2847) "Myths and Flora (2023)" - Goddess Athena and the Olive, Bosnia and Herzegovina, (HP MOSTAR, MOSTAR): The latest stamp of 4.40 BAM in the Series titled "Myths and Flora" features the Myth of Goddess Athena and the Olive: Date of Stamp release: 22.05.2023:

2847) "Myths and Flora (2023)" - Goddess Athena and the Olive, Bosnia and Herzegovina, (HP MOSTAR, MOSTAR): The latest stamp of 4.40 BAM in the Series titled "Myths and Flora" features the Myth of Goddess Athena and the Olive: Date of Stamp release: 22.05.2023:

Bosnia & Herzegovina now has three Posts - Bosnia and Herzegovina Post (BH Posta, Sarejevo), Croatian Posts (HP Mostar, Mostar) and Serbian Posts (Srpske Poste, Banja Luka).

This Stamp has been issued by HP Mostar, Mostar:

About Myths and Flora - Goddess Athena and Olive:

The latest stamp in the Series titled "Myths and Flora" features the Goddess Athena and Olive:

Athena (or Athene) is an ancient Greek goddess associated with wisdom, warfare, and handicraft who was later syncretised with the Roman goddess Minerva.

Athena was regarded as the patron and protectress of various cities across Greece, particularly the city of Athens, from which she received her name.

Her temples were usually located atop the fortified acropolis in the central part of the city. The Parthenon on the Athenian Acropolis is dedicated to her, along with numerous other temples and monuments. As the patron of craft and weaving, Athena was known as Ergane. She was also a warrior goddess, and was believed to lead soldiers into battle as Athena Promachos. Her main festival in Athens was the Panathenaia, which was celebrated during the month of Hekatombaion in midsummer and was the most important festival on the Athenian calendar.

Her major symbols include owls, olive trees, snakes, and the Gorgoneion. In art, she is generally depicted wearing a helmet and holding a spear.

The Competition and the winner:

Despite having a beautiful court on the island of Euboea, decorated with various marine treasures, the sea god Poseidon was displeased. 

He wanted to rule the city whose protector was Athena, the wisest daughter of Zeus. 

He suggested that they face each other in a duel, but she suggested a peaceful competition. 

The winner will be the one who gives the most useful gift to the citizens of Athens. 

Poseidon struck the ground with his trident and a spring formed in that spot. But the water was salty and undrinkable. 

Athena stuck her spear into the bare gorge and out of the spot a plant sprouted, which immediately turned green - an olive tree. 

The winner was decided by a divine council that gave priority to Athena, and since then the olive has become a symbol of peace.

The Olive Tree (Olea europaea): is an evergreen tree of Mediterranean origin, but it is also grown in other parts of the world with a similar climate. 

Wild olive trees with thorny branches and small fruits grow in the Mediterranean area. 

Olive leaves are silvery, the flower is yellowish white in colour and has a pleasant smell, and the fruit is an oblong or round bean. An olive tree can live up to 2000 years. Precious olive oil is obtained from the fruits of the tame olive tree.

The Stamp:

The Stamp of 4.40 BAM, featuring an Olive Branch and fruits.

A Miniature Sheet (MS) depicting the Goddess Athena with a spear in her hand and the Olive Branch Stamp.

A First Day Cover (FDC) showing an Olive Tree at left.

At top right is affixed a cancelled Miniature Sheet (MS). The special cancellation stamp is of Mostar Post office and is dated - "22.05.2023".

