1439) 125 Years of Swarovski, The Great Sparkle, Austria: A postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2020:

1439) 125 Years of Swarovski, The Great Sparkle, Austria: A postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2020:

In 1895, Daniel Swarovski founded a company that revolutionised the world of jewellery. Even today, Swarovski crystals are known for their exceptional brilliance.

A skilled polisher of crystals, Daniel Swarovski developed a process that enabled gleaming crystals to be produced more quickly and at a lower cost, thereby making them affordable to the wider public.

The innovative businessman from Bohemia chose Wattens in Tyrol as the location for his company, because there he had access to sufficient hydro-electric power to operate his machinery.

Presently, the internationally successful corporation is still run as a family concern by the fifth generation.

Swarovski designs and produces high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones, synthetic diamonds and cubic zirconia, jewellery and accessories, as well as, interior design and lighting products.

Alongside this core business, it also produces optical products, as well as, tools and machinery for the construction industry.

The Swarovski Kristallwelten, which was opened in Wattens in 1995, as part of the Centenary celebrations (1895-1995) is particularly spectacular. The complete work of art, designed by Andre Heller, exhibits gleaming crystal art in 17 cabinets of curiosities, while the garden impresses with its many attractions, such as the sparkling crystal cloud.

To celebrate the 125th Anniversary milestone, the script on the commemorative stamp is embellished with silver foil.

The postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by "OSTERREICH" ("Austria") is titled "125 Jahre Swarovski" (meaning "125 Years of Swarowski") and shows a background image of Swarowski crystals.

This postage stamp was issued on 18.07.2020.

Links to posts on Austrian Mint Coin issues on this blog:

1) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: First Coin: "700 Years of Hall City in Tirol or Tyrol"

2) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Second Coin: "150 Years of Semmering Alpine Railway"

3) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Third Coin: "50 Years of Television in Austria" 

4) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fourth Coin: "European Satellite Navigation System"

5) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fifth Coin: "Austrian Aviators"

6) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Sixth Coin "Fascinating Light"

7) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Seventh Coin: " The International Year of Astronomy"

8) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eighth Coin: "Renewable Energy"

9) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Ninth Coin: "Robotics"

10) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Tenth Coin: "Bionics"

11) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eleventh Coin: "Tunnel Construction"

12) The 50 Euro Gold Coin Series: Klimt and his Women: 2012-2016  (includes Coin of the Year 2015 (COTY)

13) Sigmund Freud: The Vienna Schools of Psychotherapy A 3 Coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

14) Alfred Adler: The Vienna schools of Psychotherapy: A 3 coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

15) The 100th Anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Royal Mint of Belgium in denominations of 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver)

16) 825 Years of the Vienna Mint (1194-2018): A Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna celebrating the milestone (issuedate: 12/12 - with year of issue engraved as 2019

17) a) Austria: "Chivalry- Knights Tales": The first Coin in a 5 Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Maximilian I (1459-1519): 500th Anniversary of the passing away of the Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria: Issue Date: 10.04.2019

17) b) Austria: "Adventures of the first Crusade - Knights Tales": The second coin in the 5-Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Godfrey of Buillion (1060-1100 AD), one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the coin's theme is "Spirit of Adventure" Coin issue date: 11.09.2019"

17) c) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020

18) "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures: First Coin in the Series depicts King Nebuchadnezzar II (640 B.C. - 562 B.C.): Coin issue date: 16.10.2019

19) "Reaching For The Skies" Austria: First Coin in the series of four Silver Coins brought out by the Mint of Austria (Osterreich Mint): Coin Issue Date: 23.01.2019

20) The Wiener Musikverein, Vienna, Austria: 150th Anniversary of the opening of the legendary Musikverein Concert Hall in 1870: Two 5 Euro Commemorative New Year 2020 dated Coins being issued by the Austrian Mint - one in Silver and the other in Copper on 04.12.2019

21) 100 Years of the Salzburg Festival, Austria (1920-2020): Austrian Post has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2020

22) Hedy Lemarr, Austria:" Austrian Inventions" Stamp Series: A postage stamp brought out by Austrian Post honours the contribution to the "Frequency Hopping Spread spectrum" which aided the Allies to steer torpedoes in World War II: Stamp issue date: 221.01.2020

23) "Vocklabrucker Christus" - St. Giles Church, Vocklabruck, Austria: "Religious Art in Austria" Stamp Series: Date of Stamp issue: 06.03.2020

