coins and more: 3168) Belgian Presidency of the European Commission Belgium, 01.01.2024-30.06.2024: Commemorative €2 Coins released to mark Belgian Presidency of the European Commission: Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) on behalf of the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024:

3168) Belgian Presidency of the European Commission Belgium, 01.01.2024-30.06.2024: Commemorative €2 Coins released to mark Belgian Presidency of the European Commission: Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) on behalf of the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024:

The Header/Banner showcases the Reverse of the Commemorative 2 Euro Coin placed in the centre

The Royal Belgian Mint has released the first of its 2024-dated Annual Commemorative €2 Coins which highlight the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which is held by the Belgian Government from the 01.01.2024 to 30.06.2024.

The Commemorative Coins:

The €2 Commemorative Coins have been minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in partnership with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) and designed by Iris Bruijns.

The Reverse or (the "National side") of the 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin features a flock of 27 swallows which is a symbolic representation of the current 27 member states.

They all move together, flying in formation behind the leader.

The initials "BE" are also shown representing the international designation for Belgium.

The inscription which is shown in English reads "BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2024" placed to the lower left and the insignias of the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) and the Privy Mark of the Mintmaster are placed just above and to the left.

The entire design is surrounded by 12, five-pointed stars signifying the original members of the European Union.

The Obverse of the 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin is that of the standard euro-zone design for all circulating two-euro coins, with the numeral 2 superimposed over a map depicting Europe created by artist Luc Luycx.

i) The specifications of the 2 Euro BU Commemorative Coin are:

Country: Belgium; Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024; Denomination: 2 Euro (FR); Weight: 8.5 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.7 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Metal Composition: Bimetallic; Mintage: 62,500 pieces; Minted By: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in partnership with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM); Designer: Iris Bruijns.

ii) The specifications of the 2 Euro BU Commemorative Coin are:

Country: Belgium; Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024; Denomination: 2 Euro (NL); Weight: 8.5 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.7 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Metal Composition: Bimetallic; Mintage: 62,500 pieces; Minted By: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in partnership with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM); Designer: Iris Bruijns.

ii) The specifications of the 2 Euro Proof (P) Commemorative Coin are:

Country: Belgium; Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024; Denomination: 2 Euro (NL); Weight: 8.5 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.7 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Metal Composition: Bimetallic; Mintage: 5,000 pieces; Minted By: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in partnership with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM); Designer: Iris Bruijns.

2 euro Bi-metallic 8.5 g 25.7 mm Proof 5,000

- The Brilliant Uncirculated strikes are presented in a sealed, coin-card format with either French or Dutch text.

- The Proof variant is encapsulated and presented in a custom case complete with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity (COA).

Prehistoric Animals Stamp Series, Netherlands (PostNL):

1) Fox Whale, Woolly Mammoth and Sabre-toothed Cat, Netherlands: "Prehistoric Animals Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the first three Stamp Sheets in a series of 12 Stamp Sheets featuring extinct animal species, fossils of which were found in the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Sheets issue: 13.06.2023

2) Nothosaurus, Woolly Rhinoceros and Aurochs, Netherlands: "Prehistoric Animals Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the second three Stamp Sheets in a series of 12 Stamp Sheets featuring extinct anomal species, fossils of which were found in the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Sheets issue: 26.09.2023

Dutch Castles Coin Series:

1) "De Haar Castle", Utrecht, Netherlands: The first Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles" Coin Series: A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Date/Year of Delivery: 04/2020

2) Heeswijk Castle, North Brabant, The Netherlands: The Second Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of issue: 2020

3) Hoensbroek Castle, The Netherlands: The Third Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of issue: 2020

4) Amsterdam Muiderslot Castle, The Netherlands: The fourth coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

5) Loevestein Castle, The Netherlands: The Fifth Coin to be released in the Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of issue: 2021

6) Westhove Castle, The Netherlands: The sixth Coin to be released in the "DutchCastles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

7) Duivenvoorde Castle, The Netherlands: The Seventh and last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) Fraeylemaborg Castle, The Netherlands: The Eighth Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2022

9) Coevorden Castle, The Netherlands: The Ninth Coin too be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coin issue: 2022

10) Poptaslot Castle, The Netherlands: The Tenth and second last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coin issue: 2023

11) Kuinderburcht Bridge, The Netherlands: The Eleventh and last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023

For other interesting posts on issues from the Royal Dutch Mint, Netherlands and PostNL, please visit the following links:

1) The Stelling Van Amsterdam (Defense Line of Amsterdam), Netherlands: Royal Dutch Mint: Latest "Dutch UNESCO Sites Series" coins in the denominations of 5 Euro (Plated Copper), 5 Euro (Silver) and 10 Euro (Gold) issued on 21.11.2017

2) Fanny Blankers-Koen - "The Flying Housewife" who won four Gold Medals at the 1948 London Olympics: 100th Birth Anniversary commemorated with the issue of Gold, Sterling Silver and Silver plated Copper Coins in 2018

3) Netherlands: Gold Ducats - 2018: Single Ducat and Double Ducat Gold Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint, Netherlands in 2018

4) Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht, Netherlands (or the "koninklijke Nederlandse Munt): Crossing the 100th Anniversary milestone with the issue the the World's first QR Coded Coin in 2011: Winner of the prestigious 2013 "Coin of the Year Award" (COTY) & the Most Innovative Coin of the Year" Category

5) The Beemster, Netherlands: 20th Anniversary of Beemster Polder being designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: An efficient Land reclamation Project emulated by several countries world-wide: A set of Gold (10 Euro), Sterling Silver, Silver-plated and Uncirculated (All 5 Euro) coins brought out by the Royal Dutch Mint, Utrecht in 2019

6) Dutch Aviation, Netherlands: Centenary Celebrations (1919-2019): Three coins - one Gold (10 Euros), One Sterling Silver (5 Euros) and a Silver-plated (5 Euros) Coins, along with a Silver medal celebrate this milestone in Dutch Aviation history: Coin issue date: 14.03.2019

