Новости нумизматики и коллекционирования

In our day-to-day life it is easy not to notice the fascinating world around us. However, we share our planet with really peculiar animal species! One of them, the emperor tamarin, is a small reddish-grey monkey standing out with its amazing looks.

The emperor tamarin is an arboreal primate occurring in South America. Thanks to its bizarre, humorous-looking white moustache the animal was compared to the German Emperor and King of Prussia Wilhelm II (to whom it allegedly bore remarkable resemblance). Hence the name of the species — the emperor tamarin. Our silver coin devoted to this lovely little monkey will undoubtedly attract the attention of many coin collectors! Thanks to high-end digital printing the image of the tamarin imprinted on the reverse is extremely lifelike. Dark-grey SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS additionally elevate the visual quality of the coin.

Our silver commemorative coin, opening the intriguing series «Amazing Animals»,is devoted to this adorable little creature. 

•  minted in.999 sterling silver
• decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS 
•  state-of the art digital printing 
• limited mintage — only 600 pcs!
• specially designed presentation case featuring the emperor tamarin

Obverse:
In the central part of the coin — effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below it — mint mark: m/w, hallmark: Ag 999. Along the rim — inscriptions separated by decorative dots: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2016 (year of issue).

Reverse:
In the central part of the coin — colorful image of an emperor tamarin decorated with two SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Right-hand — relief image of the species. Along the rim –  name of the coin: EMPEROR TAMARIN.

Obverse:  the headquarters of the Romanian Intelligence Service, the coat of arms of Romania, the inscription «ROMANIA» in an arc, the face value «10 LEI», and the year of issue «2015».

The Perth Mint will shortly withdraw from sale the Australia Half Sovereign 2015 gold proof coin. Customers wishing to acquire this release are advised that acceptance of orders will cease at 8.00am on Friday 17 July 2015 AWST (or earlier, depending on stock availability).  The coin’s Declared Mintage will be announced on The Perth Mint website during the week commencing 20 July 2015.

On 9th September 2015, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will pass the record set by her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria and become the longest ever reigning Monarch in British history.  To celebrate this major milestone Pobjoy Mint is proud to announce the release of a new uncirculated cupro nickel commemorative coin on behalf of the Isle of Man Government.

This beautiful collector's coin itself features an image of Her Majesty on Horseback which is taken from Her Majesty’s original Great Seal of the Realm.  The Great Seal is a seal that is used to symbolise t he Sovereign’s approval of important state documents.  Sealing wax is melted in a metal mould and impressed into a wax disc that is attached by cord or ribbon to documents that the Monarch wishes to make official.  Each time a new Monarch accedes to the throne, a new Great Seal is produced and is only replaced for a particular Monarch if the silver plate wears out.

Queen Victoria came to the throne aged 18 and died in 1901 when she was 81.  Buckingham Palace have calculated that she reigned for 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes – over 63 years.  But Queen Elizabeth II, who became Queen aged 25 in 1952, is set to enter the  history books when she overtakes Queen Victoria on 9th September this year.  However, this is not the first record broken, Her Majesty is already in the record books after becoming the longest living Monarch and, according to the Guinness World Records, the Queen also holds the world record for the most currencies featured the same individual.

To celebrate Canada's rich biodiversity, the Royal Canadian Mint highlights the animal kingdom's family bonds in a series that features endearing images of Canada's baby animals. The fifth coin in this series showcases a young mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and its mother in the mountainous terrain of western Canada.

An impressive addition to your nature-, wilderness- or Canadiana-themed collection! Order yours today! 