Technical details:

Issue Date: 22.05.2023

Designer: Zoran Vlašić

Printer: AKD d.o.o. Zagreb

Size:  28.92 mm x 35.50 mm

Values: 4.40 BAM

Links to posts on Bosnia & Herzegovina on this blog:

1) Bosnia & Herzegovina: Currency & Coinage: Convertible Mark ("Konvertibilna Marka") and Fenings

Myths & Flora Stamp Series:

2) a) Vjetrenica - largest known cave in Bosnia & Herzegovina; b) The Heather (Calluna vulgaris): Stamps issued under the Series titled "About Myths and Flora" on 22.05.2018

2) b) Goddess Lada ad the Peony plant/Flower, Bosnia and Herzegovina, MOSTAR: The latest stamp in the Series titled "Myths and Flora" features the Myth of Lada, a Slavic Goddess and the Peony Flower: Date of Stamp release: 16.06.2021

2) c) Goddess Athena and the Olive, Bosnia and Herzegovina, (HP MOSTAR, MOSTAR): The latest stamp of 4.40 BAM in the Series titled "Myths and Flora" features the Myth of Goddess Athena and the Olive: Date of Stamp release: 22.05.2023

3) Turtles, Bosnia & Herzegovina: A set of four stamps of 3.10 BAM each, issued featuring the Pond Turtle, Land Turtle, Loggerhead Sea Turrtle and Green Turtle: Stamp set issue date: 01.11.2019

4) World Water Day (WWD), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar): A set of two Stamps featuring the beautiful Ramsko jezero Lake issued by Mostar Post Office: Date of Stamp Set issue: 23.03.2020

 5) "Ancient Postal Routes, Biga", Bosnia & Herzegovina: Two EUROPA stamps of 3.00 Euro each depicting a Wagon and the two faces of a Silver Coin issued on 05.04.2020

Archaeological Treasures Stamp Series:

6) i) "Archaeological Treasures - Stecak Necropolis Radmlija", Bosnia and Herzegovina Post (HP Mostar) on the Stecak Necropolis Radmilja: Date of stamp issue: 12.05.2020

6) ii) "Archaeological Treasures - Vitco's Stecak", Bosnia and Herzegovina: "Archaeological Treasures Stamp Series": A postage stamp of 1.10 BAM brought out by HO Mostar: Date of Stamp issue:12.05.2022

6) iii) "Stjepan II, Kotromanic (Srebrenik, 1292- Bobovac, September 28,1353) Bosnian Ban from 1314 to 1353, Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar (Mostar Post) has ssued a postage stamp of 3.30 BAM depicting a coin which was one of the first issues during his reign: Date of Stamp issue: 12.05.2023

7) Endangered Butterflies (Fauna), Bosnia and Herzegovina: A set of four postage stamps in the denomination of 2.90 BAM each, depicting four endangered butterflies found in Bosnia & Herzegovina, issued by HP Mostar: Date of Stamps issue: 01.11.2020

8) "Endemic Plants", (Flora 2020), Bosnia & Herzegovina: Two stamps of 2.70 BAM each brought out by HP Mostar: Date of Stamp Set issue: 01.11.2020

9) "World Wetlands Day", Bosnia & Herzegovina: A Postage Stamp of 0.90 BAM issued by HP Mostar, Mostar: Date of Stamp issue: 02.02.2021

10) Sava Shumanovic, Painter, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Republic of Srpska: A commemorative postage stamp of 1.95 BAM issued by "Srpske Poste" (Serbian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 19.02.2021

11) "Endangered National Wildlife - The Great Black Grouse, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mostar): EUROPA - 2021: Mostar Post has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 3.00 BAM each featuring the critically Endangered Great Black Grouse: Date of Stamp Set issue: 05.04.2021

12) Ethnic Treasures, Bosnia & Herzegovina: HP Mostar has issued a postage stamp of 0.20 BAM depicting the Charcoal Iron: Date of Stamp issue: 09.10.2021

13) "World Food Day - 2021", Bosnia & Herzegovina (HP Mostar): HP Mostar is issued a set of two Stamps in the denominations of 1.10 BAM, celebrating "collard (rastika) a local popular dish in Herzegovina: Date of Stamps issued: 16.10.2021

14) "Cycling - Handlebar" (Republic 0f Srpska), Bosnia and Herzegovina: Serbian Posts (Srpske Poste, Banja Luka) has issued a set of two stamps of 0.90 and 1.80 BAM each depicting a stylised Handlebar and a Bicycle wheel respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 10.03.2022

