3268) 80th Anniversary of D-Day, World War II: Monnaie de Paris issues 50 EURO (gold) 10 EURO (silver) or ¼ EURO (alum-Br) Coins:

3268) 80th Anniversary of D-Day, World War II: Monnaie de Paris issues 50 EURO (gold) 10 EURO (silver) or ¼ EURO (alum-Br) Coins:

Monnaie de Paris has released - Two-Year Commemoration and Series of Gold & Silver Proof Coins commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in Worfld War II.. 

The Monnaie de Paris has released an exceptional series of proof quality coins marking the 80th Anniversary of the launch of D-day. 

Four distinctive designs feature on new D-Day anniversary coins. 

It was eighty years ago in June 1944 when the ambitious landing of Allied Forces onto the shores of France was considered the turning point in the struggle to defeat Nazi Germany and Hitler’s occupation of much of the European continent. 

The Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II which consisted of armed forces from Canada, the Free French Forces, the United Kingdom, and the United States was the largest seaborne invasion in history. 

Planning for the operation began in 1943 but in the months leading up to the invasion, the Allies conducted a substantial military deception in an effort to mislead the Germans as to the date and location of the Allied landings which had long been anticipated by Axis forces. 

The coded designation "D" merely stood for "Day" although to the most important persons involved, the official designation of this historic event was codenamed "Operation Neptune". 

General Dwight D. Eisenhower of the United States Army was appointed commander of Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force and General Bernard Montgomery, affectionately known as “Monty” of the British Army was named as commander of the 21st Army Group, which comprised all of the land forces involved in the invasion. 

12,000 planes of the Allied Air Forces cleared the Luftwaffe from the skies and photographed enemy defences whilst the Allied Naval Forces patrolled the English Channel, patrolled the beaches and their defences. On D-Day itself, the 6th June 1944 – and despite unfavourable weather conditions, more than 1,000 transports dropped paratroopers to secure the beaches. 

Amphibious craft landed over 130,000 troops on five beaches along the Normandy coast. 

British and Canadian forces landed on Gold, Juno and Sword Beaches whilst American troops landed on Utah and Omaha Beaches. 

In the weeks following the invasion, Polish forces also participated, as well as contingents from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. 

Out of 156,000 fighting men, the allied armies suffered nearly 12,000 casualties with 4,414 confirmed fatalities. 

The Header/Banner shows the Obverse and Reverse of the Gold Coins and soldeirs of D-Day

                                        The Gold Coins

The five bridgeheads or landing points were not connected until the 12th June, by which time the Allies held a front of around 60 miles (97 km) long and 15 miles (24 km) deep. 

Caen, a major objective, was still in German hands at the end of D-Day and would not be completely captured until the 21st July. 

From this new front, the allied armies continued their push into Western Europe with a Soviet offensive on the Eastern front from Belorussia occurring on the 22nd June and resulting in the almost complete destruction of the German Army Group Centre. 

At midnight on June 6 and in the days that followed, around 150,000 men and 20,000 vehicles, representing a total of 15 different nations, landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate the territory. 

It took the Allies more than three months to reach Paris and liberate the capital, putting an end to 4 years of German occupation. 

Within less than a year from the D-Day launch, the Third Reich of Hitler’s Nazi regime capitulated entirely and an unconditional surrender was accepted by the Allied command on the 7th May 1945. 

Coin Designs - Because Normandy would not have been liberated without the Allied nations, the Monnaie de Paris has decided to pay tribute to this historic event through a series of stories. 

The collector coins in this collection are dedicated to 4 soldiers from the 4 major Allied nations, each of whom landed in Normandy on the June 6th 1944. 

These 4 fictional heroes exemplify the stories of soldiers who actually fought during the Normandy landings. 

Each detailed depiction on the Obverse  is the work of Joaquin Jimenez, General Engraver of Monnaie de Paris. 

Omaha Beach - James is an American officer in the 1st Infantry Division and landed on Omaha Beach, nicknamed "Bloody Omaha". 

Here, he poses in front of the beach at the end of the day. 

In the background are the bunkers, as well as the many landing crafts and ships out to sea to support the beachhead. 

Juno Beach – Fred is a lieutenant with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", and a member of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. 

He landed on Sword Beach at Graye, near Courseulles. He poses in front of the beach, where we can see a Churchill AVRE tank, two soldiers from his unit holding the Canadian flag as it was in 1944, and a traditional house from the Côte de Nacre landscape. 

Sword Beach – Léon is a Second-Maitre (Petty Officer) of the Commando Kieffer, and was one of the 177 Frenchmen who took part in the Normandy landings on the beach known as "Sword Beach", alongside British forces as part of Commando N°4.

Here he poses in front of one of the Ouistreham bunkers, with his comrades in the background holding the flag of the Free French Naval Forces. Pegasus Bridge – Richard is a British Glider with the Air-landing Brigade, and was part of the 6th Airborne (British and Canadian). He landed on the night of June 6, 1944, in a glider to the east of Sword Beach. Here he poses in front of Pegasus Bridge after the successful completion of Operation Deadstick. 