24) Brigette Kowanz, Austria: "Opportunity - An illuminating Message": A stamp issue in the "Contemporary Art in Austria" Series: Date of Stamp issue: 17.03.2020

25) Lipizzaner Horses - "Friends For Life, Austria: 5 Euro Coins in Copper and Silver minted by the Austrian Mint as an Easter Celebration, depict Lipizzaner horses from the iconic Spanish riding School in Vienna: Date os Coin issue: 11.03.2020

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For posts on COTY (Coin of the Year) winners since 2015 in a competition held by Krause Publications of Germany, please visit the following links:

1) Did You Know Series (25) : The prestigious Krause Publications Annual World Coin Competition - Winners of the COTY 2015 and other 10 Category winners

2) Krause Publications Awards Coin of the Year and other Category winners - 2016

3) Coin of the Year and winners of the  sub-categories- 2017

Links to posts on Federal Republic of Germany issues and other posts on this blog:

1) Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig: Celebrating the 275th Anniversary: A 20 Euro Uncirculated silver Coin issued by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) on 08.03.2018

2) Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss: A 10 Mark German banknote issued commemorating his contributions in 1990 which was in circulation till 2001 

3) Planet Earth: The World's first "Tri-material" Coin - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable blue polymer ring: An innovative 5 Euro Polymer coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016

4) The Tropics Climate Zone (Climates of Earth) Coin Series: The second "tri-material Coin - with an outer ring,inner core and an embossable red polymer ring: Innovative Coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 27.04.2017

5) Sub-Tropical Climate Zone: ("Climate Zones of Earth Coin Series"): The second "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable orange polymer ring, innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 26.04.2018

6) In the Air: A 10 Euro Coin: The first Coin in the 3 coin Bimetal/Polymer coin "Tri-material" Coin Series titled "Air Moves", to be issued in April 2019

7) Temperate Climate Zone: (Climates of Earth Coin Series): The third "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable green polymer ring: Innovative coin being issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in September 2019

8) Graf Zeppelin: A 20 Dollar Silver coin and a 5 Dollar Gold Coin issued by Cook Islands in April 2017 to commemorate the 100th Death Anniversary of Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (08.07.1838 - 08.03.1917)


9) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

10) 100th Anniversary of the Weimar Constitution: A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by the German Federal Government: Coin Minted by the Berlin Mint: Year of issue: 2019:

1438) "Pterodactyl", Niue Island: Third Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020:

1438) "Pterodactyl", Niue Island: Third Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020:

Pterodactyl:

The Header/Banner showing a Pterodactyl flying over a rocky antiqued surface, at left, and the Reverse of the Coin showing a Pterodactyl image, placed against a foreground image of the packing/presentation cases & Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

The Pterodactyl takes flight in this exciting Dinosaur Coin Collection struck in 1.0 Oz pure silver. 

The word "Pterodactylus" (commonly known as Pterodactyls) comes from the Greek word meaning "winged finger". This is an extinct genus which is also the first pterosaur genus to be named and identified as a flying reptile.

Fossils remains of Pterodactylus have primarily ben found in the Solhofen limestone of Bavaria, Germany, which dates back to the Late Jurassic period (early Tithonian stage) about 150.8 to 148.5 million years ago. More fragmentary remains of Pterodactylus have been found in Europe and Africa.

Pterodactylus was a carnivore that preyed on fish and other small animals. Its wings were formed by a skin and muscle membrane stretching from its elongated fourth finger to its hind limbs. Pterodactylus had extremely long, specially adapted fourth fingers, to which wings were attached.

It was a small Pterosaur compared to other small Pterosaurs like the Pteranodon and Quetzalcoatlus.

The Coin:

The Reverse of the $2 Silver Coin has been antiqued as part of the overall design aesthetic. This face shows a coloured, dramatic representation of an engraved image of the dragon-like, winged Pterodactyls in flight against a pre-historic background.

The inscription towards the upper periphery is "PRETODACTYL", while on the lower periphery is given the metallic composition of the coin - "1 Oz. 999 Fine Silver".

The Obverse of the $2 Silver Antiqued Coin depicts an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials "IRB" appear below the Queen's neck.

The peripheral inscriptions are - "ELIZABETH II. NIUE. TWO DOLLARS. 2020".

