2972) Did You Know series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the past, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023:

2972) Did You Know series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the past, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023:

I came across the term "Practitioners of Magic" in the popular Series "The Witcher" being mentioned as "incanting in Elder". I was quite intrigued and marvelled at the episode writer's terminology "Elder".

Although I have read extensively on "The World of Witches" and Celtic, Scandinavian/Norse Mythology/Literature, Signs and Symbols and have 15 of the World's best Tarot Decks and Greenman Tree and Buddha and Kabala Oracles, I 'ching etc. in my personal library, I felt inclined to find out where the term "Elder" originally came from.

I found out that "Elder" and "Younger" were terms used in the description of Runes - an ancient form of Divination. 

I was disappointed to find that on browsing through my "Divination" library, I did not have anything on Runes. 

I have promptly ordered a whole set of Rune books and Runic Glass Tiles for my personal research.

The Header shows the Reverses of the six Runic alphabets. An inscription reads - CAST RUNES.

What is a Rune Reading?

"Rune Reading", also called "Rune Casting", is a divination tool that uses stones with symbols to answer questions about the querent's past, present, and future. 

Rune stones can also help the querent to get clarification or advice on how to address an issue or problem.

More about Runes:

A Rune is a letter in a set of related alphabets known as Runic Alphabets originally known to the Germanic peoples. 

Runes were used to write Germanic languages (with some exceptions) before they adopted the Latin alphabet, and for specialised purposes thereafter. 

In addition to representing a sound value (a phoneme), Runes can be used to represent the concepts after which they are named (Ideographs).  They are referred to as "Begriffsrunen" ('Concept Runes'). 

The Scandinavian variants are also known as "futhark or fuþark" (derived from their first six letters of the script: F, U, Þ, A, R, and K) while the Anglo-Saxon variant is "futhorc or fuþorc" (due to sound-changes undergone in Old English by the names of those six letters).

Runology is the academic study of the runic alphabets, runic inscriptions, runestones, and their history. Runology forms a specialised branch of Germanic philology.

Historic evolution of the Runes for Divination:

The earliest secure runic inscriptions date from around AD 150, with a potentially earlier inscription dating to AD 50 and Tacitus's potential description of Rune use dates from around AD 98 (Tacitus was a Roman historian and politician (56-120 AD). 

The Svingerud Runestone dates from between AD 1 to 250. 

Runes were generally replaced by the Latin alphabet as the cultures that had used runes became Christians, by approximately AD 700 in central Europe and 1100 in Northern Europe. 

Nevertheless, the use of runes persisted for specialised purposes beyond this period. 

Until the early 20th century, runes were still used in rural Sweden for decorative purposes in Dalarna and on runic calendars.

The three best-known runic alphabets are the Elder Futhark (c. AD 150–800), the Anglo-Saxon Futhorc (400–1100), and the Younger Futhark (800–1100). 

The Younger Futhark is divided further into the long-branch runes (also called Danish, although they were also used in Norway, Sweden, and Frisia), short-branch or Rök runes (also called Swedish-Norwegian, although they were also used in Denmark); and the Stavlösa or Hälsinge runes (staveless runes). 

The Younger Futhark developed further into the Medieval Runes (1100–1500), and the Dalecarlian Runes (c. 1500–1800).

The development of the early runic alphabet is lost in the mists of time, but the script ultimately stems from the Phoenician alphabet. 

Early runes may have developed from the Raetic, Venetic, Etruscan, or Old Latin. 

At the time, all of these scripts had the same angular letter shapes suited for epigraphy, which would become characteristic of the runes and related scripts in the region.

The process of transmission of the script is again obscured through the Ages. 

The oldest clear inscriptions are found in Denmark and northern Germany. 

A "West Germanic hypothesis" mentions transmission via Elbe Germanic groups, while a "Gothic hypothesis" presumes transmission via East Germanic expansion. 

Runes continue to be used in a wide variety of ways in modern popular culture.

The actual origins of the runic alphabet are shrouded in a lot of mystery. 

The earliest inscription is the one that reads "Harja" (meaning warrior or comb, which can be found on the Vimose comb in Denmark that dates back to 160 CE.)

