coins and more: 3158) President Shimon Peres (1923-2016) Israel: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series": Centenary Anniversary of the birth of Shimon Peres: The Bank of Israel & Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC) has issued 10 Shekelim (Gold) and 2 Shekelim and 1 Shekel (Silver) Proof Coins, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2024:

3158) President Shimon Peres (1923-2016) Israel: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series": Centenary Anniversary of the birth of Shimon Peres: The Bank of Israel & Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC) has issued 10 Shekelim (Gold) and 2 Shekelim and 1 Shekel (Silver) Proof Coins, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2024:

The Bank of Israel and Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued new 10 Shekelim (Gold) and 2 Shekelim and 1 Shekel (Silver) Proof Coins which are part of the “Nobel Laureates Coin Series".

These Coins commemorate Shimon Peres, a founding father of the State of Israel, Prime Minister and ninth President, who passed away on 28.09.2016, (Elul 25, 5776).

The Header/Banner showcases the three 10 Shekelim (Gold) and 2 Shekelim and 1 Shekel (Silver) Coins against a background photpgraph of Shimon Peres facing left.

Begun in 2011, the Coin Series honours Israelis who have been recognised and honoured by the Nobel Committee in awarding the Prize for Peace.

Since 1966, 13 Israeli Nationals have been awarded the Nobel Prize, given in various fields including chemistry, economics, literature, and peace - of which Israel has been recognised on three separate occasions.

The 2023-dated Gold and Silver Coins commemorate Shimon Peres (1923–2016), one of the founding fathers of the State of Israel and one of its greatest leaders who dedicated his life to serving his newly adopted country.

His final role was President of the State of Israel from 2007 until 2014. Peres was a member of 12 cabinets and represented five political parties in a political career spanning 70 years.

The most recent recipients who received the Nobel Peace Prize were Yitzhak Rabin and Shimon Peres, both in 1994 for their efforts to bring peace to the Middle East.

It was at this time when Rabin, Peres, and Yasser Arafat (representing the Palestinian Organisation) ratified a peace treaty between the State of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organisation, known as the Oslo Accords.

The ceremony to sign the accord took place on the 13.09.1993 on the White House lawn with President Clinton in attendance.

In 1994, in recognition of the Oslo Accords, Peres, Rabin, and Arafat were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

This was the second and most recent instance in which an Israeli was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Shimon Peres:

A noted and admired politician internationally, Peres is also remembered as a public personality of distinctive character.

For his extensive work, he gained honour and international recognition.

Pope Francis awarded him a Peace medal and honorary citizenship and Queen Elizabeth II bestowed upon President Peres an honorary knighthood.

United States President Obama awarded him an American Presidential Freedom Medal, an honour reserved for very few people, and thus Peres became the first and only Israeli Statesman to be awarded this accolade.

Shimon Peres, prime minister and Israel’s ninth president, passed away on the 28.09.2016 and was laid to rest in Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem.

These coins are also being released on the centenary anniversary of the birth of Shimon Peres.

The Coins:

The Coins have been minted by the Royal Dutch Mint at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, on behalf of the Bank of Israel and designed by Aharon Shevo.

The design on the Reverse of the 1, 2 (Silver) and 10 Shekelim (Gold) Coins focusses on an image of Shimon Peres facing to the left and a stylised dove carrying an olive branch, symbolising his aspiration to bring lasting peace to the region.

The inscription around the primary design on the Reverse reads "SHIMON PERES • NOBEL PEACE PRIZE 1994" (shown in English and Hebrew).

The Obverse of the 1, 2 (Silver) and 10 Shekelim (Gold) Coins features the Israeli State Emblem along with the text "ISRAEL" in three languages and above the coins’ denomination is shown in bold numerals.

The year of issue 2023 and mintmark, which includes the Hebrew letter “Mem” on 10 and two-shekel Proof-quality coins or the "Star of David" on the one-shekel silver Prooflike coin, is placed just beneath the text "NEW SHEQELS".

The same stylised dove carrying an olive branch is shown above the Hebrew characters denoting the year "5783".

An Arabic translation of the inscription shown on the obverse Shimon Peres – Nobel Peace Prize 1994 is placed along the lower rim.

The specifications of the three Coin Variants are:

i) The specifications of the 10 Shekelim Gold Coin Variant are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Shimon Peres, President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner"; Denomination/Face Value: 10 Shekelim Coin; Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 16.96 grams; Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 500 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Mint: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, on behalf of the Bank of Israel and ICMC, Israel.

ii) The specifications of the 1 Shekel Silver Coin Variant Coin Variant are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Shimon Peres, President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner"; Denomination/Face Value: 1 Shekel Coin; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 14.40 grams; Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Coin Quality: Prooflike (Pl); Mintage: 1,800 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Mint: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, on behalf of the Bank of Israel and ICMC, Israel.

ii) The specifications of the 2 Shekelim Silver Coin Variant Coin Variant are:

Country of issue: Israel; Year: 2023; Coin Series Theme: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Shimon Peres, President and Nobel Peace Prize Winner"; Denomination/Face Value: 2 Shekelim Coin; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1 Oz or 31.1 grams; Diameter/Size: 38.70 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 2,800 pieces; Presentation Box/Case: Yes; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Designer: Aharon Shevo; Mint: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, on behalf of the Bank of Israel and ICMC, Israel.

Gold & Silver Coin Presentation Box/Case, shown with the Reverses of the coins.

