The United States Mint will be offering three special numismatic products to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Half Dollar. The products will include coins struck at four different mint facilities, in three different metals, and with four different finishes. The first product is scheduled to go on sale later this month.
The Kennedy Half Dollar was introduced in 1964 to memorialize President John F. Kennedy. The coin had been authorized by Congress just a month after his assassination. The obverse features a profile portrait of President Kennedy designed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Gilroy Roberts based on a portrait prepared for Kennedy’s presidential medal. The reverse design by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Frank Gasparro is based on the presidential seal. It includes a heraldic eagle with a shield on its breast, holding an olive branch and bundle of thirteen arrows, with a ring of 50 stars surrounding.
For the first year of issue in 1964, the Kennedy Half Dollar was struck in a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. For the years 1965 to 1970, the composition was changed to 40% silver and 60% copper. From 1971 onwards, the standard versions have been struck in 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel, although certain numismatic versions have been struck in 40% silver or 90% copper. Starting in 2002, the half dollar has not been produced for general circulation, but only produced in the limited quantities necessary to meet demand from collectors.
On July 24, 2014, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Uncirculated Coin Set. This product will contain two 2014-dated half dollars struck in the standard copper-nickel clad composition at the Philadelphia and Denver facilities, carrying the «P” and «D” mint marks. These coins will replicate the portrait used on the original 1964 design. The two coins are packaged in a coin card and folder, which will contain information about the 50th anniversary of the coin design, coin specifications, and a certificate of authenticity.
On August 5, 2014, sales will begin for the 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Gold Proof Coin. The coin will be struck in roughly three-quarters of an ounce of 24 karat gold at the West Point Mint. The portrait will once again replicate the original 1964 design and the coins will carry the dual date of «1964–2014″.
The US Mint has not yet announced whether a maximum mintage will be established for the gold coin. There will be an initial ordering limit of five coins per household. Pricing has also not yet been provided and will likely be established shortly before the release. The Mint has confirmed that the gold proof coins will be available for sale at their booth at the ANA World’s Fair of Money held in Rosemont, Illinois from August 5–9, 2014.
The Mint will also be offering a 50th Anniversary Kennedy Half Dollar Four Coin Silver Set. This product will include four 2014-dated half dollars struck in 90% silver at four different facilities and featuring four different finishes. All coins will carry the obverse portrait used for the original 1964 design. The coins will include a proof version struck at the Philadelphia Mint, a reverse proof version struck at the West Point Mint, an enhanced uncirculated version struck at the San Francisco Mint, and an uncirculated version struck at the Denver Mint. The coins will carry the «P”, «W”, «S”, and «D” mint marks respectively.
The four coin sets will be priced at $99.95 each. The Mint has not yet announced whether a maximum mintage. There will be an initial ordering limit of five sets per household. An on-sale date has also not yet been established.
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In combining the beauty and simplicity of multiple Swarovski Crystals with its unique colorization process, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced Red Trillium blossom bejeweled with not one, but three, Swarovski Crystal dewdrops, with a second technology, the Mint's proprietary colorization!
Three "dewdrops" glitter from the beautiful red trillium on this coin. Its name comes from the Greek word tris which means "thrice", and describes the flower's three petals, three sepals and three leaves. The petals are a rich, deep red and form one of nature's most distinctive blooms that is breathtaking and unforgettable in its simplicity. Trillium erectum is native to northeastern North America, and was once common throughout the deciduous forests of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, but overpicking and development have made it increasingly rare.
Incredible artistry: the full-colour original artwork by Canadian artist Margaret Best is engraved and finished with exceptional craftsmanship by Royal Canadian Mint engravers.
This coin features a bright burgundy red trillium bloom where three ruddy petals sit atop three red-lined green sepals. From the centre of the flower rise six pink stamens and three short stigmas. Viewed from the front and slightly above, the flower is perched on a bowing, delicate green stem above the characteristic whorl of three leaf-like bracts borne by all trilliums. Each petal of the flower is adorned with a sparkling crystal-coloured Swarovski element.
| Сountry: | Canada |
| Data of issue: | July, 2014 |
| Face value: | 20 Dollars |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 31,39 g |
| Diameter: | 38 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 10,000 pcs |
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The Literacy coin is the sixth coin to be issued in the Ethical collector coins series. Symbols, Braille, notes – we have told our stories using many signs from one age to the next. Literacy is a basic human right, since these signs help us develop ourselves and build equality between the sexes, lasting peace and democracy.
