3454) "The Yellow Sting Ray", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Ninth Coin in the Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.10.2024:

3454) "The Yellow Sting Ray", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Ninth Coin in the Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.10.2024:

Links to "Luminous Marine Life" Coin Series:

1)  "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

2) ) The Swell Shark, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Second Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.02.2023

3) The "Antarctic Krill" - (Euphausia superba)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Third Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.06.2023

4) The "Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) Fourth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

5) The "Stony Coral" (Scleractinia), Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Fifth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

6) The Mauve Stinger

7) The "Surgeon Fish" or "Doctor Fish", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) : Seventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper/Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

8) The "Hawaiian Bobtail Squid": Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repiblik): Eighth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.09.2024

9) "The Yellow Sting Ray", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Ninth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater msarine invertebrate: Date/Yesr of Coin issue: 16.10.2024

In this Coin Series "Luminous Marine Life", one dives into the depths of the oceans. 

- To celebrate the "United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development", this Coin Series embarks on an undersea adventure that shows just how fascinating and colourful the underwater world can be. 

With a mintage of 65,000, of the twelve innovative 3 Euro Coloured Coins in the Series, four will be issued each year over 3 years.

As improbable and magical as the sea creatures featured on the coins may seem, they really do exist.

Even though some of them live in the perpetual darkness of the deep seas, where no ray of sunlight penetrates, they all have extraordinary luminous qualities. They flash, sparkle and glow and change colour when necessary.

The same applies to the coins themselves, which glow when exposed to ultraviolet light in a way that is both exciting and piques our sense of scientific curiosity. 

A dedicated ultraviolet torch will help the viewer to experience the charming creatures of Luminous Marine Life in full.

The Ninth Coin in the Series: The "Yellow Sting Ray":

A fish of many talents, the yellow stingray moves through the water in an inimitable wave-like manner, glows green when exposed to ultraviolet light and has a nasty, venomous sting in its tail. But, never fear, by shining ultraviolet light on the the ninth coin in the Luminous Marine Life series, this spectacular phenomenon can be recreated in the safety of your own home. 

The yellow stingray’s green glow is the result of its ability to reflect light with the help of endogenous substances. The function of this luminescence is not clear but the stingray may use it to communicate with other members of its species and as a form of camouflage. 

No more than 75 centimetres in length, the yellow stingray is able to keep a watchful eye on its surroundings as its eyes are located at the highest point on its flat, almost circular body. An additional safety feature is the pointed, dagger-like spike covered in poisonous skin that sits far back on its tail. Used for self-defence, the sting comes into its own if the stingray is being held in the mouth of a shark, when it whips its tail at lightning speed and stabs the aggressor.

All 12 of the magical sea creatures in the Luminous Marine Life series are shown in silhouette on the coin’s obverse. Air bubbles up between them and a tail fin disappears beneath the waves to the right. 

The Coin:

On the Reverse of the 3 Euro Base Metal Coin is depicted a colour-printed "Yellow Sting Ray".

The peripheral inscriptions are -"JAMAIKA- STECHROCHEN 2024".

The value side presents, in the style of a paper cut-out, all the sea creatures that appear in the 12-piece coin set "Shining Sea Worlds". Air Bubbles can be seen between them, and to the right of them is a tall fin diving into waves.

The whole thing is framed by a historic-looking porthole decorated with a starfish and a shell. 

If the coin is illuminated by a UV flashlight, the fish begins to fluoresce green and a little blue.

The wide band, reminiscent of an old-fashioned porthole frames an aquatic scene that features a  "Yellow Sting Ray" in the centre. 

Together with the other "Glowing Sea Worlds" coins it aims to vividly demonstrate the beauty and vitality of the underwater world. 

To ensure that the marine habitat remains as diverse as it is on the colourful coins, we have to protect it - from ourselves.

When the special UV torch is shone on the Coins’ Reverse, the Stony Coral and Sea Anemones stand out clearly in the centre  and glow and change colour.

 On the Obverse of the 3 Euro Base Metal Coin, all 12 of the magical sea creatures in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series" are shown in silhouette.  

Air bubbles up between them and a tail fin disappears beneath the waves to the right.

The peripheral inscriptions are - "REPUBLIK OSTERREICH. 3 EURO".

The specifications of the Coin are:

Country: Oesterreich Republik ("Republic of Austria"); Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Denomination: 3 Euro; Coin Series Theme: "Luminous Marine Life"; Coin Theme: "The Yellow Sting Ray"; Metal Composition: (Copper Alloy) Coloured Metal; Coin Quality: Uncirculated (U); Diameter/Size: 34.00 mm; Total Weight: 16.00 grams; Coin Designer: Kathrin Kuntner, Rebecca Wilding; Mintage: 65,000 pieces; Edge: Plain; Accessories: UV Torch for special colour effect; Packaging: Comes without packaging.

Co-developed with marine researchers, this Collector album not only stores all 12 coins in the Luminous Marine Life series but is also crammed with fascinating information about the 12 sea creatures that feature on them.

The album explains in detail how they live in and illuminate their aquatic environment and how vital that environment is for our planet as a whole, the threats it faces from humans and shows what can be done about it. It does so in a style that is understandable for youngsters yet entertaining for adults, making it a source of fun for coin collectors of all ages. You will learn, for example, about the ingenious deep-sea angler fish, which uses its very own illuminated fishing rod to lure its unsuspecting prey when hunting.

The album concludes with a quiz where you can have fun testing your newly acquired knowledge of marine biology.

It is only available in German language.

In addition to a dedicated Collector album, Luminous Marine Life also comes with its own special tool for enhancing the visual experience of the 12 coins in the series:

Through UV light, the torch maximises the experience by making the sea creatures on the coins really shine and glow. By shining the torchlight on the coins, the sea creature can be seen to change colour.

One can also use the torch to discover whether 2 of the 12 marine animals on the coins are nothing but dark or are harbouring a bright secret. And the fun does not stop with the coins themselves – illustrations and information are also hidden here and there throughout the album. By examining the pages with the torch, with a bit of luck one may discover them.

UV light is an abbreviation for ultraviolet light, which is also as known ‘black light (UV-A)’. Important instructions on how to use the lamp safely can be found on the back of the torch packaging.

