These 2 coins are now magnetic, they must be made of steel core. The previous KM67 and KM68 were not magnetic.
(information and image by Yossi Barzelay)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Uganda 2007 - New materials
New circulating subtypes:
These 2 coins are now magnetic, they must be made of steel core. The previous KM67 and KM68 were not magnetic.
(information and image by Yossi Barzelay)
These 2 coins are now magnetic, they must be made of steel core. The previous KM67 and KM68 were not magnetic.
(information and image by Yossi Barzelay)
Monday, December 29, 2008
Kazakhstan 50 tenge 2008 - Space & Insignias
New circulating commemoratives:
LINK: National Bank of Kazakhstan
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 11.37 g
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Edge: grooved with 10 sectors of corrugation
Mintage: 50,000
LINK: National Bank of Kazakhstan
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 11.37 g
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Edge: grooved with 10 sectors of corrugation
Mintage: 50,000
Friday, December 19, 2008
India 10 rupees 2008 - Gur ta Gaddi tercentenary
New bimetallic:
"Gur ta Gaddi tercentenary"
The tercentenary celebration of Gur-ta-Gaddi (Gur ta Gaddi) to be celebrated at the Takhat Sachkhand Gurudwara at Nanded is of great relevance to the Sikh Community. This involves the remembrance of the 300th (Tri Shatabdi) year of the consecration of Guru Granth Sahib as the last guru of Sikh community by Guru Gobind Singhji.
(image by Wolfgang Schuster)
SPECIFICATIONS
Ring composition: Aluminum Bronze
Center composition: CuNi
Weight: 7.71 g
Diameter: 27.00 mm
"Gur ta Gaddi tercentenary"
The tercentenary celebration of Gur-ta-Gaddi (Gur ta Gaddi) to be celebrated at the Takhat Sachkhand Gurudwara at Nanded is of great relevance to the Sikh Community. This involves the remembrance of the 300th (Tri Shatabdi) year of the consecration of Guru Granth Sahib as the last guru of Sikh community by Guru Gobind Singhji.
(image by Wolfgang Schuster)
SPECIFICATIONS
Ring composition: Aluminum Bronze
Center composition: CuNi
Weight: 7.71 g
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
India 5 rupees 2006 - State Bank of India
New circulating type:
"State Bank of India"
(image taken from eBay)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
"State Bank of India"
(image taken from eBay)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
Friday, December 12, 2008
India 5 rupees 2007 - Khadi Villages
New circulating type:
"Khadi Villages"
(information and scans by Wolfgang Schuster)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
"Khadi Villages"
(information and scans by Wolfgang Schuster)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
Friday, December 5, 2008
Latvia 1 lats 2008 - Chimney sweep
New circulating commemorative:
LINK: Bank of Latvia
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 21.75 mm
Weight: 4.80 g
Edge: inscriptions
Artists: Daina Lapina and Laura Medne
They also released a very nice non circulating silver 1 lats:
(information by Andris Brutans and Pabitra Saha)
LINK: Bank of Latvia
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 21.75 mm
Weight: 4.80 g
Edge: inscriptions
Artists: Daina Lapina and Laura Medne
They also released a very nice non circulating silver 1 lats:
(information by Andris Brutans and Pabitra Saha)
Thursday, December 4, 2008
India 5 rupees 2006 - ONGC
New circulating type:
"Golden Jubilee of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation"
Although it was released in 2006 it is starting to be seen in 2008.
(information by Robert Brokl)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
"Golden Jubilee of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation"
Although it was released in 2006 it is starting to be seen in 2008.
(information by Robert Brokl)
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Stainless Steel
Weight: 6.00 g
Diameter: 23.00 mm
Edge: security
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Gibraltar 2007 - Diamond Wedding
New circulating commemoratives:
(info and images by Wolfgang Schuster)
(info and images by Wolfgang Schuster)
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Finland 2 euro 2008 - Human Rights
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:
"Human Rights"
LINK: European Central Bank
LINK: Bank of Finland
LINK: Mint of Finland
SPECIFICATIONS
External ring: CuNi
Center disc: 3 layers, Ni-Brass, Ni, Ni-brass
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
"Human Rights"
LINK: European Central Bank
LINK: Bank of Finland
LINK: Mint of Finland
SPECIFICATIONS
External ring: CuNi
Center disc: 3 layers, Ni-Brass, Ni, Ni-brass
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Egypt 10 piastres 2008
New circulating type:
10 piastres 2008
New size and material for this denomination.
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: possibly CuNi plated steel
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Edge: plain
10 piastres 2008
New size and material for this denomination.