The glider in which he landed is in the background under the trees. 

The Reverse of all coins in this series features flag representations of all the Allied countries that officially took part in the Normandy landings, surrounded by the face value "50 EURO (gold)" "10 EURO (silver)" or "¼ EURO (Alum-Br)" and the initials "RF" for "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE". 

Clockwise the flags are those of the Free French, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Australia, USA, Norway, UK, Czechoslovakia, Canada and Belgium. 

The commemorative text placed above the primary design along the upper rim reads "Du D-Day au VE-Day 80eme Anniversaire". 

To the lower left and right are the commemorative years 1944 and 1945 along with a collection of five five-pointed stars in tribute to the Liberty Road, the milestones marking the route taken by the 3rd American Army to liberate France, and all the way to Luxembourg. 

The specifications of these coins are:

Denomination: 50 Euro, 1/4 Euro, 10 Euro;  Metal Composition, & Weight & Denomination:  ¼ Euro X 4 Alum-Br 15.8 g. 34 mm.  Coin Quality & Mintage & Weight:BU 10,000 each 10 Euro X 4 .999 Silver 22 g. 37 mm. Proof 1,944 Each 50 Euro X 4 .999 Gold 7.78 g. 22 mm. Proof 500.

- Each Each base metal BU coin is enclosed in a card format presentation which includes the printed artwork featured on the coin. 

- The Gold and Silver proof coins are encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied with a numbered certificate of authenticity (COA). 

Links:

1) For more on the Olympics and Paralympics held in the past, including the origins and history of the Olympics and Commemorative coins issued both on London Olympics and Paralympics please read my post on the London Olympics 2012 link as follows: History of the ancient & modern Olympics and Paralympics & commemorative coins issued during the London Olympics and Paralympics

2) For the Moscow Summer Olympics held in 1980: please read the post on the following link: Commemorative Coins issued on the occasion of Moscow Summer Olympics 1980 by the Russian Mint

3) For the Winter Olympics held at Sochi, Russia and the Commemorative Banknote issued, please read the post on the following link:A 100 Rouble Banknote Commemorating the Sochi, Russia Winter Olympics 2014

4) For Rio 2016, please click on the following link to get interesting insights into the mascots of the Rio Olympics Vinicius and Tom, the Games and the Commemorative Coins and stamps issue programme: 1)The 31st Summer Olympics "Rio 2016"2) Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016 

5) For Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity, please click on the following link: Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity

6) For a set of Post cards titled "Olympic Events" : please click on the following link:  "Olympic Events": A set of 12 Post Cards issued by the Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 11.07.2016

7) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "Spirit of Olympics, Athens, Atlanta" please visit the following link: Spirit of the Olympic Games, Athens-Atlanta: Celebrating the Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games  

 8) For a presentation set of four stamps titled "XXVIII Olympic Games" (2004 Summer Olympics Athens, Greece, please visit the following link: XVIII Summer Olympic Games, Athens Greece (2004)

9) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "XXIX Olympic Games" (2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing, China, please visit the following link: XXIX Olympic Games Beijing, China: 08.08.08- 24.08.08: A Presentation set of four stamps issued by India Post on 08.08.08

10) The 31st Summer Olympics or the "XXXI Summer Olympic Games" or "Rio 2016" being held in Brazil (05.08.2016-21.08.2016): Commemorative Coins and Postage Stamps

11) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: First Series of hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks: Year of Coins issue: 2022

12) "Phryge" (the official 2024 XXXIII Olympiad Mascots), France: 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) introduce Phryge: Year of Coin issue: 2022

13) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Second Series of Hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - La Semeuse (The Sower) practicing Boxing: Date/Year of Coins issue: 23.01.2023

14) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Third Series of Olympic-themed Gold, Silver & Copper Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - Break Dancing, Golf, Gymnastics & Basketball: Date/Year of Coins issue: 06/2023

15) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: Final Gold, Silver and Copper Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature Hercules and Notre Dame: Date/Year of Coins issue: 22.01.2024

2023 Rugby World Cup Tournament, France:

1) 2023 Rugby World Cup Tournament (08.09.2023-20.10.2023), France: First of Three Collector Coin Sets of 1/4 Euro each issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) featuring the European Nations which will participate in the World Cup: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Posts on Coins and Stamps issued by France:

 1) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009

2) Honouring Charles Eduord Jeanneret popularly known as Le Corbusieur, the French architect who built the modern city of Chandigarh & several other projects: A 10 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank 

3) Fort St. George Museum, Chennai (Part iii): i) Indo-Danish coins ii) Indo-Dutch coins iii) Indo-French coins iv) Indo-Portuguese coins 

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

5) French Indo-China issues: A silver one Paistre coin issued in 1895 

6) 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)  

7) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia (or Nouvelle-Caledonie in French) - the CFP Franc

8) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part I): A one Crown Commemorative Coin issued by the Ascension Island 

9) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part II): coins commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo: 1) A 5 GBP coin issued by the Royal Mint UK: 2) A "Drie Landen Zilverset" issued by the Royal Dutch Mint - which includes coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK 

 10) Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc or "The Maid of Orleans" or "La Pucelle": "Women of France Coin Series": 200 & 50 Euro gold coins and 10 Euro Silver coins issued by Monnaie de Paris in July 2016

11) i)"Europa Coin Programme" or the Eurostar Programme ii) Monnaie de Paris has issued a series of six coins with the theme "The Age of Iron & Glass" in January 2017

12) 100th Anniversary of Auguste Rodin's passing away commemorated with gold and silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris under its on-going "The 7 Arts" Coin Series

 13) Statue of Liberty, Paris, France: "Treasures of Paris": Coin series issued by Monnaie de Paris on 20.01.2017

14) Marianne (or Liberty): "The Trilogy": A set of Euro denominated coins in Gold and silver brought out by Monnaie de Paris in January 2017

L'Aviation Historie (Aviation & History) Coin Series: 

15) i) "Dakota Aircraft & the Berlin Airlift": Latest coins in the "L'Aviation Historie" ("Aviation & History) Coin Series issued in 2018 by the Paris Mint:

15) ii) "Curtiss P-40 Warhawk", Republic of France: "L'Aviation Historie ("Aviation & History"): The Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold and Silver Coins in this popular Coin Series featuring this versatile World War II aircraft: Date of Coin issue: 06.06.2023

16) The "Baroque & Rococo Era" in France : Coins feature, The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo elements of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King Louis XIV in gold & silver coins issued during 2018, under the "Europa Coin Programme"

17) George Sand: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series issued during 2018 by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018

18) "Paris, The Banks of the River Seine" ("Rivos de la Seine") : UNESCO World Heritage Site: "The Louvre Museum"(Musee du Louvre") and "Pont des Arts": Gold and Silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris on 14.06.2018

19) Notre Dame de Paris, France "Reconstruction": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) restrikes 2013 Silver 10 Euro Coin, Bronze Medal and Silver-coloured Mini-Medal, part proceeds of which will go towards the reconstruction of the iconic Cathedral which was partially burnt in a fire on 15.04.2019

20) The Micro-Currency called - "EUSCKO" , France circulates in the French Basque Country and is the largest such currency in circulation today in the world, fully backed by the Euro; ii) It is one of 44 such micro-currencies circulating in French cities; iii) Paris is on the vetge of introducing a micro-currency.

21) Guerlain, France: A set of two stamps in the denominations of 0.97 and 1.94 Euros issued by La Poste, France: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.01.2020

22) "Ancient Postal Routes", France: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 05.06.2020

23) "Treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral" - Reconstruction over a period of five years (2019-2024): La Poste (French Post) is issuing a series of stamps under its Stamp Series every year till completion of the project: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020

24) "Fardier de Cugnot", France: 250th Anniversary of the "Fardier a Vapeur" (1770-2020): "La Post" (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.16 Euro dedicated to the French inventor who built the world's first full-size, self-propelled mechanical land vehicle, the "Fardier a vapeur": Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2020

25) "Chateau des Ducs de Bourbon", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.16 Euro depicting the famous historic castle: Date of Stamp issue: 21.09.2020

26) Vincent van Gogh, France: "Museum Masterpieces of French Museums Coin Series": A self-portrait depicted on Gold (50 Euros) and Silver (10 Euros) Coins, minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2020

27) Mount Olympus, Mont Saint-Michel & Mount Fuji, France: Gold and silver Coins issued by the monnaie de Paris on these UNSCO World Heritage Sites in phases during2020: Mount Olympus Coins issued on 07.07.2020

28) 600 Years of the Forbidden City China, France: "UNESCO World Heritage Sites Coin Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold (250, 50 & 5 Euro), Silver (10 Euro) and Base Metal Coins (1/4 Euro)

29) Golden Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, France: A set of four stamps of 12.00 Euro showcasing the knowhow of the Printing Press and an artistic representation of Paris: Date of Stamp issue: 19.11.2020

30) Crafts - Metal Engraver, France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a 1.40 Euro Postage stamp commemorating the Art of Metal Engraving: Date of stamp issue: 18.11.2020

31) "Torda Penguin", France: "Birds of the Islands Postage Stamps of 1.08 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post) featuring the Torda Penguin from the Douarnenez Bay: Date of Stamp issue: 11.01.2021

32) Endangered Birds of Martinique, Guadaloupe and Reunion Islands & Brittany, France: Postage Stamps issued by La Poste (French Post) depicting these birds: Date of Stamps issue: 23.12.2020

33) "Mosaique de Paysages: (Typical French Landscapes), France: La Poste (French Post) has issued a Booklet of 12 Stamps depicting typical Landscapes of 12 French Regions: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.01.2021

34) "Lucky Luke - A Cowboy in High Cotton," France: A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) depicting Lucky Luke shooting his own shadow: Year of Coin issue: 2021

