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Monday, 15 May 2023

2827) Emperor Penguin, Australia: "Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Bullion Coins which have begun this Series: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04/2023:

2827) Emperor Penguin, Australia: "Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Bullion Coins which have begun this Series: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04/2023: 

The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has started a new Bullion Coin Series which will highlight the Wildlife encountered in Australia’s Antarctic Territory (AAT).

The Header/Banner presents the Reverses of the Silver $1 and Gold $100 Bullion Coins against a background representation of a Penguin Colony, with one penguin preparing to dive into the ocean.

The series has begun with the Emperor Penguin, which is the largest of all the penguin species and is found throughout Antarctica and the Australian Antarctic Territory. 

About Penguins:

Penguins are found close to the Arctic Pole in areas favouring coastal habitation or South of the Equator or on the many islands surrounding the Continent of Antarctica or adjacent areas.

There are 17 species of Penguins (each slightly different) found across the globe. Some of the species have nicknames, which give the impression that there are more than 17 species. For example – “Little Penguin” is also known as the “Blue Penguin”). All the species live in the Southern Hemisphere, while many are found at the South Pole in the Antarctica.

The Falkland Islands refer to themselves as the Penguin Capital of the World as more than one million penguins have made the Falklands their home and nest on these Islands throughout the year, because of their proximity to the nearest point of Antarctica – just 750 km away.

Their geographic placement off the tip of South America, not too distant from the coast of Antarctica, provides an ideal location for these extraordinary birds to live, breed and raise their young.

The Arctic Region is the only place where penguins are mostly found, although a few species of this flightless bird actually make their home on the Southern-most Continent. 

The penguin has evolved over a period of time to adapt to such harsh weather and atmospheric conditions – however this process of evolution has made them very adept at swimming in water rather than flying across the skies.

The Emperor Penguin:

With their regal bearing and distinctive markings, Emperor Penguins are the largest of all penguins, standing around a metre (or just over three feet) tall and weighing up to 45 kilograms (or nearly 100 pounds). 

Once regarded as a species of least concern in terms of endangerment, emperor penguins are now listed as "Near Threatened" by the "International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)".

The primary causes for an increased risk of species endangerment are declining food availability, due to the effects of climate change and industrial fisheries on the crustacean and fish populations. 

Other reasons for the decline in numbers include disease, habitat destruction, and disturbance at breeding colonies by humans. Of particular concern is the impact of tourism. 

With the rapid decline in numbers, Emperor Penguins could be on the brink of extinction by the end of this century.

In the wild, their predators are killer whales, leopard seals, and the giant petrel. 

The most dangerous predator is the leopard seal, which can eat about 15 penguins a day, though they usually only catch the weak or the very sick, as a healthy penguin can usually out-swim a leopard seal. 

On the other hand, Emperor Penguins are predominantly carnivores and eat a diet that consists of krill, squid, silverfish, and other fish species. Unlike many penguins that feed on surface prey, Emperor Penguins often reach depths of over 1,700 feet and can remain submerged for up to 20 minutes. 

It is the only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter and can trek 50–120 km (31–75 mi) over the ice to breeding colonies which can contain up to several thousand individuals. 

The female lays a single egg, which is incubated for just over two months by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed, the parents subsequently take turns foraging at sea and caring for their chick in the colony. 

The lifespan is typically 20 years in the wild, although observations suggest that some individuals may live to 50 years of age.

The Coins:

The Reverses of the 100 Dollars (Gold) and 1 Dollar (Silver) Bullion Coins depict an Emperor Penguin with its chick. 

In the background, there is a colony of adult Emperor Penguins lining up to dive from the Antarctic ice into the ocean. 

On the upper right periphery is the text "EMPEROR PENGUIN" along the rim and the coins’ specifications "1 oz. 9999 GOLD" or "999 SILVER".

The Obverses of the 100 Dollars (Gold) and 1 Dollar (Silver) Bullion Coins includes the effigy facing right designed by engraver Jody Clark, whose initials "JC" appear on the Queen's neck. The peripheral inscriptions are - ELIZABETH II. 1952-2022, AUSTRALIA. 2023".

 Below the Queen’s effigy is the denomination "100 DOLLARS" (Gold) or "1 DOLLAR" (Silver). 

i)The specifications of the Gold Bullion Coin are:

Country of issue/City State: Australia;  Coin Theme: "Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT)"; Date/Year: 04/2023; Denomination/Face Value: $100 (100 Dollars - AUS); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 38.70 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion - Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mintage: 250 pieces; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Presentation Box/Case: Yes;  Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designed by: Adam Ball.

ii)The specifications of the Silver Bullion Coin are:

Country of issue/City State: Australia;  Coin Theme: "Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory (AAT)"; Date/Year: 04/2023; Denomination/Face Value: $1 (One Dollar - AUS); Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 40.00 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion - Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mintage: 25,000 pieces; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM)Presentation Box/Case: No;  Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designed by: Adam Ball.