Special features:
•    Fifth in the Royal Canadian Mint's continuing Baby animal's series of coins that lovingly depict baby animals in a natural setting. 
•    The expertly engraved reverse design is enhanced by the use of selective colouring that places the focus on the young mountain goat, whose white wool coat stands in contrast to the brightly coloured wildflowers of its alpine habitat. 
•    The engraved elements add depth to the image, with the rugged peaks in the background conveying the incredible heights that are reached by these remarkable alpine animals. 
•    An outstanding addition to any Canadiana- or nature-themed collection. 
•    A heart-warming gift for any animal lover. 
•    Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

About the Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Glen Loates, your coin depicts a young mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) with its mother in the wild, mountainous terrain of western Canada. This side profile of a young goat, offers the viewer a close view of the animal's muscular forequarters and cloven hooves, which allow it to move with stunning ease at seemingly impossible heights. Enhanced by selective colouring, the kid's black mouth, nose and eyes stand in contrast to the white wool coat that softens its already-innocent expression. Standing protectively next to the kid is the mother goat—whose slender horns, pronounced shoulder hump and long wool coat are beautifully rendered with finely detailed engraving. In the background, the distant rocky peaks add a sense of depth to the image and help convey just how high this mother and child are, as they stand together on a rocky slope near an evergreen and are surrounded by brightly coloured wildflowers. 

Known for their cat-like agility and speed, endurance, athleticism and reliability, today’s Australian Stock Horse is an extremely versatile breed and a popular choice for a wide range of modern-day equestrian activities including polocrosse, show jumping, dressage, hacking, campdrafting and eventing.

Each coin is meticulously struck from 5oz of 99.99% pure gold in proof quality.

The coin’s reverse portrays an Australian Stock Horse galloping on a rural property alongside a wooden fence. The design includes the inscription AUSTRALIAN STOCK HORSE, the 2015 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 99 of the Australian Stock Horse 2015 5oz Gold Proof Coin.

The coin is housed in a prestigious wooden display case, within an illustrated shipper, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. 

Italian mint a commemorative coin dedicated to EUR 5 one of the most destructive earthquakes in Italy - the earthquake in the Italian province of Avezzano. In 2015 marks 100 years since the incident.

Avezzano earthquake occurred January 13, 1915 and became one of the most catastrophic in the history of Italy. The epicenter was located near the town of Avezzano in the central parts of the peninsula. The strength on the Richter scale has reached 7.5. Ruined been an area of ​​over 1,600 square kilometers were destroyed hundreds of villages and towns of central Italy, situated on the fault line along the edge of the effluent Fuchinskoy basin, where the former lake was drained in 1876. Strong dissected Central Apennines aggravated destruction. The tremors were felt at the same time almost all over the Peninsula, causing a commotion on the Adriatic and on the Tyrrhenian coast of the country. According to official estimates, 32,600 people were killed. A significant number of Italians became refugees, many have moved to the north of the country or emigrated to France, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, the United States.

The obverse of the coin depicts the Church of St. Bartholomew on the square in Avezzano, now destroyed by an earthquake in 1915. Above the picture is a semicircular inscription "Republic of Italy" - country issuer coin beneath the name of the pattern of the city where there was an earthquake - Avezzano.

On the reverse of the top view of the old Avezzano to the shores of Lake Fucino, in the center - the ruins of the Church of St. Bartholomew, which was destroyed by an earthquake. The image is bordered by a symbolic view of seismographic scale, showing the huge fluctuations. To the left of the image - the face value - 5 euros, down year, when there was a verse and a year of 100 anniversary (aka the year of issue) - 2015.

The coin is made of silver 925, weight in '18, diameter 32 mm, with a circulation of 5 thousand. Copies.

The twelfth coin from this amazingly popular series is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality and features the Elephant Seal.

The Southern Elephant Seal is the largest seal in the world and the largest member of the order Carnivora, which includes all seals, cats and dogs, raccoons and foxes, wolves and hyenas, bears, and weasels and civets, among others.

South Georgia Island is home to the largest population of Southern Elephant Seals, hosting more than half of the world’s inhabitants. Other notable colonies are found at Macquarie Island, Heard Island, the Falkland and the Kerguelen Islands, and at widespread islands near the Antarctic Peninsula.

The Elephant Seal’s torpedo shape accounts for their swimming and diving prowess that enables them to swim enormous distances through the Southern Ocean. They spend up to 10 months at sea, migrating anywhere from sub-Antarctic waters to nearly as far north as the Tropic of Capricorn in search of food, returning annually to the same place for breeding, birthing and moulting.

