2975) Canadian landscapes and the effect of all Seasons, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a 3.00 Oz Silver Proof Coin depicting Canada through a collage on a Black Maple Leaf during various seasons: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.07.2023:

2975) Canadian landscapes and the effect of all Seasons, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a 3.00 Oz Silver Proof Coin depicting Canada through a collage on a Black Maple Leaf during various seasons: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.07.2023:

The Royal Canadian Mint has released this coin featuring Canadian landscapes and the effect of seasons.

Each season has an established colour association, and those seasonal hues mirror the shades found in nature. They are well represented in this collage, where the use of colour over the engraved relief and changing colour schemes reflects nature’s cyclical transformation.

The Coin’s collage illustrates how nature is a key part of Canada’s natural resources. It features a composite of landscapes and wildlife species from across Canada, and it seamlessly combines them to ensure a smooth transition from one seasonal view to the next.

It isn’t just the landscape that undergoes a colourful transformation each year—some animals do too. Several northern mammals, including the Arctic fox and Peary caribou, are known to exchange their summer coats for heavier, whiter fur that keeps them warm in the winter.

Fiery reds, burnt orange and golden yellows—the colours one can associate with fall and fall leaves are mostly present in the landscape during spring and summer too, they are just masked by chlorophyll, a green pigment that is vital for photosynthesis. (The red colours are produced in the autumn, in response to bright light and plant sugars in the leaves.) 

As summer turns to fall and sunlight decreases, leaves stop producing chlorophyll, which fades away to reveal other colours caused by various pigments - xanthophyll for yellow, carotenoid for orange, and anthocyanin for red. And once those pigments break down, only tannins remain in the leaves, resulting in a brown colour.

The Commemorative Coin:

Spring, summer, fall and winter - this eye-catching collage invites one to step into the Canadian landscape and experience the four seasons that shape life in Canada. 

From spring’s bright hues and sun-soaked summer greenery to fall’s foliage-led colour change and winter’s snowy slumber, all four seasons unfold before your eyes, forming a spectrum of colours within the maple leaf that gives shape to our celebration of Canada’s natural beauty.

A Canada for all seasons. 

The Reverse of the $50 (Fifty Dollars) Coin features a composite of landscape features from across Canada, framed by the outline of a black maple (Acer nigrum) leaf, which is one of 10 Canadian maple species. 

Also seen are Canada geese (Branta canadensis) flying in a V formation—a sign of the changing seasons in Canada. A Canadian maple leaf. 

The four-season view begins with a spring scene on the left, where a tundra swan (Cygnus columbianus) swims past flowery meadows and mountains under a colourful morning sky. 

The scene transitions to a bright summer day, as a grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) catches its next meal. 

Beneath the migrating geese in the sky, the green foliage turns to red, orange, brown and yellow in the fall view, in which the setting sun casts its glow on the grasslands and the iconic bison (Bison bison). 

The final view, with its sleepy Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), captures the tranquil beauty of winter in Canada, while an iceberg adrift in the ocean hints at the eventual return of spring.

The Obverse of the $20 (Twenty Dollars) Coin features the memorial effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022) designed by Susanna Blunt, which also bears a special marking to the left of the portrait that includes four pearls symbolising the four effigies that have figured on Canadian coins and the double date of her reign, 1952 and 2022. 

Above the effigy is the text "CANADA. 2023" and the denomination of "20 DOLLARS", which is placed below the Queen’s image.

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Canada; Date/Year: 25.08.2023; Denomination/Face Value: $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag) with colour over engraved relief; Weight: 3.0 Oz or 94.25 grams; Diameter/Size: 55.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 2,500 pieces; Edge: Serrated; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne (Reverse) Susana Blunt (Obverse);  Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box.

- Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a branded Royal Canadian Mint branded Custom Case accompanied by a numbered/serialised Certificate of Authenticity (COA). 

Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:

1) The Shag Harbour Incident, Canada: The second $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling the unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) The Clarenville, N.L. Event, Canada: The third $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling this Unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) The Montreal incident, Canada: "Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series": The Fourth Coin in the Series": A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin minted by the Poyal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the unexplained Montreal Incident: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "The Yukon Encounter", Canada: "Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series": The Fifth Coin in the Series: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Rectangular Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features the unexplained Yukon Encounter: Year of Coin issue: 2022

New Generation Coin Series:

1) "Nuliajuk", Canada: First Coin in the "New Generation Coin Series" features a story from the "Inuit Nunangat" Region: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin celebrationg the first stories of the Canadian Peoples: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) Red River Metis Beadwork", Canada: "New Generatioons Silver Coin Series": Second Coin in the Series: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin depicting this Indigenoous Canadian Art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

3) National Indigenous People's Day (NIPD) celebrates the heritages, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) 1 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023

4) An "Inuk" and a Quilliq", Canada: New 1/20 Ounce $10 Coins minted in Arctic Gold by the Royal Canadian Mint symbolise cultural diversity in Canada and features deeply symbolic elements that are important expressions of Inuit identity: Year of Coin issue: 2020

5) "The Fur Trade of the Cree Peoples", Canada: Fourth $200 Gold Coin in the "Early Canadian History Coin Series" brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Year of Coin issue: 2021

6) Yukon Territory's incorporation into the Confederation, Canada: "125th Anniversary (1898-2023)": A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) 1.00 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of CoIn issue: 21.07.2023

7) Mi'kmaq Peoples, Canada: "New Generations Coin Series": Third Silver Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RCM) features the Story of Creation of the Mi'kmaq Peoples: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.08.2023

For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:

1) Coins of Canada, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint

2) Canada 150: Celebrating Canada's sesquicentennial in 2017: Issue of 5 circulation coins to celebrate the milestone

3) Banknotes and coins of Denmark (Part II): Also contains a brief about the Skuldelev Viking ships

4) Viking Ships: 3 Coin Series from the Royal Canadian Mint: First coin in the Series: $20 Silver Coin titled "Northern Fury" released in January 2018

5) Viking Ships: Second Coin in the Series: $20 Silver coin titled "Viking Voyage" released in February 2018:

6) Viking Ships: Third Coin in the Series: $20 Silver Coin titled "Dragon Ship" released in March 2018

 7) Inuksuk: Iconic Canada: A $20 Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in January 2018

8) Canadian Institute for the Blind (CNIB): 100th Anniversary: A set of Silver coin of $30 and a Medallion issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 21st March 2018

9) "Keepers of  Parliament" Coin Series, Canada: The first coin in the 10 Oz selectively Gold Plated Silver Coin Series features the Unicorn, issued in June 2018

10) "Pacific Sunset": Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series: The first $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint on 04.07.2018

11) "Keepers of the Parliament" Coin Series, Canada: The second coin in the 10 Oz. selectively Gold-plated Silver Coin features the "Beaver", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, in August 2018

12) "Centre Block of Parliament Buildings" (3 Cents Postage Stamp commemorating Canada's Diamond Jubilee issued on 29.06.1927) depicted on a rectangular stamp shaped coin: First Coin in a 3-Stamp Series from Royal Canadian Mint, which recreate some of the most memorable stamps of the early 20th Century

13) "True North": Canadian Coasts Square 3-Coin Series: The second $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in August 2018

14) "Atlantic Coves": Canadian Coasts Square 3 Coin Series: The third $3 Silver-Gold plated Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in September 2018

15) The Salmon Run, Canada: A rectangular $25 Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, Canada to highlight this natural annual event which attracts several predators, including Grizzly Bears and Eagles (2018)

16) Viola Desmond, Civil Rights Activist and the first Canadian woman to feature on a circulation Banknote: A $10 Polymer Banknote issued bt the Bank of Canada on 19.11.2018: Canada's first vertically oriented Banknote issuedby the Bank of Canada on 19.11.2018

17) 90th Anniversary of the Armistice of 1918: A Commemorative Circulation 25 Cents coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa in 2008

18) Canada's Vikings of Vinland: The Viking Age: "Norse Gods" 3-Coin Series:The first 20 Dollars Silver Coin (with selective Gold plating) issued by the Royal Canadian Mint

19) Hornby Island, British Columbia, Canada: Trade tokens & Pins: introduced in 2018, with a second edition issued in 2019:

20) "Marvel of Avian Flight", Canada: A three Silver Coin Seriestitled - "Majestic Birds in Motion" being brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint featuring the Canadian Geese, the Greathorned Owl and the Golden Eagles: First Coin issue date: 25.07.2019

21) Northern Lights over Parliament Hill, Canada, revealed through Black Light Technology: A 20 Dollars Silver, Proof Coin with applied colour issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) on 06.08.2019

22) Centennial Flame Monument on Parliament Hill, Canada: A Double Crown Sized Silver 50 Dollars Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Coin issue date: 2019