Links to "Luminous Marine Life" Coin Series:

1)  "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

2) ) The Swell Shark, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Second Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.02.2023

3) The "Antarctic Krill" - (Euphausia superba)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Third Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.06.2023

4) The "Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) Fourth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

5) The "Stony Coral" (Scleractinia), Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Fifth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

7) The "Surgeon Fish" or "Doctor Fish", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) : Seventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper/Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

6) The Mauve Stinger Fish

8) The "Hawaiian Bobtail Squid": Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repiblik): Eighth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.09.2024

Crypto Stamps with NFT:

: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) "The Four Seasons" Crypto Stamps, Faroe Islands: The Faroe Islands Post (Posta Faroe Islands) has issued a set of four Crypto Stamps of 100 DKK (Danish Kroners) each featuring the "Four Seasons": Date of Stamp set issue: 23.06.2023

17) 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

18) "Business Fox" or "Crypto Fox" with NFT. LiechtensteiLiechtsteinsche Post AG (Liechtenstein POst) has issued this Crypto Stamp in its continuimg series of Crypto Stamp issues: Date/Year of Crypto STamp issue: 02.09.2024

19) The World's first Multi-lateral Crypto Stamp, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg and Netherlands (Austria & BENELUX): Date/Year of Crypto Stamp issue: 21.10.2024

20) "Gibraltar Crypto Miniature Sheet Series" - A 5 Pounds Crypto Stamp celebrates the spirit of European Football issued by Gibraltar Post: Date/Year of Crypto Stamp issued: 04.07.2024

21) Crypto Stamp Island, Austria: Austrian Post has introduced a unique project - The world's first Crypto Stamp comic featuring their popular heroes: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 21.10.2024

Greek Mythology Coin Series:

 1) Some ancient coins depicting Greek mythology & history

2) Olympian God Apollo: Greek Mythology Coin Series: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Hellenic State Mint and issued by the Bank of Greece on 19.09.2018

3) "Demeter", Greek Mythology - "The Olympian Gods": Goddess of Agriculture: A Gold Coin of 100 Euro: Coin issue date: 03.07.2019

4) Hermes, "Greek Mythology - The Olympian Gods Coin Series": A Gold Coin of 100 Euros: Coin issue date: 21.09.2020

5) "Cultural Heritage - Delos", (the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis"), Hellenic Republic of Greece: A 50 Euro Gold Coin celebrates the island of Delos in the Cyclades Archipelago: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

6) Artemis, Greece: "Greek Mythology Coin Series": The Bank of Greece has issued a 100 Euro Gold Proof Coin in its popular Coin Series featuring Artemis killing Acteon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

7) Athenian Owl Replica (Athens, Greece), United States of America (USA) A 1 Oz Coin/Round minted by SilverTowne Mint in North America: Year of Coin issue: 2024

Germania Mint issues:

1) Fafnir, the Ancestor of Dragons - Germanian Mythology, Germania (Germany): A 10 Mark Silver Coin depicts the Dragon extending on both faces of the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Muonionalusta Meteorite" (Sweden) - "Dinosaur Extinction Event", Niue Island: "Impact Moments Coin - 2021": A 42 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin with a meteorite galactic rock fragment insert: Project coordinated by Germania Mint and Numizzmi: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) 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

5) RAGNAROK: A 10 Mark Coin minted by the Germania Mint foretells the great battle in which numerous great mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor Tyr, Freyr, Heimdall and Loki): Year of Coin issue: 2024 .

6) The Germanic Gods - Freyr, Tyr and Baldur: Three Silver Bars minted by the Germani Mint: Gold Line: Year of Bars issue: 2024

Links to Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

1) "Babylon", Republic of Palau: "Lost Civilisations Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting the Lost Civilisation: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece: "Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series": One Drachma Silver Coin features the Colossus of Rhodes: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World": A $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023

4) "The Great Pyramid of Giza", Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World": A $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint: Year of Coin issie: 2021:

5) "The Colossus of Rhodes", Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World": A $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023

6) "The Lighthouse of Alexandria", Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World": A $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Greek Mythology Coin Series:

 1) Some ancient coins depicting Greek mythology & history

2) Olympian God Apollo: Greek Mythology Coin Series: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Hellenic State Mint and issued by the Bank of Greece on 19.09.2018

3) "Demeter", Greek Mythology - "The Olympian Gods": Goddess of Agriculture: A Gold Coin of 100 Euro: Coin issue date: 03.07.2019

4) Hermes, "Greek Mythology - The Olympian Gods Coin Series": A Gold Coin of 100 Euros: Coin issue date: 21.09.2020

5) "Cultural Heritage - Delos", (the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis"), Hellenic Republic of Greece: A 50 Euro Gold Coin celebrates the island of Delos in the Cyclades Archipelago: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

6) Artemis, Greece: "Greek Mythology Coin Series": The Bank of Greece has issued a 100 Euro Gold Proof Coin in its popular Coin Series featuring Artemis killing Acteon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

7) Athenian Owl Replica (Athens, Greece), United States of America (USA) A 1 Oz Coin/Round minted by SilverTowne Mint in North America: Year of Coin issue: 2024

Posts on insect world on this blog:

i) Beetles: A set of five Post Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post in 2017

ii) Lady Bug Beetles: A set of four Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017

 Posts on "Wonderful World of Insects":

i) "Diverse Habitats & Insects that live in them", Federal Republc of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wondeful World of Insects Coin Series": (Wonderwelt Insecten"): First Coin in the Series issued by the Stuttgart Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.10.2022

ii) "Siebenpunkt-mariekafer" (or "Seven-spotted ladybird"), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Second 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "A"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.03.2023

iii) "Swallowtail", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" ("WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Third 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Karlsruhe Mint (Mint Mark "G"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.06.2023

iv) "Rust-red Mason Bee", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublikk Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Fourth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "D"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023

v) "Green Hay Grasshopper (GRUNES HEUPFERD), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland); Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series :Wonderful World od Insects Coin Series: Wonderwelt  Insecten) Sixth Coin in the Series: Sixth 5 Euro Colour Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "D"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.03.2024

vi) :"HIRSCHKAFER" (Stag Beetle), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutscheland):Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN") Eighth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark D: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

vii) Grove Hoverfly (Symphidae) Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN) (Mint Mark "J"): Seventh 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Hamburg Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue:2024:

viii) "Rock Bumblebee": Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" ("WONDERWELT INSECTEN") Mint Mark "J": Ninth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Hamburg Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.09.2024):

The Beauty of the Universe Coin Series:

1) SUPERNOVA 20 Euro Silver Supernova Coin: A new Series from the Austrian Mint: Date of Coin issue: 15.06.2024

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

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) Mythical Dragon, Perth Mint, Australia: "Lunar Zodiac Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series III": Date/Year of Bullion Coins issue: 2024

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

iii) "Extra Tag Extra Gluck" ("Extra Day Extra Luck), Republic of Austria: "Coin Series Theme - New Year's Eve"): Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.12.2023 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2024)

iv) Lucky Token 2024 - The Dragon (in Bronze) - Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik)

More posts on insect world on this blog:

i) Beetles: A set of five Post Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post in 2017

ii) Lady Bug Beetles: A set of four Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017

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

Posts on Grimm's Fairy Tales on this Blog:

1) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

2) Rumpelstiltskin, Federal Republic of Germany: Grimm's Fairy Tales" Coin Series: A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released featuring Rumplestiltskin issued by the Hamburg State Mint: Date of Coin issue: 01/2022

3) "The Brothers Grimm", Solomon Islands: A Kilo Coin issued by Modern Numismatics International (MNI), Berlin on behalf of Solomon Islands depicting the Brothers and a few of their popular tales: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2017

