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Tuesday, 10 March 2026

4375) "Fables for Robots" - Stanisław Lem (12.09.1921 – 27.03.2006) - Polish writer, Master of Science Fiction, Republic of Cameroon: A 2000 Francs CFA Silver Antique Finish (AF) Coin issued by Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2026:

4375) "Fables for Robots" - Stanisław Lem (12.09.1921 – 27.03.2006) - Polish writer, Master of Science Fiction, Republic of Cameroon: A 2000 Francs CFA Silver Antique Finish (AF) Coin issued by Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2026:

Links to posts on Stanislaw Lem on this Blog:

1) Stanislaw Lem (12.09.1921-27.03.2006), Polish writer of hard science-fiction genre, philosopher and futurologist, Republic of Malta: Four Coin Variants issued to commemorate his works, minted by the Gdansk Mint, Poland on behalf of the Central Bank of Malta: Date/Year of Coins issue: May/June 2023

2) "Fables for Robots" - Stanislaw Lem (12.09.1921-27.03.2006) - Polish writer, Master of Science Fiction, Republic of Cameroon: A 2000 Francs CFA Silver Antique Finish (AF) Coin issued by Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03/2026

About Stanisław Herman Lem:

Stanislaw Lem was a Polish writer and the author of many novels, short stories, and essays on various subjects, including philosophy, futurology, and literary criticism.

Many of his science fiction stories are of satirical and humorous character. Lem's books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 45 million copies.

Worldwide, he is best known as the author of the 1961 novel “Solaris”.

In 1976, Theodore Sturgeon wrote that Lem was the most widely read science fiction writer in the world.

Lem was the author of the fundamental philosophical work “Summa Technologiae”, in which he anticipated the creation of virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and also developed the ideas of human autoevolution, the creation of artificial worlds, and many others.

Lem's science fiction works explore philosophical themes through speculations on technology, the nature of intelligence, the impossibility of communication with and understanding of alien intelligence, despair about human limitations, and humanity's place in the universe.

His essays and philosophical books cover these and many other topics. Translating his works is difficult due to Lem's elaborate neologisms and idiomatic wordplay.

The Sejm (the lower house of the Polish Parliament) declared 2021 Stanisław Lem Year.

Fables for Robots - A Silver Coin:

Step into the extraordinary world of literary imagination and futuristic fairy tales with the exceptional collector’s coin “Fables for Robots”, inspired by the work of one of the greatest science-fiction authors – Stanisław Lem.

This remarkable 2000 CFA franc issue, minted by the Republic of Cameroon, pays tribute to the iconic collection of stories where technology, philosophy, and humor intertwine to create a captivating vision of robotic civilisations.

The Reverse of the 2000 Francs CFA Silver Coin presents the main gate of a Robotic City. The inscriptions are - "STANISLAW LEM" (on the upper periphery) and the theme of the Coin - "FABLES FOR ROBOTS" (on the lower periphery).

The Obverse of the 2000 Francs CFA Coin presents the Public Seal of Cameroon titled - "REPUBLIQUE DU CAMEROUN" and the denomination pof the Coin at the bottom of the Public Seal - "2000 Francs CFA".

The design presents a Robot at work.

The coin is crafted from pure silver Ag 999, weighs an impressive 200 grams, and has a diameter of 65 mm, making it a truly monumental numismatic piece.

Advanced minting techniques – including high relief, oxidised finish, metal printing, selective gilding, polishing, and a numbered edge – give it extraordinary depth and highlight the intricate details inspired by the robotic kingdoms of Lem’s tales.

The specifications of this Coin are:

Denomination: 2000 Francs

Country of issue: Cameroon

Metal Composition: Ag 999 (Silver)

Weight: 200 g

Size/Diameter: 65.00 mm

Additions: Fluorescent Printing, High Relief, Metallic UV Printing, Numbered Edge, Selective gold plating, Selective proof finish

Mintage: 100 pcs

Date of issue: 2026-03

Accessories: Certificate, Box

-  With a limited mintage of only 100 pieces worldwide, this coin is a true rarity. Each coin is individually numbered, further emphasising its collector’s value and guaranteeing authenticity.