35) "Chanel No. 5" Centenary (1922-2021/22), France: La Poste France (French Post) has released a set of two Stamps of 1.08 Euro and 2.16 Euro to commemorate the milstone of the launch of the iconic French Perfume in 1922: Date of Stamps issue: 25.01.2021

36) Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), Artist, France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 2.56 Euros, depicting his popular untitled painting "Skull": Date of Stamp issue: 08.02.2021/1686-jean-michel-basquiat-1960-1988.html

37) "Animal Footprints", Republic of France:: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a set of 12 Postage stamps in a Booklet/Notebook with illustrations of Animal Footprints: Date of Stamp Set issue: 15.02.2021

38) "Le Petit Prince" (or "The Little Prince") - Take me to the Moon, France: 75th Anniversary Milestone commemorated (1946-2021): Gold 200 Euro, 50 Euro & 5 Euro and Silver 10 Euro Coins minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2021

39) "Ecole Nationale Des Chartes" ("National School of Charters), France: A Stamp of 2.56 Euro issued by LaPoste, France (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 23.02.2021

40) 75th Anniversary of the UNICEF (1946-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued a Commemorative 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Issue: 2021

41) "The Kid" - Charles Spencer Chaplin (or "Charlie Chaplin"), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a 1.50 Euro Postage Stamp on the first Feature Film of Charlie Chaplin: Date of Stamp issue: 01.03.2021

42) Order of Agricultural Merit, Republic of France: La Poste. France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.08 Euro celebrating theAgricultural Territories & Varieties of Agricultural produce: Date of Stamp issue: 02.03.2021

43) Simone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (09.01.1908-14.08.1986), France: A Postage stamp of 1.28 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) in her memoray: Date of Stamp issue: 08.03.2021

44) Vassily Kandinsky, Painter, France: A Stamps Booklet titled "In the Circle" brought outby La Poste, France (French Post) dedicated to the artist: Date of Stamps issue: 29.03.2021

45) Pont-en-Royans, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.28 Euros featuring this quaint village with medieval architecture from the Sixteenth Century, with colourful Hanging Houses: Date of Stamp issue: 06.04.2021

46) Pierre Clostermann and Claire Roman, (both Aviators), France: "Post Airmail Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has brought out a Stamp of 4.71 Euro on the two distinguished aviators during World War II on the 100th Anniversary of Clostermann's Birth and 80th Anniversary of Roman's Death: Date of Stamp issue: 06.08.2021

47) Groupe Bel (or Bel Group or "Fromageries Bel"), France: A Stamp of 1.08 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) to commemorate this iconic French Company with branches all over the world: Date of Stamp issue: 19.04.2021

‎48)‎‎ ‎‎ Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021). France: Monnaie de Paris is commemorating the milestone with 200 Euro and50 Euro Gold Coins in the shape of the famous head-dress emblem of Mapoleon - the "Bicorn": Year of Coin issue: 2021‎

49) Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris is commemorating the milestone with 10 & 20 Euro Silver Coins in the shape of the famous head-dress emblem of Napoleon - the "Bicorn": Year of Coin issue: 2021

50) Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021), France: A Mint-Set issued on this milestone by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

51) The Coronation of Napoleon I - Louvre, France: Silver (50 Euro and 10 Euro) and Cupro-Nickel (1/4 Euro) Coin Variants issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) commemorating the occasion in the Bicentenary commemoration of Napoleon's Passing away: Year of Coin issue: 2021

52) A Stamp Booklet titled "MOTIFS DE FLEURS" ("Flower Patterns"), brought out by La Poste, France, based on designs kept at the "Musee de I'Impression des Etoffes" ("The Museum of Textile/Fabric Printing") in Mulhouse: Date of StampBooklet issue: 15.05.2021

53) "Dora Maar" (Henriette Theodora Markovitch 22.11.1907 - 16.07.1997), was a French photographer, painter and poet: La Poste France (French Post) has ioissueda commemorative stamp of 2.56 Euros on her: Date of Stamp issue: 31.05.2021

54) Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Artist, France: A postage stamp of 2.56 Euro brought out by La Poste France (French Post) celebrating her work "Le Bateau": Date of Stamp issue: 31.05.2021

55) Centenary of the Highway Code (Traffic Laws) in France: "La Poste" France (French Post)has brought out a Postage Stamp of 1.08 Euro and a Philatelic Document in collaboration with the Road Safety Department celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp & Document issue: 14.06.2021

56) "Solar Impulse", France: "La Poste", France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.08 Euro, featuring the long-range experimental solar-powered Fixed Wing Aircraft using only solarpower to circumnavigate the Globe: Date of Stamp issue: 21.06.2021

57) "Chess Games", France: "La Poste", France (French Post) has issued this Booklet of 12 Adhesive Postage Stamps featuring Stamps portraying the Game of Chess:Date of Stamp Booklet issue: 21.06.2021