4) "Hans im Gluck", (or "Hans in Luck"), Federal Republik of Germany: "Grimm's Fairy Tales Coin Series": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by the Stuttgart State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 01/2023"

5) "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," (or "The Brave Little Tailor"), Federal Republik of Germany: "200 Years of Grimms Fairy Tales Coin Series - 1812-2012": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by if Karlsruhe State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 19.01.2023

More Links to posts on Austria and Germany on this Blog:

The Language of Flowers Coin Series:

i) Marigold, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Third 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.09.2022: Date of Coin availability: 15.09.2022

ii) The Rose, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": First 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue:2021

iii) The Dandelion, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Second 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) "Forget-Me-Not" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Fourth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coin, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.03.2023

v) "Chamomile" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Fifth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

vi) "Peony" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria"): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Sixth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.04.2024

World War  I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

Links to posts on Federal Republic of Germany issues and other posts on this blog:

1) Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig: Celebrating the 275th Anniversary: A 20 Euro Uncirculated silver Coin issued by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) on 08.03.2018

2) Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss: A 10 Mark German banknote issued commemorating his contributions in 1990 which was in circulation till 2001 

3) Planet Earth: The World's first "Tri-material" Coin - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable blue polymer ring: An innovative 5 Euro Polymer coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016

4) The Tropics Climate Zone (Climates of Earth) Coin Series: The second "tri-material Coin - with an outer ring,inner core and an embossable red polymer ring: Innovative Coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 27.04.2017

5) Sub-Tropical Climate Zone: ("Climate Zones of Earth Coin Series"): The second "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable orange polymer ring, innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 26.04.2018

6) In the Air: A 10 Euro Coin: The first Coin in the 3 coin Bimetal/Polymer coin "Tri-material" Coin Series titled "Air Moves", to be issued in April 2019

7) Temperate Climate Zone: (Climates of Earth Coin Series): The third "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable green polymer ring: Innovative coin being issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in September 2019

8) Graf Zeppelin: A 20 Dollar Silver coin and a 5 Dollar Gold Coin issued by Cook Islands in April 2017 to commemorate the 100th Death Anniversary of Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (08.07.1838 - 08.03.1917)

9) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

10) 100th Anniversary of the Weimar Constitution: A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by the German Federal Government: Coin Minted by the Berlin Mint: Year of issue: 2019:

11) "An Land" (On The Land): A 10 Euro Coin: The second "Tri-material" Coin in the Series titled "Air Moves" - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable polymer ring: Innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2020

12) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

13) "Brandenburg - Sanssouci Castle," Federal Republic of Germany: "Federal States Coin Series": The Fifteenth Coin in the series issued by Five German Federal Mints: Date of Coin issue: 28.01.2020

14) "The Law", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.10.2021 (Also the Coins Despatch Date)

14) ii) "Freedom", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.04.2022

In the Service of Society Coin Series":

15) i) "Health Care", Federal Republic of Germany: "In the Service of Society Coin Series": A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coins issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J):Date of Coin issue: 07.04.2022

Other Links:

16) "Der Weisenerzer Wassermann" ("The Waterman of Eisenerz"), Austria: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 07.05.2022

17) "Corvey Abbey" (or "Kloster Corvey"), Federal Republic of Germany ("Bundesrepublik Deutschland"): 1200th Year Anniversary (822-2022): A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by Munze Deutschland (German MInt) celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 22.09.2022

18) The "Moravian Star", Federal Republic of Germany: Second Christmas Silver Coin issued by the "Munze Deutschland" (German Mint) highlights the "Moravian Star" which shows the way to the Manger in Bethlehem, where Christ was born: Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.11.2022

19) Bertolt Brecht, Federal Republic of Germany: 125th Birth Anniversary (1898-1956): A 20 Euro Silver Coin celebrates the playwright's Birth Anniversary: Datwe/Year of Coin issue: 09.02.2023

20) Charlemagne (02.04.747-28.01.814), Federal Republic of Germany: 1275th Birth Anniversary (747-2023): A two Euro Commemorative Coin celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.03.2023

21) Wilhelm Schickard (1592-1635), Astronomer, Mathematician, Inventor, Federal Republic of Germany: "400th Anniversary of Wilhelm Schickard's calculator (1623-2023)": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Munze Deutschland minted by the Bayerisches Hauptmunzamt at their facilities in Munich, celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03.08.2023

22) Traditional Erzgebirge Candle Arch, Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): 25 Euro Silver Christmas Coins issued by the Karlsruhe Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.11.2023

23) The New Wien Museum, Vienna, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.50 Euro featuring the legendary Prater whale, which is one of the popular exhibits in the renovated Museum: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 21.11.2023

24) "Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Federal Republic of Germany: "Federal States II Coin Series": Munze Deutshhland (The German Federal/State Mint) has issued a 2 Euro Commemorative Coin in this Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024

25) SUPERNOVA 20 Euro Silver Coin: A new Series from the Austrian Mint: Date of Coin issue: 15.05.2024

World War I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

Posts on the Tank Museum, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India and similar posts on this Blog:

1) Did You Know Series (45): (Part I): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: i) The Emblem & Code of the Cavalier ii) The Visit to the CTM

2) Did You Know Series (45): (Part II): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: I) Tank variants; ii) A brief history of the valour of the valiant ment & Indian armour during the 1965 Indo-Pak War

3) Did You Know Series (45):( Part III) : A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and Abroad over the Ages: i) History of the Indian Cavalry; ii) Some 20th Century Battle Tanks; iii) Amphibious Light Tanks

4) Did You Know Series (45):( Part IV):A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks unsed in India and abroad over the Ages: i) Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs); ii) Battle Tanks, including the German Tiger (WWII) and the Centurion (used in the famous Battle of Basantar (Indo-Pak War 1971)

5) Did You Know Series (45): (Part V): The Bhima-Koregaon Mamorial Pillar (Obelisk) commemorating a Battle fought on 01.01.1818 between the Peshwa Army and the British Army as a part of the Third Anglo-Maratha War

"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

Germania Mint issues:

1) Fafnir, the Ancestor of Dragons - Germanian Mythology, Germania (Germany): A 10 Mark Silver Coin depicts the Dragon extending on both faces of the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Muonionalusta Meteorite" (Sweden) - "Dinosaur Extinction Event", Niue Island: "Impact Moments Coin - 2021": A 42 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin with a meteorite galactic rock fragment insert: Project coordinated by Germania Mint and Numizzmi: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) 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

5) RAGNAROK: A 10 Mark Coin minted by the Germania Mint foretells the great battle in which numerous great mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor Tyr, Freyr, Heimdall and Loki): Year of Coin issue: 2024 .