- Every piece is delivered in an elegant collector’s box along with a Certificate of Authenticity COA), making this issue a perfect gift for both coin collectors and science fiction enthusiasts alike.

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

The Presentation Box/Case is titled - "FABLES FOR ROBOTS".










Republic of Cameroon:











15) "Eric The Red", was a Viking hero and explorer who settled Greenland: "The Way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series: A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz Pure silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic of Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024 

16) "Leif Ericsson", the legendary Norse explorer who charted a course to the shores of North America long before Columbus and also discovered Vinland: "The Way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series": A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz {ure silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic fo Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

17) "Freydis Eiriksdottir" (born c.965), an Icelandic woman who was the daughter of Erik the Red, who figured prominently in the Norse exploration of North America as an early colonist of Vinland: "The way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series": A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz Pure Silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic of Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024


Dutch City Gates Coin Series:








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Shipping in the 17th and 18th Centuries:

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For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on "Experience Nature":

1) Experience Nature - Birds on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024

2) Experience Nature - "Butterflies" on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.02.2024

3) Experience Nature - Stamp Series Sint Eustastius:: "Underwater Life": A set of ten Postage stamps brought out by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date/Year of Stamp sheet issue: 09.06.2025

4) Experience Nature - Flora Sint Eustatius: Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora of Sint Eustatius - Trees and Plants: Date/Year of Stamp Sheet issue: 10.08.2025

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:




5) The Farewell NAF, Netherlands Antilles: A 5 Guilder commemorative coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) to mark the end of the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (NAF) and its replacement by the Caribbean Guilder: Year of Coins issue: 2025

Tulips, Netherlands:


New Dutch Design Stamp Series:


70 Years of Miffy:


On Safari in the Netherlands:





750 Years of Amsterdam:

Dutch Castles Coin Series:









10) Poptaslot Castle, The Netherlands: The Tenth and second last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coin issue: 2023 

11) Kuinderburcht Bridge, The Netherlands: The Eleventh and last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023

For other interesting posts on issues from the Royal Dutch Mint, Netherlands and PostNL, please visit the following links:



10) First Atlases, Netherlands: Commemorating 450 Years of the first Atlas (1570-2020) & others: A Stamp Sheet of six stamps depicting the Atlases which were compiled in the Netherlands in the 16th & 17th Centuries AD: Stamp Set issued by POstNL: Date of Stamp Set issue: 23.03.2020






















34) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": Series II of United Nations Crypto Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) which run on Blockchain Technolgy: Date of Stamps issue:18.11.2022

35) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

36) Tarzan of the Apes, Netherlands: A Medal/Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) depicting the popular fictional legend of Tarzan of the Apes: Date/Year of Coin/Medal issued: 2022

37) "EpilepsieNL" (Epilepsy), Netherlands: 130th Annversary milestone (1893-2023): Two Coins/Medals in Coincard issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coins issue: 2023

38) Sesame Street, Netherlands: 45 Years of Sesame Street Milestone (1968-2023): The Royal Dutch MInt has released the complete collection of Sesame Street Muppets: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

39) Holland America Lines, Netherlands: 150th Anniversary milestone (1873-2023): PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Gold Stamp with the denomination of "1" (for items weighing upto 20g for domestic/inland post): Date of Stamp issue: 18.04.2023

40) "The Compliment", Netherlands: "Dutch Design Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the Fifth Stamp Sheet, all stamps marked "International 1": Date of Stamp Sheet issued: 23.10.2023

41) Molly the Cat, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a stamp sheet of five personal stamps of "Nederland 1" value featuring Molly the Cat: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.02.2024

42) Keukenhof's Flower Show Exhibition, Netherlands:"75th Annioversary milestone (1949-2024):PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers 0 the Iris, Daffodil sand Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Sheet issue: 01.03.2024

43) "Shaping the Future Together", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) held in Noordwijk from 30.09.2024 to 06.10.2024: PostNL has issued a Stamp sheet: Date of Stamp sheet issued: 30.09.2024