7) 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

8) Butterflies and Moths of Netherlands: A set of 10 Postage stamps brought out by PostNL on 11.06.2019 under its ongoing Postage Stamp Series titled "Experience Nature "

9) "De Haar Castle", Utrecht, Netherlands: The first Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles" Coin Series: A silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Date/Year of Delivery: 04/2020

10) First Atlases, Netherlands: Commemorating 450 Years of the first Atlas (1570-2020) & others: A Stamp Sheet of six stamps depicting the Atlases which were compiled in the Netherlands in the 16th & 17th Centuries AD: Stamp Set issued by POstNL: Date of Stamp Set issue: 23.03.2020

11) "Ancient Postal Routes - The Postal Route from Christiania to Bergen", Norway: A Europa Stamp of 20g issued by Posten Norge (or Norwegian Post) depicting the difficult mountain route/stretch at Vindhellvegen & Kongevegen: Date of Stamp issue: 17.04.2020

12) 75th Anniversary of the United Nations Organisation (UNO), The Netherlands: A Coin-card set of three denominations of 0.50 Euros, 0.20 Euros and 0.05 Euros minted by the Royal Dutch Mint to celebrate the milestone: Year of Coin-card issue: 2020

13) "From Guilders to US Dollars", Caribbean Netherlands: A set of five Miniature Sheets issued by the FXDX Post which manages the Posts of Boniare, Sint Eustatius and Saba Islands in the Caribbean Sea, commemorate the switch over from the Netherlands Antillean Guiler to the US Dollar in 2011: Date of Stamps issue: 10.10.2020

14) Experience Nature - Dwingelderveld National Park, Netherlands: A set of 10 Postage Stamps brought out by PostNL (Netherlands Post) depicting the flora and fauna of the "Quitest Area in Netherlands": Date of Stamp set issue: 04.01.2021

15) The "stolpboerderij" - Bell-Jar Farms, Netherlands: The latest stamp in the "Typically Dutch Stamp Series" issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) focusses on house types and facades: Date of Stamp issue: 04.01.2021

16) Tom and Jerry, Netherlands: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary milestone of the iconic Cartoon Characters by the Royal Dutch Mint by issue of Gold and Cupro-nickel medals: Year of Medal issue: 2020

17) "Rainforests" Netherlands: The second Coin in the "Our Earth Ecosystems Coin Series", minted by Numiscollect, a Dutch Mint highlighting the lush green Rainforest with its unique bio-diversity: Year of Coin issue: 2021

18) Experience Nature - De Onlanden Nature Reserve, Netherlands: A set of Stamps issued by Post NL (Netherlands Post) featuring the flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Set issue: 22.02.2021

19) Typically Dutch - "Wooden Houses," Netherlands: A Postage Stamp featuring two Worker's Houses are seen on a One Euro Stamp: Date of Stamp issue: 22.02.2021

20) ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Scelerosis), Netherlands: The Royal Dutch Mint in coordination with the ALS Foundation Netherlands, has issued a 2 Euro Bi-metallic Coin for generating awareness on ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease: Year of Coin issue: 2021

21) "Sustainability" - Humankind's Common Future, Netherlands: PostNl (Netherlands Post) has issued stamps to highlight "Our Common Future", a United Nations Report: Date of Stamps issue: 22.03.2021

22) "Canal Houses", Netherlands: "Typically Dutch" Postage Stamp Series: A postage stamp of 1.00 Euro issued by PostNL depicting Houses alongside the Canal System in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 22.03.2021

23) "Houseboats," Netherlands: Fourth Stamp in the Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series' which focusses on "House types and facades thatare typical for the Netherlands": Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 06.04.2021

24) Endangered National Wildlife, Netherlands: EUROPA - 2021: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Souvenir Sheet featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Bees: Date od Stamp sheet issue: 10.05.2021

25) "Experience Nature" - the Duin en Kruidberg Nature Reserve, Netherlands: A set of stamps issued by Post NL (Netherlands Post) depicting fruits and animals from tthe Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Set issue: 14.06.2021

26) "Kaleidoscope", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Stamp Sheetlet of six stamps marked "Internationaal 1": Date of Stamp Sheetlet issue: 14.09.2020

27) "Innovations", Netherlands: A set of stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) depicting Innovations: Date of Stamp Set issue: 17.08.2021

28) Dutch Horse Breeds: "PostNL" (Netherlands Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet of ten stamps featuring the Friesian, Gelderland, groningen and Dutch draught horse: Date ofStamp set issue: 13.09.2021

29) 80th Birthday of Tom Puss - Children's Welfare Stamps, Netherlands: A set of five Stamps issued by Post NL (Netherlands Post) of which part proceeds will go towards Children's Welfare schemes: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 11.10.2021

30) "Digi Art", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) is the first Postal Administration in the Worldto issue a Stamp Sheet with a design created by a computer algorithm: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 28.10.2021

31) "The Lady of Stavoren", Netherlands: EUROPA - 2022: "stories and Myths" Theme: PostNL (netherlands Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp Sheet depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

32) World Animal Day, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of five stamps marked "Internatioonaal 1" featuring five different animal species: Date of Stamp set issued: 04.10.2022

33) Donald Duck characters feature on Children's Welfare Stamps, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of five stamps featuring the popular Walt Disney characters: Date of Stamp set issue: 10.10.2022

34) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": Series II of United Nations Crypto Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) which run on Blockchain Technolgy: Date of Stamps issue:18.11.2022

35) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

36) Tarzan of the Apes, Netherlands: A Medal/Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) depicting the popular fictional legend of Tarzan of the Apes: Date/Year of Coin/Medal issued: 2022

37) "EpilepsieNL" (Epilepsy), Netherlands: 130th Annversary milestone (1893-2023): Two Coins/Medals in Coincard issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coins issue: 2023

38) Sesame Street, Netherlands: 45 Years of Sesame Street Milestone (1968-2023): The Royal Dutch MInt has released the complete collection of Sesame Street Muppets: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