This uses the runes so maturely and confidently that Rune readers believe it resulted from about 100 years' experience from writing the runes over this amount of time. 

How this tradition was created has been debated and speculated for many years. Inspirations from the Roman and Greek alphabet, along with Danish and Italic origins have been suggested. The most likely is the Greek since it does resemble a variation of the Greek alphabet between the years of 700 to 400 BCE. It could have reached Germanic speakers through groups that were made up of Eastern Europeans. 

The Germania Mint Runes Silver Cast:

According to Norse beliefs, the God Odin sacrificed his life to receive knowledge of runic magic so he could share it with others.

The mythology of the Norse gives us the story of Odin and his sacrifice.

The runic alphabet (Elder Futhark) is a script once used by Germanic peoples. 

The alphabet, which consists of 24 characters called runes, was carved in various materials - wood, bone, metal, and most often in stone. Each rune has a specific sound and meaning.

Germania, the heroine of this Coin Series from Germania Mint, encountered the Runes while exploring a new land. 

Runes also accompany the Valkyries, goddesses and daughters of Odin, who identify the bravest soldiers who have fallen in battle for a seat at Odin's table at Valhalla.

The Germania Mint Runes:

Germania Mint has presented the Runes – Cast Collectible Bars, made of 999.9 silver, marked with an individual number and mint mark. 

Each Rune is ennobled with a magical colour, which reveals itself only when illuminated with a UV flashlight from Germania Mint. 

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and minimalist packaging complete the Rune set.

The Runes presented in this Set:

Fehu Rune:

The letter Fehu is a powerful and auspicious rune, seen as a positive sign. It attracts wealth and abundance.

The rune brings financial gain, prosperity and material success. It can also embody potential rather than actual wealth, suggesting that action is needed to turn ideas or resources into tangible results.

The wealth in question also refers to intangible matters: intellect, creativity, charisma and a circle of trusted friends.

Dagaz Rune:

The Dagaz Rune is associated with the idea of awakening and blooming.

It symbolises a new beginning or transformation, just as the rising sun brings the beginning of a new day. It indicates a time of renewal, growth and enlightenment, balance and harmony.

It is also associated with positive outcomes and indicates a time of new opportunities. It can also suggest the need to let go of old patterns and embrace change.

Algiz Rune:

The Algiz Rune is a powerful symbol of protection and defence against potential danger or harm.

It also signifies the need to connect with one’s higher self or to seek guidance from a higher power, which would allow one to overcome challenges and achieve goals.

It represents the idea of a shield, both physical and spiritual, and the ability to ward off harm and negativity. It is also associated with the concept of higher consciousness.

Wunjo Rune:

The Wunjo Rune is an auspicious symbol, associated with the idea of joy, happiness and fulfilment.

It signifies the need to focus on one’s inner state of being, rather than external circumstances or material possessions.

It symbolises a state of harmony and contentment. Indicates the chance to achieve one’s goals and desires. Helps to find true love and happiness.

Ansuz Rune:

The Ansuz Rune is seen as a sign of divine inspiration and the need to pay attention to messages from a higher power or inner voice.

It also signifies the need to express oneself honestly and effectively. It promotes creativity and clarity of message. Adds courage and confidence.

Represents the power of words and the ability to communicate ideas and knowledge to others. Proclaims that wisdom can come from a higher source.

Uruz Rune:

The Uruz Rune is seen as a positive sign, indicating strength, energy and vitality.

It signifies the need to use one’s inner power to overcome difficulties and achieve goals.

It represents the power to create and destroy, as well as the ability to overcome obstacles and challenges. It is also associated with physical and mental health and well-being, as well as with the natural world.

The Obverse design is common to the entire Series.

The inscriptions read - "999.9 Fine Silver. 1 Oz. Serial Number A 0001 (onwards). the Germania Mint Mark (M placed in a shield) is in the centre."

The Packaging: Gold Line:

Each Rune has gained a new minimalist and eco-friendly packaging. 

The tasteful cotton pouch with the Rune is placed in a compact stylish paper box, which adds an exclusive touch. Each item is additionally labeled in Germania Mint's characteristic way - unique, elegant and legibly.