The Literacy collector coin features different symbols that humankind has used to communicate throughout history. The obverse of the coin depicts the symbols, which form concentric circles with the infinity symbol at the center. The infinity symbol is circled by a binary ring which consists of zeroes and ones, which in turn is circled by a ring of musical notes. The note ring is followed by a ring made up of Braille dots, while the outermost ring consists of letters which spell out LUKUTAITO 2014 ('LITERACY 2014'). The Swedish word for literacy, LÄSFÄRDIGHET, features on the rim of the coin. The reverse of the coin features cave painting patterns forming a ring. The text SUOMI FINLAND and the denomination – €20 or €10 – are on the outer edge.
The Mint of Finland offers the Literacy commemorative coin in two versions, both with the same design. The coin with a nominal value of EUR 10 comes packaged in an enclosed cardboard gift box, while the EUR 20 coin is offered in a recyclable cardboard package. Please make your choice in the drop-down menu on this page.
| Сountry: | Finland | |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 | |
| Face value: | 20 Euro | 10 Euro |
| Metal: | Silver .925 | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 25,5 g | 10 g |
| Diameter: | 38,6 mm | 28,5 mm |
| Quality: | proof | proof |
| Mintage: | 5,000 pcs | 10,000 pcs |
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The Perth Mint is thrilled to celebrate Donald Fauntleroy Duck, one of the most beloved Disney characters who first appeared in The Wise Little Hen, released in 1934. The second release within a two year program of Disney collectible coins features the beloved animated character Donald Duck.
Released on June 9, 1934, the film was based on the fairy tale The Little Red Hen. Donald Duck and Peter Pig try to avoid doing work by faking stomach aches until the Wise Little Hen teaches them a lesson. In the film, Donald wears his trademark sailor’s shirt, cap, and bow tie, while communicating in his quacking style of speech as voiced by Clarence Nash.
Throughout the following decades, Donald Duck was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won an Oscar in 1943. Donald’s partner Daisy, his uncle Scrooge McDuck, and his three nephews Huey, Dewey, & Louie, often feature in cartoons alongside him.
The reverse design of the coin features an image of Donald Duck from his debut appearance in The Wise Little Hen with the house and fence from the cartoon forming part of the background. The words “Donald Duck 80th Anniversary” appear in the field with the Disney logo. Additional inscriptions along the base read “1 oz 999 Fine Silver” and “©Disney” as an officially licensed product.
The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the “2014″ date and monetary denomination. The coins are struck by the Perth Mint and issued by the New Zealand Mint as legal tender of the South Pacific island nation of Niue.
| Сountry: | Australia | |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 | |
| Face value: | 25 Dollars | 2 Dollars |
| Metal: | Gold .999 | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 7,777 g | 31,135 g |
| Diameter: | 20,60 mm | 40,60 mm |
| Quality: | Proof | Proof |
| Mintage: | 1,000 pcs | 10,000 pcs |
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On July 1, 2014 the Central Bank of the Russian Federation issues commemorative coins of precious metals:
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 and the year of issue «2014», between them there is 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.
Coin «The House-Museum of I.S. Turgenev»
The reverse side of the coin bears relief images of the house-museum of I.S. Turgenev in Spasskoye-Lutovinovo with a shot gun, a bandolier and a game-bag below. There is an inscription in four lines in the centre of the disc — «ДОМ-МУЗЕЙ И.С. ТУРГЕНЕВА СПАССКОЕ-ЛУТОВИНОВО» (THE HOUSE-MUSEUM OF I.S. TURGENEV SPASSKOYE-LUTOVINOVO).
Coin «Saint George Church»
The reverse side of the coin depicts a relief image of Saint George church. There are inscriptions along the circumference — «ЦЕРКОВЬ СВЯТОГО ГЕОРГИЯ» (SAINT GEORGE CHURCH) on top and «СЕЛО ДЗИВГИС» (THE VILLAGE OF DZIVGIS) at the bottom.
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.