58) Faiencerie de Gien, France: Bicentenary Celebrations (1821-2021): La poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.56 Euro celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 06.07.2021

59) Jean de La Fontaine (08.07.1621-13.04.1695), France: A Postage Stamp issued by La Poste France (French Post) featuring characters from his fables: Date of Stamps issue: 12.07.2021

60) "About Lands and Men" ("La Terre les Hommes"), France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a Miniature sheet (MS) containing four stamps of 1.08 Euro each celebrating Lands and the Men who till them: Date of Stamp set issue: 11.09.2021

61) "Plumassier Crafts (or Plumasserie)" France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a stamp of 1.50 Euro depicting the Art: Date of Stamp issue: 27.09.2021

62) Jeanne Hachette and Louise XI, France: "Greatest Hours in History of France": La Poste France (French Post) hasissued two stamps of 3.00 Euro each, depicting her role in the heroic defence of Beauvais against the troops of the duke of Burgundy: Date of Stamp set issue: 08.11.2021

63) "Our Blue Planet", La Poste France (French Post has issued a booklet of 12 Stamps featuring 12 Sites from various countries on Earth all linked to an ecosystem related to the presence of water - the source of all life: Date of Stamp set issue: 10.01.2022

64) Moliere (15.01.1622-17.02.1673), Playwright, actor and Poet, France: 400th Birth Anniversary: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating the milestone:Date/Year of Stamp issue: 17.01.2022

65) Jean Baptiste Poquilin (known professionally as "Moliere"), France: 400th Birth Anniversary (1622-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold and Silver Coins celebrating the milestone: Year of Coins issue: 01/2022

66) "Smiley", France: 50th Anniversary (1972-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has brought out a 10 Euro Silver Coin celebrating the mileastone: Date/Year of Coins/Medals issue: 2022

67) "Animals at Dusk", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a 12 Stamp Booklet depicting Animals seen at Dusk: Date/Year of Stamp Booklet issue: 14.02.2022

68) Crafts - Luthierie, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro on the National School of Lutherie Mirecourt: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 14.02.2022

69) "Odeillo Solar Furnace", Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.16 Euro on the World's largest Solar Furnace located in France: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.03.2022

70) "The Grand Organ, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France: "Treasures (or Tresors) of Notre Dame Stamp Series": La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro, depicting the historical Organ: Date of stamp issue: 18.04.2022

71) "Melusine", France: EUROPA - 2022""Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 1.65 Euro depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

72) Oscar-Claude Monet's painting "Le Bassin aux Nymphaes, Harmonie Verte", Republic of France: "Museum Masterpieces Gold and Silver Coin Collection Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) continues with impressionist paintings by Claude Monet: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

73) Sancerre, Republique Francaise (Republic of France): Favourite village of the French in 2021: i) The Sancerre Village and its surroundings; ii) Sancerre - A French Wine Appellation d'origine Controlee (AOC): A postage stamp of 1.16 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) highlighting the village: Date of Stamp issue: 04.07.2022

74) "Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean - Underground Archeology", France: "EUROMED" theme for 2022: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.65 Euro featuring Dilia Ships and Bulk Wine Trade at the time of the Roman Empire: Date of Stamp issue: 11.07.2022

75) "Castle of Commequiers Vendee", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating this castle: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2022

76) "Dinandier" (A Brassware Decorative Art), France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp f 1.65 Euro depicting this Art: Date of Stamp issue: 03.10.2022

Links to 2024 Paris Olympic posts:

77) i) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: Second Series of hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks: Year of Coins issue: 2022

77) ii) "Phryge" (the official 2024 XXXIII Olympiad Mascots), France: 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) introduce Phryge: Year of Coin issue: 2022

77) iii) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Second Series of Hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - La Semeuse (The Sower) practicing Boxing: Date/Year of Coins issue: 23.01.2023

Women of the World Coin Series:

78) i) Grace Kelly, (Monaco) France: "Women of the World Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) kickstarts the new Series: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Natures of France (Natures de France) - Trilogy Coin Series:

79) i) The Oak, the Laurel, the Wheat, Republic of France (Republic Francaise): "Natures of France ("Natures de France") - Trilogy Coin Series": A 10,000 Euro Gold Proof Coin (and Silver Coins) issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) showcasing the three Natural Symbols of France: Date of Coin issue: 2022

80) William Shakespeare (United Kingdom), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "La Art de la Plume (The Art of Writing) Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) depicts the Playwright: Year of Coin issue: 2022

81) Macaron (or French Macaroon), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) out of Monnaie de Paris's collaboration with renowned French Pastry chef Pierre Herme to celebrate arts and crafts: Year of Coin issue: 2023

82) Alpine Columbine (Aquilegia alpina), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "Fleur de Montaignes (Mountain Flowers) Stamp Set": La Poste France (French Post) has issued postage stamps under this Stamp Series: Date of Stamp set issue: 06.02.2023

83) Christian Dior (1905 - 1957), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): A 5000 Euro 1 Kilo Pink Gold Proof Coin minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) in collaboration with Dior: Year of Coin release: 2021