6) The Germanic Gods - Freyr, Tyr and Baldur: Three Silver Bars minted by the Germani Mint: Gold Line: Year of Bars issue: 2024

7) "Ehwaz Rune" 2024: A 1 oz Fine Silver Antique Finish Coin minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Rune issue: 2024

Links to posts on Austrian Mint Coin issues on this blog:

Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series:

i) Tina Blau (1845-1916), Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series": First Coin in the Series is a 50 Euro Gold Coin honouring the artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) "Veza" Tubner-Calderon (or Veza Canetti (1897-1963) - Writer, Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series - Homeland of Great Daughters": Second Coin in the series is a 50 Euro Gold Proof Coin honouring the Writer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series:

1) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: First Coin: "700 Years of Hall City in Tirol or Tyrol"

2) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Second Coin: "150 Years of Semmering Alpine Railway"

3) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Third Coin: "50 Years of Television in Austria" 

4) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fourth Coin: "European Satellite Navigation System"

5) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fifth Coin: "Austrian Aviators"

6) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Sixth Coin "Fascinating Light"

7) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Seventh Coin: " The International Year of Astronomy"

8) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eighth Coin: "Renewable Energy"

9) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Ninth Coin: "Robotics"

10) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Tenth Coin: "Bionics"

11) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eleventh Coin: "Tunnel Construction"

11 a) "Global Heating/Warming", Austria: 21st Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject of great concern to us all: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

12) Edaphon, Austria: 22nd Coin in the Series: An innovative Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austri: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2024

European Capital of Culture (ECOC):

1) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 94 Euro Cents commemorating the Austrian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture City (ECOC): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2024

2) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): Osterreich Munze (Austrian Mint has issued a 20 Euro Silver Coin commemorating the Austrian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture City (ECOC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.02.2024

Stop Climate Change Coins:

1) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

2) "Global Heating/Warming", Austria: 21st Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject of great concern to us all: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

12) The 50 Euro Gold Coin Series: Klimt and his Women: 2012-2016  (includes Coin of the Year 2015 (COTY)

13) Sigmund Freud: The Vienna Schools of Psychotherapy A 3 Coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

14) Alfred Adler: The Vienna schools of Psychotherapy: A 3 coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

15) The 100th Anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Royal Mint of Belgium in denominations of 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver)

16) 825 Years of the Vienna Mint (1194-2018): A Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna celebrating the milestone (issue date: 12/12 - with year of issue engraved as 2019

17) a) Austria: "Chivalry- Knights Tales": The first Coin in a 5 Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Maximilian I (1459-1519): 500th Anniversary of the passing away of the Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria: Issue Date: 10.04.2019

17) b) Austria: "Adventures of the first Crusade - Knights Tales": The second coin in the 5-Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Godfrey of Buillion (1060-1100 AD), one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the coin's theme is "Spirit of Adventure" Coin issue date: 11.09.2019"

17) c) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020

Magic of Gold 100 Euros Gold Coin Series:

18) a) "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures: First Coin in the Series depicts King Nebuchadnezzar II (640 B.C. - 562 B.C.): Coin issue date: 16.10.2019

18) b) The Gold of the Pharaohs, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Second Coin in the Series depicts Tutenkhamun's Mummy's face mask and his father Akhnetan: Year of Coin issue: 2020

18) c) The Gold of the Incas, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient Cultures: Third Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.01.2021

18 d) The Gold of the Scythians, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Goold Coin Series of 100 Euro Goold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.10.2022

18) e) The Gold of India, Republic of Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Fifth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.10.2023

19) "Reaching For The Skies" Austria: First Coin in the series of four Silver Coins brought out by the Mint of Austria (Osterreich Mint): Coin Issue Date: 23.01.2019

20) The Wiener Musikverein, Vienna, Austria: 150th Anniversary of the opening of the legendary Musikverein Concert Hall in 1870: Two 5 Euro Commemorative New Year 2020 dated Coins being issued by the Austrian Mint - one in Silver and the other in Copper on 04.12.2019

21) 100 Years of the Salzburg Festival, Austria (1920-2020): Austrian Post has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2020

22) Hedy Lemarr, Austria:" Austrian Inventions" Stamp Series: A postage stamp brought out by Austrian Post honours the contribution to the "Frequency Hopping Spread spectrum" which aided the Allies to steer torpedoes in World War II: Stamp issue date: 221.01.2020

23) "Vocklabrucker Christus" - St. Giles Church, Vocklabruck, Austria: "Religious Art in Austria" Stamp Series: Date of Stamp issue: 06.03.2020

24) Brigette Kowanz, Austria: "Opportunity - An illuminating Message": A stamp issue in the "Contemporary Art in Austria" Series: Date of Stamp issue: 17.03.2020

25) Lipizzaner Horses - "Friends For Life," Austria: 5 Euro Coins in Copper and Silver minted by the Austrian Mint as an Easter Celebration, depict Lipizzaner horses from the iconic Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Date os Coin issue: 11.03.2020

_{^{26) "Ancient Postal Routes - Historical Postal Routes Thurn & Taxis", Austria" Stamp issue date: 06.05.2020}}

_{^{27) Airbus A380, Austria: Third Coin in the coin Series titled: "Toward The Skies": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin minted by the Mint of Austria: Date of Coin issue: 13.05.2020}}

_{^{28) 125 Years of Swarovski, The Great Sparkle, Austria: A postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2020}}

_{^{29) Uhudler Wine, Austria: A postage stamp brought out by Oesterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post), celebrating the world-famous wine on 19.09.2020}}

_{^{30) "ORF Light of Peace from Bethlehem,"" Joint issue by "Oeterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) and "Ufficio Filetelica e Numismatico Vaticano"(Vatican City Post): Stamps issue date: 20.11.2020}}

_{"Eyes of the Continents" Coin Series:}

_{^{31) a) The "Rainbow Serpent" (Serpent Creator - Australia), Austria: A 20 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna depicting the Serpent that Aboriginal Australians consider as the "Creator of the World": Date of Coin issue: 04.01.2021}}

_{^{31) b) The Serenity of the Elephant - Africa", Austria (Osterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fourth release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022}}

_{^{31) c) "The Healing Power of the Bear - Americas", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fifth Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins isued by the Austrian Mint Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 18.01.2023}}

_{^{31) d) "The Wisdom of the Owl", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The second Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Con issue: 10.11.2021}}

_{31) e) "The Power of the Tiger", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The third Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.01.2022}

_{^{32) Janus, the Roman God, Austria: Osterreich Mint (Mint of Austria) has issued 5 Euro Copper Coin depicting the God who holds the key to Good Luck: Date of Coin issue:02.12.2020}}

_{^{33) "Deinonychus antirrhopus", Austria: Seventh Coin in the 12 Coin "Supersaur Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna has issued a 3 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin featuring the fierce Deinonychus: Year/Date of Coin issue: 16.06.2021}}

_{34) Modern Day "Maria Theresa Thalers", Austria: Silver Thalers (or Talers) minted by the Austrian Mint are very popular collector items even today}

35) "European Year of Rail", Austria: A Postage Stamp of 2.30 Euro issued by Austrian Post: Date of Stamp issue: 20.08.2021

36) "Spinnerin am Kreuz" ("Spinner at the Cross"), Austria: A historical Express Mail Coach: A postage stamp of 2.10 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