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: possibly CuNi plated steel
Diameter: 19.00 mm
Edge: plain
Friday, November 28, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
Sri Lanka 2 rupees 2008 - EPF
New circulating commemorative:
"Employers Provident Fund (EPF) - 50th Anniversary"
(information and image from Kavan Ratnatunga)
Further info: Kavan Ratnatunga's site
LINK: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: Nickel Plated Steel
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Thickness: 1.80 mm
Weight: 7.00 gms
Edge: Milled
Mint: Llantrisant Royal Mint
"Employers Provident Fund (EPF) - 50th Anniversary"
(information and image from Kavan Ratnatunga)
Further info: Kavan Ratnatunga's site
LINK: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: Nickel Plated Steel
Diameter: 28.50 mm
Thickness: 1.80 mm
Weight: 7.00 gms
Edge: Milled
Mint: Llantrisant Royal Mint
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Nepal 100 rupees 2008 - German relations
New circulating commemorative:
"50 years of the Nepal-Germany diplomatic relations"
(information and image by Wolfgang Schuster)
LINK: Central Bank of Nepal
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Edge: reeded
"50 years of the Nepal-Germany diplomatic relations"
(information and image by Wolfgang Schuster)
LINK: Central Bank of Nepal
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 32.00 mm
Edge: reeded
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tristan da Cunha 2008 coin set - Stoltenhoff Island
New coin set:
According to Elizabeth Marriott, secretary of the Tristan da Cunha Association, this is an official legal tender set, although non circulating:
According to Elizabeth Marriott, secretary of the Tristan da Cunha Association, this is an official legal tender set, although non circulating:
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
Macedonia 2008 new coins
Two new coin denominations in Macedonia:
"10 and 50 dinara"
(my thanks to Viktor Ristovski and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia
"10 and 50 dinara"
(my thanks to Viktor Ristovski and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Papua New Guinea 2007 - St John Ambulance
New commemorative: 50 toea
"50 years of St. John Ambulance in PNG"
(my thanks to Wolfgang Schuster and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: Bank of Papua New Guinea
LINK: Order of St John
"50 years of St. John Ambulance in PNG"
(my thanks to Wolfgang Schuster and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: Bank of Papua New Guinea
LINK: Order of St John
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Russia 10 roubles 2008 - Azov & Smolensk
2 new bimetallic circulating commemoratives:
"Ancient Russian Towns: Azov"
"Ancient Russian Towns: Smolensk"
LINK: Bank of Russia
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Edge: corrugated with inscription
"Ancient Russian Towns: Azov"
"Ancient Russian Towns: Smolensk"
LINK: Bank of Russia
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Edge: corrugated with inscription
Monday, November 10, 2008
Papua New Guinea 2008 - Bank's 35th anniversary
New commemoratives:
"Bank of Papua New Guinea 35th anniversary"
2 new coins are available, a bimetallic 2 kina item plus a colourized 50 toea.
(my thanks to Alex Zlotin and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: Bank of Papua New Guinea
"Bank of Papua New Guinea 35th anniversary"
2 new coins are available, a bimetallic 2 kina item plus a colourized 50 toea.
(my thanks to Alex Zlotin and Pabitra Saha for their info)
LINK: Bank of Papua New Guinea
Monday, November 3, 2008
Netherlands 5 euro 2008 - Architecture
New silver commemorative:
"Netherlands and Architecture"
LINK: Designer's explanation
LINK: Royal Dutch Mint
"Netherlands and Architecture"
LINK: Designer's explanation
LINK: Royal Dutch Mint
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Kazakhstan 50 tenge 2008
New circulating commemoratives:
LINK: National Bank of Kazakhstan
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 11.37 g
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Edge: grooved with 10 sectors of corrugation
Mintage: 50,000
LINK: National Bank of Kazakhstan
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 11.37 g
Diameter: 31.00 mm
Thickness: 2.00 mm
Edge: grooved with 10 sectors of corrugation
Mintage: 50,000
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Tajikistan 5 somoni 2008
New bimetallic:
It is dedicated to the 1150 anniversary of the founder of classic Persian (Tajik) literature Abuabdullo Rudaki.
LINK: National Bank of Tajikistan
It is dedicated to the 1150 anniversary of the founder of classic Persian (Tajik) literature Abuabdullo Rudaki.
LINK: National Bank of Tajikistan
Friday, October 17, 2008
Brunei 1 sen 2008
New circulating type:
This new one cent coin is made of copper and zinc and is yellowish in color, while the present coin is made up of only copper and is brownish in color.
(information and image by Pabitra Saha)
This new one cent coin is made of copper and zinc and is yellowish in color, while the present coin is made up of only copper and is brownish in color.