39) Holland America Lines, Netherlands: 150th Anniversary milestone (1873-2023): PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Gold Stamp with the denomination of "1" (for items weighing upto 20g for domestic/inland post): Date of Stamp issue: 18.04.2023

40) "The Compliment", Netherlands: "Dutch Design Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the Fifth Stamp Sheet, all stamps marked "International 1": Date of Stamp Sheet issued: 23.10.2023

Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):

1) Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian") 07.03.1872-01.02.1944), Netherlands: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued Gold Proof (10 Euro), Silver Prof (5 Euro) and Silver plated Brilliant Uncirculated & Uncirculated Coins too commemorate the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 02.09.2022

2) "Victory Boogie Woogie (1942-44)" - A painting by Piet Moondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"), Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Golden Stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 04.05.2022

Experience Nature Stamp Series:

1) Experience Nature - Dwingelderveld National Park, Netherlands: A set of 10 Postage Stamps brought out by PostNL (Netherlands Post) depicting the flora and fauna of the "Quitest Area in Netherlands": Date of Stamp set issue: 04.01.2021

2) Experience Nature - De Onlanden Nature Reserve, Netherlands: A set of Stamps issued by Post NL (Netherlands Post) featuring the flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Set issue: 22.02.2021

3) "Experience Nature" - the Duin en Kruidberg Nature Reserve, Netherlands: A set of stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) depicting fruits and animals from tthe Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Set issue: 14.06.2021

4) "Experience Nature"- Haarzuilens Country Estate, Netherlands: A set of stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring flora and fauna of the Country Estate: Date of Stamp Set issue: 17.08.2021

5) "Experience Nature - Fort Ellewoutsdijk", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 10 Stamps Sheet in its on-going Stamp Series, featuring inhabitants of the Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 03.01.2022

6) Nieuwkoopse Plassen, Netherlands: Experience Nature Stamp Series: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet set of ten Stamps depicting ten inhabitants of the Nature Reserve: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 17.02.2022

7) Leuvenum Woods, Netherlands: "Experience Nature Stamp Series": PostNl (Netherlands Post) has issued a Stamp Sheet of ten postage Stamps depicting the Flora and Fauna of this Nature Reserve: Date of Stamps issued: 15.08.2022

8) Experience Nature - Marker Wadden Nature Reserve: A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserve: Date of Stamp Set issue: 02.01.2023

9) Experience Nature - Skrok and Skrins Nature Reserves located n the province of Friesland: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featurng the Flora and Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.02.2023

10) Experience Nature - De Weiden Nature Reserves located in the province of Overijssel: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featurng the Flora and Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.06.2023

11) Experience Nature - Oisterwijk Woods and Fens located in the province of Noord-Brabant: "Experience Nature 2021-2023 Perennial Series": A set of ten stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora & Fauna of the Nature Reserves: Date of Stamp Set issue: 14.08.2023

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on "Experience Nature":

1) Experience Nature - Birds on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:

1) "From Guilders to US Dollars", Caribbean Netherlands: A set of five Miniature Sheets issued by the FXDX Post which manages the Posts of Boniare, Sint Eustatius and Saba Islands in the Caribbean Sea, commemorate the switch over from the Netherlands Antillean Guiler to the US Dollar in 2011: Date of Stamps issue: 10.10.2020

2) The Girl with the Pearl Earring, a painting by Johannes Vermeer (1665), St. Eustatius: This set of postage stamps features this classic painting by Vermeer: Date of Stamp set issue: 04.07.2021

3) Experience Nature - Birds on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024

Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series "House Types & facades":

1) The "stolpboerderij" - Bell-Jar Farms, Netherlands: The latest stamp in the "Typically Dutch Stamp Series" issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) focusses on house types and facades: Date of Stamp issue: 04.01.2021

2) Typically Dutch - "Wooden Houses," Netherlands: A Postage Stamp featuring two Worker's Houses are seen on a One Euro Stamp: Date of Stamp issue: 22.02.2021

3) "Canal Houses", Netherlands: "Typically Dutch" Postage Stamp Series: A postage stamp of 1.00 Euro issued by PostNL depicting Houses alongside the Canal System in Amsterdam, Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 22.03.2021

4) "Houseboats," Netherlands: Fourth Stamp in the Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series' which focusses on "House types and facades thatare typical for the Netherlands": Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 06.04.2021

5) "Terraced Houses", Netherlands: Fifth Stamp in the "Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series" which focusses on "HouseTypes and facades that are typical for the Netherlands": Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 14.06.2021

Typically Dutch Coin Series -2023:

6) "Museums" - Typically Dutch, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of "Nederland 1": Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2023

7) "Windmills", Netherlands: Second Stamp in the "Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series" which focusses on "various sights that are typical for the Netherlands": Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 13.02.2023

8) "Flower Fields - Typically Dutch", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of "Nederland 1": Date of Stamp issue: 20.03.2023

9) "Cheese Markets - Typically Dutch", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage stamp of "Nederland 1": Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2023

10) "Wadden Mudflats - Typically Dutch", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of "Nederland 1": Date of Stamp issue: 14.08.2023

Typically Dutch Postage stamp Series - 2024:

1) "Cows - Typically Dutch", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of "Nederland 1" in its "Typically Dutch Stamp Series" which commenced in 2020: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024

Dutch World Heritage Series:

1) 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

2) 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

Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):

Links to Posts on Norway issues:

1) Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway): Introduction of the VIII Series of innovative/pixelated Banknotes with the theme "The Sea" in a phased manner from May 2017 to Q4 2020 and gradual withdrawal of the presently circulating Banknotes (VII Series)

2) The Dovre Railway Line Centenary (1921-2021), Norway: Posteg Norge (Norwegian Post) has commemorated the Centenary of the iconic Railway Line by issue of two Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 23.04.2021

3) "Endangered National Wildlife", Norway: EUROPA - 2021: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 20g each. featuring critically Endangered Norwegian Wildlife - The Bumblebee and The Puffin Bird respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