37) The Boletus (Mushroom), Austria: The second Stamp in the "Austrian Mushrooms" Stamp Series: A postage stamp of 0.85 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

38) "Mittens", Austria: Austrian Post has issued an innovative self-adhesive textile stamp in the shape of a glove: Date of Stamp issue: 12.11.2021

39) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

40) "Extraterrestrial Life", Austria: 20th Coin in the Series: An innovative Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject that intrigues us all: Date of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

41) Little "I-am-Me", Republic of Austria: The Austrian Mint is celebrating Easter with a 5 Euro Silver and Copper Coin depicting one of the most famous children's books in the German speaking world: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

42) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

_{^{43) Austria: New Annual Easter Coins feature a little miracle and highlight a baby chick and egg: Silver and Copper Coins of 5 Euros issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2021}}

_{^{44) "Brand - a Tourist Resort", Austria: Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post) has brought out a 700 Euro Cent Postage Stamp which celebrates this predominantly Ski Resort/Centre: Date of Stamp issue: 23.10.2020}}

_{45) "Pieta mit Kreuz" ("Pieta and Cross"), Austria: The first ever Stamp issued anywhere in the world by a Postal Administration: A Stamp of 6.30 Euro issued by Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2016}

46) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

47) The Augustiner Braustubl Mulln - Monastery with a World Famous Brewery in Salzburg, Austria: Osterreichische Post (Aistrian Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.35 Euro on this Brewery: Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2022

48) Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition, Republic of Austria: 150th Anniversary (1872-1874): Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) commemorating this milestone: Date of MS issued: 13.07.2022

49) "BIRDPEX 9 - 2022", (26.08.2022-28.08.2022), Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.30 Euro commemorating the Exhibitioon: Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2022

50) Democracy & the reopening of the Parliament Building, Republic of Austria (Republik Osterreich): Five Euro Silver & Copper Coins highlight Democracy and the reopening of the Parliament building: Date of Coins issue: 12.10.2022

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

51) i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

51) ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

52) The Gingerbread Man, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.00 Euro on 25.11.2022

53) "First Vienna Spring Water Main", Austria: 150th Anniversary (1873-2023): Austrian Euro Coin Set 2023: This Coin Set from the Vienna Mint (VM) celebrates the inauguration of the First Vienna Spring Water Main, which provides the Austrian Capital with drinking water: Date of issue: 22.11.2022 (with Year of issue marked as 2023)

54) "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Liminous Marine Life Con Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

55) Ferdinand Porche (1875-1951), Republic of Austria (Osterreichische Republik): Osterreichische Post AG (AUstrian Post) has issued a postage stamp highlighting his contribution to the Electric Automobile Industry: Date of Stamp issue: 27.01.2023

56) The "Dancing Language of the Bees, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repubik): "Easter Coins - Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV) has brought out a 5 Euro Coin in Silver and Copper depicting the dancing bees: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.02.2023

57) J. & L. Lobmeyr, Republic of Austria: 200 Year Anniversary (1823-2023): Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the mestone: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023

58) Bambi, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): 100 Jahre - 100-Year Anniversary milestone (1923-2023): Osterreich Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp highlighting the story of the Roe Deer, which is now a true classic: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 16.09.2023

59) "Snowflake", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): A unique Gift of Nature: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

The "Uncharted Universe" Coin Series:

1) "The Milky Way Galaxy", Austria: First Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three Coin Series titled "The Uncharted Universe" minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2021

2) "The Black Hole", Austria: Second Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three-Coin Series titled "THe Uncharted Universe", minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 11.05.2022

_{^{Alpine Treasures Coin Series:}}

_{^{1) Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Austrian Mint featuring the Golden Eagle, the High Peaks and the Braya Alpina Flower: Date of Coin issue: 12.02.2020}}

_{^{2) Kalkalpen National Forest, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": The Second Coin in the Coin Series features the Austrian Bellflower and the Mynx: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 17.02.2021}}

_{^{3) Gesause National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Sries": The Third and Final Coin in the Coin Series features the Dianthus plumarius blandus (The Pink, Garden Pink or Wild Pink) and the Salamander: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 16.02.2022}}

For posts on COTY (Coin of the Year) winners since 2015 in a competition held by Krause Publications of Germany, please visit the following links:

1) Did You Know Series (25): The prestigious Krause Publications Annual World Coin Competition - Winners of the COTY 2015 and other 10 Category winners

2) Krause Publications Awards Coin of the Year and other Category winners - 2016

3) Coin of the Year and winners of the 10 sub-categories- 2017

4) Coin of the Year Awards - 2018 (COTY - 2018): i) A 5 Euro Polymer Coin from Germany is the winner of Coin of the Year 2018; ii) Other category winners.

5) Coin of the Year Awards - 2019 (COTY 2019): i) A 50 Euro Silver coin from France is the Winner of Coin of the Year - 2019; ii) Other Category Winners.

6) 37th Annual Coin of the Year 2020 (COTY) Nominees: The Prestigious Kraus Publications Annual Award Competition which selects the winning coins in 10 different categories & from among the winners - the "Coin of the Year"

7) Coin Of The Year (COTY) 2021: i) A Moon Landing Silver themes Coin minted by the US Mint is the COTY-2021 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

8) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

9) Coin Of The Year (COTY - 2022): i) "The Gold of the Pharoahs 100 Euro Gold Coin from the Austrian Mint, Vienna is the COTY-2022 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

10) Coin Of The Year Awards - 2023 (COTY): Category Winners

11) Coin of the Year (COTY), Ukraine: 30th Anniversary of Independence - A 5 Hryvnia Silver Coin celebrating 30 Years of Independence from the Russian Federation, issued in 2021 by the National Bank of Ukraine is the "Coin of the Year" for 2023

Related Links on this Blog:

1) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

2) Solomon Islands: 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's first Pacific "Voyage of Discovery" and charting of New Zealand and Australia's East Coast: Date of Coin issue: 2020

3) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1): A 2 Pounds Titanium & a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

4) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

5) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel

6) "Climate Change - Our Greatest Threat", British Antarctic Territory (BAT), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A new 12-sided One Pound Coin highlights the imminent threat: Coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK: Coin issue date: 30.11.2020

7) "British Antarctic Territory" (BAT): A 2 Pounds Blue Titanium Plunderfish Glow-in-the-Dark Coin issued by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of BAT: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) 30 Years of Environmental Protection of the Antarctic, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): Two variants of a 2 Pound Bimetallic and Silver Coin celebrate 12 countries protecting the Territory: Year of Coin issue: 2021

9) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

10) 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

11) British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 60th Anniversary milestone (1962-2022): Pobjoy Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has issued new 2 Pounds Silver and Bi-metallic Commemorative Coins to mark the60th Anniversary of the Territory's formation: Year of Coins issue: 2022

12) "SMS Moltke", German Imperial Navy Ship, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Pobjoy Mint, UK has minted Cupro-Nickel and Silver 50 Pence Coins to commemorate 140 years since the arrival of the first steam powered vessel to the islands to make scientific studies: Year of Coin issue: 2022