Coin «The Old-Golutvin Monastery»
The reverse side of the coin bears relief images of the Old-Golutvin monastery in the town of Kolomna, Moscow Region and a weathercock in the form of an angel blowing the trumpet at the bottom on the right. There are inscriptions — «БОГОЯВЛЕНСКИЙ СТАРО-ГОЛУТВИН МОНАСТЫРЬ» (THE OLD-GOLUTVIN EPIPHANY MONASTERY) along the circumference on top and «МОСКОВСКАЯ ОБЛАСТЬ» (MOSCOW REGION) in two lines on a mat stripe at the bottom.
A silver proof coin in denomination of 25 Roubles (fine metal content 155.5 g, fineness 925/1000, diameter 60.0 mm, mintage 1500 pcs), has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
Coin «Tercentenary of the Victory of Russian Navy in the Battle of Gangut»
The reverse side of the coin depicts relief images of three sailing ships and an oar boat in one of the episodes of the Battle of Gangut. There are inscriptions along the circumference — «ГАНГУТ•1714» (GANGUT•1714) on top and «ПОБЕДА РУССКОГО ФЛОТА» (THE VICTORY OF RUSSIAN NAVY) at the bottom.
A gold proof coin in denomination of 1000 Roubles (fine metal content 155.5 g, fineness 999/1000, diameter 50.0 mm, mintage 250 pcs), has the rim raised on both sides of the coin along the circumference. The edge of the coin is corrugated.
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The Real Casa de la Moneda de Espana have announced the issue of an official proclamation medal on the occasion of the accession of their new Monarch, HM King Felipe VI who succeeded his father King Juan Carlos I on the 19th June. King Juan Carlos I announced his intention to abdicate on the 2nd June after a reign of 38 and a half years.
King Juan Carlos ascended to the Spanish throne on the death of the then-country’s head of State, General Francisco Franco who himself, had ruled Spain for almost four decades, since 1936. King Juan Carlos I is credited with placing the country onto a path of democratic reform – a new constitution which was adopted by the people by referendum guaranteeing the rights of the people to parliamentary government and to a constitutional monarchy and limiting royal prerogatives was signed into law by the King in 1981. King Juan Carlos unexpectedly announced his intention to step aside and the instrument of abdication was officially signed on the 18th June in the Palacio Real in the presence of the Prime Minister and cabinet along with senior members of the Royal family. The abdication took effect at midnight and the country’s new King Felipe VI was proclaimed in the Cortes where Felipe VI took his oath of office.
The new king, who had held the title of Prince of the Asturias – the traditional title for the heir to the Spanish throne was born in 1968 and officially invested with his constitutional position as next in line to succeed his father on his 18th birthday in 1986.Prince Felipe attended University in the US and graduated with a Master’s degree of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown. Prince Felipe married his fiancé, Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, an award-winning television journalist in 2004, who now becomes Queen Letitzia. The couple’s first child, a daughter named Leonor was born in 2005 with the couple’s second child, Sofia born in 2007. With the accession of Felipe as King, Princess Leonor becomes her father’s heir and first in the order of succession to the Spanish throne.
The medal, which depicts Spain’s crown in the center on the obverse, also includes the name of the new King “FELIPE VI” above along with the text “REY DE ESPANA” just below. Two fleur du Lyis ornaments are seen on either side of the crown.
The reverse depicts the allegorical figures seen on the edifice of the Chamber of Deputies, where the proclamation of the King’s accession was read. The date of accession “19 JUNO 2014” is seen below the primary design.
| Сountry: | Spain |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 |
| Face value: | Medal |
| Metal: | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 27 g |
| Diameter: | 40 mm |
| Quality: | Antique finish |
| Mintage: | Unlimited |
The Real Casa de la Moneda have announced that the medal is available for purchase from the 24thJune and that the medal will be produced until the 30th September to meet the demands of collectors wishing to add this item to their collection.
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The Mint of Poland presents a coin which has been made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of one of the most significant shipping conduits in the world and at the same time one of the greatest achievements of humanity in the water construction – the Panama Canal. The 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal coin is a pure form of innovation – the coin has been decorated with a latent image. Additionally, the high coin’s value is emphasized by a multi-coloured digitally printed embellishment as well as one and only wooden presentation case in the form of a magnetic compass. The coin is legal tender in Niue Island (New Zealand) and having denomination of 1 Dollar.
The reverse depicts a historic moment of the first vessel traversing the Panama Canal. Above the vessel and along the rim – the name of the coin: 100 YEARS OF THE PANAMA CANAL.