The specifications of each of the/individual Runes are:

1) Name of Rune: Fehu Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 21.5 mm x 29.5 mm x 7.2 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

2) Name of Rune: Dagaz Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 26.3 mm x 31.3 mm x 7.3 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

3) Name of Rune: Algiz Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 21.5 mm x 27.3 mm x 7.2 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

4) Name of Rune: Wunzo Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 20.3 mm x 31.5 mm x 7.6 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

5) Name of Rune: Ansuz Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 23.9 mm x 29.5 mm x 7.3 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

6) Name of Rune: Uruz Rune; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Dimensions: 23.2 mm x 28.0 mm x 7.3 mm; Weight: 1.00 Oz; Coin Quality: Antique Finish (AF), UV Effect; Serially Numbered: Yes; Minted By: Germania Mint; Mintage: 2,500 pieces.

Runes:

1) Did You Know Series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the last, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023

The Tarot Card Collection:

1) "The Fool", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The First $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

‎‎2) "The Magician", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Second $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021.‎‎‎‎ ‎ ‎

3) "The High Priestess", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Third $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "The Empress", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fourth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "The Emperor", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fifth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

6) "The Hierophant", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Sixth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "The Lovers", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Seventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) "The Chariot", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eighth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue:2022

9) "Strength", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The ninth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

10) "The Hermit", Tarot Card, Niue Island: The Tenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

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

13) "The Hanged Man", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

14) "Death", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Posts on Grimm's Fairy Tales on this Blog:

1) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

2) Rumpelstiltskin, Federal Republic of Germany: Grimm's Fairy Tales" Coin Series: A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released featuring Rumplestiltskin issued by the Hamburg State Mint: Date of Coin issue: 01/2022

3) "The Brothers Grimm", Solomon Islands: A Kilo Coin issued by Modern Numismatics International (MNI), Berlin on behalf of Solomon Islands depicting the Brothers and a few of their popular tales: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2017

4) "Hans im Gluck", (or "Hans in Luck"), Federal Republik of Germany: "Grimm's Fairy Tales Coin Series": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by the Stuttgart State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 01/2023"

5) "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," (or "The Brave Little Tailor"), Federal Republik of Germany: "200 Years of Grimms Fairy Tales Coin Series - 1812-2012": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by if Karlsruhe State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 19.01.2023

More Links to posts on Austria and Germany on this Blog:

Posts on insect world on this blog:

i) Beetles: A set of five Post Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post in 2017

ii) Lady Bug Beetles: A set of four Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017

 Posts on "Wonderful World of Insects":

i) "Diverse Habitats & Insects that live in them", Federal Republc of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wondeful World of Insects Coin Series": (Wonderwelt Insecten"): First Coin in the Series issued by the Stuttgart Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.10.2022

ii) "Siebenpunkt-mariekafer" (or "Seven-spotted ladybird"), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Second 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "A"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.03.2023

The Language of Flowers Coin Series:

i) Marigold, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Third 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.09.2022: Date of Coin availability: 15.09.2022

ii) The Rose, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": First 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue:2021

iii) The Dandelion, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Second 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) "Forget-Me-Not" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Fourth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coin, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.03.2023

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) Bitcoin 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: Htvatska 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

World War  I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) 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

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:

11) "An Land" (On The Land): A 10 Euro Coin: The second "Tri-material" Coin in the Series titled "Air Moves" - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable polymer ring: Innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2020

12) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

13) "Brandenburg - Sanssouci Castle," Federal Republic of Germany: "Federal States Coin Series": The Fifteenth Coin in the series issued by Five German Federal Mints: Date of Coin issue: 28.01.2020

14) "The Law", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.10.2021 (Also the Coins Despatch Date)

14) ii) "Freedom", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.04.2022

In the Service of Society Coin Series":

15) i) "Health Care", Federal Republic of Germany: "In the Service of Society Coin Series": A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coins issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J):Date of Coin issue: 07.04.2022

Other Links:

16) "Der Weisenerzer Wassermann" ("The Waterman of Eisenerz"), Austria: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 07.05.2022

17) "Corvey Abbey" (or "Kloster Corvey"), Federal Republic of Germany ("Bundesrepublik Deutschland"): 1200th Year Anniversary (822-2022): A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by Munze Deutschland (German MInt) celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 22.09.2022