- Each of the Gold and Silver Bullion Coins is encapsulated, with the Gold versions presented in a Royal Australian Mint-branded custom case with illustrated slipcase






The Tarot Card Collection:






11) "Wheel of Fortune", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eleventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

12) "Justice", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Twelfth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card releasedby the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Posts on Disney Occasions - Disney100:

i) Mickey Mouse and Friends, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1 oz Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1/4 oz Gold Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Post of "Avatar - The Way of Water":

i) "Avatar - The Way of Water", New Zealand: New Zealand Post has issued a set of postage stamps, which feature characters from the movie, which was also filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamps issue: 01.03.2023

Posts on "The Lord Of The Rings" on this blog:




Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series:


The Tarot Card Collection:





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Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:















Steampunk Coin Series:







Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:

i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021

iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:



Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series:

1) "Animalia", A Book by Graeme Base, Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": "35th Anniversary of Animalia (1986-2021);" The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued a coloured 20c (Cent) Coin featuring the cover of this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Diary of a Wombat", Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat (2002-2022)": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the second 20c (Cent) Coin in the Series featuring this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

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Links to Legendary Lands Coin Series:



Links to Code of the Future Coin Series:


Discovery of America Coin Series:

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Fury of Nature Coin Series:


Amazing Animals Coin Series:


Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:


Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

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

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022


The Assassins Coin Series, Niue Island:



The Universe Coin Collection:


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Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:









Femme Fatale Coin Series:


Women Warriors Coin Series:



For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:


3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020






For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:

‎‎‎4) School of Applied Arts for Glassmaking in Zelezny Brod, Czech Republic: Centenary Anniversary milestone (1920-2020) celebrated with 200 Koruna Silver Coins issued by the Czech Republic National Bank:Date of Coin issue: 18.06.2020 ‎‎‎

‎‎‎5) 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

‎‎‎6) 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

‎‎‎7) 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





Cycle of Armoured Vehicles Coin Series:


Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":






Links to posts from the Volga-Vyatka Mint (Numisart Mint) - Coin Series titled - "Confrontation":

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:





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

















The Earth and Beyond Coin Series:










Matariki: The Maori New Year:


























Australian Wildflower Coin Series:








Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:




Dreaming Down Under Coin Series:




Australian Coat of Arms Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:


"Australian Shipwrecks" Coin Series:







Links to interesting Posts on coins from Tuvalu Islands:











Link to Posts from Tokelau:


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





Links to posts on issues from the Republic of Palau:


Links to Posts on coin issues from Niue Islands:

























Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":




The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:


The Tarot Card Collection:



The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:


Links to posts on Coin issues from Solomon Islands:




Links on Batman and Superman/Superheroes Posts on this Blog:



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3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020



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




Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

1) Croatian Crypto Stamp - 2, Croatia: A 50 HRK stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta" (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain community gathered around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

2) Did You Know Series (49): Dogecoin (DOGE), Blockchain Mint, Singapore: Blockchain Mint has issued Silver DOGE Medals in three variants - i) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Gem BU, ii) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Proof-Like in Blister Pak, iii) Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Commemorative Medal Antiqued in Blister Pak: Date of Medal release/shipping: 05/2021

3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Complaint Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orderd accepted from 19.04.2021):

5) Bit-Coin Backed Banknotes are being envisaged by "Noteworthy" which are aimed at generating user confidence in the Cryptocurrency

6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021

7) "Bitcoin Logo", Niue Island: A $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin features this iconic Logo of the well known Cryptocurrency: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) Crypto-stamp - Rimec Nevera, Croatia: Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) has issued a Crypto-stamp Souvenir Sheet (a combination of the analog and the digital) of One Stamp of HRK50.00 on a PVC background: Date of Crypto-stamp issue: 09.09.2021

9) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": United Nations Postal Administration brought out its first time ever UN Crypto Stamps, which run on Etherium Blockchain: Date of Stamps issue: 24.11.2020

10) "Equality", Liechtenstein: A "BlockChain Stamp Series: A Stamp 4.1 "Equality issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Philately Liechtenstein) with a face value of CHF 9.00): Date of Stamp issue: 09.09.2022

11) Croatian Crypto Stamp, Croatia: A 50 HRK Stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 09.09.2020

12) Crypto Stamp 4.0 - Grab the Bull by the Horns - set, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has released a Joint-issue between two countries - Austria and Netherlands, featuring the new technology "Augmented Reality", with a new motif of the Bull: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 28.10.2022

13) "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

14) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

15) Nikola Tesla's inventions as motifs feature on Croatia's Fourth Crypto Stamp of 50 HRK issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

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