- Each coin is available as a separate item.

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

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

33) "Yom Hazikaron" (or "Memorial Day"), Israel remembers the fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism every yeasr on this day: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 21.04.2023

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

Nobel Laureates Coin Series:

1) President Shimon Peres (1923-2016), Israel: "Nobel Laureates Coin Series": Centenary Anniversary of the birth of Shimon Peres: The Bank of Israel & Israel Coins and Medals Corp. (ICMC) has issued 10 Shekelim (Gold) and 2 Shekelim and 1 Shekel (Silver) Proof Coins, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

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

Links to Posts on Turks and Caicos Islands:

1) A Quarter Crown (1/4) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was only issued in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1986

2) A Half Crown (1/2) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was issued only in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1982

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:
1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020
2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022
4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:

1) Currency and Coinage of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas - The Bahamian Dollar and Cents

2) Currency and Coinage of Bermuda - Bermuda Dollar and Cents

3) East Caribbean Currency and Coinage : East Caribbean Dollar and Cents

4) Currency & Coinage of the Cayman Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Dollars and Cents

5) Currency and Coinage of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Pounds and Pence

6) Currency & Coinage of Barbados: Barbadian Dollars and Cents

7) Jamaica: A 100 Dollars "Hybrid" Banknote issued by the Bank of Jamaica on 01.01.2014

8) Eastern Caribbean New Banknote Series being issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), beginning with the introduction of $50 and $100 new Banknotes in the new Series

9) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

10) "Brown Pelican", St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN): Second Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern caribbean Gold & silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion coins (2 Dollars)

11) "Nature Isle", Dominica: Third coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released diring 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars:

12) "Montserratian Territorial Flag & Coat of Arms" Montserrat (British Overseas Territory (BOT): Fourth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

13) "Spice Island of the Caribbean", Grenada: Fifth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

14) Anguilla - "Culinary Capital" of the East Caribbean: Sixth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: "EC8 Coin Programme"): all coins to be released with the issue date as 2018 - Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

15) "Seaplane" St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Seventh Coin out of eight to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme) - all coins to be issued with the date as "2018": Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

16) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Pragramme) - all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars)and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

17) The Bahamas: "CRISP" (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) Series of new Banknotes: A new half-dollar Banknote issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas on 24.01.2019

‎18) Sea Motifs, Bahamas: Gold Bullion Coins in the denominations of 100 Dollars (depicting a Blue Marlin) and 250 Dollars (depicting a Conch Shell): Coins issue date: 03.12.2019‎

‎19) A new Generation $100 Polymer Banknote, Trinidad and Tobago with enhanced security features to "raise the bar" for counterfeiters & unscrupulous elements: Banknote circulation date: 09.12.2019:‎

‎20) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020‎
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‎21) New Polymer Banknotes, Trinidad and Tobago: The entire series will consist of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5 and $1 denominations: $100 has already been issued on 09.12.2019‎

22) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

23) "Caribbean Sea-Horse", Barbados: $10 (Ten Dollars) 1.0 Oz. Gold Bullion Coins & $1 (One Dollar) 1.0 Oz. Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Scottsdale Mint; Year of issue: 2020

24) Cayman Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A set of identically numbered Banknotes of the presently circulating Banknotes from the "D" Series of Banknotes

25) Hummingbird (Blenchi)-2020, Aruba: A 5 Florin Silver Proof Coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2020

26) Mars, Barbados: MDM, Germany has minted a Silver Spherical Coin featuring the Red Planet for Barbados: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

1) The Evolution of Mexican Coinage

2) The Travels of a Mexican silver Peso struck in 1898; Restruck for the Chinese Government in 1949.

3) Foreign Mints which have minted coins for India

4) Dios de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed Round issues: 31.10 2017

5) The Travels of a silver Mexican Peso struck in 1898 and restruck in 1949 for the Chinese Government

6) Brazilian Currency: Brazilian Real

7) The 31st Summer Olympics 2015 or Rio-2016 - Brazil

8) Currency and Coinage of Guatemala

9) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part I)

10) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part II)

11) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part I)

12) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part II)

13) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part I)

14) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part II)

15) Evita or Eva Peron - A Commemorative/Circulating 100 Pesos Banknote issued on her in 2012

16) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part I)

17) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part II)

18) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part III)

19) 2014 FIFA World Cup held at Brazil

20) Jaguar - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin series. First Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

21) Three-toed Sloth - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Second Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

22) Giant Ant-Eater - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Third Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

23) Ocelot: "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series: Fourth Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018

25) 50 Boliviano Banknote, Bolivia: The third Banknote circulated by the "Banco Central de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) in the new 2018 Banknote Series: This Banknote introduced into circulation on 15.10.2018

26) A new 100 Boliviano Banknote from Bolivia: issued by the "Banco Centrale de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) on 15.01.2019 under its new 2018 Banknote Series

27) Central Bank of Uruguay ("Banco Centrale del Uruguay"): 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) - 1967-2017 - celebrated with the issue of a 50 Peso Commemorative Banknote on 14.09.2018

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

29) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

30) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701 - 07.09.1714

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

Interesting Posts from Algeria:

1) 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

2) Algeria: Introduction of a new denomination of 2,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which is a part of the new "Fifth Deries of Algerian Dinar Banknotes", issued by the Banque d'Algerie (Bank of Algeria): Date of Banknote issue: 02.11.2022

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

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

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