Previous releases: Mawson Station, Leopard Seal,Edgeworth David Base, Davis Station, Humpback Whale, South Magnetic Pole, Husky, Killer Whale, Emperor Penguin, Aurora Australis, Wandering Albatross

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

The coin’s coloured reverse depicts a roaring Elephant Seal sitting on land within an outline of Antarctica. As well as the inscription 2015 ELEPHANT SEAL, the design also includes the words ‘Australian Antarctic Territory’ and The Perth Mint’s traditional ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination are depicted on the coin’s obverse.

The Perth Mint will release no more than 7,500 of the Australian Antarctic Territory Series – Elephant Seal 2015 1oz Silver Proof Coin.

The coin is housed in a classic charcoal-coloured presentation case, which comes within a stylish outer shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The first in a new series of coins dedicated to Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity originating in Portugal, the Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office has minted a commemorative collector coin making reference to Fado, a genre of music listed by UNESCO in November 2011.
The obverse of the coin, created by sculptor Andreia Pereira, bears a fragment of a Portuguese guitar, an instrument that is inseparable from Fado, and a representation of the geographical limits of the heart of Lisbon, the port of departure of nostalgic sailors who brought the new rhythms with them.
On the reverse of the coin, the musical instrument moves from the edge of the composition to the centre, subtly alluding to the outline of a prow and rails of a sailing ship calling at the Lisbon quays, with the six pairs of chords from the obverse transforming into lines of a musical score tuned to Fado - G-D-C-G-D-B - the most commonly used by the Portuguese guitar.
With a face value of 2.50 euros, this coin is minted in 925‰ silver with proof finishing, and in cupronickel with normal finishing.

During Flag Day President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner presented the new 10-peso note sketch.

The Monument to the Flag was the stage on which our Nation’s President, together with the great granddaughters of our Flag’s creator, uncovered the lecterns and showed, for the first time, the sketch for the new note honoring the memory of our Founding Father and the people who stood by his side. Common men and women who wished to reach beyond and now all Argentines know because of our oral tradition. Anonymous heroes who made an oath to the Flag to defend it, respect it, and always love it while respecting others.

This historical view of contexts, a symbol of the new Argentina we have built during this last decade, looks back to focus on Pedro Ríos, “the little drummer boy from Tacuarí”, who still a child gave his life while giving encouragement to Belgrano’sarmny during his historic battle.

As example of courage and commitment to the cause, this new design pays homage to Miss Juana Azurduy, a Liutenant Colonel in the popular militias, and through her other heroines of our Greater Motherland, who gave their lives for the freedom of the peoples in the battlefield and in the home front, looking after the wounded.

The laurel leaves, symbol of freedom, pay homage to our coat of arms, while the rosette on the back of the note stands proudly on the symbolic chest of our national currency knowing it has inspired the colors of our national flag. The Sun of May sheds light on our soil with the warm beams of a people that knows it is free and sovereign, and builds on the past but always looking towards the future.

The Tarja de Potosí stands in remembrance of the people of the Alto Perú’s gratitude to the man who stopped the advance of Spanish troops. Moreover, the stylized figure of the monument of General Belgrano on horseback in Plaza de Mayo square shows our Latin American hero carrying the flag, and is testament to the gratitude of a people that after two centuries conjures up the figure of those great men and women who forged our history.

Argentine history records a phrase by our patriot: when rejecting the rank of Captain General in the army he said “I serve my Motherland without any other goal than to see it standing. That is the reward that I seek.”

The new note will be in circulation in six months, and its main purpose is to pay homage to that great political leader who was Manuel Belgrano, and to remember the people with him. This is also a daily reminder to all Argentines to always strive for unity and the defense of national interest.

During that event, in which the President called for union, the late President Néstor Kirchner was remembered through his words: Those whose names will be written in the book of our History are not those who speculate but those who take a stand for their country.”