3354) Koala, Italy: "Endangered Animals Coin Series" Features Koalas in the third and final last Proof And Colour Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano – IPZS: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.08.2024:
The Header/Banner presents the Obverse and Reverse of the Aluminum-Brass Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano – IPZS.
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano –
IPZS launch their third and last collector coin in the popular Endangered
Animals series.
A colour depiction of koalas features on the obverse.
Dedicated to animals in danger of extinction and created
in collaboration with the WWF, the first coin was released in 2022 featuring
the jaguar and last year, the African elephant was highlighted.
For 2024, the
series travels down under to Australia and focuses one of the continent’s most
well-known and loved animals, the Koala.
Though often incorrectly described as
a bear, Koalas belong to the marsupial species of mammals and inhabit woodlands
along the eastern and southern Australian coastal regions, living mostly on
eucalyptus leaves.
Koalas were well known to indigenous peoples who hunted them
for food.
During the 19th and early 20th centuries Koalas were hunted for skins
for export which led to a population decline, prompting perhaps Australia’s
first large-scale environmental response.
Once ranked as a species of "least
concern" in terms of their numbers, Koalas are now classed as "vulnerable" and are
fully protected under Australian environmental law.
Disease, loss of habitat
and more especially raging widespread wildfires of Australia in 2020 had
reduced populations to the point that Koalas are now classed as
vulnerable. The shy gentle Koala is
beloved by both Australians and people further afield and through their appeal
to tourists, Koalas make a notable contribution to the Australian economy.
The Coin:
The Reverse of the 5 Euro Aluminum-Brass coin has been designed by Silvia Petrassi, and depicts a pair of Koalas, mother and cub portrayed in their natural
environment and immersed in a vibrant composition of colours.
Above the primary
design is the text "KOALA" and below along the lower periphery is the year "2024". To the
right is the coin’s denomination "5 EURO" and to the lower left is the letter "R" (identifying the Mint of Rome).
The Obverse of the 5 Euro Aluminum-Brass coin design is common to all of the
coins in the series and features a vibrant colour composition of some animal
species representing the terrestrial fauna that coexist in harmony with the
environment.
Above and to the right of the primary design and in a horizontal
and vertical direction is the text "REPUBBLICA ITALANA".
The name of the coins’
designer "PETRASSI" is seen just under the composite.
The specifications of the Coin are:
Denomination: 5 Euro; Metal Composition: Alum-Br; Weight: 9.3 g; Diameter: 26.9 mm; Coin Quality: Proof & Colour; Mintage Limit: 7,000 pieces; Minted By: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano – IPZS;
- Available from the 30th August, each coin is encapsulated
and accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
- A separate collector’s case
is available separately.
For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:
The Fountains of Italy Coin Series:
Other Links:
35) 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
36) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022
37) "Towards the Holy Year 2025", Vatican City: A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Commercializzazone Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) to commemorate the three-year programme (2022-2023-2024) culminting in 2025: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.12.2022
38) "Bergamo and Brescia", Italy: Five Euro Commemorative Copper Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) showcases the designated Italian Cultural Capital Cities: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.02.2023
39) Luigi Vanvitelli (12.05.1700-01.03.1773), Architect and Painter, Italy: 250th Anniversary of his passing away: Five Euro (Silver) and Twenty Euro (Gold) Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) commemorate this celebrated Baroque Era Architect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.02.2023
40) "The Lateran Pacts between the Italian State and the Holy See", Vatican City State: 90th Anniversary Celebrations (1929-2019): The Ufficio Filetelco E. Numismatico (Office of the Philetelic and Numismatic Bureau of the Vatican) has issued an embroidered postage stamp of 8.40 Euro depicting the Coat of Arms of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 2019 (Reissued on 12.12.2022)
41) Environmental Protection as enshrined in the Italian Constitution, Italy: A Square-shaped bi-metallic Silver and Copper 5 Euro Coin brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) highlights environmental protection in the Italian constitution: Date of Coin issue: 27.04.2023
42) "The Resurrection of Christ" ("CHRISTVS RESVRREXIT"), Vatican City State: Rectangular-shaped Silver Proof and Colour Coins feature Renaissance painter Pietro Vannucci's (also known as "Perugino") masterpiece, presently in the Apostolic Palace Library: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023
43) The Second Vatican Council - Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), Vatican City State: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
44) The history of the Olympics in Italy - TRiTTICO Cortina 1956, Rome 1960, Turin 2006, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Three 20 Euro Gold Coins issued by the Istututo Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) celebrate the selection of 2026 Winter Olympics in the City of Cortino Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023
45) A Euro Coin Set - 2018, Vatican City State: An eight (8) Coin Set issued by the Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica on Euro Coins: Coins minted by the IPZS Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" (The Vatican City State") in 2018
46) Remembrance to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican City: Coins issued by Commercializzazione Filetelica e Numismatica on 10 Euro Silver Coins: Coins minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"): Date of Coin issue: 26.10.2023
47) The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State has issued the first of two commemorative 10 Euro coins which mark 2025 and the Holy Year Pilgrims of Hope: Date/Year of Coins issue: 12/2023
48) Pesaro, Italy: The Italian City designatied as the 2024 European Capital of Culture (ECOC):Date of Coin issue: 26.01,2024
49) Around the World Voyage of the Amerigo Vespucci, Italy's oldest Naval Vessel: A 5 Euro Silv er Proof & Colour Coin presen ts the voyage of the v essel: Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2024
50) St. Peter and the Rooster star on latest Vatican 20 Euro coin issued by the CFN (Commercialzzone Filatelica E Numasmatica - Vatican City: "Art and Faith Coin Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024;
51) Ponte Vecchio (or "Old Bridge", Florence, Italy), Republic of Cameroon: A Silver Coin of 1000 CFA Srancs minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021
52) Koala, Italy: "Endangered Animals Coin Series" feaztures Koalas in the third and final/last Proof and Colour 5 Euro Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano - IPZS: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024
Posts on the Ryder Cup on this Blog:
i) The 2014 Ryder Cup Commemorative Banknote: Commemorating the Ryder Cup, Europe with a 5 Pound Sterling Banknote issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland
ii) The 44th Ryder Cup held in Italy: 10 Euro Silver Coins with applied colour and concave centre brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) marks the conduct of the prestigious Ryder Cup in Italy for the first time: Date of Coin issue: 18.09.2023
Italian Excellence Coin Series:
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