44) The first flight between Amsterdam and Batavia, Netherlands:100th Anniversary (1924-2924): A one Euro Coin in a CoinCard features the flight in a Fokker F.VII with three crew members on 01.10.1924: Date of CoinCard issue: 01.10.2024

45) 80 Years of Suske and Wiske Medal Collec tion, Netherlands: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued a set of 12 Medals featuring populat characters from the Belgian Comic Magazine: Date/Year of Medals issue: 03/2025

46) Discovery Channel (now Discovery+ on HBO Max) is 40 Years old: A special Coin in a Coincard minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coincard issue: 2025

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands:

1) Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of 15 postage stamps featuring different forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the country: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 16.09.2024

Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):



Experience Nature Stamp Series:








9) Experience Nature - Skrok and Skrins Nature Reserves located n the province of Friesland: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featurng the Flora and Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.02.2023

10) Experience Nature - De Weiden Nature Reserves located in the province of Overijssel: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featurng the Flora and Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.06.2023

11) Experience Nature - Oisterwijk Woods and Fens located in the province of Noord-Brabant: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of ten stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 14.08.2023

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on "Experience Nature":

1) Experience Nature - Birds on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024

2) Experience Nature - "Butterflies" on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.02.2024

3) Experience Nature - Stamp Series Sint Eustastius:: "Underwater Life": A set of ten Postage stamps brought out by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date/Year of Stamp sheet issue: 09.06.2025

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:





Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series "House Types & facades":





Typically Dutch Coin Series -2023:






Typically Dutch Postage stamp Series - 2024:




Dutch World Heritage Series:

1) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

2) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):



Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:




"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:






"Lion of Judah" Gold Bar Series:

1) "Lion of Judah Gold Bar series", Israel: A Gold Bar minted by the (Holy Land Mint) - Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Year of Gold Bar issue: 2025

"Human Cats" Silver Bar Series:









Other interesting posts from Israel:







19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020
















Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:




Banknotes of Israel:


"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:


Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:





Birds of Israel Coin Series:



"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":




Views of Israel Coin Series:


Posts from Suriname:

1) "Papegaai Duit" (Parrot Coin"), Republic of Suriname: Official Parrot Duit restrike: 2 Troy Ounce Coins feature the popular parrot of the country: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links to posts on Ecuador on this blog:

1) FIFA's World Cup Tournament, Ecuador's National Team, Ecuador: The Banc Central Del Ecuador has issued One Sucre Silver and Colour Proof Coins featuring the National Football team and FIFA 2022: Date of Coin issue: 17.11.2022

2) "Bicentenary of Independence", Ecuador: The Anniversary is celebrated on One Sucre Silver Colour and Proof Coins minted by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbrte - Real Casa de la Moneda (The Spanish Mint) at their facilities in Madrid on behalf of the Banco Central Del Ecuador: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.10.2025

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:








Links (Contd):

2) Namibia has introduced upgraded Banknotes and Brand New Coinage with the theme of "Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our pride - Meet the Next Generation of the Namibian Dollar": New Look, Same Value: 2025


For other interesting posts:


5) City of Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium: 20 Years as UNENCO World Heritage Site: A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Royakl Dutch Mint under licencing of the Royal Belgian Mint, on behalf of the National Bank of Belgium: Coin issue date: 26.02.2020

6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

7) Celebrating 25 Years of listing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxembourg: A Commemorative Stamp of 0.80 Euro issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Stamp issue date: 10.03.2020













23) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a Stamp Sheetlet which showcases a fingerprint in which a face is hidden as a symbolic representation of the theme - "identity": Date of Stamps issue: 20.03.2023

24) Asteroid Day (or "International Asteroid Day), Luxembourg: POST Luxembourg (formerly known as Entreprise des Postes et Telecommunications) has issued a postage stamp of L50g (the rate for a standard letter domestic postage): Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2023

