3459) "Treasure Island" 2024, Cameroon: A 2 oz 2,000 Francs CFA Pure Silver UHR Coin with Selective Gilding: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

3459) "Treasure Island" 2024, Cameroon: A 2 oz 2,000 Francs CFA Pure Silver UHR Coin with Selective Gilding: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:

Treasure Island (originally titled The Sea Cook: A Story for Boys):

This is an adventure and historical novel by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. It was published in 1883, and tells a story of "buccaneers and buried gold" set in the 1700s. 

It is considered a coming-of-age story and is noted for its atmosphere, characters, and action.

The novel was originally serialised from 1881 to 1882 in the children's magazine "Young Folks" under the title "Treasure Island" (or the Mutiny of the Hispaniola, credited to the pseudonym "Captain George North"). 

It was first published as a book on 14.11.1883 by Cassell & Co. It has since become one of the most-often dramatised and adapted novels.

Since its publication Treasure Island has significantly influenced depictions of pirates in popular culture, including elements such as deserted tropical islands, treasure maps marked with an "X", and one-legged seamen with parrots perched on their shoulders.

The entire pirate adventures story which is encapsulated within the “TREASURE ISLAND” coin, filled with elements of tension, action, and intrigue.

Pictures of fierce battles, with swords clashing and cannons roaring, as each pirate fights tooth and nail for the coveted riches. 

Amidst the chaos and danger, alliances are forged and betrayals revealed. Friendships are tested, and loyalties questioned.

Experience a rush of excitement as the pirate protagonists uncover a golden treasure on this intricately designed collectible coin. 

Traps laid by ancient guardians, puzzles hidden in the jungle, and the ever-present threat of betrayal test their resolve at every turn. But will they prevail against such guiles?

Treasure Island Coin is a true work of professional art. High relief, impressive detailing, selective gilding, and attention to details will take one on an impressive journey!

The Coin:

The Reverse of the 2,000 Francs CFA Coin presents a pirate skull sitting with an open Treasure Chest full of Pirate Treasure, symbolising the hardships faced while treasure hunting.

The inscriptions are - "Treasure Island" (on the upper periphery).

The Obverse of the 2,000 Francs CFA Coin presents the Seal/Emblem of Niue Island in the centre. The inscriptions are - "TREASURE ISLAND. FINE SILVER. 2024. Ag 999. 2000 FRANCS CFA. 2 Oz".

The specifications of this Silver Coin are:

Metal Composition: Pure Silver

Finish: Ultra High Relief (UHR) and selective gilding

Weight: 2 oz

Diameter: 45.00 mm

Face Value/Denomination:2000 Francs CFA

Mintage: 500 (pieces)

Links:

Barbados:

1) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

2) El Dorado, Barbados: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin with a Sliding motis presents the fabled city in the Amerocas: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

3) a) "Caribbean Sea-Horse", Barbados: 10 Pesos 1.0 Oz. Gold Bullion Coins & 1 Peso 1.0 Oz. Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Scottsdale Mint; Year of issue: 2020

3) b) "Caribbean Sea Horse," Barbados: 10 Pesos 1.0 Oz Gold Bullion Coins $ 1 Peso 1.0 Oz Silver Bullion Coins minted by Scottsdale Mint on behalf of the Central Bank of Barbados: Year of Coins issue: 2023

4) Mars, Barbados: MDM, Germany has minted a Silver Spherical Coin featuring the Red Planet for Barbados: Year of Coin issue: 2021

For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:

1) Currency and Coinage of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas - The Bahamian Dollar and Cents 

2) Currency and Coinage of Bermuda - Bermuda Dollar and Cents

3) East Caribbean Currency and Coinage : East Caribbean Dollar and Cents

4) Currency & Coinage of the Cayman Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Dollars and Cents

5) Currency and Coinage of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Pounds and Pence

6) Currency & Coinage of Barbados: Barbadian Dollars and Cents

7) Jamaica: A 100 Dollars "Hybrid" Banknote issued by the Bank of Jamaica on 01.01.2014

8) Eastern Caribbean New Banknote Series being issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), beginning with the introduction of $50 and $100 new Banknotes in the new Series

9) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

10) "Brown Pelican", St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN): Second Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern caribbean Gold & silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion coins (2 Dollars)

11) "Nature Isle", Dominica: Third coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released diring 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars:

12) "Montserratian Territorial Flag & Coat of Arms" Montserrat (British Overseas Territory (BOT): Fourth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

13) "Spice Island of the Caribbean", Grenada: Fifth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

14) Anguilla - "Culinary Capital" of the East Caribbean: Sixth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: "EC8 Coin Programme"): all coins to be released with the issue date as 2018 - Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