23) "Canadian Horse", Canada: Royal Mint Canada issues a 20 Dollars Gold and Black Rhodium plated Silver Proof Coin: Year of issue marked as 2020:

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

25) Red Maple Coin, Canada: "Maple Leaf Annual Coin Series" from the Royal Canadian Mint (RAM): A $10 (10 Dollars) Silver coin issued in 2019

26) "Canadian Fun and festivities" Coin series, Canada: This 3 Dollars Silver Coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features bringing home a Christmas "Cut-your-own-Tree" from the Wild:

27) Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canada: Centenary Anniversary (1920-2020): Silver Piedfort Bullion 10 Dollar Coins commemorate the milestone

28) "Franklin's Lost Expedition", Canada: 175th Anniversary of the unsuccessful voyage for the discovery of the North-west passage in the Arctic resulting in the loss of both ships - HMS Erebus & HMS Franklin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

29) "Hudson's Bay Company", Canada: 350th Anniversary of its establishment (1670-2020): Second Coin issued in the "Moments to Hold Coin Series": A 5 Dollars Silver Coin brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 05/2020

30) Bill Reid (1920-1998), Haida Artist, Canada: 100th Anniversary (1920-2020) of the Birth of the Haida Artist IIluwas, known as Bill Reid: Commemorative $2, $1, 20 Cents, 10 Cents & 5 Cents Coins & $200 (Gold) Coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Yeat: 2020

31) North-west Territories, Canada: 150th Anniversary (1870-2020): A $30 (Thirty Canadian Dollars) Silver Proof Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, celebrates the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2020

32) An "Inuk" and a Quilliq", Canada: New 1/20 Ounce $10 Coins minted in Arctic Gold by the Royal Canadian Mint symbolise cultural diversity in Canada and features deeply symbolic elements that are important expressions of Inuit identity: Year of Coin issue: 2020

33) Klondike Gold Rush, Canada: 125th Anniversary (1895-2020): Commemorative Gold Coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint in the denominations of $50, $10, $5 and $1: Date of Coin issue: 2020 (with year of issue engraved as 2021)

34) The Four Winds: Pathfinders in Canada: A 14 piece Silver Coin Puzzle Set (Centre-piece - $50, 13 Puzzle pieces - $20 each) depict famous Canadian Pathfinders, Cartographers and Chroniclers over 1,000 year of Canadian history: Puzzle Set minted by the Royal Canadian Mint: Date of Coin Puzzle set issue:13.10.2020

35) "Forever Mark Diamond", Canada: A $500 (Five Hundred Dollars) Gold Coin in the shape of a Diamond, with a Forevermark Black Label 0.20 ct. Diamond embedded in it: Year of Coin issue: 2020

36) The Shag Harbour Incident, Canada: The second $20 Silver Proof Coin in the Coin Series titled - "Canada's Unexplained Phenomena", issued by the Royal Canadian Mint recalling the unexplained phenomenon: Year of Coin issue: 2019

37) i) "Trans-Canadian Railway", Canada: "The First 100 Years of Confederation Coin Series": The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the first Silver $50 Coin in the three coin Series depicting the Railway: Date of Coin issue: 12.01.2021

37) ii) "Steamship Travel", Canada: "The First 100 Years of Confederation Coin Series": The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the second Silver $50 Coin in the three coin Series depicting the "Steamship travel by Sea": Date of Coin issue: 02.03.2021

38) The story of "Black Loyalists" in Canada: A Legacy of Courage: A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin Release: 2021

39) "Thanatotheristes degrootorum" ("Reaper of Death"), Canada: "Discovering Dinosaurs" Coin Series: A $20 (Twenty Canadian Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

40) "Ramming Bighorn Sheep Art", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Canada has brought out a contemporary Wildlife portrait done in the distinct Northwest Coast Art Style featured on a 200 Dollars Gold Coin: Year of Coin Release: 2021

41) "The Avro CF-105 Arrow", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Canada has brought out a $20 (Twent Dollars - Canadian) celebrating this Supersonic Interceptor Aviation Marvel (1953-1959), which was built in Canada: Year of Coin Release: 2021

42) $2 Coin, "Toonie", Canada: 25th Anniversary of "Toonie" $2 Coin (introduced in 1996) celebrated with Silver Coin paired with the legacy replacement $2 Banknote set released by the Royal Canadian Mint: Year of Coin & Banknote set issued: 2021

