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Monday, 8 April 2024

3242) Australia in Space Programme: Silver and Gold Proof Coins issued as part of "Out of this World – Australia in Space Coin Programme" in NASA's upcoming mission to the Moon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

 3242) Australia in Space Programme: Silver and Gold Proof Coins issued as part of "Out of this World – Australia in Space Coin Programme" in NASA's upcoming mission to the Moon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) has brought out new collector coins which mark Australia’s contribution to NASA’s upcoming mission to the Moon.

The Header/Banner is titled - MOON - and shows the Gold and Silver Coins on the moon's surface with a rover operating.

Andrew Thomas, the first Australia-born career astronaut features on a spacewalk.

Australia's history in outer space began in 1967 when they became one of the earliest nations to launch their own satellite. Working across government, industry and academia to advance Australia’s position in the global space economy, today, the Australian Space Agency is at the heart of space exploration in Australia, which has several advantages that make the country a great place to further space travel and activity. Areas where Australia has a competitive edge or strategic interests are many which includes positioning, navigation and timing, Earth observation, communications technologies and much more. 

Of particular interest is the Australian Space programme will contribute an Australian-designed and built rover which will be part of NASA’s Artemis program in the second half of the 2020’s. 

The rover is being developed by local industry and universities to demonstrate Australia’s expertise in remote operations. 

The rover will be operated from a control station in Australia and collect lunar soil from which NASA will try to extract oxygen. This will see Australia play a direct role in NASA’s mission to return to the Moon and on to Mars. 

The Coins:

Designed by Elyssa Waterford, the Reverse on all variants includes a depiction of Andrew Thomas, the first Australia-born career astronaut on a spacewalk and the launch of WRESAT-1 on a modified U.S. Redstone rocket in 1967. 

The satellite established Australia as the seventh nation to put a satellite into orbit and the third country to launch from its own territory, after the former Soviet Union and the United States. 

Also included in the design is an image of Earth, with the Australian continent clearly visible, and the moon, a reference to Australia's role in relaying the live television signal during Apollo 11, the first moon landing, and to an Australian-built robotic rover that will explore the lunar surface as part of NASA's Artemis program. 

Surrounding the primary design is the commemorative inscription "OUT OF THIS WORLD" and "AUSTRALIA IN SPACE". 

An outer ring includes the words "ROVERS · TECHNOLOGY · ROCKETS · ASTRONAUTS · SATELLITES · COMMUNICATIONS · GPS · ASTRONOMY · EXPLORATION · DISCOVERY." 

The coin’s Obverse depicts an effigy of  King Charles III created by Dan Thorne and the legend "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA" which is placed above the effigy. 

The denomination of "10 DOLLARS (gold) or 1 DOLLAR (silver & base metal)" is placed below the King's image.

The specifications of the three Variants are:

i) Gold Variant:

Country: Australia; Denomination: 10 Dollar: Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 3.1 grams: Diameter/Size:17.5 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 2,024 pieces; DesignerElyssa Waterford; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM).

ii) Silver Variant:

Country: Australia; Denomination: 1 Dollar (c) Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Proof (P); Weight: 11.6 grams: Diameter/Size:25.00 mm; Mintage: 2,024 pieces; DesignerElyssa Waterford; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM).

iii)Aluminium-Bronze Variant:

Country: Australia; Denomination: 1 Dollar (x 4) : Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Weight: 11.6 grams: Diameter/Size:25.00 mm; Mintage: Unlimited pieces; DesignerElyssa Waterford; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM).

- The BU base metal set includes four 1 dollar coins presented in a sealed case with C (Canberra) Mintmark, S (Sydney), B (Brisbane) and M (Melbourne) Privy Marks

- The Gold and Silver coins are encapsulated and presented in a two-piece custom case accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).






Wedge-Tailed Eagle: Silver Bullion Coins:


The Tarot Card Collection:





11) "Wheel of Fortune", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eleventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

12) "Justice", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Twelfth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card releasedby the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

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

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

15) "Temperance", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fourteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023 

16) "The Devil", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fifteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2024

Links to some more posts on the Chinese Lunar calendar/Zodiac signs on this Blog:








New Year Lucky Coin Releases:



Old West Coin Series:


Koala Coin Series:


The Pink Panther (60th Anniversary):

Links:

1) "The Lord of the Rings - Rings of Power", Republic of Malta: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued two Commemorative Coins - a 10 Euro Silver Proof-like Coin and a 2 1/2 Euro Cupro-nickel Variant on behalf of the Central Bank of Malta: Year of Coin issue: 2022 (Coin available frm the beginning of 12/2022)

2) The Lord of the Rings - "The Return of the King", New Zealand: 20th Anniversary Celebrations: New Zealand Post has issued a set of six stamps showcasing characters from the movie which was filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.11.2023

Links:

i) Australian Redback Spider: The first Coin in a new $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion Coin Series brought out by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in a series titled - "Australia's Most Dangerous": Coin issue year: 2020

ii) "Great White Shark", Republic of Palau: A $5 (5 Dollars) Silver Proof Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH on behalf of Palau: Year of Coin issue: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

iii) Tiger Snake, Australia: "Australia's Most Dangerous Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the fifth coin in the $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion/Investment and $100 Gold Investment Coin Series: Coin issue year: 06.11.2023

Other Posts on James Bond movies/franchise on this blog:

i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bond Movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all six actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins

ii) Casino Royale Poker Chip Replica, Tuvalu: Perth Mint Australia has brought out $1 (One Dollar) Silver Bullion Coins that mark James Bond Day: Coins issued on behalf of Tuvalu: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.010.2023

Links:

The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:





Links to other Coins in the Cyborg Revolution Coin Series" issued in this Series:




Steampunk Coin Series:





Great Birds Coin Series:

i) Wandering Albatross, Niue Island: "Great Birds Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A $5 (Five Dollars) Wandering Albatross shaped Silver Coin released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Runes:

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

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:







Posts on Disney Occasions - Disney100:

i) Mickey Mouse and Friends, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1 oz Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1/4 oz Gold Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Post of "Avatar - The Way of Water":

i) "Avatar - The Way of Water", New Zealand: New Zealand Post has issued a set of postage stamps, which feature characters from the movie, which was also filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamps issue: 01.03.2023

Posts on "The Lord Of The Rings" on this blog:




Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series:


Australian Dolphins Coin Series:


Australia's Coat of Arms Coin Series:

Links:

Other links to some interesting posts on Coins brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of other countries including the Australian Continent:















Steampunk Coin Series:







Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:

i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021

iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:



Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series:

1) "Animalia", A Book by Graeme Base, Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": "35th Anniversary of Animalia (1986-2021);" The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued a coloured 20c (Cent) Coin featuring the cover of this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Diary of a Wombat", Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat (2002-2022)": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the second 20c (Cent) Coin in the Series featuring this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links:


Links to Legendary Lands Coin Series:



Links to Code of the Future Coin Series:


Discovery of America Coin Series:

Links:

Fury of Nature Coin Series:


Amazing Animals Coin Series:


Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:


Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022


The Assassins Coin Series, Niue Island:



The Universe Coin Collection:


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Links to Signs of the Zodiac Coin Series issued by the Czech Mint posts:









Femme Fatale Coin Series:


Women Warriors Coin Series:



For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Slovakia National Bank, please visit the following links:


3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020






For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:

‎‎‎4) School of Applied Arts for Glassmaking in Zelezny Brod, Czech Republic: Centenary Anniversary milestone (1920-2020) celebrated with 200 Koruna Silver Coins issued by the Czech Republic National Bank:Date of Coin issue: 18.06.2020 ‎‎‎

‎‎‎5) Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Niue: First Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 01/2020‎‎‎

‎‎‎6) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue : Date of Coin issue: 03/2020‎‎‎

‎‎‎7) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020‎‎‎





Cycle of Armoured Vehicles Coin Series:


Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":






Links to posts from the Volga-Vyatka Mint (Numisart Mint) - Coin Series titled - "Confrontation":

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:





Links to posts on Australia, New Zealand and Countries and Overseas Territories of the South Pacific etc on this Blog: 

1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 36th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin Set consisting of a 2 Kina Banknote & a 2 Kina Coin

















The Earth and Beyond Coin Series:










Matariki: The Maori New Year:


























Australian Wildflower Coin Series:














Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:




Dreaming Down Under Coin Series:




Australian Coat of Arms Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:


"Australian Shipwrecks" Coin Series:







Links to interesting Posts on coins from Tuvalu Islands:











Link to Posts from Tokelau:


Other interesting links to posts from Cook Islands minted by Coin Invest Trust:





Links to posts on issues from the Republic of Palau:


Links to Posts on coin issues from Niue Islands:

























Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":




The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:


The Tarot Card Collection:



The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:


Links to posts on Coin issues from Solomon Islands:




Links on Batman and Superman/Superheroes Posts on this Blog:



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3) Stefan Banic (1870-1941), Slovakia: 150th Birth Anniversary of the slovak inventor of the Parachute: A 10 Euro Silver Coin in Proof (P) and Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) variants issued by the Kremnica Mint on behalf of Slovakia: Year of Coin issue: 2020

4) Josef Maximilian Petzval (06.01.1807-19.09.1891), Slovakia: A Brilliant Uncirculated Medal issued on the inventor, minted by the Mint of Slovakia, Kremnica: Year of Medal issue: 2020



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




Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

1) Croatian Crypto Stamp - 2, Croatia: A 50 HRK stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta" (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain community gathered around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

2) Did You Know Series (49): Dogecoin (DOGE), Blockchain Mint, Singapore: Blockchain Mint has issued Silver DOGE Medals in three variants - i) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Gem BU, ii) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Proof-Like in Blister Pak, iii) Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Commemorative Medal Antiqued in Blister Pak: Date of Medal release/shipping: 05/2021

3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Complaint Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orderd accepted from 19.04.2021):

5) Bit-Coin Backed Banknotes are being envisaged by "Noteworthy" which are aimed at generating user confidence in the Cryptocurrency

6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021

7) "Bitcoin Logo", Niue Island: A $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin features this iconic Logo of the well known Cryptocurrency: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) Crypto-stamp - Rimec Nevera, Croatia: Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) has issued a Crypto-stamp Souvenir Sheet (a combination of the analog and the digital) of One Stamp of HRK50.00 on a PVC background: Date of Crypto-stamp issue: 09.09.2021

9) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": United Nations Postal Administration brought out its first time ever UN Crypto Stamps, which run on Etherium Blockchain: Date of Stamps issue: 24.11.2020

10) "Equality", Liechtenstein: A "BlockChain Stamp Series: A Stamp 4.1 "Equality issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Philately Liechtenstein) with a face value of CHF 9.00): Date of Stamp issue: 09.09.2022

11) Croatian Crypto Stamp, Croatia: A 50 HRK Stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 09.09.2020

12) Crypto Stamp 4.0 - Grab the Bull by the Horns - set, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has released a Joint-issue between two countries - Austria and Netherlands, featuring the new technology "Augmented Reality", with a new motif of the Bull: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 28.10.2022

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

14) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

15) Nikola Tesla's inventions as motifs feature on Croatia's Fourth Crypto Stamp of 50 HRK issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

16) Professor Balthazar motifs feature on Croatia's Fifth Crypto Stamp of 7.80 Euro issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 07.09.2023 

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