15) "Seaplane" St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Seventh Coin out of eight to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme) - all coins to be issued with the date as "2018": Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

16) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Pragramme) - all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars)and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

17) The Bahamas: "CRISP" (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) Series of new Banknotes: A new half-dollar Banknote issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas on 24.01.2019

‎18) Sea Motifs, Bahamas: Gold Bullion Coins in the denominations of 100 Dollars (depicting a Blue Marlin) and 250 Dollars (depicting a Conch Shell): Coins issue date: 03.12.2019‎

‎19) A new Generation $100 Polymer Banknote, Trinidad and Tobago with enhanced security features to "raise the bar" for counterfeiters & unscrupulous elements: Banknote circulation date: 09.12.2019:‎

‎20) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020‎
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‎21) New Polymer Banknotes, Trinidad and Tobago: The entire series will consist of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5 and $1 denominations: $100 has already been issued on 09.12.2019‎

 22) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

23) "Caribbean Sea-Horse", Barbados: $10 (Ten Dollars) 1.0 Oz. Gold Bullion Coins & $1 (One Dollar) 1.0 Oz. Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Scottsdale Mint; Year of issue: 2020

24) Cayman Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A set of identically numbered Banknotes of the presently circulating Banknotes from the "D" Series of Banknotes

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

26) Mars, Barbados: MDM, Germany has minted a Silver Spherical Coin featuring the Red Planet for Barbados: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

1) The Evolution of Mexican Coinage

2) The Travels of a Mexican silver Peso struck in 1898; Restruck for the Chinese Government in 1949.

 3) Foreign Mints which have minted coins for India

4) Dios de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed Round issues: 31.10 2017

5) The Travels of a silver Mexican Peso struck in 1898 and restruck in 1949 for the Chinese Government

6) Brazilian Currency: Brazilian Real

7) The 31st Summer Olympics 2015 or Rio-2016 - Brazil

8) Currency and Coinage of Guatemala

9) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part I)

10) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part II)

11) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part I)

12) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part II)

13) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part I)

14) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part II)

15) Evita or Eva Peron - A Commemorative/Circulating 100 Pesos Banknote issued on her in 2012

16) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part I)

17) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part II)

18) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part III)

19) 2014 FIFA World Cup held at Brazil  

20) Jaguar - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin series. First Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

21) Three-toed Sloth - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Second Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

22) Giant Ant-Eater - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Third Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

23) Ocelot: "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series: Fourth Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018 

25) 50 Boliviano Banknote, Bolivia: The third Banknote circulated by the "Banco Central de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) in the new 2018 Banknote Series: This Banknote introduced into circulation on 15.10.2018 

26) A new 100 Boliviano Banknote from Bolivia: issued by the "Banco Centrale de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) on 15.01.2019 under its new 2018 Banknote Series

27) Central Bank of Uruguay ("Banco Centrale del Uruguay"): 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) - 1967-2017 - celebrated with the issue of a 50 Peso Commemorative Banknote on 14.09.2018

28) "Aconcagua"", Argentina: 25 Dollars High Relief Silver Coin: - The third coin in the "7 Summits Coin Series" issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in November 2018

29) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

30) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701 - 07.09.1714

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

Interesting Posts from Algeria:

1) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination

2) Algeria: Introduction of a new denomination of 2,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which is a part of the new "Fifth Deries of Algerian Dinar Banknotes", issued by the Banque d'Algerie (Bank of Algeria): Date of Banknote issue: 02.11.2022

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:

1) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

2) Constance Cummings-John, Sierra Leone: A 20 Leones Banknote issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone honouring a pioneering woman: Date/Year of Banknote introduced into circulation: 01.07.2022

Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

1) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

2) New ZWL $10 & ZWL $20 Banknotes, Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is releasing new Banknotes into circulation: Date of Banknotes issue: 14.05.2020 & first week of 06/2020

3) $50 (Fifty Dollars), Zimbabwe: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced into circulation this Banknote denomination: Date of Banknote issue: 06.07.2021

4) "Mosi-oa-Tunya Waterfalls", Zimbabwe: A Gold Bullion Coin issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which is positioned to solve the country's inflation problem: Date of Coin issue: 25.07.2022

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

10) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016

3) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

4) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulatuon Coins: The South Sfrican Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

5) Nelson Mandela (Mandiba) Birth Centenary (18.07.1918-18.07.2018) celebrated by issue of first-ever "Commemorative Banknote Series" being issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 13.07.2018

6) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp) and Nelson Mandela (500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued on 26.07.2018