25) SABENA (National Airline Carries), Belgium: Centenary Celebrations - 1923-2023): The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) has minted a 20 Euro Silver Crown Coin which marks the centenary of the founding of the country's first airline carrier: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

26) 130th Anniversary of the Art Nouveau Movement, Belgium: 130th Anniversary Celebrations (1893-2023): Commemorative 2 Euro Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

27) Hanseatic Cities in Belgium: The Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands has issued a 10 Euro Silver Coin on behalf of Belgium depicting Hanseatic Cities and Trading activities in the country: Date/Year of Coi issue: 2023

28) Glass Art, Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a postage stamp featuring national and international artists working in a variety of styles: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2024

29) Keukenhof's Flower Exhibition, Netherlands: "75th Anniversary milestone (1949-2024)" PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers - the Iris, Daffodil and Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Stam p Shdeet issue: 01.03.2024

30) 100 Years of Surrealism in Belgium: Date of Stamp issue: 26.08.2024

31) 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Phillippe and Queen Matilda, Belgium: A 12-1/2 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands under license from the Royal Belgian Mint: Date/Yea5r of Coin issue: 16.10.2024

32) Belgium 1 cent 1887-1907 in Coincard NL: Coin first issued under King Leopold II: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

33) "Street Art in Belgium", Belgium: A 2.5 Euro, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin in a Coincard Netherlands (NL) highlights Dtreet art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

34) Belgium 2 Euro Coin 2025 "Spa Francorchamps circuit" BU in Coincard NL, (minted by the Royal Dutch Mint - RDM): Date of Coin issue: end July 2025

Links to other Posts on Aland issues:


2) Wildflowers, Aland Islands: A new Series of Franking Labels issued by Aland Post: Date of issue: 03.02.2020




































For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:





8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Cairns, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Faroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023

12) "Treasures of the Sea", Faroe Islands: A set of Franking Labels - Four Franking Labels issued by Posta (Faroe Islands Post): Date/Year of Franking Labels issue: 03.02.2025

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks










Posts on Finland on this Blog:











Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks












Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020

2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

6) Colourful Curacao brought out by Curacao: Cpost International has brought out a stamp set featuring vibrant and colourful architecture of Curacao: Date of stamp set issue: 20.08.2024

7) Curacao & St Maarten: Central Bank unveils Designs for new Caribbean Guilder Corculation Coinage: Year of coins issue: 2025

8) New Caribbean Guilder Banknotes and Coin designs for the Centrale Bank of Curacao & Sint Maarten

Other posts on European Capitals of Culture Posts - 2024:





For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:





8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Coal Mining, Faroe Islands:A postage Stamp of 48 DKK issued by Posta (Faroese Islands Post):Date of Stamp issue: 26.02.2024

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

1) "Foroya Bjor", Faroe Islands: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroe Islands) has issued a Postal Stamp of 29.00 DKK commemorating the well-known Distillery of the Faroes: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

2) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Faroe Islands (Denmark): A SEPAC stamp issue of the value of 20 DKK (Danish Kroners) depicting a brightly coloured row of "Moon Pigeons" (birds), issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2020

3) "Water", Liechtenstein: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a Postal Stamp of CHF 1.80 depicting a Glass of Water: Date of Stamp issue: 07.06.2022


Links to other Posts on Aland issues:


2) Wildflowers, Aland Islands: A new Series of Franking Labels issued by Aland Post: Date of issue: 03.02.2020





Links to Posts on Norway issues:







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For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:





8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Cairn, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Foroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks











Links to some other posts on shipwrecks:



Links:

i) "The Rooswijk", an ill-fated Dutch East Indiaman, Netherlands which sank during her second trip on 09.01.1740: Mexican Silver Cobs, Silver reales, Klippes and Pillar Dollars etc were recovered from the ship-wreck

The undernoted two links will take you to our blog "Footloose" for two interesting posts written by me on the Dutch presence in Sadras in the 17th Century AD:

i) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: (Part 1): a) Commentary of the Dutch presence in India & b) The Dutch Cemetery

ii) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: (Part ii): A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: The ruins tell the story of a flourishing Sea-trade