Ors de France Coin Series:

84) i) Napoleon III, France: "Ors de France" (A Historical and Emblematic Coin Series): A Historic portrait of the Emperor first depicted on coinage in 1848, now featured on Gold and Silver Collector Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2023

84) ii) Louis XIII, France: "Ors de France": A Historical and Emblematic effigy of the Emperor first depicted on Coinage in 1640, now featured on Gold and Silver Collector Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coins issue: 2024

85) "The Fan Artists", Republic of France (Republique Francaise): La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.80 Euro depcting Fans andTtools: Date of Stamp issue: 13.02.2023

Museum Masterpieces Coin Series:

86) i) Vincent van Gogh, France: "Museum Masterpieces of French Museums Coin Series": A self-portrait depicted on Gold (50 Euros) and Silver (10 Euros) Coins, minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2020

86) ii) Oscar-Claude Monet's painting "Le Bassin aux Nymphaes, Harmonie Verte", Republic of France: "Museum Masterpieces Gold and Silver Coin Collection Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) continues with impressionist paintings by Claude Monet: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

86) iii) "Liberty Guiding the People" )"La Liberte guidant le peuple") - a painting by Eugene Delacroix exhibited in the Louvre, Paris, Republic of France ("Republique Francaise"): "Museums' Masterpieces Coin Series" ("Chefs d'ouvres des musees"): Year of Coin issue: 2023

87) Maison Berger, Paris, France: 125 Years Anniversary (1898-2023): La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.32 Euro commemorating the invention of a fragrance lamp: Date of Stamp issue: 18.09.2023

88) Orient Express, France: Celebrating the 140th Year Anniversary (1883-2023): La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Block of 1 (One) stamp of 1.80 Euro showcasing the iconic Transcontinental passenger train, which inspired Agatha Christie to pen one of her popular novels: Date of Stamp issue: 02.10.2023

89) The Illuminator, Republic of France: "Metiers d'Art (or "Art Professions") Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Stamp of 1.80 Euro highlighting the profession of an illuminator: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 02.10.2023

90) Mosaic Art Crafts, Republic of France: "Metiers d'Art (or "Art Professions") Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Stamp of 1.96 Euro highlighting the profession of Mosaic Art Creator: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 15.01.2024

91) Andre Franquin (03.01.1924-05.01.1997) Belgian Comics artist, France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.29 Euro commemorating this versatile Franco-Belgian Comics artist: Date of Stamp issue: 29.01.2024

92) Tropcal Flowers, Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps featuring the Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise and the Ballisier (all stamps of 1.29 Euro each): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 12.02.2024

93) Universal Suffrage - 80 Years - 1944-2024, France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris MInt) has issued a Silver BU Quality Coins of 100 and 10 Euro, which mark an important anniversary in terms of Universay Suffrage in France: Date of Coins issue: 08.03.2024

94) Three new circulation coins featuring Marie Curie (50 Euro Cents), Josephine Baker (20 Euro Cemts) and Simone Veil (10 Euro Cents) issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Date of Coins issue: 07.03.2024

95) 80th Anniversary of D-Day, World War II: Monnaie de Paris issued 50 Euro (gold) 10 Euro (silver) or 1/4 Euro (Alum-Br) Coins

EUROMED stamp issues:

1) "Handicraft Jewellery in the Mediterranean", France: EUROMED theme for 2021: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a stamp of 1.50 Euro featuring i) "Maltese Cross and its Runner" (Museon Arlaten") ii) "Coulas" Bracelet ("Museon Arlatan") iii) "Coral Ear Pendant" (MuCEM"): Date of Stamp issue: 12.07.2021

Links on Banknotes & Stamps on Charlie Chaplin:

1) Charlie Chaplin: A House Note by CCL Secure of England features the legendary actor, for promoting their latest "Cinema" 3-D Security features/elements for Polymer Banknotes hitherto not seen before on any Banknote

2) "The Kid" - Charles Spencer Chaplin (or "Charlie Chaplin"), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a 1.50 Euro Postage Stamp on the first Feature Film of Charlie Chaplin: Date of Stamp issue: 01.03.2021

Links to other posts in 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: "TiffanyArt Coin Series": Coin Minted by:B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Inverst 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

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

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023

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

1) "Cyborg Alien", Republic of Palau: First Coin in the "Cyborg Revolution Coin Series": A Silver High Relief Black Proof Coin of $20 depicts a being with both Organic and Biomechatronic Body Parts: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Baby Cyborg", Republic of Palau: Second Coin in the "Cyborg Revolution Coin Series": A Silver High Relief Black Proof Coin of $20 depicts a baby with both Organic and Biomechatronic Body Parts: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

3) "Cyborg Dog", Republic of Palau: Third Coin in the "Cyborg Revolution Coin Series": A Silver High Relief Black Proof Coin of $20 depicts a Dog with both Organic and Biomechatronic Body Parts: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links:

Most Haunted Places Coin Series:

1) The Stanley Hotel, (United States of America - USA), The Cook Islands: "Most Haunted Places Coin Series": A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munch: Year of Coin issue: 2023

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

1) Brexit : Britain's Exit from the EEC : Coins issued by the Cook islands in the denomination of $1, $5 and $ 20 in 2016 

2) 150th Anniversary of "The Great Tea Race - 1866": Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 10 and 2 Dollars issued by Cook Islands in 2016

‎‎3) The Mystical Ancient ‎‎‎‎E‎‎‎‎gyptian Labyrinth depicted on $10 Silver coins issued by Cook islands in 2016, under its "Milestones of Mankind Series".‎‎‎‎ ‎

‎‎‎4) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series".‎‎‎‎ 

‎‎‎‎5) Quilling Art: Silver 2 Dollars coins issued - Flowers (2016) & Bird (2017)‎‎‎‎ ‎‎

6) Queen Guinevere: The second coin in the six coin "Camelot Series". 

 7) Republic of Palau issues "Sand Dollars": Silver & Gold 1$ coins

8) Four Leaf Clover - Coin titled "Silver Fortune" - A 5 Dollars Silver coin issued by Coin Invest Trust in 2018

9) Totem Pole 2 Oz. or 10 Dollars Silver coin from the Republic of Palau being issued on 12.06.2018

10) The "Maneki Neko Cat" or the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

11) Ammonite: First coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2015

12) Trilobite: Second coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2016

13) Ichthyosaur, from the Mesozoic Era - "The Age of the Reptiles": Third Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2017

14) Velociraptor (meaning "Swift Seizer"), Mongolia (from the Cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx) - "Part I": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by the Coin Invest Trust, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2018

15) Protoceratops, Mongolia (from the Upper cretaceous Period 75 to 71 million years ago - approx.) - "Part II": "Prehistoric Beasts Series": A 2000 Togrog Silver Coin issued by Coin Invest trust, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich, in 2019

16) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part I) Evolution of the Coinage of Mongolia & the spread of Buddhism)

17) Currency & Coinage of Mongolia: (Part II) Historical development of Mongolian (Togrog) Banknotes

18) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia: issued by Coin Invest Trust (issued in 2018) minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

19) Pterosauria from the Mesozoic Era - The Age of the Reptiles" (70 to 225 million years ago): Fourth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia in 2018

20) Sinraptor (Sinraptor dongi): Fifth Coin in the "Evolution of Life Coin Series" brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

21) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

22) Blood Moon (or "Luna de Sangre", Equatorial Guinea: A 1000 Francos CFA Silver Coin, studded with blue Swarovski crystals issued by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Equatorial Guinea recreates the legend of the Blood Moon and the enduring legend of the "Flying Dutchman"

23) Manannan, the First King of Isle of Man or Mann: A Silver 5 Pounds Coin brought out by the Isle of Man in collaboration with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

24) Arowana Dragon Fish, Republic of Palau: A Silver $10 (Dollars) Coin brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) for the Republic of Palau, minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Issue year: 2019

25) i)"Estacado" - Meteorite Impacts Coin Series: 2 Dollars Titanium-Silver Coin issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in 08/2019

25) ii) La Cienega, Sonora, Mexico, Cook Islands: 17th issue in the "Meteor Impact Coin Series": A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin featuring a real piece of the Meteorite embedded in the Coin: Project coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) Peter Carl Faberge: 100th Anniversary of his passing away (1920-2020): Coin invest Trust (CIT) has issued a commemorative silver coin of 1000 Togrog on behalf of the Republic of Mongolia, featuring Faberge's "Apple Blossom Egg", the biggest and most well known of his creations: Coin issue date/Year: 2020 

27) All Hallows Eve' (or "Hallowe'en") Coin Republic of Palau: $1 Gold Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust on behalf of the Republic of Palau: Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich: Year of issue: 2019

28) Mahatma Gandhi, Mongolia: Coin Series Theme - "Revolutionaries": Gold & Silver 1000 Togrog Coins minted by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Bank of Mongolia: Year of issue: 2020

29) i) "Trapped", Cook Islands: A Silver 5 Dollars High Relief Coin minted by Smartminting technology in a new design concept brought out by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of The Cook Islands 

29) ii) "Still Trapped", Cook Islands: A Silver 5 Dollars High Relief Coin minted by Smartminting Technology in another novel design concept minted by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of Cook Islands in 2020

29) iii) "Trap Attack" Cook Islands: The third coin in the Coin Series titled "Trapped": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

30) "Blue Skies and Tail Winds", Cook Islands: A 10 Dollars Silver Black Proof Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facitity in Munich, Germany: Year: 2020

31) The "Maneki Neko Cat" ot the "Fortune Cat" : A $1 Gold Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich for Coin Invest Trust in 2018

32) "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)

33) "Bees", Mongolia: First Coin in the "Clockwork Evolution Coin Series": ! 3.0 Oz, 2,000 Togrog Silver Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2020