Links (Contd):

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

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

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by end February 2019‎

‎18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination‎‎ ‎

‎19) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

Links to posts on Zaire/Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

1) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) A 5,000 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire) presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

3) A 500 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire), presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

Links (Contd):

21) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

22) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

23) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

24) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

27) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from Republic of Chad:

1) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR," Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Illusion", Republic of Chad: A 200 Francs (CFA) Silver Coin which is the World's Thinnest-Biggest Silver Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2023

3) An AI Developed Colourised & Antiqued Coin, Republic of Chad: World's FIRST Shaped Silver Coin designed using Artificial Intelligence: A 10,000 Francs CFA 2 Oz Silver Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

4) An AI Developed Colourised & Antiqued Coin, Republic of Chad: World's FIRST Shaped Silver Coin Designed Using Artificial Intelligence: A 10,000 Francs CFA 2-oz Silver Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

Links (Contd)

28) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

29) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

30) "Egyptian Pyramid", Republic of Palau: "Dot Art & Pointillism Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin 0f $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting an Egyptian Pyramid in Dot Art: Year of Coin issue: 2022

31) "Pilsner Beer", Republic of Cameroon: "Food and Drinks Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of 1,000 Francs (CFA) on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon depicting the popular Beer: Year of Coin issue: 2022

32) "Hansel and Gretel", (The) Cook Islands: "Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy Storytelling Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of The Cook Islands depicting the Fairy Tale: Year of Coin issue: 2022

33) "The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula & Black Jole", Republic of Palau: "Space:The Final Frontier Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic o f Palau depicting the beautiful Eagle Nebula & a Black Hole: Year of Coin issue: 2022

34) "Phoenicia & Carthage", Republic of Palau: "Lost Covilisations 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: 2022

35) "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

36) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

4) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

5) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

6) "Treasure Island" 2024, Cameroon: A 2 Oz 2,000 Franc CFA Pure Silver UHR Coin with selective gilding: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

1) Abourma Rock Art, Republic of Djibouti: "Prehistoric Art Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A 200 Franc Silver Antique Finish Coin presents the Pre-historic Rock Art: Year of Coin Release: 2023

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

13) 72nd Anniversary of Independence ("Yom Ha'atmaut"), Israel: Gold (10 NIS), Silver (2 NIS)) & Silver Proof-like (1 NIS) Coins issued on the theme - "Desert Agriculture"by ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation), Israel: Date of Coins issue: 20.04.2020

14) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

15) Shuvuot Holiday - "The Festival of Harvest", Israel: Gold, Silver and Bronze Variants of a State Medal brought out by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 1993

16) Authors and Poets, Israel: Three stamps of 2.50 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) each honour three eminent authors/poets of Israel -Haim Gouri (1923-2018), Amoz Oz (1939 - 2018) and Ronit Matalon (1959-2017): Date of stamps issue: 09.06.2020

17) Transportation in Israel: A compilation of 24 Stamps depicting various modes of transport, issued in this Stamp Sheet released by Israel Post: Stamp Set issue date: 26.06.2020

18) Murals in Israel: A set of three stamps of the values of 4.10 NIS, 5.00 NIS and 6.50 NIS issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

20) Israel-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Coropration (ICMC) jas issued Gold and Si9lver State Medals of I(srael commemorating this historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

21) Israel-Bahrain Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver State Medals of Israel commemorating the historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

22) Agricultural Research Organisation - Volcani Centre Centennial (1921-2021), Israel: A Postage stamp of 5.00 New Israeli Shekel issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 09.02.2021

23) Remote Sensing Satellites in Israel: Three Postage Stamps issued by Israel Post showcasing three Remote Sensing Satellites orbiting over Earth: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.02.2021

24) Notable Personalities Bankote Series - 1969, Israel: 6th Series of Historical Banknotes: Four Silver replicas issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 2021

25) "NETBUL-2021" (01-31.03.2021), Israel: A Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition , held by Israel Philatelic Federation: A Souvenir Leaf

26) The "Sheqel Series of Banknotes", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation has issued the "8TH SERIES" Silver replicas of Original Sheqel Banknote Series, which replaced the "Lira Series" in 02/1980

27) "The Refugee"(1939), "The Evacuation" (1942) and "To The Man who Restored My Belif in Humanity"(1945), Israel:"Art From the Holocaust Postage Stamp Series": Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has issued a set of three stamps that bring out the traumatic experiences of the victims of the Holocaust: Date of Stamp Set issue: 26.04.2022