18) The "Moravian Star", Federal Republic of Germany: Second Christmas Silver Coin issued by the "Munze Deutschland" (German Mint) highlights the "Moravian Star" which shows the way to the Manger in Bethlehem, where Christ was born: Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.11.2022

19) Bertolt Brecht, Federal Republic of Germany: 125th Birth Anniversary (1898-1956): A 20 Euro Silver Coin celebrates the playwright's Birth Anniversary: Datwe/Year of Coin issue: 09.02.2023

20) Charlemagne (02.04.747-28.01.814), Federal Republic of Germany: 1275th Birth Anniversary (747-2023): A two Euro Commemorative Coin celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.03.2023

21) Wilhelm Schickard (1592-1635), Astronomer, Mathematician, Inventor, Federal Republic of Germany: "400th Anniversary of Wilhelm Schickard's calculator (1623-2023)": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Munze Deutschland minted by the Bayerisches Hauptmunzamt at their facilities in Munich, celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03.08.2023

World War I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) 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

Posts on the Tank Museum, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India and similar posts on this Blog:

1) Did You Know Series (45): (Part I): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: i) The Emblem & Code of the Cavalier ii) The Visit to the CTM

2) Did You Know Series (45): (Part II): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: I) Tank variants; ii) A brief history of the valour of the valiant ment & Indian armour during the 1965 Indo-Pak War

3) Did You Know Series (45):( Part III) : A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and Abroad over the Ages: i) History of the Indian Cavalry; ii) Some 20th Century Battle Tanks; iii) Amphibious Light Tanks

4) Did You Know Series (45):( Part IV):A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks unsed in India and abroad over the Ages: i) Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs); ii) Battle Tanks, including the German Tiger (WWII) and the Centurion (used in the famous Battle of Basantar (Indo-Pak War 1971)

5) Did You Know Series (45): (Part V): The Bhima-Koregaon Mamorial Pillar (Obelisk) commemorating a Battle fought on 01.01.1818 between the Peshwa Army and the British Army as a part of the Third Anglo-Maratha War

"Confrontation" Coin Series:

1) "Soviet Heavy Tank IS-2 - World War II", Niue Island: First Coin in a $10 (Ten Dollars - NZD) Silver Coin Series - titled "Confrontation", minted by Volga-Vyatka Mint, (Numisart Mint) on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Tiger II (or Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B" - World War II"), Niue Island: Second Coin in a $10 (Ten Dollars - NZD) Silver Coin Series - titled "Confrontation", minted by Volga-Vyatka Mint, (Numisart Mint) on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Germania Mint issues:

1) Fafnir, the Ancestor of Dragons - Germanian Mythology, Germania (Germany): A 10 Mark Silver Coin depicts the Dragon extending on both faces of the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Muonionalusta Meteorite" (Sweden) - "Dinosaur Extinction Event", Niue Island: "Impact Moments Coin - 2021": A 42 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin with a meteorite galactic rock fragment insert: Project coordinated by Germania Mint and Numizzmi: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) Did You Know Series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the last, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023

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"

Stop Climate Change Coins:

1) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

2) "Global Heating/Warming", Austria: 21st Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject of great concern to us all: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

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 (issue date: 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

Magic of Gold 100 Euros Gold Coin Series:

18) a) "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

18) b) The Gold of the Pharaohs, Austria: "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: Second Coin in the Series depicts Tutenkhamun's Mummy's face mask and his father Akhnetan: Year of Coin issue: 2020

18) c) The Gold of the Incas, Austria: "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: Third Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.01.2021

18) d) The Gold of the Scythians, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Goold Coin Series of 100 Euro Goold Coins traces the mysterioous nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.10.2022

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

_{^{26) "Ancient Postal Routes - Historical Postal Routes Thurn & Taxis", Austria" Stamp issue date: 06.05.2020}}

_{^{27) Airbus A380, Austria: Third Coin in the coin Series titled: "Toward The Skies": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin minted by the Mint of Austria: Date of Coin issue: 13.05.2020}}

