparisons have yielded the surprising conclusion that kiwi are much more closely related to the extinct Malagasy elephant birds than to the moa they shared New Zealand with. There are five recognised species, two of which are currently vulnerable, one of which is endangered, and one of which is critically endangered. All species have been negatively affected by historic deforestation but currently the remaining large areas of their forest habitat are well protected in reserves and national parks. At present, the greatest threat to their survival is predation by invasive mammalian predators.

Сountry:	Russia
Data of issue:	May, 2014
Face value:	5 Dollars
Metal:	Silver .999
Weight:	31,1 g
Diameter:	38,61 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	2 х 500 pcs

“Historical Maps of Poland” is the series in which we present the borders of Poland changing over the centuries. The second coin from this remarkable collection depicts the shape of Poland during the reign of Casimir III the Great.

The main feature of the coin is its extraordinary design – a mirror-like surface shows lands which were joined to Poland during the reign of the king. This unique project is an example of high innovativeness in mint art. However, above all, it is a fragment of our history melted into pure silver.

Сountry:	Russia
Data of issue:	May, 2014
Face value:	medal
Metal:	Cupro-nickel
Weight:	28,28 g
Diameter:	38,61 mm
Quality:	Proof
Mintage:	500 pcs