28) Craters (or "Makhteshim" in Hebrew) in Israel: 74th Israel Independence Day: Five spectacular Craters - The Ramon Crater, The Big Crater, Small Crater and The Arif (Twin) Craters feature on Gold and Silver Coins issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date of Coins issue: 05/2022

29) "Dove of Peace", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued a one Ounce Gold Bullion Coin featuring this symbol: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

30) Colour Printing Process ("CMYK") in Philately, Israel: Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has brought out this Stamp (S), First Day Cover (FDC) and Stamp Sheet (SS), highlighting the most common colour printing method: Date of Stamp issued: 04.02.2020

31) The House of David Inscription, Israel: Israel Post has brought out a postage stamp of 4.40 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) related to a 13-line inscription in Aramaic: Date of Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

32) "Jerusalem", Israel: A 1 Oz Pure Silver Bullion Coin/Round minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2023

Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:

1) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular series: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

2) Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the Holy Lands Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular Series: Year of Coin issue: 2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:

1) King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

2) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

3) "Moses and the Rock", Israel: Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": 26th Coin in the Series issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

Banknotes of Israel:

1) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

2) The "Gates Banknote Series (1975)," Israel: 7th issue by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) which has brought out this Silver Banknote Series, representing Banknotes that were in use in Israel over the years: Year of issue: 2021

"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:

1) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Mahane Yehuda Market", Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021

3) Ein Karem Town, Israel: "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series": The Twelfth 20 NIS Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Gold Coin issued in the Series by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date of Coin issue: 29.05.2022 ("Jerusalem Day")

Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:

1) "Endangered Animals in Israel", ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corpotation), Israel: Celebrating 73rd Anniversary of Israel's Independence: A set of 10 Shekel (Gold) and 1 & 2 Shekel Silver Coins issued on 01.06.2021

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:

"Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series":

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

6) Dung Gate, Israel: Sixth Coin in the Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series; Coin issue Year: 2020: Coin available from 15.01.2021

7) "Zion Gate", Israel: Seventh in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Numismatic Billion Coin Series: Coin issue Year: 2022

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)

3) The Western Wall, Israel: Sixth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2020

4) The "Mamilla Boulevard", Israel: Seventh Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd.: Year of Coins issue: 2021

5) The "Knesset", Israel: Eighth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2022

6) "Synagogues of Jerusalem", Israel: Ninth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullon Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2023

"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":

1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

2) Old Tiberias, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 02/2021

3) Old Acre, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 2022

Views of Israel Coin Series:

1) "Gamla and the Vultures", Israel: Fourth in the "Views of Israel Commemorative Coin Series": Gold and Silver Coins Set issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

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

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019

Posts from Ghana:

i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020

4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019  

Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:

1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana

2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana

3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana  

4) Mole National Park, Ghana

5) Funerals

6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone

7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana

8) A visit to Ghana

9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana

10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis

Posts from Republic of Chad:

1) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR, Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Illusion", Republic of Chad: A 200 Francs (CFA) Silver Coin which is the World's Thinnest-Biggest Silver Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2023

3) Artificial Intelligence designed World's first Silver Coin, Republic of Chad ("Republique du Chad"): A 5000 Francs (CFA), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:

1) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

2) Constance Cummings-John, Sierra Leone: A 20 Leones Banknote issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone honouring a pioneering woman: Date/Year of Banknote introduced into circulation: 01.07.2022

Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

1) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

2) New ZWL $10 & ZWL $20 Banknotes, Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is releasing new Banknotes into circulation: Date of Banknotes issue: 14.05.2020 & first week of 06/2020

3) $50 (Fifty Dollars), Zimbabwe: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced into circulation this Banknote denomination: Date of Banknote issue: 06.07.2021

4) "Mosi-oa-Tunya Waterfalls", Zimbabwe: A Gold Bullion Coin issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which is positioned to solve the country's inflation problem: Date of Coin issue: 25.07.2022

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

10) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

11) Sharjah 2023 Stamp Exhibition organised by Sharjah Philatelic Association and Mega Mall Sharjah to promote every aspect of Philately in the Region: Dates of the Exhibition: 14-18 November 2023

Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016

3) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

4) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulatuon Coins: The South Sfrican Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

5) Nelson Mandela (Mandiba) Birth Centenary (18.07.1918-18.07.2018) celebrated by issue of first-ever "Commemorative Banknote Series" being issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 13.07.2018

6) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp) and Nelson Mandela (500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued on 26.07.2018

Links (Contd):

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

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

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by end February 2019‎

‎18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination‎‎ ‎

‎19) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

Links to posts on Zaire/Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

1) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) A 5,000 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire) presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

3) A 500 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire), presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