43) "The Bluenose", Canada: Centenary Anniversary (1921-2021): Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out a $100 Gold Coin celebrating the milestone of the iconic schooner: Year of Coin issue: 2021

44) "Super Incused Maple Leaf", Canada: 25th Anniversary of the Maple Leaf being designated as the Arboreal Emblem of Canada: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out the World's first Super-incused Silver Bullion Coins with a deep incuse strike: Year of Coin issue: 2021

45) "Snowbirds Aerial Aerobatics Squadron", Canada: 50th Anniversary of its formation (1971-2021):A $50 (Fifty Dollars - Canadian) Silver Coin with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

46) The Klondike Gold Rush, Canada: 125th Anniversary Commemoration (1896-2021): i) A set of Seven Commemorative Circulation coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in two versions of the Klondike-themed $1 coin, and five classic circulation pieces: $2, $1, 25-cent, 10-cent and 5-cent coins; ii) A $200 Commemorative Collector Gold Bullion Coin: Year of Coins issue: 2021

47) North America's Great Lakes, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Coin (with applied colour) featuring the Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2021

48) Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, Canada: A 50 Cent Nickel Plated Steel Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) issued with lenticular technology which presents day-night features as one tilts the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2022

49) 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

50) The Ghost Ship of Chaleur Bay & the Northumberland Strait, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin depicting a glow-in-the dark apparition of the Centuries old legend: Year of Coin issue: 2022

51) "Visions of Canada": The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin celebrating Canada's Pristine Countryside & The Natural Beauty of Canada: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Canadian Wildlife Coin Series:

52) i)"The Mighty Bison", Canada: "Canadian Wildife Coin Series": A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcases this distinctive species of the Great White North: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

52) ii) "The Timber Wolf", Canada: "Canadian Wildlife Coin Series": $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - CAN) Gold Proof and $25 (Twenty-Five Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcase this wild animal: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

52) iii) The Bald Eagle (Pygargue a tete blanche), Canada: Second Coin in the Series minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features $30 (Thrity Dollars - Silver) and $200 (Two Hundred Dollars - Gold) Proof Coins depicting a striking bald eagle pair with a classic design: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.08.2023

53) "The Sea Otter", Canada: "Black and Gold Silver Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series: A $20 (Twenty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin showcases this species which is at the Point of Extinction: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

54) Wildlife & Landscapes, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has brought out a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Proof and Colour Silver Coin which depicts iconic wildlife and landscapes in Canadian Collage: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

55) Red Knights Aerobatic Squadron, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Proof Silver and Colour Coins celebrating the legendary aerobatic squadron: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

56) Pingualuit Crater Lake, Nunavik )"Crystal Eye of Nunavik"), Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $50 (Fifty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Silver Coin with Black Light Effect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023: Shipping: 17.03.2023 onwards

57) Vantage Point - Bald Eagle (an original artwork by Robert Bateman), Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) Silver Proof Coin which reflects Bateman's abiding love of nature and his commitment to its preservaton: Date of Coin issue: 30.03.2023

58) The Northern Cardinal, Canada: "Mother Nature Coin Series": A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) depicting this mid-sized songbird: Date of Coin issue: 15.05.2023

59) The Majestic Polar Bear and Cubs, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $5 (Five Dollars - CAN) Silver Bullion Collector Coin depicting a Majestic Polar Bear and two Cubs: Date of Coin issue: 13.04.2023

60) The Majestic Polar Bear and Cubs, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $5 (Five Dollars - CAN) Gold Bullon Collector Coin depicting a Majestic Polar Bear and two Cubs: Date of Coin issue: 13.04.2023

61) Grizzly Bear, Canada: A $30 (Thirty Dollars - CAN) 2.00 Oz Commemorative Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date of Coin issue: 2023

62) Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada: 150th Anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining the Confederation (1873-2023): The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin to commemorate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03.08.2023

63) Canadian landscapes and the effect of all Seasons, Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has issued a 3.00 Oz Silver Proof Coin depictng Canada through a collage on a Black Maple Leaf during varous seasons: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.07.2023

Early Canadian History Coin Series:

1) "The Fur Trade of the Cree Peoples", Canada: Fourth $200 Gold Coin in the "Early Canadian History Coin Series" brought out by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) Year of Coin issue: 2021

"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:

1) "Brigantine", Canada: "Tall Ships Coin Series": First $200 (Two Hundred Dollars - CAN) Gold Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint, features two Brigantines on the open sea: Date of Coin issue: 15.03.2022

2) "Full Rigged Triangular staysails and square-rigged Sails Ships", Canada: "Tall Ships Coin Series": The second $200 Gold Coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) features these iconic ships: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:

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™":

9) 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

4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016

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 of Coin issue: 2022

2974) "75th Anniversary of independence and Abraham Accords, Israel: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023:

2974) "75th Anniversary of independence and Abraham Accords, Israel: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023:

The Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC) has brought out its annual independence commemorative collection of Gold and Silver Proof Coins. 