_{^{28) 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}}

_{^{29) Uhudler Wine, Austria: A postage stamp brought out by Oesterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post), celebrating the world-famous wine on 19.09.2020}}

_{^{30) "ORF Light of Peace from Bethlehem,"" Joint issue by "Oeterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) and "Ufficio Filetelica e Numismatico Vaticano"(Vatican City Post): Stamps issue date: 20.11.2020}}

_{"Eyes of the Continents" Coin Series:}

_{^{31) a) The "Rainbow Serpent" (Serpent Creator - Australia), Austria: A 20 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna depicting the Serpent that Aboriginal Australians consider as the "Creator of the World": Date of Coin issue: 04.01.2021}}

_{^{31) b) The Serenity of the Elephant - Africa", Austria (Osterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fourth release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022}}

_{^{31) c) "The Healing Power of the Bear - Americas", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fifth Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins isued by the Austrian Mint Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 18.01.2023}}

_{^{31) d) "The Wisdom of the Owl", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The second Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Con issue: 10.11.2021}}

_{31) e) "The Power of the Tiger", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The third Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.01.2022}

_{^{32) Janus, the Roman God, Austria: Osterreich Mint (Mint of Austria) has issued 5 Euro Copper Coin depicting the God who holds the key to Good Luck: Date of Coin issue:02.12.2020}}

_{^{33) "Deinonychus antirrhopus", Austria: Seventh Coin in the 12 Coin "Supersaur Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna has issued a 3 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin featuring the fierce Deinonychus: Year/Date of Coin issue: 16.06.2021}}

_{34) Modern Day "Maria Theresa Thalers", Austria: Silver Thalers (or Talers) minted by the Austrian Mint are very popular collector items even today}

35) "European Year of Rail", Austria: A Postage Stamp of 2.30 Euro issued by Austrian Post: Date of Stamp issue: 20.08.2021

36) "Spinnerin am Kreuz" ("Spinner at the Cross"), Austria: A historical Express Mail Coach: A postage stamp of 2.10 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

37) The Boletus (Mushroom), Austria: The second Stamp in the "Austrian Mushrooms" Stamp Series: A postage stamp of 0.85 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

38) "Mittens", Austria: Austrian Post has issued an innovative self-adhesive textile stamp in the shape of a glove: Date of Stamp issue: 12.11.2021

39) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

40) "Extraterrestrial Life", Austria: 20th Coin in the Series: An innovative Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject that intrigues us all: Date of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

41) Little "I-am-Me", Republic of Austria: The Austrian Mint is celebrating Easter with a 5 Euro Silver and Copper Coin depicting one of the most famous children's books in the German speaking world: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

42) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

_{^{43) Austria: New Annual Easter Coins feature a little miracle and highlight a baby chick and egg: Silver and Copper Coins of 5 Euros issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2021}}

_{^{44) "Brand - a Tourist Resort", Austria: Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post) has brought out a 700 Euro Cent Postage Stamp which celebrates this predominantly Ski Resort/Centre: Date of Stamp issue: 23.10.2020}}

_{45) "Pieta mit Kreuz" ("Pieta and Cross"), Austria: The first ever Stamp issued anywhere in the world by a Postal Administration: A Stamp of 6.30 Euro issued by Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2016}

46) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

47) The Augustiner Braustubl Mulln - Monastery with a World Famous Brewery in Salzburg, Austria: Osterreichische Post (Aistrian Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.35 Euro on this Brewery: Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2022

48) Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition, Republic of Austria: 150th Anniversary (1872-1874): Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) commemorating this milestone: Date of MS issued: 13.07.2022

49) "BIRDPEX 9 - 2022", (26.08.2022-28.08.2022), Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.30 Euro commemorating the Exhibitioon: Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2022

50) Democracy & the reopening of the Parliament Building, Republic of Austria (Republik Osterreich): Five Euro Silver & Copper Coins highlight Democracy and the reopening of the Parliament building: Date of Coins issue: 12.10.2022

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

51) i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

51) ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

52) The Gingerbread Man, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.00 Euro on 25.11.2022