The outer Cardboard Packing Case depicting a Pterodactyl image flying over a rocky antiqued surface. The Packing Case is titled "DINOSAURS - PTERODACTYL".

The elegant Coin Case in which the Coin is presented, together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The Coin Presentation Case together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and the outer Cardboard Box depicting the Pterodactyl image flying over a rocky antiqued surface.

The Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

The specifications of this Silver coin are:

Coin Series Theme: "Dinosaur Coin Collection"; Coin Theme: Pterodactyl; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Antiqued/Coloured; Weight: 1.0 Troy Oz; Diameter/Size: 40.0 mm; Denomination: $2; Country of issue: Niue Island; Minted By: New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island; Year of issue: 2020; Mintage: 2,000 pieces.

For Coins issued in the Series - "Dinosaur Coin Collection", please visit the following links:

1) "Tyrannosaurus Rex", Niue Island: First Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

2) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Second Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

3) "Pterodactyl", Niue Island: Third Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

Links to Posts on coin issues from Niue Islands:

1) Battle of Marathon: Battles that changed History Coin Series: A $2 Silver coin issued by the New Zealand Mint of behalf of Niue Islands in 2018

2) Sachin Tendulkar: "World's Greatest Batsman": Gold & Silver coins issued by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Islands in 2015

3) The "Red Dragon", an issue from Niue Island: minted by the New Zealand Mint: "The Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": The first Silver 5 Dollars selectively coloured Coin in the Series features the "Red Dragon of Vortigern": Year of issue: 2019

4) "The Four Dragons", Niue Island: Minted by the New Zealand Mint: The "Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": The second Silver 5 Dollars Selectively Coloured Coin in the Series features the Four Dragons: the Long Dragon, the Yellow Dragon, the Black Dragon and the Pearl Dragon: Year of issue: 2019

5) The "1001 Arabian Nights Tales": First $2 Silver crown Coin coin in the Series depicts the "story of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves": Coin issue date: 29.03.2019

6) Niue Island: "The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor": The "1001 Arabian Nights Tales": The Second Coin in the Series features the story of Sindbad the Sailor, on a $2 Silver Crown Coin issued by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island in the South Pacific: Issue date: 05/2019

7) Birds of Paradise, Niue Islands: A 1 Oz Silver $2 Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Islands: Coin minting Year: 2020

8) The "Norse Dragon" (or Dreki"), Niue Island: The "Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": Minted by the New Zealand Mint: The third Silver 5 Dollars Selectively Coloured Coin in the Series features the Norse Dragon: Date of Coin issue: 14.02.2020

9) "Tyrannosaurus Rex", Niue Island: First Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

10) Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Niue: A $100 (AUD) Pearl 1 Oz. Gold Proof Coin: Date/Year of issue - 2020

11) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Second Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

12) Winnie the Pooh, Niue: A Silver $2 (Two Dollars) Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on bahalf of Niue:First Coin in a four coin series themed "Winnie the Pooh and Friends": Year of Coin issue: 2020

13) Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Niue: First Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 01/2020

14) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020

15) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020

Links to posts on Australia, New Zealand and Countries and Overseas Territories of the South Pacific etc on this Blog: 

1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 36th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin Set consisting of a 2 Kina Banknote & a 2 Kina Coin

2) Papua New Guinea: An uncirculated coin set brought out in 1995 commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Independence 

 3) Currency & Coinage of the Solomon Islands: Dollars and Cents

4) New Zealand: New Banknote "Seventh Series" issued under Project "Brighter Money" from 2015 onwards

5) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of Caledonia (or Nouvelle Caledonie) the CFP Franc  

6) French Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas Territories in the Pacific and the French Southern Territories of Antarctica: The Institut d'emmission d'outre Mer (IEOM)

7) Currency & Coinage of Samoa: Tala and Sene 

8) Currency of the South Pacific Island Country of Fiji 

9) Coinage of New Zealand: A commemorative coin set issued in 1979 

10) Currency and Coinage of Australia: Dollars and Cents 

11) The Australian Emblem or the Coat of Arms 

12) The story of the Australian Penny 

13) The Legend of the Mutiny on the Bounty: A Commemorative Coin Set from the Pitcairn Islands depicting relics from the Bounty issued in 2009 

14) An Australian $5 coin issued in 1996, commemorating Australia's greatest cricketing legend - Sir Donald Bradman 

15) New Series/Generation of Australian Banknotes being introduced from 01.09.2016 onwards starting from $5 issues 