4) Domesticated Animals, Norway: "Posten Norge" (Norwegian Post) has issued a set of two stamps featuring "Molly the calf" anda "Domesticated Pig" also marked EUROPA Stamps, in addition, to Norway's EUROPA Stamps featuring the "Bumblebee" & "The Puffin": Date of Stamp issue: 11.06.2021

5) a)"Research, innovation & Technology", Norway: Posten Norge (Norway Post) has issued a set of two Stamps depicting the RIMFAX Radar on board NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars & HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Exploration Vehicle: b) 100th Birth Centenary of John Ugelstad inventor of Dynabeads used in Cancer treatment: Date of Stamps issue: 02.10.2021

5) b) "Research, Innovation and Technology -The Brain's GPS System", Norway: A set of two stamps of 20g each, issued by Posten Norge (Norwegian Post): Date of Stamps issue: 17.09.2020

5) c) Innovation at Sea & Delousing Salmon with Laser, Norway: "Research, Innovation, Technology" Stamp Series: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued two postage stamps of 20g each highlighting latest technologies at work in Norway: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.10.2022

5) d) Research, Innovation and Technology, Norway: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued two 10 g Inland (Domestic stamps) on: a) Sustainable Animal Feed through Norwegian Spruce Forests: b) Magnar Bjoras and Sulalit Bandopadhyay at NTNU developed a very sensitive coronavirus test: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 07.10.2023

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

For other interesting posts on Belgium & Luxembourg Coins and Stamps:

1) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's Exile to st. Helena: (Part II) 1) A 5 GBP Coin issued by the Royal Mint UK. 2) A"Drie Landen Zilverset" ( ot the "Three Lands Silver set") containing coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint including coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK

2) Special Commemorative circulating 2 Euro Coins issued by Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg with the themes of Economic and Political Institutions

3) Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg (BENELUX): National Airports Theme: A new collaborative Mint-set brought out in 2019 which incloudes all the circulating coins of the BENELUX region and a medal with the 2019 theme - "Air travel"

4) Pentagons in Nature, Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Series": Third Postage Stamp issue in the series commenced in 2018: Stamp set issue date: 27.01.2020

5) City of Bruges (or Brugge), Belgium: 20 Years as UNENCO World Heritage Site: A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Royakl Dutch Mint under licencing of the Royal Belgian Mint, on behalf of the National Bank of Belgium: Coin issue date: 26.02.2020

6) 100 Years of Nature & Environment Protection, Luxembourg: Commemorating the Centenary Anniversary of the "Letzebuerger Natur a Vulleschutsliga a.s.b.l. (Luxembourg Nature and Bird Protection Society):A 0.80 Euro Stamp issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Date of stamp issue: 10.03.2020

7) Celebrating 25 Years of listing on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxembourg: A Commemorative Stamp of 0.80 Euro issued by Luxembourg Postes (Post): Stamp issue date: 10.03.2020

8) Ancient Postal Routes, Luxembourg: Two Postage Stamps in the denominations of 0.80 Euro and 1.05 Euro issued by Post Luxembourg: Date of Stamps issued: 09.06.2020

9) 75 Years of the United Nations (UNO), Luxembourg: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by Post Luxembourg commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 15.09.2020

10) "Circles in Nature", Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Postage stamp Series": Bpost (Belgian Post) has brought out the fourth set of Stamps in this Series: StampSet issue Date: 25.01.2021

11) Leading Ladies in Comic Books, Belgium: A set of postage stamps brought out by Bpost (Belgian Post) highlighting five leading ladies - Bianca Castiofore, Miss Jannie, Natacha, Yoka Tsuno and Aunt Sidonia: Date of Stamp Set issue: 25.01.2021

12) BEER Fest/Culture recognised by UNESCO in Belgium: 5th Anniversary Celebrations (2016-2021): Brass 2.5 Euro Collector Coins issued to commemorate Belgian Beer Culture as "Intangible Heritage": Date of Coin issue: 25.02.2021

13) Regional Cheeses, Belgium: bpost (Belgian Post Group) has issued a sheetlet of postage stamps depicting a map of Belgium, togetherwith regions where certain types of cheeses occur: Year of Stamps issue: 24.01.2022

14) A Century of Bird Protection, Belgium: bpost (Belgian Post Group) has issued a sheetlet of postage stamps depicting Birdlife in Belgium:Year of Stampsissue: 24.01.2022

15) "Hexagons in Nature", Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Postage Stamp Series": Bpost (Belgian Post) has brought out the fifth set of Stamps in this Series: Stamp Set issue date: 21.03.2022

16) "The Adventures of Nero", Belgium: A popular comic strip by Marc Sleen: 100th Anniversary of Sleen's birth and 75th Anniversary of Nero Comic Strip: Bpost (Belgian Post) has brought outa Stamp on this popular Comic Strip in Belgium: Stam issue date: 21.03.2022

17) Viticulture in Belgium: bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a set of five stamps celebrating the five major wine regions of the country - Hageland, Haspengouw, Heuvelland, Cotes de sambre et Meuse, Cremant de Wallonie: Date of Sthamp Sheet issue: 21.10.2021

18) "Bird Protection in Belgium", Belgium: 100 Years milestone (1922-2022): A Brass 2.50 Euro Coin celebrates the Centenary Year of Bird Protection in the country: Date of Coin issue: 2022

19) Antwerp, Diamond City, Belgium: The Royal Mint of Belgium has issued a Gold 12.50 Euro Coin which celebrates the world famous Diamond City: Date of coin issue: 2021

20) "Saint Hubertus & "The Four Sons of Aymon Kludde", Belgium: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Themw: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued two EUROPA stamps depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 13.06.2022

21) Red Star Line Shipping Company, Belgium: 150th Anniversary of founding of Red Star Line (1872-2022): A 20 Euro Silver Coin commemrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 28.09.2022

