Thursday, May 27, 2021

British Indian Ocean Territory 2 pounds 2021 - The Queen's Beasts - The Red Dragon of Wales

New bimetallic commemorative:



"From the 'The Queen's Beasts' collection: The Red Dragon of Wales"




British Indian Ocean Territory 2 pounds 2021 - The Queen's Beasts - The Red Dragon of Wales






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: nickel-bronze

Center disc: copper-nickel

Diameter: 28.40 mm

Weight: 12.00 g

Mint: The Pobjoy Mint

Mintage: 2.750





It is also available in limited edition (475 pieces) proof sterling silver.



(image from www.pobjoy.com)



LINK: The Pobjoy Mint






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Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Lithuania 2 euro 2021 - Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:



"Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve"




Lithuania 2 euro 2021 - Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel

Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.50 g

Thickness: 2.20 mm

Mint: Lithuanian Mint (Lithuania)

Mintage: 500.000

Artist: Eglė Ratkutė and Ernestas Žemaitis





LINK: Bank of Lithuania






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Monday, May 24, 2021

Kazakhstan 100 tenge 2020 - Flora & Fauna - Populus diversifolia

New commemorative type:



"Flora and fauna of Kazakhstan: Populus diversifolia"




Kazakhstan 100 tenge 2020 - Flora & Fauna - Populus diversifolia






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel-zinc

Diameter: 31.00 mm

Weight: 11.17 g

Thickness: 2.10 mm

Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)





(image from eBay seller vasid2009)






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Thursday, May 20, 2021

Peru 1 sol 2021 - Hipólito Unanue y Pavón

New circulating commemorative:



"Constructores de la República - Bicentenario 1821-2021: Hipólito Unanue y Pavón"




Peru 1 sol 2021 - Hipólito Unanue y Pavón






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel-zinc

Diameter: 25.50 mm

Weight: 7.32 g

Mintage: 10 million

Artist: Felipe Escalante Chuñocca





(news from David Velarde)

(image and data from www.bcrp.gob.pe)



LINK: Banco Central de Reserva del Perú






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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands 50 pence 2021 - Royal Coat of Arms

New low-mintage commemorative:



"The Queen's 95th Birthday - Royal Coat of Arms"




South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands 50 pence 2021 - Royal Coat of Arms






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g

Mint: The Pobjoy Mint

Mintage: 2.750





The coin is also available in proof sterling silver version.



LINK: The Pobjoy Mint






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Thursday, May 13, 2021

Gibraltar 50 pence 2020 - COVID-19

New commemorative type:



"Covid-19"




Gibraltar 50 pence 2020 - COVID-19






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g





(image from www.gibraltar-stamps.com)



LINK: Gibraltar Stamps






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British Indian Ocean Territory 50 pence 2021 - Emperor Angelfish

New low-mintage commemorative:



"Third coin of the 'Sea Creatures' collection: Emperor Angelfish"




British Indian Ocean Territory 50 pence 2021 - Emperor Angelfish






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g

Mint: The Pobjoy Mint

Mintage: 2.750





The coin is also available in proof sterling silver coloured version.



LINK: The Pobjoy Mint






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Jersey 50 pence 2021 - 100 years of the Royal British Legion

New commemoratives in CuNi:



"100 years of the Royal British Legion"



To celebrate this anniversary, this pair of 50p coins have been issued by Jersey in support of the Royal British Legion.



One coin features the instantly recognisable RBL poppy we see today and the Heritage Poppy 50p features a design based on the original poppies issued 100 years ago.




Jersey 50 pence 2021 - 100 years of the Royal British Legion






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g

Design: Chris Lloyd / Mike Guilfoyle and Ian Rank Broadley





(images and data from www.westminsterinternationalshop.com)



LINK: The Westminster Collection International






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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Guernsey 10 pence 2021 - Coastal Wildlife

Six new commemoratives:



"Second set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Coastal Wildlife"



This 10p set comprises six lovely coastal animals, the Common Dolphin, the Herring Gull, the Gannet, the Puffin, the Common Seal and the Guillemot.