The Header/Banner is captioned - "STATE OF ISRAEL IS BORN - 1948 - 2023". The Reverses/Obverse of the three coins is placed at lower bottom, with the Mark of the Holy Land Mint at extreme left bottom.

As this year marks Israel’s 75th anniversary, the theme is a very special topic — peace in the region. 

In 2020, the State of Israel signed four historic peace agreements with Arab and North African States - Bahrain, Sudan, Morocco, and the United Arab Emirates. 

The agreements were brokered by the administration of the then United States President Donald Trump, who named the agreements “The Abraham Accords,” after the biblical patriarch Abraham, who connects the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 

The Abraham Accords were signed during a celebratory ceremony which took place at the White House, USA on 25.09.2020. 

At this time, these historic peace agreements were signed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdul-Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and US President Donald Trump.

For the State of Israel, the historic agreements presented endless opportunities, from increased economic activity and expanded trade and export to the strengthening of tourism and strategic cooperation with the Arab states. 

For the countries that signed the agreements with Israel, there were also many advantages to be gained from the enhanced relationship. Among them are numerous technological and economic benefits. 

The agreements have also had a positive effect on the relations between Israel and other Arab states and led to the opening of airspace over Arab states for Israeli civilian flights. 

The Abraham Accords have also been received as a breakthrough for inter-state cooperation, leading the entire region towards a “new Middle East” and bringing hope to Israel, the Arab world and, indeed, the whole world.

The Coins:

The Reverse and Obverse of the 10 Shekel Gold and 1 Shekel Silver Coins seen placed side-by-side.

The coins have been minted by the Holy Land Mint at its facilities in Nesher, Haifa, on behalf of the Bank of Israel and are designed by Meir Eshel. 

The obverse side focuses on a handshake symbolising the historic peace agreements. Across the centre and above both hands are representations of the buildings and across the skyline of familiar landmarks in both Israel and the Arab states. Centred is a palm tree found almost everywhere in the region. Around the edge above the primary design is the commemorative inscription ABRAHAM ACCORDS, shown in English, Hebrew. and Arabic.

The Obverse of the 10 Shekel Gold, 2 and 1 Shekel Silver Coins features at the top of the Israeli State Emblem with the inscription "INDEPENDENCE DAY 2023" (in English and Hebrew), which is inscribed to the left and right of the emblem along the outer periphery. 

The coins’ denomination is shown as a numeral in the centre along with the inscription - "NEW SHEKEL" (in Hebrew, English, and Arabic) placed below the numeral. 

Below the denomination is a pair of stylised hands shaking symbolising the Accords, and on the bottom periphery is the text "ISRAEL" (also, spelt in English, Hebrew, and Arabic). 

On the lower left side is the Hebrew letter Mem (“מ”) mintmark denoting a Proof strike or the "Star of David" denoting Prooflike quality.

The Obverse of the 10 Shekel Gold, 2 and 1 Shekel Silver Coins, showcases in the foreground, a handshake symbolising the historic peace agreements and across the centre is seen a representation of the buildings and palm trees across the skyline of the Arab states.  

Around the upper periphery is the inscription - "Abraham Accords" (in English, Hebrew and Arabic).

The Coins have been issued in Gold and Silver Variants:

i) The specifications of the Gold  Coin Variant are:

Coin Series: "75th Anniversary of Independence"; Coin Theme: "Abraham Accords"; Denomination: 10 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Au); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Diameter: 30.0 mm; Weight: 16.96 grams; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem; Mintage: 555 pieces; Designer: Meir Eshel; Year: 2023.

ii) The specifications of the Silver  Coin (First Variant) are:

Coin Series: "75th Anniversary of Independence"; Coin Theme: "Abraham Accords"; Denomination: 2 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Diameter: 38.7 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem; Mintage: 2,800 pieces; Designer: Meir Eshel; Year: 2023.

iii) The specifications of the Silver  Coin (Second Variant) are:

Coin Series: "75th Anniversary of Independence"; Coin Theme: "Abraham Accords"; Denomination: 1 NIS (New Israeli Shekel); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Prooflike (PL); Diameter: 30.0 mm; Weight: 14.4 grams; Mint: The Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem; Mintage: 1,800 pieces; Designer: Meir Eshel; Year: 2023.