(information and image by Pabitra Saha)
Friday, October 10, 2008
Portugal 2.5 euro 2008 - Fado
New circulating commemorative:
LINK: Casa da Moeda
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mintage: 150,000
Artist: Vitor Santos
LINK: Casa da Moeda
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Weight: 12.00 g
Mintage: 150,000
Artist: Vitor Santos
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Portugal 2 euro 2008 - Human Rights
New circulating commemorative:
"60 years from Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
LINK: Casa da Moeda
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Mintage: 1,000,000
Artist: João Duarte
"60 years from Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
LINK: Casa da Moeda
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Mintage: 1,000,000
Artist: João Duarte
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Spain 12 euro 2008
New silver circulating commemorative:
"International Year of Planet Earth"
LINK: 12 euros 2008 article by Ruyman
LINK: Spanish mint
This coin is legal tender only in the Spanish territory.
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Ag 0.925
Weight: 18.00 g
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Edge: plain
Mintage: 2,000,000
"International Year of Planet Earth"
LINK: 12 euros 2008 article by Ruyman
LINK: Spanish mint
This coin is legal tender only in the Spanish territory.
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Ag 0.925
Weight: 18.00 g
Diameter: 33.00 mm
Edge: plain
Mintage: 2,000,000
Monday, September 22, 2008
Nepal 1 rupee 2008
New circulating type:
This is the second coin in Republic series. The first one was 2 Rupees coin. These coins do not have the name of the King and represent the country after the Shah Dynasty was deposed.
This coin confirms that the Obverse design is now standard with Mount Everst and "Sagarmatha" (name of Everest in Nepali) as the inscription.
(information and image by Pabitra Saha)
This is the second coin in Republic series. The first one was 2 Rupees coin. These coins do not have the name of the King and represent the country after the Shah Dynasty was deposed.
This coin confirms that the Obverse design is now standard with Mount Everst and "Sagarmatha" (name of Everest in Nepali) as the inscription.
(information and image by Pabitra Saha)
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Denmark 20 krone 2008 - SHIPS: Royal Yacht Dannebrog
New circulating commemorative:
"SHIPS: Royal Yacht Dannebrog"
LINK: Denmark National Bank
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designer: Henrik Wiberg
"SHIPS: Royal Yacht Dannebrog"
LINK: Denmark National Bank
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designer: Henrik Wiberg
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
Sri Lanka 5 rupees 2007 - Cricket World Cup
New circulating commemorative:
"Cricket World Cup"
(information from Pabitra Saha)
(image from Kavan Ratnatunga)
Further info: Kavan Ratnatunga's site
LINK: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: brass plated steel
Diameter: 23.50 mm
Thickness: 2.70 mm
Weight: 7.70 gms
Edge: Milled with incuse CBSL
Mint: Llantrisant Royal Mint
Artist: M. H. Hasitha Chanka
"Cricket World Cup"
(information from Pabitra Saha)
(image from Kavan Ratnatunga)
Further info: Kavan Ratnatunga's site
LINK: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
SPECIFICATIONS
Alloy: brass plated steel
Diameter: 23.50 mm
Thickness: 2.70 mm
Weight: 7.70 gms
Edge: Milled with incuse CBSL
Mint: Llantrisant Royal Mint
Artist: M. H. Hasitha Chanka
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Russia 10 roubles 2008
2 new bimetallic circulating commemoratives:
"Ancient Russian Towns: Priozersk"
"Russian Regions: Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria"
LINK: Bank of Russia
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Edge: corrugated with inscription
"Ancient Russian Towns: Priozersk"
"Russian Regions: Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria"
LINK: Bank of Russia
SPECIFICATIONS
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Edge: corrugated with inscription
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Rwanda 100 francs 2007
New circulating bimetallic:
(image from Worldwide Bi-Metallic Collectors Club)
(image from Worldwide Bi-Metallic Collectors Club)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Australia 50 cents 2008 - Australia II's Victory
New circulating commemorative:
"25th Anniversary of Australia II's Victory"
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 15.55 g
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Mintage: Unlimited
"25th Anniversary of Australia II's Victory"
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 15.55 g
Diameter: 31.51 mm
Mintage: Unlimited
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Denmark 20 krone 2008 - SHIPS: Sea Stalion
New circulating commemorative:
"SHIPS: Sea Stalion"
LINK: Denmark National Bank
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designer: Erik Varming
"SHIPS: Sea Stalion"
LINK: Denmark National Bank
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronze, 92%Cu6%Al2%Ni
Diameter: 27.00 mm
Thickness: 2.35 mm
Weight: 9.30 g
Edge: rim with interrupted milling
Designer: Erik Varming
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Zimbabwe 2003/08 - 10 & 25 dollars
New circulating types:
Although they were minted in 2003, they've released in 2008.
(information by P.K.Saha, image taken from eBay)
Although they were minted in 2003, they've released in 2008.