22) "Spa", Belgium: The Great Spa Towns of Europe Stamp Series: Bpost (Belgium Post) has issued a set of five stamps featuring the Spa town, whose name has become eponymous with any place having a natural water source that is believed to possess special health-giving properties: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.01.2023

23) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a Stamp Sheetlet which showcases a fingerprint in which a face is hidden as a symbolic representation of the theme - "identity": Date of Stamps issue: 20.03.2023

24) Asteroid Day (or "International Asteroid Day), Luxembourg: POST Luxembourg (formerly known as Entreprise des Postes et Telecommunications) has issued a postage stamp of L50g (the rate for a standard letter domestic postage): Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2023

25) SABENA (National Airline Carries), Belgium: Centenary Celebrations - 1923-2023): The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) has minted a 20 Euro Silver Crown Coin which marks the centenary of the founding of the country's first airline carrier: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

26) 130th Anniversary of the Art Nouveau Movement, Belgium: 130th Anniversary Celebrations (1893-2023): Commemorative 2 Euro Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

27) Hanseatic Cities in Belgium: The Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands has issued a 10 Euro Silver Coin on behalf of Belgium depicting Hanseatic Cities and Trading activities in the country: Date/Year of Coi issue: 2023

28) Glass Art, Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a postage stamp featuring national and international artists working in a variety of styles: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2024

29) Belgian Presidency of the European Commission Belgium - 01.01.2024-30.06.2024: Commemorative 2 Euro Coins released to mark the Belgian Presidency of the European Commission: Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) on behalf of the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM): Date/Year of Con issue: 01/2024

Links:

1) Queen Margrethe II, Denmark: 50th Anniversary of the reign of Queen Margrethe II (1972-2022): The Royal Danish Mint has issued Silver (500 Kroner) and Base Metal (20 Kroner) Proof Coins to celebrate the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 14.01.2022

2) A Collector Coin Set from Denmark, featuring i) The Hollose Treasure Hoard; ii) the Collector Coin Set - 2022 featuring a Commemorative Coin on Queen Margarethe II's 50th Anniversary of Ascension to the throne of Denmark: Year of Coin set issue: 2022

For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:

1) 150 Years of Postal History, Faroe Islands: Glimpses of Postal History - Two Anniversaries of the Evolution of Postverk Foroya (later "Posta"), the National Postal Service of the Faroe Islands: A set of three stamps of 17.0 DKK issued by Posta: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.01.2021

2) The Eysturoy Tunnel, Faroe Islands: A set of two Stamps of the values of 10.0 DKK and 17.0 DKK issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 19.02.2021

3) "Endangered National Wildlife", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2021: Postverk Foroya or Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered National Wildlife of the Faroe Islands - the Puffin (17.00 DKK & 27.00 DKK): Date od Stamp set issue: 26.04.2021

4) "Franking Labels", Faroe Island: Postverk Foroya ("Postal Works of the Faroes") has issued the 2022 Franking Labels which depict evolution of transport in the Faroes over the ages: Dtae/Year of Franking Labels issued: 03.01.2022

5) "The Legend of The Floating Islands & the Legend of Svinoy - Island of Pigs)", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths Theme: Posta "Postverk Foroya (Faroe Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 19.00 DKK and 29.00 DKK depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

6) "Foroya Bjor", Faroe Islands: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroe Islands) has issued a Postal Stamp of 29.00 DKK commemorating the well-known Distillery of the Faroes: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

7) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Faroe Islands (Denmark): A SEPAC stamp issue of the value of 20 DKK (Danish Kroners) depicting a brightly coloured row of "Moon Pigeons" (birds), issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2020

8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

11) Cairn, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Foroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

1) 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

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

3) "Martial Arts", Aruba: Post Aruba NV has issued a set of Postage Stamps depicting Capoeira, Karate, Greek Wrestling and Kung Fu, Kuoshu or Wushu styles of Martial Arts: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.10.2020

4) The "Fofoti Tree, Aruba: Stamps issued by Post NV Aruba depicting the trees which grow into incredible twisted shapes, bent in the direction of the wind: Date of Stamp issue: 14.10.2021

5) Agriculture in Aruba: A set of four stamps issued by Aruba Post N.V. depicting Agriculture in Aruba: Date of stamp set issue: 16.11.2021

6) Yuwana (or the "Green Iguana"), Aruba: Fifth Coin in the Series minted by The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM), on behalf of Aruba: A 5 Florin Silver Prooflike Coin features this animal: Year of Coin issue: 2021

7) 130 Years of Postal Activities, Aruba: Post Aruba N.V. (Aruban Post) has issued three 220c Postage stamps showcasing the evolution of Postal activities in the country over the years: Date of Stamp issue: 01.08.2022

8) "Love Your Dog" Drawing Contest 2021, Aruba: Drawing Contest 2021 organised by the National Planning Commission for the third consecutive year from 2019 onwards: Date of Stamp set issued: 04.10.2022

9) "Landscapes of Aruba", Aruba: Post Aruba N.V. has issued a set of four postage stamps featuring prominent landscapes in the island: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.11.2022

10) "Warawara", Aruba: Sixth Coin in the Series minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) on behalf of Arba: A 5 Florin Silver Proof-like Coin features this bird: Year of Coin issue: 2022

11) "Papiamento", Aruba: Post Aruba N.V. has issued a set of four stamps of the values of 90c, 130c, 320c and 420c which mark 20 years of Papiamento as Aruba's official language: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.05.2023

12) Aviation, Aruba: "Centenary of Aviation and Development in Aruba (1923-2023)": A 5 Aruban Florin Silver Proof Coin marks the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:

2) The Eysturoy Tunnel, Faroe Islands: A set of two Stamps of the values of 10.0 DKK and 17.0 DKK issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 19.02.2021

9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022

10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

1) "Foroya Bjor", Faroe Islands: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroe Islands) has issued a Postal Stamp of 29.00 DKK commemorating the well-known Distillery of the Faroes: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

2) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Faroe Islands (Denmark): A SEPAC stamp issue of the value of 20 DKK (Danish Kroners) depicting a brightly coloured row of "Moon Pigeons" (birds), issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.04.2020

3) "Water", Liechtenstein: SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Liechtensteinische Post (Liechtenstein Post) has issued a Postal Stamp of CHF 1.80 depicting a Glass of Water: Date of Stamp issue: 07.06.2022

4) Sea Buckthorn Beverages, Aland (Finland): SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Aland Post has issued a 1.90 Euro Postage Stamp highlighting this local beverage: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2022

Posts on Finland on this Blog:

1) Mint of Finland: Provincial Coins issued in 2010 & 2011 depicting cultures/traditions of Nine Historic Provinces which ceased to be Administrative Regions in 1634

2) Commemorative Coins on Finnish Nature: 2 Euro (Cupro-Nickel) and 10 Euro (Silver) Coin depicting a Crow issued as part of "Finland 100" (Centennial Programme in 2017

3) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019

4) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post), Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020

5) "The Golden Age of Finnish Art": A 10 Euro Silver Coin with the afore-mentioned theme as part of the sub-theme for 2017 - "The Age of Iron and Glass" under the overall theme of "Ages of Europe" issued by the Mint of Finland on 20.02.2017: ii) "Europa Coin Programme" ot the "European Silver Star Programme" or the "Eurostar Programme"

6) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019

7) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post), Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020

8) Currency and Coinage of Iceland: issued by the Central Bank of Iceland or "Sedlabanki Islands": Kroner & Eyrir

9) Ancient Postal Routes - the Postal Boat Race - between Aland and Sweden", Aland, Finland: A EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.00 Euro issued by Aland Post: Date of Stamp issue: 08.05.2020

10) "Flower Garden", Finland: Posti Group Oyj (Finland Post) has issued two no value indicator stamps which feature an abundance of flowers: Date of Stamp Set issue: 20.01.2021

11) "The Blue Reflection", Finland: A No-value indicator Stamp brought out by "Posti" (Finland Post) featuring half the Finnish Flagreflected on a frozen lake: Date of Stamp issue: 06.05.2020

12) "Ancient Postal Routes, Santa Claus", Finland: A EUROPA Stamp released by "Posti" (Finland Post): Date of Stamp release: 06.05.2020

13) "The Enchanted Forest", Finland: "Posti" (Finland Post) has issued two decorative No-value-indicator Stamps featuring figures from an Enchanted Forest: Date of Stamps issue: 06.05.2020

14) "Endangered National Wildlife", Finland: EUROPA-2021: Posti (Finland Post has issued a set of three stamps featuring critically Endangered Finnish Wildlife - The Kingfisher Bird, Apollo Butterfly and The Siberian Flying Squirrel: Date of Stamp Set issue: 28.04.2021

15) Alma Jantunen, winner of the Posti Art award - 2021, Finland: "Posti" (Finland Post) has brought out two non-value indicator stamps inspired by Jantunen's Glass sculptures: Date of Stamps issue: 08.09.2021

16) 100th Anniversary of Aland's Autonomy (1921-2021), Finland: A 2 Euro Collector Coin issued by the Mint of Finland, celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2021

17) Northern Lights, Finland: Posti (Finland Post) has issued a Christmas No Value Indicator Postage stamp featuring the Northern Lights: Date of Stamp issue: 26.10.2021

18) "Spring Awakens Nature", Finland: Posti (Finland Post) has issued a set of two No Value Indicator Stamps celebrating the coming of the Spring Season: Date of Stamps issue: 19.01.2022

19) Sea Buckthorn Beverages, Aland (Finland): SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Aland Post has issued a 1.90 Euro Postage Stamp highlighting this local beverage: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2022

20) Cllimate Research Activities, Finland: 20 Euro Silver Proof Collector Coins and 2 Euro Cupro-nickel Uncirculated (U) Collector Coins highlight Finnish Climate Research Activities: Date of Coins issue: 30.09.2022

Links to other Posts on Aland issues:

1) Northern Lights, Aland Islands: A stamp of 1.70 Euro issued by Aland Post on 08.03.2019

2) Wildflowers, Aland Islands: A new Series of Franking Labels issued by Aland Post: Date of issue: 03.02.2020

3) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Aland Islands: A tribute to Aland Artist Henrik Nylund (1945-1982) by Aland Post in the 2020 Series of SEPAC stamps featuring artwork in National Collections and issued by Small European Administrations: Date of Stamp issue: 05.03.2020

4) Veteran Tractors, Aland Islands: A set of two stamps of the values of 3.00 and 1.60 Euros depicting the American Cletrac Crawler Tractor and the Fordson Iron Wheel Tractor, Model F from 1924 respectively, issued by Posten Aland (Aland Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 02.02.2021

5) Franking Labels - Songbirds, Aland Islands: A set of four Franking Labels featuring the european Robin, Willow Warbler, Common Chaffinch and the Eurasian Blackcap, issued by Posten Aland (Aland Post): Date of issue: 02.02.2021

6) "Disc Golf", Aland Island, (Finland): "Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issued a Stamp featuring the popular game in Finland/Aland Island: Date of Stamp issue: 25.03.2022

7) "Sea Robbery and Council", Aland Islands: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths"Theme: Posten Aland (Aland Post) has issueda EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

8) Sea Buckthorn Beverages, Aland (Finland): SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Aland Post has issued a 1.90 Euro Postage Stamp highlighting this local beverage: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2022

Posts on Sweden:

1) Currency and Coinage of Sweden: Kroner and Ore: New Banknotes Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016

2) Astrid Linggren (or "Astrid Lindgren" or Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren") (14.11.1907-28.01.2002), Sweden: A 20 Kroner Banknote featuring the popular author who wrote several children's books/novels including Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Loonneberga et al: Date of Banknote issue: 10/2015