15) God Perun and Goddess Morana, (Mostar), Bosnia and Herzegovina: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths": Hrvatska posta d.o.o. Mostar (croatian Posts Ltd. Mostar) has issued two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.04.2022

2846) "In Poland I believe" - (The Polish Family), Poland: 10 zł (10 Złotych) Silver Proof with Applied Colour (PAC) minted by the Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of the National Bank of Poland ("Narodowy Bank Polski"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.05.2023:

2846) "In Poland I believe" - (The Polish Family), Poland: 10 zł (10 Złotych) Silver Proof with Applied Colour (PAC) minted by the Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of the National Bank of Poland ("Narodowy Bank Polski"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.05.2023:

The Header/Banner showcases the Obverse and Reverse of the Silver 10 Zlotych Coin at left. against a background representation of a family along with their pet dog standing together. The issue title - "Ojczyzna – rodzina rodzin" (“The Homeland – a Family of Families”) is positioned at the top. The name of the issuing Bank - "Naradowi Bank Polski" - is given at centre right.

“In Poland I Believe” (The Polish Family) - 10 zł (10 Zlotych) Silver Coins:

The Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland) has issued Proof and colour coins, which is the first issue in a new Collector Coin Series titled - “In Poland I Believe.” 

The theme focusses on traditional values which have sustained the country through adversity and challenge. Poland was reunited as a homeland for the Poles just over a century ago with the conclusion of the First World War. 

A people and society attached to long-held traditions cherished in families for generations have been and remain able to overcome any adversity. 

The history of Poland proves that families raising their children with respect for national traditions and values protected the country against imposed Germanisation and Russification, and in the last century, also against communism. 

For generations, the family has been regarded as the cradle of human life and development, providing stability, faith, and moral strength. A loving, supportive family, whose enduring ties provide a sense of security, ultimately becomes the power of the nation. 

Recent surveys have indicated that that Poles value the family the most as a haven where everyone should be guaranteed love and development. More encouragingly, the same survey found that more than 80 percent of teenagers indicated that they felt loved in their family, very good news indeed. 

These positive results are credited to the dedication of mothers, who are traditionally responsible for the upbringing of children. It should also go to fathers who jointly, with love and responsibility, provide security, discipline, guidance, and common-sense values to the family unit.

The Coin:

The Proof and colour coins have been minted by the Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland). 

The Reverse of the 10 Zl (Ten Zlotych) Silver Proof Coin with partial colour has been inspired by the style of a child’s drawing and depicts a family of a mother, father and four children, with the youngest shown in his mother’s arms and family pets. 

Above the family is a heart shape with applied red and white colour, the country’s national colours, and also applied with colour is the depiction of a house (at right on the lower periphery). 

Above the heart is the commemorative text "Polska rodzina" (“The Polish Family”).

The Obverse of the 10 Zl (Ten Zlotych) Silver Proof Coin with partial colour also includes colour in the shape of a stylised rooftop shown in the national colours, red and white. 

Under the rooftop is a silhouette of a family of six, two parents and four children, all holding hands. 

Above them is the commemorative text "Ojczyzna – rodzina rodzin" (“The Homeland – a Family of Families”) and along the upper periphery is the additional text - "RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA 2023". Below this is an image of the crowned eagle (Emblem of Poland), and to its right is the denomination "10 ZŁ".

The specification of the Silver Proof Coin are:

Country of issue: Poland; Date/Year: 10.05.2023; Coin Theme: "In Poland - I believe”; Denomination/Face Value: 10 Złotych; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 14.14 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.00 mm;  Coin Quality: Proof with Applied Colour (PAC), UV Print; Mint: Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of the National Bank of Poland ("Narodowy Bank Polski"); Mintage: 10,000 pieces; Designer: Urszula Walerzak.

- Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a heavy gauge custom card case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. 

Links:

Links on posts from Poland:

1) Currency & Coinage of Poland: Zloty and Grosz

2) Honouring Marie Curie: A 20 Zloty Banknote issued by Norodowy Bank Polski in 2011 on the 100th Anniversary of her winning the Nbel Prize for Chemistry in 1911

3) Honouring Frederic Francois Chopin on his 200th Birth Anniversary with the issue of a 20 Zloty Banknote by Narodowy Bank Polski (National Bank of Poland) in 2010 

4) King Sigismund III Vasa 100 Gold Ducats: "History of Polish Coins" Series: minted by Mint of Poland for the Narodowy Bank Polski, issued on 12.07.2017

5) George Sand, Author: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the series issued by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018

6) Krakow's National Museum, Poland: 140th Anniversary: A Silver Proof 20 Zlotych Coin issued by the National Bank of Poland (Narodowy Bank Polski): Coin issue date: 2019

7) Poland: Rectangular Ingot-shaped Gold Coins of 100 Zloty mark the return/repatriation of Polish Gold Reservesonto Polish soil from England: Coins issued by "Naradowy Banki Polski" (National Bank of Poland - NBP): Date of Coin issue: 18.12.2019

8) Pope John Paul II (18.05.1920 - 02.04.2005), Poland: Commemorating his Birth Anniversary Centenary (1920-2020) with the issue of 500 Zlotych Gold Proof Coin and 10 Zlotych (x2) Silver Proof Coins: Date of Coins issue: 14.05.2020

9) St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow, Poland: 700th Anniversary of its consecartion: 50 Zlotych Silver Proof Collector Coin and a 5 Zlotych Bimetallic Corculation Coin issued by the National Bank of Poland, minted by the Mint of Poland: Date of Coins issue: 22.05.2020

10) "Great Polish Rulers - A Rectangular Coin set, Poland: The National Bank of Poland has issued this set of six Silver Proof Coins based on the designs of the country's currently circulating Zloty Banknotes: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.06.2022

11) Stanislaw August Poniatowski, Poland: "The Treasures of Stanislaw August Coin Series": 500 Zloty (Gold) and 50 Zloty (Silver) Coins issued by the National Bank of Poland: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

12) Nicolaus Copernicus (19.02.1473 - 24.05.1543), Astronomer, Economist & Polymath, Poland: "Great Polish Economists Banknote Commemorative/Collector Banknote Series": A 20 Zloty (PLN) Banknote issued by the "Narodowy Bank Polski" ("National Bank of Poland"): Date of Banknote issue: 09.02.2023

13) 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

14) "In Poland I believe" - (The Polish Family), Poland: 10 zl (10 Zlotych) Silver Proof Coin wth Applied Colour (PAC) minted by the Mint of Poland at their facilities in Warsaw, on behalf of the National Bank of Poland) ("Narodowy Bank Polski"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.05.2023

Links to some other posts on Kazakhstan coins on this Blog:

1) Astana, Kazakhstan: 20th Anniversary celebration of the Capital City of Kazakhstan (06.05.1998-06.05.2018): Silver 5000 Tenge Kilo Coin, 500 Tenge Silver Coin and 100 Tenge Cupro-Nickel Coin issued by the National Bank of Kazakhstan on 20.06.2018

2) New Coins of Kazakhstan - 2019 issue, brught out by the National Bank of Kazakhstan which include text in the Latin Alphabet, replacing the Cyrillic based Alphabet on previously/presently circulating issues: Coin Series issue date: 26.04.2019

3) 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote, Kazakhstan: 30th Anniversary of Independence (1991-2021): The National Bank of Kazakhstan has issued a 20,000 Tenge Commemorative Banknote celebrating the country's independence from the USSR: Date of Banknote issue: 01.12.2021