(information by P.K.Saha, image taken from eBay)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
India 50 paise 2008 - New design
New circulating type:
(information by P.K.Saha and Wolfgang Schuster)
(information by P.K.Saha and Wolfgang Schuster)
Monday, August 18, 2008
India 2 rupees 2007 - Air Force
New circulating commemorative:
"Indian Air Force Platinum Jubilee"
(information by Alex Zlotin)
"Indian Air Force Platinum Jubilee"
(information by Alex Zlotin)
Monday, July 21, 2008
Russia 10 & 50 kopecks 2006
New circulating types:
Since the 2nd half of 2006 new variety of the coins with denominations of 10 kopecks and 50 kopecks are present in the circulation.
The material, edges and weights are different.
10K SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 1.85 g (before: 1.95 g)
Material: brass clad steel (before: brass)
Edge: plain (before: reeded)
50K SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2.75 g (before: 2.90 g)
Material: brass clad steel (before: brass)
Edge: plain (before: reeded)
LINK: Bank of Russia
Since the 2nd half of 2006 new variety of the coins with denominations of 10 kopecks and 50 kopecks are present in the circulation.
The material, edges and weights are different.
10K SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 1.85 g (before: 1.95 g)
Material: brass clad steel (before: brass)
Edge: plain (before: reeded)
50K SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2.75 g (before: 2.90 g)
Material: brass clad steel (before: brass)
Edge: plain (before: reeded)
LINK: Bank of Russia
Friday, July 11, 2008
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Australia 1 dollar 2008 - Mary MacKillop
New circulating commemorative:
"Mary MacKillop"
Mary MacKillop, born in Victoria 1842, was a teacher and Catholic nun.
Mary founded the Order of the Sisters of St Joseph and set up a parish school for
underprivileged children in South Australia.
This was the first religious order to be founded by an Australian.
Under Mary's guidance, the order established schools and charitable institutions across Australia and was devoted to the care of orphans, neglected children, the homeless, sick and aged.
In 1995, Mary MacKillop was beatified by Pope John Paul II. The process which could lead to her canonisation is underway.
It is hoped she will be declared Saint Mary MacKillop.
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronce
Weight: 9.00 g
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Mintage: Unlimited
"Mary MacKillop"
Mary MacKillop, born in Victoria 1842, was a teacher and Catholic nun.
Mary founded the Order of the Sisters of St Joseph and set up a parish school for
underprivileged children in South Australia.
This was the first religious order to be founded by an Australian.
Under Mary's guidance, the order established schools and charitable institutions across Australia and was devoted to the care of orphans, neglected children, the homeless, sick and aged.
In 1995, Mary MacKillop was beatified by Pope John Paul II. The process which could lead to her canonisation is underway.
It is hoped she will be declared Saint Mary MacKillop.
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Aluminium Bronce
Weight: 9.00 g
Diameter: 25.00 mm
Mintage: Unlimited
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
South Africa 5 rand 2008 - Mandela
New circulating bimetallic:
"Nelson Mandela 90th birthday"
(information by Wolfgang Schuster)
"Nelson Mandela 90th birthday"
(information by Wolfgang Schuster)
Friday, July 4, 2008
Nicaragua 10 cordobas 2007
New circulating type:
LINK: Central Bank of Nicaragua
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: 78%Copper 22%Zinc plated Steel core
Weight: 8.50 g
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Edge: plain with "BCN"
Latent image: BCN/10
Mint: British Royal Mint
LINK: Central Bank of Nicaragua
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: 78%Copper 22%Zinc plated Steel core
Weight: 8.50 g
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Edge: plain with "BCN"
Latent image: BCN/10
Mint: British Royal Mint
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Japan 500 yen 2008 - Brazil Immigration
New circulating commemorative:
"Centenary of the Japanese Immigration to Brazil"
LINK: Japan Mint
LINK: Japan Ministry of Finance
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: 72%Copper 20%Zinc 8%Nickel
Weight: 7.00 g
Diameter: 26.50 mm
"Centenary of the Japanese Immigration to Brazil"
LINK: Japan Mint
LINK: Japan Ministry of Finance
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: 72%Copper 20%Zinc 8%Nickel
Weight: 7.00 g
Diameter: 26.50 mm
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thailand 10 baht 2008 - Sirirat Hospital
New circulating bimetallic:
"120th Anniversary Sirirat Hospital"
"120th Anniversary Sirirat Hospital"
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
UAE 1 dirham 2007
2 new circulating commemoratives:
(information and images by Wolfgang Schuster)
LINK: Central Bank of the UAE
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 6.40 g
Diameter: 24.00 mm
(information and images by Wolfgang Schuster)
LINK: Central Bank of the UAE
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 6.40 g
Diameter: 24.00 mm
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