3) Did You Know Series (69): a) Vasa or Wasa a warship built between 1626-28, Sweden: b) The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Links to some other posts on shipwrecks:

1) Isle of Man Shipwrecks: A set of six stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post (IOMP) featuring the wrecks - Patache Sancta Catalina (1588), HMS Brig Racehorse (14.12.1822), Brig Lily (27.12.1852), Barque Thorne (25.01.1890), Steamship Clan MacNaster (30.09.1923), Steam Trawler Cevic (26.06.1927): Date of Stamp set issue: 12.10.2022

2) Did You Know Series (67): "The Rooosvijk", an ill-fated Dutch East Indiaman, Netherlands which sank during hersecond trip on 09.01.1740: Mexican Silver Cobs, Silver Reales, Klippes and Pillar Dollars etc recovered from the shipwreck

3) 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:

i) "The Rooswijk", an ill-fated Dutch East Indiaman, Netherlands which sank during her second trip on 09.01.1740: Mexican Silver Cobs, Silver reales, Klippes and Pillar Dollars etc were recovered from the ship-wreck

The undernoted two links will take you to our blog "Footloose" for two interesting posts written by me on the Dutch presence in Sadras in the 17th Century AD:

i) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: (Part 1): a) Commentary of the Dutch presence in India & b) The Dutch Cemetery

ii) Reconnecting with India's historical heritage: (Part ii): A visit to Sadras Fort built by the Dutch in 1648: The ruins tell the story of a flourishing Sea-trade

For other interesting posts on Belgium & Luxembourg Coins and Stamps:

2) Special Commemorative circulating 2 Euro Coins issued by Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg with the themes of Economic and Political Institutions

4) Pentagons in Nature, Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Series": Third Postage Stamp issue in the series commenced in 2018: Stamp set issue date: 27.01.2020

8) Ancient Postal Routes, Luxembourg: Two Postage Stamps in the denominations of 0.80 Euro and 1.05 Euro issued by Post Lexembourg: Date of Stamps issued: 09.06.2020

9) 75 Years of the United Nations (UNO), Luxembourg: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by Post Luxembourg commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 15.09.2020

10) "Circles in Nature", Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Postage stamp Series": Bpost (Belgian Post) has brought out the fourth set of Stamps in this Series: StampSet issue Date: 25.01.2021

14) A Century of Bird Protection, Belgium: bpost (Belgian Post Group) has issued a sheetlet of postage stamps depicting Birdlife in Belgium:Year of Stampsissue: 24.01.2022

15) "Hexagons in Nature", Belgium: "Geometry in Nature Postage Stamp Series": Bpost (Belgian Post) has brought out the fifth set of Stamps in this Series: Stamp Set issue date: 21.03.2022

18) "Bird Protection in Belgium", Belgium: 100 Years milestone (1922-2022): A Brass 2.50 Euro Coin celebrates the Centenary Year of Bird Protection in the country: Date of Coin issue: 2022

19) Antwerp, Diamond City, Belgium: The Royal Mint of Belgium has issued a Gold 12.50 Euro Coin which celebrates the world famous Diamond City: Date of coin issue: 2021

21) Red Star Line Shipping Company, Belgium: 150th Anniversary of founding of Red Star Line (1872-2022): A 20 Euro Silver Coin commemrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 28.09.2022

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

Some other interesting Posts from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Greenland, Aland, Faroe Islands & Nordic Countries:

1) Mint of Finland: Provincial Coins issued in 2010 & 2011 depicting cultures/traditions of Nine Historic Provinces which ceased to be Administrative Regions in 1634

2) Commemorative Coins on Finnish Nature: 2 Euro (Cupro-Nickel) and 10 Euro (Silver) Coin depicting a Crow issued as part of "Finland 100" (Centennial Programme in 2017

3) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part I): Historical Development of Coinage in Denmark

4) Currency of Denmark: Krone and Ore (Part II): The Evolution of Banknotes in Denmark

6) Norges Bank (Central Bank of Norway): Introduction of the VIII Series of innovative/pixelated Banknotes with the theme "The Sea" in a phased manner from May 2017 to Q4 2020 and gradual withdrawal of the presently circulating Banknotes (VII Series)

7) Currency and Coinage of Sweden: Kronor and Ore: New Banknote Series and Coins being issued in 2015 and 2016

8) Currency and Coinage of Iceland: issued by the Central Bank of Iceland or "Sedlabanki Islands": Kroner & Eyrir

9) Centenary of the First Constitution of Independent Finland (1919-2019): A 100 Euro Gold Commemorative Coin celebrates the Centenary Anniversary with this abstract design minted by the Mint of Finland at their facilities in Vantaa: Coin Release date: 17.06.2019

10) "Protection of the Baltic Sea", Finland: The theme of this six stamp set issued by "Posti" (Finland Post), Finland, represented by Moomin stories characters: Stamp set issue date: 22.01.2020

11) Northern Lights, Aland Islands: A stamp of 1.70 Euro issued by Aland Post on 08.03.2019

12) Wildflowers, Aland: A new Series of Franking Labels issued by Aland Post: Date of issue: 03.02.2020

13) "Arctic Deserts", Kalaallit Nunaat, ("Land of the People"), Greenland: Special Stamps issued by Greenland Post, the first one on 21.01.2019 and the second Stamp on 28.02.2020

14) SEPAC 2020, Artwork, Aland Islands: A tribute to Aland Artist Henrik Nylund (1945-1982) by Aland Post in the 2020 Series of SEPAC stamps featuring artwork in National Collections and issued by Small European Administrations: Date of Stamp issue: 05.03.2020

15) "Franking Labels" from Greenland: Franking Labels issued by POST Greenland Filatelia since 2009 onwards: A brief analysis
16) Ancient Postal Routes - the Postal Boat Race - between Aland and Sweden", Aland, Finland: A EUROPA Postage Stamp of 2.00 Euro issued by Aland Post: Date of Stamp issue: 08.05.2020