- Each coin is available as a separate item to order during their pre-release sale. 

- The coins are encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) branded by the Holyland Mint. 

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:

1) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

2) Constance Cummings-John, Sierra Leone: A 20 Leones Banknote issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone honouring a pioneering woman: Date/Year of Banknote introduced into circulation: 01.07.2022

Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

1) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

2) New ZWL $10 & ZWL $20 Banknotes, Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is releasing new Banknotes into circulation: Date of Banknotes issue: 14.05.2020 & first week of 06/2020

3) $50 (Fifty Dollars), Zimbabwe: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced into circulation this Banknote denomination: Date of Banknote issue: 06.07.2021

4) "Mosi-oa-Tunya Waterfalls", Zimbabwe: A Gold Bullion Coin issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which is positioned to solve the country's inflation problem: Date of Coin issue: 25.07.2022

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

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

10) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

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

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016

3) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

4) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulatuon Coins: The South Sfrican Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

5) Nelson Mandela (Mandiba) Birth Centenary (18.07.1918-18.07.2018) celebrated by issue of first-ever "Commemorative Banknote Series" being issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 13.07.2018

6) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp) and Nelson Mandela (500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued on 26.07.2018

Links (Contd):

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

5) a) Central Bank of West African States issues: the "Franc Financial Cooperation in Central Africa (FCFA) b) Bank of Central African Cooperation in Central Africa (FFCCA)

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

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

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by end February 2019‎

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

‎19) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

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

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

1) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) A 5,000 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire) presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

3) A 500 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire), presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

4) "Silverback Gorilla," Republic of Congo: "Silverback Gorillas Coin Series": 2023 - dated Ninth Year release of Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by Scottsdale Mint on behalf of the Republic of Congo released in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links (Contd):

21) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

22) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

23) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

24) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

27) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from Republic of Chad:

1) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR, Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Illusion", Republic of Chad: A 200 Francs (CFA) Silver Coin which is the World's Thinnest-Biggest Silver Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links (Contd)

28) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

29) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

30) "Egyptian Pyramid", Republic of Palau: "Dot Art & Pointillism Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin 0f $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting an Egyptian Pyramid in Dot Art: Year of Coin issue: 2022

31) "Pilsner Beer", Republic of Cameroon: "Food and Drinks Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of 1,000 Francs (CFA) on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon depicting the popular Beer: Year of Coin issue: 2022

32) "Hansel and Gretel", (The) Cook Islands: "Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy Storytelling Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of The Cook Islands depicting the Fairy Tale: Year of Coin issue: 2022

33) "The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula & Black Jole", Republic of Palau: "Space:The Final Frontier Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic o f Palau depicting the beautiful Eagle Nebula & a Black Hole: Year of Coin issue: 2022

34) "Phoenicia & Carthage", Republic of Palau: "Lost Covilisations Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin, on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting the Lost civilisation: Year of Coin issue: 2022

35) "Babylon", Republic of Palau: "Lost Civilisations Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting the Lost Civilisation: Year of Coin issue: 2021

36) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

1) Abourma Rock Art, Republic of Djibouti: "Prehistoric Art Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A 200 Franc Silver Antique Finish Coin presents the Pre-historic Rock Art: Year of Coin Release: 2023

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

13) 72nd Anniversary of Independence ("Yom Ha'atmaut"), Israel: Gold (10 NIS), Silver (2 NIS)) & Silver Proof-like (1 NIS) Coins issued on the theme - "Desert Agriculture"by ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation), Israel: Date of Coins issue: 20.04.2020

14) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

15) Shuvuot Holiday - "The Festival of Harvest", Israel: Gold, Silver and Bronze Variants of a State Medal brought out by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 1993

16) Authors and Poets, Israel: Three stamps of 2.50 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) each honour three eminent authors/poets of Israel -Haim Gouri (1923-2018), Amoz Oz (1939 - 2018) and Ronit Matalon (1959-2017): Date of stamps issue: 09.06.2020