‎‎34) "Voyagers", The Cook Islands: "Then and Now Coin Series": First Coin in the Series depicts Christopher Columbus, First Powered Flight and Man's Landing on the Moon: A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Proof Coin oordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021‎‎

35) INCA SUN GOD", Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin featuring the Sun God of the INCAS coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at thier facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

36) "Vitruvian Man" by Leonardo da Vinci, The Cook Islands: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin featuring the Vitruvian Man and an X-Ray interpretation/version of the drawing, coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

37) "Ravana - the King of the Demons" in Hindu Mythology, The Cook Islands: A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Gilded Coin: Coordinated By: Coin Invest Trust (CIT); Minted By: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

38) "Hand of Hamsa", Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

39) Horse Shoe, a Good Luck Talisman/Charm, Republic of Palau: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver 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

Steampunk Coin Series:

40) i) "Steampunk" (a sub-genre of Science Fiction), (The) Cook Islands: A $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

40) ii) "Steampunk" (a sub-genre of Science Fiction), (The) Cook Islands: Second Coin in the Series: A $100 (One Hundred Dollars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

40) iii) "Steampunk" (a sub-genre of Science Fiction), (The) Cook Islands: The third Coin in the "Steampunk Coin Series": A $20 (Twenty Dllars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

41) a) Iron Maiden (a Heavy Metal English Band), Cook Islands: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin, featuring the Band's hit Album "The Number of the Beast": Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

41) b) Iron Maiden (a Heavy Metal English Band), Cook Islands: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin featuring the Band's hit Album "The Fear of the Dark": Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

42) Eclectic Fighting Fish (Betta), The Cook Islands: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin features an Eclectic Design: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Turst (CIT): Minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2021

43) The Matterhorn, (The) Cook Islands: Two Coins - 5 Dollars (Gold) and 10 Dollars (Silver) which capture the majesty of one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe: Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Project coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

44) "Curious about the Future?", Republic of Palau: Coin issue coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Antique Finish Coin presents a theatrical view of what the Future could hold: Date of Coin issue: 2022

45) "Zebra", Republic of Palau: "Camouflage of Nature Coin Series": The First Coin in the Series is a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Proof Coin which showcases a hypnotising optical illusion technique: Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH, at their facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

46) "Mont-Saint-Michel, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): 1000 Years (1023-2023- Millennium): 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: 2023

47) Raj Bhavan, (Lucknow), Uttar Pradesh, India: 225th Year Anniversary (1798-2023): India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) commemorating the grand building built by the French Architect Major General Claude Martin: Date of Stamp issue: 20.06.2023

Links:

1) King Arthur: The first coin in the six coins "Camelot Series": a joint project of the Government and Treasury of Cook Islands, Choice Mint and Coin Invest Trust (CIT) issued in December 2016

2) Guinevere: The second Coin in the six coins "Camelot Series": a joint project of the Government and Treasury of Cook Islands, Choice Mint and Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Coin issued in May 2017

3) "Merlin and the Dragons", the legendary Wizard, Niue Island: The Final Coin in the "Legend of King Arthur Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint: Date of Coin issue: 21.09.2021

Fury of Nature Coin Series:

1) Pompei, Republic of Palau: "Fury of Nature Coin Series": The first Coin in the series depicts the Eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which struck the twin towns of Pompe and Herculaneum: Date of Coin issue: 02/2023

"Confrontation" Coin Series:

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

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

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

v) Tiffany Art Metropolis - London, the Capital of England, 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: 2023

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:

1) Mount Everest: 25 Dollars Silver High Relief Coin: The second 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 08/2017

2) "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

3) Mount Kilimanjaro: 25 Dollar Silver High Relief Coin: The fourth 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 08/2019

4) Carstensz Pyramid, Papua, Indonesia: 25 Dollars Silver High Relief Coin: The fifth 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 Kenstprageanstalt Gmbh issued in 09/2020

5) Mount Elbrus, Caucasus Mountain Range, Russia: 25 Dollars Silver high Relief Coin: The sixth 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 Kunsprageanstalt GmbH issued in 09/2021

6) Mount Vinson, Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, Antarctica: 25 Dollars High Relief Coin: The seventh and final coin in the 7-Summits Coin Series issued by the Cook Islands in coordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt at their facilities in Munich: Coin issued in 09/2022

For other interesting posts on honouring the work done for the blind/visually impaired persons please visit the following links:

1) A tour of Pune's Blind School and interaction with the students - a short story

2) A two-Rupee coin issued by the Indian Mints honouring Louis Braille on the occasion of his 200th Birth Anniversary in 2009 and a brief report on the Braille system

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

4) Launch of Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Date of launch: 01.01.2020

5) Guide Dogs for the Visually impaired/Blind persons, French Federation of Guide Dog Assciatioons (FFAC), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage stamp of 1.16 Euro highlighting the role of Guide Dogs and their rigorous training in assisting the visually impaired/Blind persons: Date of Stamp release: 26.09.20226) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009