17) "Research, Innovation and Technology -The Brain's GPS System", Norway: A set of two stamps of 20g each, issued by Posten Norge (Norwegian Post): Date of Stamps issue: 17.09.2020

18) "Flower Garden", Finland: Posti Group Oyj (Finland Post) has issued two no value indicator stamps which feature an abundance of flowers: Date of Stamp Set issue: 20.01.2021

19) "The Blue Reflection", Finland: A No-value indicator Stamp brought out by "Posti" (Finland Post) featuring half the Finnish Flagreflected on a frozen lake: Date of Stamp issue: 06.05.2020

20) "Ancient Postal Routes, Santa Claus", Finland: A EUROPA Stamp released by "Posti" (Finland Post): Date of Stamp release: 06.05.2020

21) "The Enchanted Forest", Finland: "Posti" (Finland Post) has issued two decorative No-value-indicator Stamps featuring figures from an Enchanted Forest: Date of Stamps issue: 06.05.2020

22) 150 Years of Postal History, Faroe Islands: Glimpses of Postal History - Two Anniversaries of the Evolution of Postverk Foroya (later "Posta"), the National Postal Service of the Faroe Islands: A set of three stamps of 17.0 DKK issued by Posta: Date of Stamp Set issue: 07.01.2021

23) The Eysturoy Tunnel, Faroe Islands: A set of two Stamps of the values of 10.0 DKK and 17.0 DKK issued by Postverk Foroya (Faroe Islands Post): Date of Stamps issue: 19.02.2021

24) "Lumpsucker" & the "Greenland Shark", Greenland: "Fish in Greenlandic Waters Postage Stamp Series": Two Stamps of the total values of 42.00 DKK (one of 14.00 DKK & the other of 28.00 DKK) issued by Greenland Post: Date of Stamp Set issue: 22.02.2021

25) The Dovre Railway Line Centenary (1921-2021), Norway: Posteg Norge (Norwegian Post) has commemorated the Centenary of the iconic Railway Line by issue of two Stamps: Date of Stamps issue: 23.04.2021

26) "Endangered National Wildlife", Norway: EUROPA - 2021: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has issued a set of two Stamps of the values of 20g each. featuring critically Endangered Norwegian Wildlife - The Bumblebee and The Puffin Bird respectively: Date of Stamp set issue: 23.04.2021

27) "Endangered National Wildlife", Finland: EUROPA-2021: Posti (Finland Post has issued a set of three stamps featuring critically Endangered Finnish Wildlife - The Kingfisher Bird, Apollo Butterfly and The Siberian Flying Squirrel: Date of Stamp Set issue: 28.04.2021

28) "Endangered National Wildlife", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2021: Postverk Foroya or Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a set of two Stamps featuring critically Endangered National Wildlife of the Faroe Islands - the Puffin (17.00 DKK & 27.00 DKK): Date od Stamp set issue: 26.04.2021

29) World Ocean Day - 2021, United Nations Organisation (UN): The second virtual Ocean Day celebrated by the UN on 08.06.2021

30) Domesticated Animals, Norway: "Posten Norge" (Norwegian Post) has issued a set of two stamps featuring "Molly the calf" anda "Domesticated Pig" also marked EUROPA Stamps, in addition, to Norway's EUROPA Stamps featuring the "Bumblebee" & "The Puffin": Date of Stamp issue: 11.06.2021

31) Alma Jantunen, winner of the Posti Art award - 2021, Finland: "Posti" (Finland Post) has brought out two non-value indicator stamps inspired by Jantunen's Glass sculptures: Date of Stamps issue: 08.09.2021

32) 100th Anniversary of Aland's Autonomy (1921-2021), Finland: A 2 Euro Collector Coin issued by the Mint of Finland, celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2021

33) a)"Research, innovation & Technology", Norway: Posten Norge (Norway Post) has issued a set of two Stamps depicting the RIMFAX Radar on board NASA's Perseverance Rover on Mars & HUGIN Autonomous Underwater Exploration Vehicle: b) 100th Birth Centenary of John Ugelstad inventor of Dynabeads used in Cancer treatment: Date of Stamps issue: 02.10.2021

34) Ghost Stories in Greenland (Kalaalit Nunaat): A set of two postage stamps in the denominations of 45.5 DKK (Danish Kroner) and 1.00 DKK issued by Greenland Post: Date of Stamp Set issue: 06.11.2020

35) Street Art in Greenland: First Stamp Set on the "Street Art Stamp Series": Greenland Post has issued two postage stamps titled - i) "3905 - (Postal Code for Nuussuaq - a suburb of Nuuk") - 2.00 DKK Stamp, and ii) "Tasiilami Alivarpi ("The School in Tasilaq") - 16.00 DKK Stamp depicting Street art: Date of Stamp issue: 09.11.2021

36) UN Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations, Greenland (Kalaalit Nunaat): A stamp of 14.00 DKK issued by TUSASS (formerly POST Greenland) depicting Greenland's commitment to the Goals: Date of Stamps issue: 09.11.2021

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

38) "Franking Labels", Faroe Island: Postverk Foroya ("Postal Works of the Faroes") has issued the 2022 Franking Labels which depict evolution of transport in the Faroes over the ages: Dtae/Year of Franking Labels issued: 03.01.2022

39) Queen Margrethe II, Denmark: 50th Anniversary of the reign of Queen Margrethe II (1972-2022): The Royal Danish Mint has issued Silver (500 Kroner) and Base Metal (20 Kroner) Proof Coins to celebrate the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 14.01.2022

40) "The Legend of The Floating Islands & the Legend of Svinoy - Island of Pigs)", Faroe Islands: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths Theme: Posta "Postverk Foroya (Faroe Post) has issued two EUROPA Stamps of 19.00 DKK and 29.00 DKK depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2022

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

4) Sea Buckthorn Beverages, Aland (Finland): SEPAC - 2022: "Local Beverages" Theme: Aland Post has issued a 1.90 Euro Postage Stamp highlighting this local beverage: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2022

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