The obverse shows an image of a wind rose against a map illustrating the Panama Canal. In the upper part of the coin – an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around it – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 1 DOLLAR (the face value), ELIZABETH II, the year of issue: 2014 and the mint mark: m/w.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 28,28 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 1,999 pcs |
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For time immemorial waterfalls have been entrancing us by their mystery and making us aware of the gloriousness of nature. The Mint of Poland presents a coin dedicated to one of the most spectacular of them – the Niagara waterfall. Amazing landscapes, dazing noise of water and unbelievable number of rainbows – such an extraordinary show is made by the Niagara waterfall. This wonder of nature can beautifully complement your collection.
Obverse: In the foreground – the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Around the effigy – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), ONE DOLLAR (the face value), ELIZABETH II and 2014 – the year of issue. Below – three SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals. In the background – a waterfall recreated in relief. Along the rim – the name of the series in Polish: WODOSPADY ŚWIATA (WATERFALLS OF THE WORLD) and the hallmark (Ag 999). In the bottom corner of the coin – the mint mark (m/w).
Reverse: On the obverse a digitally printed multicolor image of the Niagara waterfall. Along the right, upper rim – the name of the waterfall: NIAGARA. Along the left, bottom rim – the name of the two border countries of the Niagara waterfall: KANADA/USA.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 15 g |
| Diameter: | 28,20 x 28,20 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 2,014 pcs |
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On 23 June 2014, the National Bank of Romania will put into circulation, for numismatic purposes, a mint set comprising three coins (gold, silver and coppered tombac), as well as a silver coin dedicated to the anniversary of 150 years since the establishment of the University of Bucharest.
Obverse: the image of the University of Bucharest in 1864, the portrait of its founder, Alexandru Ioan Cuza, the inscriptions “ROMANIA” and “ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” in an arc, the face value “100 Lei”, the coat of arms of Romania and the year of issue “2014”.
Reverse: an image depicting an entry gable of the University of Bucharest; the inscriptions “1864” – the year of establishment and “BUCURESTI”.
| Сountry: | Romania | ||
| Data of issue: | June 20, 2014 | ||
| Face value: | 100 lei | 10 lei | 1 lei |
| Metal: | Gold .900 | Silver .999 | coppered tombac |
| Weight: | 6,452 g | 31,103 g | 23,5 g |
| Diameter: | 21 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Quality: | Proof | Proof | Proof |
| Mintage: | – | 250 pcs | – |
The mintage of this numismatic issue is:
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The Central Bank of Armenia issued a silver commemorative coin dedicated to the 400-th anniversary of Voskan Yerevantsi’s birthday on June 2014.
Voskan Yerevantsi (Voskan Vardapet, 1614-1674) is an Armenian printer, publisher, linguist, and Archbishop of the Armenian Apostolic Church.He studied at the St Christ the Savior Monastery in New Julfa. In 1629 he moved to Etchmiadzin, then Yerevan for further studies. Afterwards he returned to New Julfa to serve as a priest. Later he was designated as an abbot of the St Sargis Monastery in Ushi.In 1662 Voskan Yerevantsi travelled to Europe with an assignment from Catholicos Hagop Dzhugaetsi to publish the Bible in Armenian.
In 1664 he headed the printing house in Amsterdam named “Holy Echmiadzin and St Sargis”, and in the period 1666-1668 published the first edition of the Bible in Armenian. In Amsterdam Voskan Yerevantsi published 14 books, including “The Book of Grammar” written by himself, “The New Testament”, “The Book of History” by Araqel Davrizhetsi, “The Fox Book” by Vardan Aygektsi. The printing house, named “Voskanyan” in honor of Voskan Yerevantsi, was active until 1686 and had by that time published 40 books in Armenian.Voskan Yerevantsi is one of key figures in Armenian printing.Obverse: a page from “Sharaknots” and the first Armenian Bible with a silver cover.Reverse: Voskan Yerevantsi - the graphical picture of Yervand Kochar, 1946.Designed by Vardan Vardanyan.Minted in the Lithuanian Mint.
| Сountry: | Armenia |
| Data of issue: | June, 2014 |
| Face value: | 1000 Dram |
| Metal: | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 33,6 g |
| Diameter: | 40 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 500 pcs |
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