For other interesting posts on Belgium & Luxembourg Coins and Stamps:


5) City of Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium: 20 Years as UNENCO World Heritage Site: A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Royakl Dutch Mint under licencing of the Royal Belgian Mint, on behalf of the National Bank of Belgium: Coin issue date: 26.02.2020

6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

7) Celebrating 25 Years of listing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxembourg: A Commemorative Stamp of 0.80 Euro issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Stamp issue date: 10.03.2020

















Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

1) "Foroya Bjor", Faroe Islands: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroe Islands) has issued a Postal Stamp of 29.00 DKK commemorating the well-known Distillery of the Faroes: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

2) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Faroe Islands (Denmark): A SEPAC stamp issue of the value of 20 DKK (Danish Kroners) depicting a brightly coloured row of "Moon Pigeons" (birds), issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2020

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

1) "Foroya Bjor", Faroe Islands: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroe Islands) has issued a Postal Stamp of 29.00 DKK commemorating the well-known Distillery of the Faroes: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

2) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Faroe Islands (Denmark): A SEPAC stamp issue of the value of 20 DKK (Danish Kroners) depicting a brightly coloured row of "Moon Pigeons" (birds), issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2020

3) "Water", Liechtenstein: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a Postal Stamp of CHF 1.80 depicting a Glass of Water: Date of Stamp issue: 07.06.2022

Links to Posts on Turks and Caicos Islands:

1) A Quarter Crown (1/4) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was only issued in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1986

2) A Half Crown (1/2) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was issued only in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1982

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020

2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

Posts on Colombia:

1) 500th Anniversary of the founding of Santa Marta (1525-2025), Colombia: Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 20,000 Pesos Cupro-Nackel Coin issued by the royal dutch mint (RDM) at their facilities in houten, Netherlands on behalf of the Banco Central de la Republica (Central Ban k of Colombia): Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.07.2025

2) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701-07.09.1714

3) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Prat 1): The evolution of Coinage in Colombia

4) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part 2): History of evolution of Banknotes in Colombia

For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:








Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

1) The Evolution of Mexican Coinage


24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018 


29) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

30) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701 - 07.09.1714

Links to posts on Ecuador on this blog:

1) FIFA's World Cup Tournament, Ecuador's National Team, Ecuador: The Banc Central Del Ecuador has issued One Sucre Silver and Colour Proof Coins featuring the National Football team and FIFA 2022: Date of Coin issue: 17.11.2022

2) "Bicentenary of Independence", Ecuador: The Anniversary is celebrated on One Sucre Silver Colour and Proof Coins minted by the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbrte - Real Casa de la Moneda (The Spanish Mint) at their facilities in Madrid on behalf of the Banco Central Del Ecuador: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.10.2025

Posts from Suriname:

1) "Papegaai Duit" (Parrot Coin"), Republic of Suriname: Official Parrot Duit restrike: 2 Troy Ounce Coins feature the popular parrot of the country: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

Republic of Peru:














17) "Paracas Textiles/Textile Art of Paracas", Peru Cpin: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the unique fenerary Textile Work/Art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2013

18) "Real Filipe Fortress of "King Philip's Fortress", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Puru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the ruins of the fortified fortress: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2013

19) "Tunanmarca" or "Tunan Marca" or "Siquillapucara", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol coin showcases the Tunanmarca Archeological Complex/Buildings: Date/Year of Coin issue: 26.11.2023

20) "Sacred City of Caral-Supe" (or "Caral"), Peru" Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Archeological buildings: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2014

21) "Huaca de la Luna" ("Temple or Shrine of the Moon"), Peru: Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Temple or Shrine dedicated to the Moon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2014

22) The "Petroglyphs of Pusharo", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin eries"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Petroglyphs: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015

23) The "Warawtampu" (Quechu Waraw meaning "High and Deep"' , Peru: Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Con Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Archeological Site: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015

24) The "Vicus Culture/Pottery", Peru: "Requeza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Vicus Culture/Pottery: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015