13) "Fram", British Antarctic Territory (BAT) Second 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

14) "HMS Nymph", British Virgin Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Fifth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK, struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2022

15) "Endurance", British Antarctic Territory (BAT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Third 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint UK, in Cupro-nickel and sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

16) "Quest", South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: "Tall Ships Coin Series": Final 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition (1921-1922): Shackleton's last Expedition: Year of Coin issue: 2022

17) "HMS Formidable", British Virgin Islands (BVI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Sixth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2022

18) Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997), Oceanographer and Explorer, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 25th Anniversary his passing away: 50-pence Silver and Cupro-nickel Commemorative Coins issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on the famed explorer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.11.2022

Other interesting posts on Greek Coinage and Commemorative Coins:

1) Coinage of Greece: The Four Ages of Greek Coinage of Antiquity 

 2) Some ancient coins depicting Greek mythology & history 

3) Ancient Olympic Games on Greek coins of Antiquity

4) Modern Greek coins: Drachmas & Leptas; Commemorative Greek Drachma coins.

5) Coinage of Greece: (Part V): Modern Coins: 1) Greek Euro Coins: ii) Greek Commemorative Euro Coins

6) Battle of Marathon: Battles that changed History Coin Series: A $2, 1 Oz Silver coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island in 2018

7) Herodotus (484 - 425 BC):" Father of History": First coin in the new coin Series titled "Greek Historians": A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by the Bank of Greece on 30.05.2018

8) Olympian God Apollo: Greek Mythology Coin Series: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Hellenic State Mint and issued by the Bank of Greece on 19.09.2018

9) Greece: Deposits and Loans Fund: Centenary Celebrations (1919-2019): A Commemorative 5 Euro Cupro-nickel coin issued by the Bank of Greece on 19.03.2019

10) "Demeter", Greek Mythology - "The Olympian Gods": Goddess of Agriculture: A Gold Coin of 100 Euro: Coin issue date: 03.07.2019

11) Alcaeus of Mytilene, Greek Poet (620-560 BC), Greece: "Greek Culture Coin Series" : A Silver Proof Crown Coin issued by the Bank of Greece:Issue Date: 17.09.2019

12) 2,500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae: A 10 Euro Silver Proof Coin and a 2 Euro Cupro-Nickel-Brass Coin brought out by the Bank of Greece: Date of Coin issue:11.03.2020

13) Ancient Greek Theatres, Greece: Hellenic Post has brought out a set of five stamps featuring the Ancient Theatres of Dodona, Nocopolis, Kassope, Amvrakia and Gitana (all in Epirus): Stamp issue date: 08.04.2020

14) "MYRTIS", Greece: A 5 Euro Silver Coin dedicated to an 11 year old girl who was a victim of the PLague of Athens (430-426 BC) issued by the Bank of Greece: Coin issue date: 25.02.2020

15) Hermes, "Greek Mythology - The Olympian Gods Coin Series": A Gold Coin of 100 Euros: Coin issue date: 21.09.2020

16) "Iris Hellenica", Greece: A 5 Euro Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Greece showcasing the Iris Hellenica Flower: Year of Coin issue: 2020

17) Scylla and Charybdis, Republic of Palau:A $20 Silver Antique Finish Coin issued by the Republic of Palau: Year of Coin issue: 2020

18) The Colossus of Rhodes, Greece: "Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series": One Drachma Silver Coin features the Colossus of Rho0des: Year of Coin issue: 2020

19) "Stop Bullying", Greece: Four Postage Stamps issued by the Hellenic Post (ELTA - Greek Post), are dedicated to this powerful meggase to all Educational Institutions in the country: Date of Stmps issue: 27.01.2021

20) The Portara in Naxos, Greece: A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Greece depicting the ancient relic from Ancient Greece: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

21) 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution, Greece: A 2 Euro Coin issued by the Mint of Greece commemorating the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2021

22) The Antikythera Mechanism - the oldest Analogue Computer, Republic of Greece: "Greek Culture Coin Series - Ancient Greek Technology": A Ten Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Greece, on behalf of the Bank of Greece commemorates this discovery: Date of Coin issue: 2022

23) Xenophon (430-355 BC), Republic of Greece: "Greek Culture Coin Series - Historians": A 10 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Greece on behalf of the Bank of Greece commemorates this Greek Historian: Date of Coin issue: 10.05.2022

24) "The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus", Hellenic Republic of Greece: "Greek Culture Coin Series - A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Mint of Greece on behalf of the Bank of Greece commemorates this well-preserved/revived theatre of Antiquity: Date of Coin issue: 2022

25) "Peony or Paeony (Paeonia parnassica)", Hellenic Republic of Greece: "Environment - Endemic Flora of Greece Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Greece on behalf of the Bank of Greece commemorates this flowering plant with healing properties: Date of Coin issue: 2022

26) "200 Years From the Chios Massacre (1822-2022)", Hellenic Republic of Greece: A 5 Euro Silver Coin recalls the horrific massacre of the citizens of Chios by the Ottoman Turks during the Greek War of Independence: Year of Coin issue: 2022

27) "The Asia Minor Disaster", Hellenic Republic of Greece: "100 Years Milestone (1922-2022): A 200 Euro (Two Hundred Euro) Coin issued on the failed mission: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

28) "Cultural Heritage - Delos", (the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis"), Hellenic Republic of Greece: A 50 Euro Gold Coin celebrates the island of Delos in the Cyclades Archipelago: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

29) Maria Callas (02.12.1923-16.09.1977), Republic of Greece: 100 Years of the Birth of Maria Callas - 1923-2023): Bank of Greece has released a 2 Euro Commemorative Coin in 3 Variants on the Opera Diva: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Old West Coin Series:

1) Patrick Floyd Garrett (1850-1908), Old West Lawman. bartender, and customs agent, New Zealand: New Zealand Mint has issued a 1.00 Oz Silver Coin recalling the Lawman: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

Links to posts on this blog on Coins issued under "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme":

1) American Innovation $1 Coin Programme: The first coin in the Series - depicts the first patent signed by US President George Washington in 1790: Start of the Series wef 14.12.2018

2) Classifying The Stars, Annie Jump Cannon: "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme": Second Coin in the Programme which commenced in 2018 and the first one to feature a State: Coin Release date: 19.09.2019

3) Research for the Cure of Polio: "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme": Third Coin in the Programme which commenced in 2018 represents the State of Pennsylvania: Coin issue date: 11.10.2019:

4) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Four Coins covered in the 2020 Coin issue programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represent American Innovations or Innovators from the States of Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland & South Carolina

5) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Coin covered in the 2021 Coin issue programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations or Innovators from the State of New Hampshire

6) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Coin covered in the 2021 Coin issue programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovator) from the State of Virginia) Year of Coin issue: 2021

7) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Coins covered in the 2023 Coins issue programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the states of Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana and Mississippi

8) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The third Coin issued in the 2023 Coin issue programme under this series, (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Indiana: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

9) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The first Coin in the 2024 Coin issue programme under this Series (which commenced in 2018) which represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Illinois: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024

10) American Innovation $1 Coin Programme, USA: Fourth & last Coin issued in 07/2024 represents American Innovation (orInnovators) from the State of Missouri

Links to posts on the USA:

1) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2010 (the start of the Programme)

2) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2011

3) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2012

4) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2013

5) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2014

6) State Commemorative Quarters

7) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2015

8) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2016

9) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2017 

10) America The Beautiful Quarters - 2018

11) America the Beautiful Quarters (10) - 2019: 

12) America The Beautiful Quarters (11)- 2020 & 2021: Eleventh and Twelfth Annual Quarters sets being issued by the US Mint in 2020 & 2021

13) The Great Seal of the USA & prominent mottoes

14) Native American Dollar Coin Programme

15) American Eagle Gold Coins

16) American Buffalo Gold Coins

17) Susan Anthony Dollar

18) US Bicentennial Coins

19) Westward Journey Nickel Series

20) Commemorating 225 Years of US Marshals Serivce

21) Forever Stamps : US Civil War 1861-65

22) The New US $100 Bill

23) The Strange Case of my becoming a US Citizen without even applying for it , thanks to the US Mint

24) i) Evolution of the $2 (Two Dollars) Banknote in the United States of America; ii) The Federal Reserve orders a limited quantity of $2 Banknotes for the fiscal Year 2019 after a gap of 2 years

25) 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"

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

27) US State of Maine, USA: Bicentenary Celebrations (1820-2020): A Forever Stamp issued by the United States Postal Service (USPS) commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 15.03.2020

28) Basketball Hall of Fame, USA: Dome-shaped $5 Gold, Silver $5 & $1, Clad Half Dollar, Spl. Kid's set, partial colouring features etc: Date of Coin set issued: 04.06.2020

29) The first ever "No Show" Panda, USA: Minted in Platinum (One Oz.), Gold (One Oz.) and Silver (50.0 grams) Medal Variants: American Numismatic Association cancels the "2020-World's Fair of Money", scheduled to be held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on 04-08/08/2020

30) Women's Suffrage, USA: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment's Ratification (1920-2020), that endorsed Women's Right to Vote: Date of Coins/Medals issue: 18.08.2020

31) American Gothic Painting, Niue Island: Fifth Painting in the Coin Series titled "Treasures of the World Coin Series": Year of Coin issue: 2020 (with date of issue engraved as 2019)

32) America's Small-Size Silver Certificate, USA: The "Funny Story": It could be exchanged for a Morgan or a Peace Dollar at par

33) Historical Evolution of the US Silver Dollar Coinage: Morgan Dollar, Peace Dollar, Eisenhower Dollar, Bicentennial Dollar et al

34) 2021 Morgan and Peace Dollars, USA: The Us Mint has commemorated the siultaneous Centenary Anniversary of the striking of the first Peace dollar and the striking of the last Morgan Dollar Coins

35) "Endangered National WildLife", New York, United Nations Office: EUROPA -2021: United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) has issued a set of four Stamps featuring Critically Endangered National Wildlife - Waigeo Cuscus, Helmeted Honeyeater, Venus Flytrap and American Alligator: Date of Stamp set issue:20.04.2021

36) Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, USA: Battle of Chancellorsville (30.04.1863-06.05.1863), US Civil War (1861-1865): An Indian One Cent 1863 and a Half Dime, random (1852-1863) that circulated at the time of the Battle are included in the set

37) The last issues of the 35 Year run of John Mercanti Silver Eagle Coins which feature the "Heraldic Eagle" and the first issues of the "Eagle Landing" Silver Coins designed by Emily Damastra mark an Ending and Beginning for America's Silver Eagle Coin Designs: Year of Coin design change: 2021

38) i) The Eisenhower Dollar (1971-1974 and again in 1977-78) depicting the 34th President of the United states; ii) The Bicentennial Dollar with a dual date (1776-1976) minted in 1975 and 1976 by the US Mint

39) American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin, USA: A $100 (One Hundred Dollars) Gold Coin minted by the West Point facility, US Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.08.2021

40) Seated Liberty (or "Liberty Seated") Half Dollar (1839-1891), USA: A Silver Half Dollar minted in 1856 "No-Motto" variant minted by the San Francisco Mint (Mint Mark "S")

41) "American Eagle Silver Coin - 2022", United States of America (USA): West Point Mint ("W" Mint Mark) has issued the latest Proof & Uncirculated Variants of this popular Coin for Collectors:Date of Coin issue: 06/2022

First Amendment to the United States Constitution: Preample to the declaration of Independence:

42) a) Freedom of Religion, United States of America (USA): "First Amendment to ther Inited states Constitution - Five Freedoms Coin Series 0 2021-2025: First Coin in the series of Platinum Proof Coins highlights this Freedom: Date of Coin issue: 04.02.2021

42) b) Freedom of Speech, United States of America (USA): "First Amendment to the United States Constitution - Five Freedoms Coin Series - 2021-2025: "Preamble to the Declaration of Independence": Second Coin in the Series of Platinum Proof Coins highlights this Freedom: Date of Coin issue: 14.03.2022

43) "The Great Smoky Mountains", USA: US Postal Service (USPS) has issued a Priority Mail Express Stamp depicting the legendary Mountains, which are now a National Park: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2023

44) African Daisy, USA: USPS (United States Postal Service) has issued this stamp as part of its "Global Forever Stamp Series": Date of Stamp issue: 14.03.2022

45) Florida Everglades, USA: USPS (United States Postal Service) has issued a "Forever Stamp" featuring one of the largest wetlands in the World: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2023

46) Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, USA: USPS (United States Postal Service) has issued a Postage Stamp featuring the iconic Monument Valley landscape: Date os Stamp issue: 14.02.2022

47) Martin Luther King Jr. (USA), Barbados: A $2 (Two Dollars) Gold Con remembers the legacy of the legendary Civil Rights leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964: Year of Coin issue: 2015

48) Did You Know Series (38): US Postal Service (USPS) issues: Forever Stamps: Celebrating the Hindu Festival of Diwali with forever Stamps to be issued on 05.10.2016

49) Martin Luther King Jr. (USA), Barbados: A $2 (Two Dollars) Gold Con remembers the legacy of the legendary Civil Rights leader who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964: Year of Coin issue: 2015

50) "The Boston Tea Party", St. Helena, in coordination with the East India Company: 250th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION (1773-2023): "Americana Collection": First Coin in the Series: The East India Company has issued 5 Pounds Gold and Silver and 50 Pounds Silver Proof Coins on behalf of the Treasury of St. Helena: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

51) Grand Canyon National Park - Topography, (Arizona USA), The Cook Islands: A $25 (Twenty-Five Dollars) Silver Coin coordinated by the Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Cook Islands and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