Guernsey 10 pence 2021 - Coastal Wildlife






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: nickel-plated steel

Diameter: 24.50 mm

Weight: 6.50 g

Design: Mike Langman and Ian Rank Broadley





(images taken from www.westminstercollection.com)



LINK: The Westminster Collection






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Guernsey 10 pence 2021 - Woodland Mammals

Six new commemoratives:



"First set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Woodland Mammals"



This inaugural 10p set comprises six woodland animals, the Hedgehog, the Red Squirrel, the Badger, the Fox, the Hare and the Fallow Deer.




Guernsey 10 pence 2021 - Woodland Mammals






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: nickel-plated steel

Diameter: 24.50 mm

Weight: 6.50 g

Design: Mike Langman and Ian Rank Broadley





(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)



LINK: The Westminster Collection






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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands 50 pence 2021 - Florence Nightingale Angel Wings

New low-mintage commemorative:



"Florence Nightingale Angel Wings"




South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands 50 pence 2021 - Florence Nightingale Angel Wings






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g

Mint: The Pobjoy Mint

Mintage: 2.750





The coin is also available in proof sterling silver version.



LINK: The Pobjoy Mint






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Transnistria 25 rubles 2021 - 35 years since the tragedy at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant

New commemorative:



"35 years since the tragedy at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant"




Transnistria 25 rubles 2021 - 35 years since the tragedy at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: nickel plated steel

Diameter: 28.65 mm

Weight: 9.45 g






(image from eBay seller liboi-78)



LINK: Pridnestrovian Republican Bank






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Portugal 2 euro 2021 - Portuguese Participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:



"Portuguese Participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games"




Portugal 2 euro 2021 - Portuguese Participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel

Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.50 g

Thickness: 2.20 mm

Mint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portugal)

Mintage: 500.000

Artist: Luc Luycx and Francisco Providência





LINK: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda






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Slovenia 3 euro 2021 - 300th anniversary of Škofja Loka passion play

New bimetallic commemorative:



"300th anniversary of Škofja Loka passion play"




Slovenia 3 euro 2021 - 300th anniversary of Škofja Loka passion play






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel-zinc

Center disc: copper-nickel

Diameter: 32.00 mm

Weight: 15.00 g

Mintage: 40,000

Issue date: 12/05/2021





(news and image by Jacek Stącel)



LINK: Banka Slovenije






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United Kingdom 50 pence 2021 - John Logie Baird

New commemoratives in CuNi, silver and gold:



"From the Innovation in Science series: John Logie Baird"




United Kingdom 50 pence 2021 - John Logie Baird






TECHNICAL DATA

Composition: copper-nickel

Diameter: 27.30 mm

Weight: 8.00 g

Mint: The Royal Mint

Design: Osborne Ross and Jody Clark





A silver proof edition (5.010 pieces) and a gold proof one (405 pieces) have been minted too.



(images taken from www.royalmint.com)



LINK: The Royal Mint






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Thursday, May 6, 2021

Luxembourg 2 euro 2021 - 100 years of the birth of Grand Duke Jean

New bimetallic circulating commemoratives in normal and photo relief:



"100 years of the birth of Grand Duke Jean"




Luxembourg 2 euro 2021 - 100 years of the birth of Grand Duke Jean






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel

Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.50 g

Thickness: 2.20 mm








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Luxembourg 2 euro 2021 - 40th Anniversary of the Wedding of Henri and Maria Teresa

New bimetallic circulating commemoratives in normal and photo relief:



"40th Anniversary of the Wedding of Henri and Maria Teresa"




Luxembourg 2 euro 2021 - 40th Anniversary of the Wedding of Henri and Maria Teresa






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel

Center disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layers

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.50 g

Thickness: 2.20 mm








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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Poland 5 zlotys 2021 - The Crane Gate in Gdańsk

New bimetallic circulating commemorative:



"From the Discover Poland series: The Crane Gate in Gdańsk"




Poland 5 zlotys 2021 - The Crane Gate in Gdańsk






TECHNICAL DATA

External ring: copper-nickel

Center disc: aluminium-bronze

Diameter: 24.00 mm

Weight: 6.54 g

Mint: Mint of Poland (Mennica Polska), Warsaw (Poland)

Mintage: 1 million

Issue date: 21/05/2021





The Crane Gate in Gdańsk:




The Crane Gate in Gdańsk




(news and image by Adam Szuler)



LINK: Narodowy Bank Polski






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