17) Transportation in Israel: A compilation of 24 Stamps depicting various modes of transport, issued in this Stamp Sheet released by Israel Post: Stamp Set issue date: 26.06.2020

18) Murals in Israel: A set of three stamps of the values of 4.10 NIS, 5.00 NIS and 6.50 NIS issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

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

20) Israel-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Coropration (ICMC) jas issued Gold and Si9lver State Medals of I(srael commemorating this historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

21) Israel-Bahrain Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver State Medals of Israel commemorating the historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

22) Agricultural Research Organisation - Volcani Centre Centennial (1921-2021), Israel: A Postage stamp of 5.00 New Israeli Shekel issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 09.02.2021

23) Remote Sensing Satellites in Israel: Three Postage Stamps issued by Israel Post showcasing three Remote Sensing Satellites orbiting over Earth: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.02.2021

24) Notable Personalities Bankote Series - 1969, Israel: 6th Series of Historical Banknotes: Four Silver replicas issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 2021

25) "NETBUL-2021" (01-31.03.2021), Israel: A Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition , held by Israel Philatelic Federation: A Souvenir Leaf

26) The "Sheqel Series of Banknotes", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation has issued the "8TH SERIES" Silver replicas of Original Sheqel Banknote Series, which replaced the "Lira Series" in 02/1980

27) "The Refugee"(1939), "The Evacuation" (1942) and "To The Man who Restored My Belif in Humanity"(1945), Israel:"Art From the Holocaust Postage Stamp Series": Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has issued a set of three stamps that bring out the traumatic experiences of the victims of the Holocaust: Date of Stamp Set issue: 26.04.2022

28) Craters (or "Makhteshim" in Hebrew) in Israel: 74th Israel Independence Day: Five spectacular Craters - The Ramon Crater, The Big Crater, Small Crater and The Arif (Twin) Craters feature on Gold and Silver Coins issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date of Coins issue: 05/2022

29) "Dove of Peace", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued a one Ounce Gold Bullion Coin featuring this symbol: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

30) Colour Printing Process ("CMYK") in Philately, Israel: Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has brought out this Stamp (S), First Day Cover (FDC) and Stamp Sheet (SS), highlighting the most common colour printing method: Date of Stamp issued: 04.02.2020

31) The House of David Inscription, Israel: Israel Post has brought out a postage stamp of 4.40 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) related to a 13-line inscription in Aramaic: Date of Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

32) "Jerusalem", Israel: A 1 Oz Pure Silver Bullion Coin/Round minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2023

Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:

1) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular series: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

2) Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the Holy Lands Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular Series: Year of Coin issue: 2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:

1) King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

2) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

3) "Moses and the Rock", Israel: Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": 26th Coin in the Series issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

Banknotes of Israel:

1) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

2) The "Gates Banknote Series (1975)," Israel: 7th issue by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) which has brought out this Silver Banknote Series, representing Banknotes that were in use in Israel over the years: Year of issue: 2021

"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:

1) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Mahane Yehuda Market", Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021

3) Ein Karem Town, Israel: "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series": The Twelfth 20 NIS Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Gold Coin issued in the Series by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date of Coin issue: 29.05.2022 ("Jerusalem Day")

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

1) "Endangered Animals in Israel", ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corpotation), Israel: Celebrating 73rd Anniversary of Israel's Independence: A set of 10 Shekel (Gold) and 1 & 2 Shekel Silver Coins issued on 01.06.2021

2) 75th Anniversary of Independence and Abraham Accords, Israel: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:

"Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series":

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

6) Dung Gate, Israel: Sixth Coin in the Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series; Coin issue Year: 2020: Coin available from 15.01.2021

7) "Zion Gate", Israel: Seventh in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Numismatic Billion Coin Series: Coin issue Year: 2022

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

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

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)

3) The Western Wall, Israel: Sixth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2020

4) The "Mamilla Boulevard", Israel: Seventh Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd.: Year of Coins issue: 2021

5) The "Knesset", Israel: Eighth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2022

6) "Synagogues of Jerusalem", Israel: Ninth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullon Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2023

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

1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

2) Old Tiberias, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 02/2021

3) Old Acre, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 2022

Views of Israel Coin Series:

1) "Gamla and the Vultures", Israel: Fourth in the "Views of Israel Commemorative Coin Series": Gold and Silver Coins Set issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

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

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019