25) The "Shipibo-Konibo Pottery", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth a nd Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Pottery Artwork: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2016

26) "Machu Picchu", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One Sol Coin showcases the Ruins of Machu Pichu: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2011

27) Numismatic Series "Natural Resources of Peru" (Recursos naturales del Peru" - in Spanish): Date/Year of Coins issue: 07/2013

Links to some other interesting posts from  Mexico:

Other interesting posts from Israel:







19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020














Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:



Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:




"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:


Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:





Birds of Israel Coin Series:


"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:






Views of Israel Coin Series:


For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

Posts on Colombia:

1) 500th Anniversary of the founding of Santa Marta (1525-2025), Colombia: Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 20,000 Pesos Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the royal dutch mint (RDM) at their facilities in houten, Netherlands on behalf of the Banco Central de la Republica (Central Ban k of Colombia): Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.07.2025

2) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701-07.09.1714

3) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Prat 1): The evolution of Coinage in Colombia

4) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part 2): History of evolution of Banknotes in Colombia

Links:

1) Namibia has introduced upgraded Banknotes and Brand new Coinage with the theme of "Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride - Meet the Next Generation of the Namibian Dollar": New Look, Same value: 2025


Republic of Cameroon:








Posts from Ghana:

i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020

4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019  

7) 2025 Mesa Grande Sovereign Native American Nation: $1 1-oz Silver Coin Built By aliens - Stonehenge Proof: Coin released by the republic of Ghana: Date/Year of Coin release: 2025

Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:

1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana

2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana

3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana  

4) Mole National Park, Ghana

5) Funerals

6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone

7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana

8) A visit to Ghana

9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana

10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis

Links:

1) Did You Know Series (102): Unearthing a 500 Year-Old Shipwreck in Namibia: Lost at Sea, Found in the Sand

Greek Mythology Coin Series:








Germania Mint issues:





 
Other interesting posts on Greek Coinage and Commemorative Coins:

 2) Some ancient coins depicting Greek mythology & history 



















Barbados:

1) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

2) El Dorado, Barbados: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin with a Sliding motis presents the fabled city in the Amerocas: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024


For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:








Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

1) The Evolution of Mexican Coinage


24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018 


1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

Interesting Posts from Algeria:

1) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination

2) Algeria: Introduction of a new denomination of 2,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which is a part of the new "Fifth Deries of Algerian Dinar Banknotes", issued by the Banque d'Algerie (Bank of Algeria): Date of Banknote issue: 02.11.2022

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:



Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:








Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:







Links (Contd):








16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018




‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎








Posts from Republic of Chad:





Links (Contd)










Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:



Posts from Ghana:

i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020

4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019  

Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:

1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana

2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana

3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana  

4) Mole National Park, Ghana

5) Funerals

6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone

7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana

8) A visit to Ghana

9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana

10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis

Posts from Republic of Chad:



Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:



Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:









Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:







Links (Contd):








16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018




‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

Links to posts on Zaire/Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):



















Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:



Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

New Banknotes of Mozambique:

1) New Banknotes of Mozambique

ZiG: The new currency of Zimbabwe:

1) ZiG: The new Currency of Zimbabwe

Eswatini (Swaziland):

(i) "Eswatini" (or the "Kingdom of Eswatini") also known by its former official name "Swaziland": i) About Eswatini: ii) Coins of Eswatini: iii) Banknotes of Eswatini

3) Doha, Qatar Expo 2023 (02.10.2023-28.03.2024), Qatar: Qatar Post (formerly QPost) has issued a set of nine postage stamps of 2.00 Qatari Rial each showcasing the Exhibition: Date of Stamp Set issue: 15.05.2023

Interesting Posts from Algeria:

1) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination

2) Algeria: Introduction of a new denomination of 2,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which is a part of the new "Fifth Deries of Algerian Dinar Banknotes", issued by the Banque d'Algerie (Bank of Algeria): Date of Banknote issue: 02.11.2022

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:



Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:








Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:







Links (Contd):








16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018




‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎








Posts from Republic of Chad:



Links (Contd)










Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:




Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:




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