16) Southern Lights: A $1 Silver holographic coin issued by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand in January 2017

17) Currency & coinage of the Kingdom of Tonga : Pa'anga & Seniti 

18) Postage Stamps & Coin: Commemorating the Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway Line stamps issued by Australia Post & coins by Perth Mint on 04.07.2017

19) Cook Islands: Commemorating 50 Years of Self Governance (1965-2015): A circulation coin set issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 2015:

20) The Earth and Beyond Coin Series issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): First coin in the series - The Earth - issued on 03.04.2018

21) Wedge Tailed Eagle Coin Series: 200 Dollars Gold, 100 Dollars Gold & 1 Dollar Silver coins brought out by the Perth Mint, Australia in its on-going series started in 2014 in collaboration with John Mercanti, Chief Engraver of the US Mint: Coins issued in 2018

22) Australian Kangaroo Coin Series: 25th Anniversary Commemoration: A $100 Gold Coin and a $10 Silver Coin with selective gold plating issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in 2018

23) "Kangaroo at Sunset": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) is phasing out this iconic $25 Gold Coin from its repertoire of Commemorative Coins in 2018

24) "Discovery": An exclusive one piece - 2 Kilo Gold Coin studded with four Argyle Pink Diamonds/Gemstones minted by the Perth Mint, Australia in co-ordination with the Argyle Pink Diamonds Mine on 04.09.2018

25) "The Moon": The Earth and Beyond three Silver Coin Series: Royal Australian Mint issues the second coin in the series - a silver coloured Five (AUD) Dollars Concave-shaped (Domed) Coin on 03.09.2018

26) New $10 Australian Banknote issued on 18.09.2017 under the "Fourth Series of Banknotes": New generation of Australian Banknotes being introduced in a phased manner from 09/2016 onwards by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

27) New Australian 50 Dollar Banknote (AUD $50) issued in 10/2018, under the "Fourth Series of Banknotes": New Generation of Australian Banknotes introduced in a phased manner from 09/2016 onwards by Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)

28) "Lake Argyle" - "The Jewel of the Kimberley", Australia: Limited Edition Series of Rare diamond ingots in Pink Gold (10 Oz. & 1 Oz.) and Platinum (1 Oz.) studded with eight Argyle Pink Diamonds each issued by the Perth Mint, Australia in collaboration with the Argyle Pink Diamond Mine (2018)

29) "The Sun": The Earth and Beyond Coin Series": Royal australian Mint (RAM) issues the third and final coin in the three-coin Series, a Silver Coloured Five (AUD) Dollars Concave-shaped (Domed) Coin on 03.02.2019

30) Australia New Generation $20 Banknote is scheduled to be released in October 2019, joining the already released Banknotes in the denominations of $5, $10 and $50 in the new Series

31) The Afghan Express, Australia's iconic Train nicknamed "The Ghan": 90th Anniversary of the iconic Transcontinental Passenger Train: A 50 Cent Colour applied coin brought out by the Royal Australian Mint on 08.07.2019

32) "Kangaroos at Dawn", Australia, replaces the "Kangaroo at Sunset" Coin Series:25 Dollar Gold 1/5 Oz Coin and 1 Dollar Silver 1/2 Oz Coins brought out by the Royal Australian Mint

33) Australian Redback Spider: The first coin in a new $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion Coin Series, brought out by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in a series titled "Australia's Most Dangerous": Coin issue year: 2020 

34) QANTAS (Queensland And North Territory Aerial Service), Australia: Centenary Anniversary Celebrations (1920-2020): A Commemorative $1 (AUD) Coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM; b) An 11-Coin set featuring an aircraft from QANTAS's 100 year old history and the Kangaroo Penny, which inspired its "Flying Kangaroo" logo: Coin issue Year: 2020

35) Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Niue: A $100 (AUD) Pearl 1 Oz. Gold Proof Coin: Date/Year of issue - 2020

36) "Gold Rush, 1851", Australia: Gold (10 Dollars), Silver (1 Dollar) and Aluminium Bronze (1 Dollar) Coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint commemorate the Era of Australia's Gold Rush; Year of issue: 2020

37) Indian-Pacific Railway Service, Australia: 50th Anniversary of the iconic train service: A Commemorative 50 Cent Coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Year of issue: 2020:

38) The ill-fated ship "Batavia", Australia: "Australian Shipwreck Coin Series": The first Gold 100 Dollars Triangular shaped Bullion Coin minted by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Coin issued in 2019

39) The ill-fated ship "Vergulde Draeck" (or the "Gilt Dragon"), Australia: The second Gold 100Dollars and Silver 1 Dollar Triangular shaped Bullion Coins minted by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Coin issued in 2020

40) The "Tooth Fairy", Australia: A $2 (Two Dollars) Coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Coin issue Year: 2020

41) Native Daphne Moths, New Zealand: A set of six stamps depicting Native Daphne Moths issued by New Zealand Post: Stamp set issue date: 05.02.2020

42) "Kakariki" - (Parakeets), New Zealand: A set of five stamps issued by New Zealand Post featuring Parakeets found in New Zealand: Date of Stamp issue: 04.03.2020

43) Maui and the First Dog ("Maui Raua Ko Irawaru"), New Zealand: A set of two Gold Coins ($10 NZD each) and two Silver Coins (1 NZD each) issued by the New Zealand Mint & minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Date of Coin Set issue: 26.02.2020

44) The "Emu in the Sky Constellation", Australia: First Coin in the Star Dreaming Coin Series": A $1 (One Dollar) Silver Proof Coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): YEar of coin issue: 2020

 45) New Zealand "Bear Hunt": A set of six stamps brought out by New Zealand Post, supporting the Red Cross - featuring Teddy Bears, selected to exemplifythe creativity and care put into the Bear Hunt by and for Kiwis: Date of Stamp set issue: 20.05.2020

46) "Matariki", New Zealand: "Nga Hau e Wha" (or "The Four Winds") featured on a set of four stamps featuring the Easterly, Westerly, Northerly and Southerly Winds brought out by New Zealand Post: Date of Stamp set issue: 03.06.2020

47) "Kookaburra" Silver Bullion Coin, Australia: 30th Anniversary milestone Commemorative Coins issued by the Perth Mint, Australia with 3 Silver Coin Variants (1, 10 and 30 Dollars) of the Commemorative Design: Year of issue: 2020

48) Feral Brumbies, Australia: "Horses Coin Series": 1 Dollar Silver Bullion Coins issued in its on-going Coin Series featuring various horse breeds on the Australian Continent, brought out by Perth Mint, Australia: Date of Coin issue: 22.06.2020

49) "Back To The Future", Niue: A $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Proof Colourised Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia on behalf of Niue on the 35th Anniversary of the Film: Year of issue: 2020

50) Kiwi Cakes and Bakes, New Zealand: A set of 15 Stamps of $1.40 each, issued by New Zealand Post featuring classic baked treats, popular in New Zealand: Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.07.2020

51) Great Southern Land, Australia: A Silver Proof Opal $1, One Oz. Coin, minted by the Perth Mint, Australia, featuring the unique Wildlife in Australia & the country's place in World Opal production: Date of Coin issue: 07.07.2020

Links to interesting Posts on coins from Tuvalu Islands:

1)Famous Pirates of the Caribbean :2) Edward Teach or "BlackBeard"

2)Famous Pirates of the Caribbean: 3)Bartholomew Roberts or Black Bart Roberts 
  
 3)Famous Pirates of the Caribbean:4)Jack Rackham 

4)Famous-pirates-of- the Caribbean : 5) Henry Avery 

5)Famous Pirates of the Caribbean : 6) Sir Henry Morgan

6)Norse Goddess Freya - a Silver 2 Dollars High Relief antiquated Coin , the first in the Series titled "Norse Goddesses" (2017)  

7) "Star Trek", Starfleet Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set

Link to Posts from Tokelau:

1) "Vivat Humanitas" (Latin for "Long Live Humanity", Tokelau: A $5 NZD (5 Dollars) Silver Coin minted by the Pressburg Mint: Year: 2020

2) Tokelau Inati - Equal Portions Stamps, Tokelau Islands: A Four Stamps Set depicting Taro (45c) Stamp, Breadfruit ($1.40) Stamp, Fish ($2.00) and Coconut ($3.00) Stamp issued by New Zealand Post on behalf of Tokelau Islands: Stamp set issue date: 01.05.2019

3) Reptiles of Tokelau: A set of four stamps issued by New Zealand Post for the NZOT - New Zealand Overseas Territory) on 20.09.2017

Other interesting links to posts from Cook Islands minted by Coin Invest Trust:

1) Brexit : Britain's Exit from the EEC : Coins issued by the Cook islands in the denomination of $1, $5 and $ 20 in 2016 

2) 150th Anniversary of "The Great Tea Race - 1866": Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 10 and 2 Dollars issued by Cook Islands in 2016

3) The Mystical Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth depicted on $10 Silver coins issued by Cook islands in 2016, under its "Milestones of Mankind Series".

4) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series".

5) Quilling Art: Silver 2 Dollars coins issued - Flowers (2016) & Bird (2017) 

6) Queen Guinevere: The second coin in the six coin "Camelot Series". 

Links to posts on issues from the Republic of Palau:

 1) Republic of Palau issues "Sand Dollars": Silver & Gold 1$ coins

2) Four Leaf Clover - Coin titled "Silver Fortune" - A 5 Dollars Silver coin issued by Coin Invest Trust in 2018

3) Totem Pole 2 Oz. or 10 Dollars Silver coin from the Republic of Palau being issued on 12.06.2018

4) The "Maneki Neko Cat" ot the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

5) "Tree of Life", Palau: First Coin in a new Coin Series titled "Dot Art" features "Pointillism", an Art Technique of the 1800s: A Silver Black Proof $20 Coin minted with Smartminting Technology, coordinated by Numiscollect: Date of Coin issue: 05/2020

Links to Posts on coin issues from Niue Islands:

1) Battle of Marathon: Battles that changed History Coin Series: A $2 Silver coin issued by the New Zealand Mint of behalf of Niue Islands in 2018

2) Sachin Tendulkar: "World's Greatest Batsman": Gold & Silver coins issued by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Islands in 2015

3) The "Red Dragon", an issue from Niue Island: minted by the New Zealand Mint: "The Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": The first Silver 5 Dollars selectively coloured Coin in the Series features the "Red Dragon of Vortigern": Year of issue: 2019

4) "The Four Dragons", Niue Island: Minted by the New Zealand Mint: The "Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": The second Silver 5 Dollars Selectively Coloured Coin in the Series features the Four Dragons: the Long Dragon, the Yellow Dragon, the Black Dragon and the Pearl Dragon: Year of issue: 2019

5) The "1001 Arabian Nights Tales": First $2 Silver crown Coin coin in the Series depicts the "story of Ali Baba and the 40 thieves": Coin issue date: 29.03.2019

6) Niue Island: "The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor": The "1001 Arabian Nights Tales": The Second Coin in the Series features the story of Sindbad the Sailor, on a $2 Silver Crown Coin issued by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island in the South Pacific: Issue date: 05/2019

7) Birds of Paradise, Niue Islands: A 1 Oz Silver $2 Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Islands: Coin minting Year: 2020

8) The "Norse Dragon" (or Dreki"), Niue Island: The "Mythical Dragons of the World Coin Series": Minted by the New Zealand Mint: The third Silver 5 Dollars Selectively Coloured Coin in the Series features the Norse Dragon: Date of Coin issue: 14.02.2020

9) "Tyrannosaurus Rex", Niue Island: First Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

10) Australia's Great Barrier Reef, Niue: A $100 (AUD) Pearl 1 Oz. Gold Proof Coin: Date/Year of issue - 2020

11) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Second Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Dinosaur Coin Collection": A $2 One Oz. Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year: 2020

12) Winnie the Pooh, Niue: A Silver $2 (Two Dollars) Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on bahalf of Niue:First Coin in a four coin series themed "Winnie the Pooh and Friends": Year of Coin issue: 2020

13) Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Niue: First Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 01/2020

14) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New ZEaland Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 03/2020

15) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020

Links to posts on Coin issues from Solomon Islands:

1) Remembering the Fallen during World War I (1914-1918), Solomon Islands: A 5 Ounce Silver $10 Coin depicting a field of Red Poppies

2) Solomon Islands: 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's first Pacific "Voyage of Discovery" and charting of New Zealand and Australia's East Coast: Date of issue: 2020

3) Currency and Coinage of the Solomon Islands: Dollars and Cents

Other links to interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries:

1) Brexit : Britain's Exit from the EEC : Coins issued by the Cook islands in the denomination of $1, $5 and $ 20 in 2016 

2) 150th Anniversary of "The Great Tea Race - 1866": Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 10 and 2 Dollars issued by Cook Islands in 2016

3) The Mystical Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth depicted on $10 Silver coins issued by Cook islands in 2016, under its "Milestones of Mankind Series".

4) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series".

5) Quilling Art: Silver 2 Dollars coins issued - Flowers (2016) & Bird (2017) 

6) Queen Guinevere: The second coin in the six coin "Camelot Series". 

 7) Republic of Palau issues "Sand Dollars": Silver & Gold 1$ coins

8) Four Leaf Clover - Coin titled "Silver Fortune" - A 5 Dollars Silver coin issued by Coin Invest Trust in 2018

9) Totem Pole 2 Oz. or 10 Dollars Silver coin from the Republic of Palau being issued on 12.06.2018

10) The "Maneki Neko Cat" or the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

11) Ammonite: First coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2015

12) Trilobite: Second coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2016

13) Ichthyosaur, from the Mesozoic Era - "The Age of the Reptiles": Third Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2017

14) Velociraptor (meaning "Swift Seizer"), Mongolia (from the Cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx) - "Part I": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by the Coin Invest Trust, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2018

15) Protoceratops, Mongolia (from the Upper cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx.) - "Part II": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by Coin Invest trust, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2019

16) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part I) Evolution of the Coinage of Mongolia & the spread of Buddhism)

17) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part II) Historical development of Mongolian (Togrog) Banknotes

18) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia: issued by Coin Invest Trust (issued in 2018) minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

19) Pterosauria from the Mesozoic Era - The Age of the Reptiles" (70 to 225 million years ago): Fourth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2018

20) Sinraptor (Sinraptor dongi): Fifth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

21) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

22) Blood Moon (or "Luna de Sangre", Equatorial Guinea: A 1000 Francos CFA Silver Coin, studded with blue Swarovski crystals issued by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Equatorial Guinea recreates the legend of the Blood Moon and the enduring legend of the "Flying Dutchman"

23) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

24) Arowana Dragon Fish, Republic of Palau: A Silver $10 (Dollars) Coin brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) for the Republic of Palau, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Issue year: 2019

25)"Estacado" - Meteorite Impacts Coin Series: 2 Dollars Titanium-Silver Coin issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019
26) Peter Carl Faberge: 100th Anniversary of his passing away (1920-2020): Coin invest Trust (CIT) has issued a commemorative silver coin of 1000 Togrog on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia, featuring Faberge's "Apple Blossom Egg", the biggest and most well known of his creations: Coin issue date/Year: 2020 

27) All Hallows Eve' (or "Hallowe'en") Coin Republic of Palau: $1 Gold Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Palau: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Year of issue: 2019

28) Mahatma Gandhi, Mongolia: Coin Series Theme - "Revolutionaries": Gold & Silver 1000 Togrog Coins minted by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Bank of Mongolia: Year of issue: 2020

29) "Still Trapped", Cook Islands: A Silver 5 Dollars High Relief Coin minted by Smartminting Technology in another novel design concept minted by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Cook Islands in 2020

30) "Blue Skies and Tail Winds", Cook Islands: A 10 Dollars Silver Black Proof Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facitity in Munich, Germany: Year: 2020

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:

1) Mount Everest: 25 Dollars Silver High Relief Coin: The second Coin in the 7 Summits Coin Series issued by The cook islands in co-ordination with coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2017

2) "Aconcagua", Argentina: 25 Dollars High Relief Silver Coin - The Third Coin in the "7-Summits Coin Series" issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in November 2018

3) Mount Kilimanjaro: 25 Dollar Silver High Relief Coin: The fourth coin in the 7-Summits Coin Series issued by the cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

Links on Batman and Superman Posts on this Blog:

1) "The Joker", Portugal: Portugal Post has issued a set of four stamps featuring "The Joker"character of DC Comics, who is an archenemy of the "Batman": Date of Stamp issue: 31.03.2020

2) "Man of Steel": A Superman Movie: A set of stamps brought out in 2013 by Jersey Post, the States of Jersey, commemorating a local lad Henry William Dagliesh Cavill who played Superman in the movie

3) "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice": A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Camadian Mint: Coin issue date/year: 2016

4) "Two-Face", Niue: A character of DC Comics, who is an arch-enemy of Batman: A $1 Silver Coin Note brought out by New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue: Year of issue: 2019

5) "The Riddler", Niue: A character of DC Comics, who is an arch-enemy of the Superhero "Batman": A Silver Coin Note brought out by New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue: Year of issue: 2019