4) Balkhash perch ("Perca schrenkii"), Kazakhstan: 1,000 Tenge Silver Proof Coins with unique three-dimensional relief features Balkhash perch and Cupro-nickel 200 Tenge Coins feature Natural Wildlife and fauna of the country: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links to other posts on Ukrainian Coins/Banknotes on this Blog:

1) 100th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Revolution: A 5 Hryvnia Nickel-Silver Commemorative Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 22.03.2017

2) Ukraine: Centenary Celebrations of the first postage stamps issued in 1918, commemorated on a new Cupro-Nickel Collector Coin of 5 Hryvnia issued on 25.09.2018

3) 100th Anniversaries of both the Ukrainian Revolution (1917-1921) and introduction of the first Banknotes of an independent Ukraine (1917): A Commemorative Banknote of 100 Hryvnia issued by the National Bank of Ukraine on 17.12.2018

4) A 1,000 Hryvnia Banknote from Ukraine, to be issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: This Banknote will be a part of a family of 6 circulating Banknote and 6 Coin denominations, making for a total of 12 denominations in circulation (reduced from 17 denominations in circulation at present): Banknote issue date: 25.10.2019

5) Palanok Castle, Ukraine: A set of two coins in the denominations of 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-mickel) and 10 Hryvnia (Silver) issued by the National Bank of Ukraine commemorating one of Ukraine's most well known landmarks: Coin issue date: 26.02.2019

6) Zolochiv Castle, Ukraine: "Architectural Monuments" Commemorative Coin Series features the historic castle: A 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel) and 10 Hryvnis (Silver) Coin issued by the National Bank of Ukraine, minted by the Ukrainian Mint: YEar of Coin issue: 2020

7) "Sovka roskoshnaja" ("Staurophora celsia") Moth, Ukraine: Sterling Silver Proof (10 Hryvnia) and Cupro-nickel (2 Hrvynia) coins issued under its "Native Flora and Fauna Coin Series" by the National Bank of Ukraine

8) 1075 years since Princess Olga (890-969 AD), Ukraine: A Silver Proof Coin brought out by the National Bank of Ukraine,minted by the Ukrainian Mint: Year of issue: 2020

9) 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence (1991-2021): National Bank of Ukraine has issued four Coin Variants celebrating the Milestone - 250 Hryvnia (Gold), 50 & 10 Hyrvnia (Silver), 5 Hryvnia (Cupro-nickel/German Silver): Date of Coins issue: 17.08.2021

10) 80 Years since the Babyn Yar Massacres by the Nazi War Machine, Ukraine: Two Coins in the denominations of 10 and 5 Hyvrnias issued ny the National Bank of Ukraine paying a tribute to the victims of the Nazi Barbaric Ideology: Date of Coins issue: 27.09.2021

11) Russian Invasion of Ukraine - 2022", Latvia: Latvijas Pastas (Latvian Post) has issued a Stamp Block and a special Postal Cover in support of Ukraine's War effort: Date of Stamp Block issue: 10.03.2022

12) Ukrainian Pysanka Easter Egg", Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin features the Traditional Ukrainian Pysanka Egg issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2022

13) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) is issuing a set of five Coins to honour the Armed Forces and Civilians who have fought valiantly for over 100 days

14) Ukraine's War against the Russian Aggressors: A Silver Medal issued by the Vatican City State Mint (Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica Governerato (CFN) - Stato della Vatican City) on the theme of "Peace in Ukraine": Date of Medal issue: 20.05.2022

15) Candidate Status for EU Membership granted to Ukraine: 10 Hryvnia Silver Proof Coins and 5 Hryvnia Cupro-nickel Coins have been issued by the National Bank of Ukraine: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

16) A 20 Hryvnia Banknote marks the First Anniversary of Russia's invasion on Ukraine on 24.02.2022: Banknote issued by The National Bank of Ukraine (Central Bank of Ukraine): Date of Banknote issue: 24.02.2023

Posts on Transnistria:

1) Transnistria (or the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic): 25th Anniversary of the Trans-Dniester Ruble: A One Ruble Commemorative Banknote issued by the Trans-Dniester Republican Bank celebrating the milestone: Year of Banknote issue: 2019:

Posts on Russia:

1) A 100 Rouble Banknote issued by Russia to commemorate the XXII Winter Olympics - (07-23 February 2014) held at Sochi, Russia

2) Commemorative Coins issued when the 1980 22nd Summer Olympics were held in Moscow (19.07.1980 to 03.08.1980)

3) 2018 "Federation Internationale de Football Association" (FIFA) World Cup being held in Russia between 14.06.2018 &15.07.2018: Some Coins and stamps issued by Russia, Australia, Hungary, Spain & France to commemorate the Tournament/Championship

4) "Ancient Postal Routes - the Kholmogory post road (Arkhangelsk - Vologda - Yaroclavi - Moscow), Russia: Europa 2020 theme: A stamp brought out by "Pochta Rossii"(Russian Post) featuring this important post road: Date of Stamp issue: 15.01.2020

5) Russia celebrates the "Return" Of Crimea to Russia in 2014, by issuing a circulation 5 Ruble Coin in 2019

6) 44th Chess Olympiad held in Russia (24.07.2020 to 30.08.2020), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued a stamp commemorating the first online Olympiad held in 2020 for the first time in its history: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

7) Yuri Gagarin, Cosmonaut, Russia: 60th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's landmark first manned flight into space: Central Bank of Russia has celebrated the milestone with a 25 Ruble Silver Coin minted by the St. Petersburg Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Cherepanov Steam Locomotive - 1834", Russian Federation: "The Inventions of Russia Coin Series": The First Coin in the 3 Ruble Silver Coin Series issued by the Bank of Russia depicts the Steam Locomotive: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.08.2021

9) "Lukomorye -Learned Cat, a Mermaid, Kashchey, Baba - Yaga and a Warlock", Russia: EUROPA 2022:"Stories and Myths" Theme: Pochta Rossi (Russian Post) has issued a EUROPA stamp of 55.00 Ruble, depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 20.01.2022

10) A 100 Ruble/Rouble Banknote, Russia: The Central Bank of Russia has issued a new 100 Ruble/Rouble Banknote for general circulation: Daye/Year of Banknote issue: 30.06.2022

11) 2018 FIFA World Cup, Russia: A 100 Ruble commemorative Banknote issued by the Bank of Russia: Date/Year of Banknote issue: 22.05.2018

12) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

13) Second International Tiger Forum (05092022), held at Vladivostok, Russia: India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) commemorating the event: Date of stamp issue: 05.09.2022

To view a few posts on previous COTY and Coin Constellation (Russia) winners, 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 10 sub-categories- 2017

4) Coin of the Year Awards - 2018 (COTY - 2018): i) A 5 Euro Polymer Coin from Germany is the winner of Coin of the Year 2018; ii) Other category winners.

5) Coin of the Year Awards - 2019 (COTY 2019): i) A 50 Euro Silver coin from France is the Winner of Coin of the Year - 2019; ii) Other Category Winners.

6) 37th Annual Coin of the Year 2020 (COTY) Nominees: The Prestigious Kraus Publications Annual Award Competition which selects the winning coins in 10 different categories & from among the winners - the "Coin of the Year"

7) Coin Of The Year (COTY) 2021: i) A Moon Landing Silver themes Coin minted by the US Mint is the COTY-2021 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

8) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

9) Coin Of The Year (COTY - 2022): i) "The Gold of the Pharoahs 100 Euro Gold Coin from the Austrian Mint, Vienna is the COTY-2022 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

10) Coin Of The Year Awards - 2023 (COTY): Category Winners

11) Coin of the Year (COTY), Ukraine: 30th Anniversary of Independence - A 5 Hryvnia Silver Coin celebrating 30 Years of Independence from the Russian Federation, issued in 2021 by the National Bank of Ukraine is the "Coin of the Year" for 2023