52) Did You Know Series (80): Charles Breyfogle and his lost Gold Mine - Nevada Desert, USA: i) The Legend of the Lost Gold Mint: ii) An account by Joshua Breyfogle (brother of Charles) curated from his diary: iii) Theories about the location of the Lost Gold Mine

53) American Liberty and Britannia, USA & UK: The United States Mint and Royal Mint, UK are working on a collaborative priject which will entail elements of the two inonic coin Programmes: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

54) Central States Numismatic Society Convention, USA, which is being held from 02 to 04 May 2024

55) NASA's DART Kinetic Impact Defenced, Treasury of Niue: A Silver 5 Oz Mega Coin which highlights NASA's ability to intercept incoming, potentially world-destroying asteroids: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2024

56) Eugene Daub work awarded 2024 American Medal of the Year

57) Join President Trump On the Campaign Trail: A $1 and $2 Silver Proof and Gold Coins minted by the Commonwealth Mint Grezat Britain/United Kingdom on behalf of the Republic of Liberia (NGC) has essayed ia: Numismatic Guarantee Corporation has essayed this Coin as HR-PF70: Year of Coin issue: 2024.

58) The Falcon, USA: "Oglala Lakota Sioux Nation - "Native Spirit Coin Series": The Falcon is also associated with the sky and sky deities - particularly for the life-giving Sun Spirit whose warmth radiates light, healing, peace and life: Year of Coin issue: 2024

59) Battle of Cowpens, USA: 250 Years Anniversary - 1881: Part of the American Revolution War: Yeasr of Coin issue: 2024 Monnaie de Paris, France: 250 Euro 500 gm Silver High Rise antiquated Coin: NGC MS 70 First Day/Year of issue: 2024

60) MintID 5 Oz Silver Buffalo Bar BU w?ARS 128 Bit Encrypted NFC Microchip Authentication Guaranteed Authentic: Silver Buffalo Chips (USA): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

61) "Vincent Van Gogh: Starry Night": American Silver Eagle 2024 $1 1 Oz Pure Silver Colourised Coin, United States of America (USA): Year of Coin issue: 2024

62) Athenian Owl Replica (Athens, Greece), United States of America (USA) A 1 Oz Coin/Round minted by SilverTowne Mint in North America: Year of Coin issue: 2024

To view a few posts on previous COTY and Coin Constellation (Russia) winners, please visit the following links:

1) Did You Know Series (25): The prestigious Krause Publications Annual World Coin Competition - Winners of the COTY 2015 and other 10 Category winners

2) Krause Publications Awards Coin of the Year and other Category winners - 2016

3) Coin of the Year and winners of the 10 sub-categories- 2017

4) Coin of the Year Awards - 2018 (COTY - 2018): i) A 5 Euro Polymer Coin from Germany is the winner of Coin of the Year 2018; ii) Other category winners.

5) Coin of the Year Awards - 2019 (COTY 2019): i) A 50 Euro Silver coin from France is the Winner of Coin of the Year - 2019; ii) Other Category Winners.

6) 37th Annual Coin of the Year 2020 (COTY) Nominees: The Prestigious Kraus Publications Annual Award Competition which selects the winning coins in 10 different categories & from among the winners - the "Coin of the Year"

7) Coin Of The Year (COTY) 2021: i) A Moon Landing Silver themes Coin minted by the US Mint is the COTY-2021 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

8) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

9) Coin Of The Year (COTY - 2022): i) "The Gold of the Pharoahs 100 Euro Gold Coin from the Austrian Mint, Vienna is the COTY-2022 Winner ii) Other Category Winners

10) Coin Of The Year Awards - 2023 (COTY): Category Winners

11) Coin of the Year (COTY), Ukraine: 30th Anniversary of Independence - A 5 Hryvnia Silver Coin celebrating 30 Years of Independence from the Russian Federation, issued in 2021 by the National Bank of Ukraine is the "Coin of the Year" for 2023

12) Coin Constellation - 2021, Russia: Fifteenth (XV) Coin Constellation Awards Competition held from 15.02.2021 to 14.04.2021

13) Second International Tiger Forum (05092022), held at Vladivostok, Russia: India Post has issued a postage stamp of 500 Paise (or Rs.5/-) commemorating the event: Date of stamp issue: 05.09.2022

14) Coin of the Year Awards: COTY - 2024: 10 Category Winners: United States wins Coin of the Year (COTY - 2024) 

15) US Mint's Handover Medallion Presented at Olympics Closing Ceremony: Next Olympics in 2028 (LA28), in LOS Angeles

Links to SS Central America (The Ship Of Gold) posts on this blog:

i) "SS Central America" (The "Ship of Gold"), USA (Part I): "Caliornia Gold Rush" Gold Nuggets recovered from the historic wreck which sank on 12.09.1857

ii) The Ship of Gold (SS Central America), USA - Part II: A historic 54-pound Gold Rush ingot which sank to the bottom of the Sea in the shipwreck SS Central America in 1857 was recovered 131 years later

iii) Seated Liberty (or "Liberty Seated") Half Dollar (1839-1891), USA: A Silver Half Dollar minted in 1856 "No-Motto" variant minted by the San Francisco Mint (Mint Mark "S")

Posts on Coins/Rounds from the Intaglio Mint, Denver Colorado (a privately owned Mint):

1) "Bigfoot (Sasquatch/Yeti/Yeren/Yowie)", USA: "Cryptozoology Collection": A Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Silver Coin/Round minted by the Intaglio Mint (a privately owned Mint), USA: Year of Coin/Round issue: 2021

2) "Loch Ness Monster (Nessie), USA: "Cryptozoology Collection": A Gem Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Silver Coin/Round minted by the Intaglio Mint (a private Mint), USA: Year of Coin/Round issue: 2021

For more posts on the Art of War by Sun Tzu on this blog, please visit the following links:

1) Did You Know Series (62): (Part One): Some interesting excerpts from "The Art of War" - A Book by Sun Tzu

2) Did You Know Series (70): (Part Two): Practicing Deception in War: The Ghost Army of the US Tactical Deception units that deceived the German Army in Europe during World War II

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

12) "Kui Mao", or "Year of the Rabbit", People's Republic of China - Taipei (Taiwan): The Central Bank of the Republic of China - Taiwan has issued NT $10 (New Taiwan Dollar - Cupro-nickel) and NT $100 (New Taiwan Dollar - Silver) Coins commemorating the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

13) Mythical Dragon, Perth Mint, Australia: "Lunar Zodiac Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series III": Date/Year of Bullion Coins issue: 2024

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

i) "Das Gluck ist ein Vogerl" (Happiness is a Bird"), Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

ii) "The Popular Pig", Austria: Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.12.2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

iii) "Extra Tag Extra Gluck" ("Extra Day Extra Luck), Republic of Austria: "Coin Series Theme - New Year's Eve"): Silver and Base Metal 5 Euro Coin Variants issued by the Austrian Mint in its Annual Coin Series: Date/Yearof Coin issue: 06.12.2023 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022