53) "First Vienna Spring Water Main", Austria: 150th Anniversary (1873-2023): Austrian Euro Coin Set 2023: This Coin Set from the Vienna Mint (VM) celebrates the inauguration of the First Vienna Spring Water Main, which provides the Austrian Capital with drinking water: Date of issue: 22.11.2022 (with Year of issue marked as 2023)

54) "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Liminous Marine Life Con Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

55) Ferdinand Porche (1875-1951), Republic of Austria (Osterreichische Republik): Osterreichische Post AG (AUstrian Post) has issued a postage stamp highlighting his contribution to the Electric Automobile Industry: Date of Stamp issue: 27.01.2023

56) The "Dancing Language of the Bees, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repubik): "Easter Coins - Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV) has brought out a 5 Euro Coin in Silver and Copper depicting the dancing bees: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.02.2023

57) J. & L. Lobmeyr, Republic of Austria: 200 Year Anniversary (1823-2023): Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the mestone: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023

Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series:

i) Tina Blau (1845-1916), Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series": First Coin in the Series is a 50 Euro Gold Coin honouring the artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

The Language of Flowers Coin Series:

i) Marigold, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Third 10 Euro Silver and Copper Cin, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.09.2022: Date of Coin availability: 15.09.2022

ii) The Rose, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": First 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue:2021

iii) The Dandelion, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Second 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

The "Uncharted Universe" Coin Series:

1) "The Milky Way Galaxy", Austria: First Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three Coin Series titled "The Uncharted Universe" minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2021

2) "The Black Hole", Austria: Second Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three-Coin Series titled "THe Uncharted Universe", minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 11.05.2022

_{^{Alpine Treasures Coin Series:}}

_{^{1) Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Austrian Mint featuring the Golden Eagle, the High Peaks and the Braya Alpina Flower: Date of Coin issue: 12.02.2020}}

_{^{2) Kalkalpen National Forest, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": The Second Coin in the Coin Series features the Austrian Bellflower and the Mynx: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 17.02.2021}}

_{^{3) Gesause National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Sries": The Third and Final Coin in the Coin Series features the Dianthus plumarius blandus (The Pink, Garden Pink or Wild Pink) and the Salamander: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 16.02.2022}}

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 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

Related Links on this Blog:

1) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

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 Coin issue: 2020

3) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1): A 2 Pounds Titanium & a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

4) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

5) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel

6) "Climate Change - Our Greatest Threat", British Antarctic Territory (BAT), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A new 12-sided One Pound Coin highlights the imminent threat: Coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK: Coin issue date: 30.11.2020

7) "British Antarctic Territory" (BAT): A 2 Pounds Blue Titanium Plunderfish Glow-in-the-Dark Coin issued by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of BAT: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) 30 Years of Environmental Protection of the Antarctic, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): Two variants of a 2 Pound Bimetallic and Silver Coin celebrate 12 countries protecting the Territory: Year of Coin issue: 2021

9) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

10) Roald Amundsen (16.07.1872-18.06.1928), Explorer, Norway: 150th Birth Anniversary: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has brought out two Postage Stamps one of INNLAND value and the other of NOK 46 (Norwegian Kroner) commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2022

11) British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 60th Anniversary milestone (1962-2022): Pobjoy Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has issued new 2 Pounds Silver and Bi-metallic Commemorative Coins to mark the60th Anniversary of the Territory's formation: Year of Coins issue: 2022

12) "SMS Moltke", German Imperial Navy Ship, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Pobjoy Mint, UK has minted Cupro-Nickel and Silver 50 Pence Coins to commemorate 140 years since the arrival of the first steam powered vessel to the islands to make scientific studies: Year of Coin issue: 2022

13) "Fram", British Antarctic Territory (BAT) Second 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

14) "HMS Nymph", British Virgin Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Fifth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK, struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2022

15) "Endurance", British Antarctic Territory (BAT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Third 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint UK, in Cupro-nickel and sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

16) "Quest", South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: "Tall Ships Coin Series": Final 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition (1921-1922): Shackleton's last Expedition: Year of Coin issue: 2022

17) "HMS Formidable", British Virgin Islands (BVI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Sixth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2022

18) Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997), Oceanographer and Explorer, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 25th Anniversary his passing away: 50-pence Silver and Cupro-nickel Commemorative Coins issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on the famed explorer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.11.2022