4) "Silverback Gorilla," Republic of Congo: "Silverback Gorillas Coin Series": 2023 - dated Ninth Year release of Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by Scottsdale Mint on behalf of the Republic of Congo released in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links (Contd):

21) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

22) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

23) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

24) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

27) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

28) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

29) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

30) "Egyptian Pyramid", Republic of Palau: "Dot Art & Pointillism Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin 0f $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting an Egyptian Pyramid in Dot Art: Year of Coin issue: 2022

31) "Pilsner Beer", Republic of Cameroon: "Food and Drinks Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of 1,000 Francs (CFA) on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon depicting the popular Beer: Year of Coin issue: 2022

32) "Hansel and Gretel", (The) Cook Islands: "Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy Storytelling Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of The Cook Islands depicting the Fairy Tale: Year of Coin issue: 2022

33) "The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula & Black Jole", Republic of Palau: "Space:The Final Frontier Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic o f Palau depicting the beautiful Eagle Nebula & a Black Hole: Year of Coin issue: 2022

34) "Phoenicia & Carthage", Republic of Palau: "Lost Covilisations 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: 2022

35) "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

36) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

1) Abourma Rock Art, Republic of Djibouti: "Prehistoric Art Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A 200 Franc Silver Antique Finish Coin presents the Pre-historic Rock Art: Year of Coin Release: 2023

New Banknotes of Mozambique:

1) New Banknotes of Mozambique

ZiG: The new currency of Zimbabwe:

1) ZiG: The new Currency of Zimbabwe

Eswatini (Swaziland):

(i) "Eswatini" (or the "Kingdom of Eswatini") also known by its former official name "Swaziland": i) About Eswatini: ii) Coins of Eswatini: iii) Banknotes of Eswatini

Other Links from Qatar:

1) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

2) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

3) Doha, Qatar Expo 2023 (02.10.2023-28.03.2024), Qatar: Qatar Post (formerly QPost) has issued a set of nine postage stamps of 2.00 Qatari Rial each showcasing the Exhibition: Date of Stamp Set issue: 15.05.2023

Interesting Posts from Algeria:

1) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination

2) Algeria: Introduction of a new denomination of 2,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which is a part of the new "Fifth Deries of Algerian Dinar Banknotes", issued by the Banque d'Algerie (Bank of Algeria): Date of Banknote issue: 02.11.2022

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:

1) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

2) Constance Cummings-John, Sierra Leone: A 20 Leones Banknote issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone honouring a pioneering woman: Date/Year of Banknote introduced into circulation: 01.07.2022

Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

1) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

2) New ZWL $10 & ZWL $20 Banknotes, Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is releasing new Banknotes into circulation: Date of Banknotes issue: 14.05.2020 & first week of 06/2020

3) $50 (Fifty Dollars), Zimbabwe: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced into circulation this Banknote denomination: Date of Banknote issue: 06.07.2021

4) "Mosi-oa-Tunya Waterfalls", Zimbabwe: A Gold Bullion Coin issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which is positioned to solve the country's inflation problem: Date of Coin issue: 25.07.2022

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

10) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016

3) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

4) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulatuon Coins: The South Sfrican Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

5) Nelson Mandela (Mandiba) Birth Centenary (18.07.1918-18.07.2018) celebrated by issue of first-ever "Commemorative Banknote Series" being issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 13.07.2018

6) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp) and Nelson Mandela (500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued on 26.07.2018

Links (Contd):

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

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

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by end February 2019‎

‎18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination‎‎ ‎

‎19) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

Links to posts on Zaire/Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

1) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) A 5,000 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire) presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

3) A 500 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire), presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

Links (Contd):

21) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

22) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

23) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

24) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

27) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from Republic of Chad:

1) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR, Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Illusion", Republic of Chad: A 200 Francs (CFA) Silver Coin which is the World's Thinnest-Biggest Silver Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links (Contd)

28) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

29) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

30) "Egyptian Pyramid", Republic of Palau: "Dot Art & Pointillism Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin 0f $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting an Egyptian Pyramid in Dot Art: Year of Coin issue: 2022

31) "Pilsner Beer", Republic of Cameroon: "Food and Drinks Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of 1,000 Francs (CFA) on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon depicting the popular Beer: Year of Coin issue: 2022

32) "Hansel and Gretel", (The) Cook Islands: "Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy Storytelling Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of The Cook Islands depicting the Fairy Tale: Year of Coin issue: 2022

33) "The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula & Black Jole", Republic of Palau: "Space:The Final Frontier Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic o f Palau depicting the beautiful Eagle Nebula & a Black Hole: Year of Coin issue: 2022

34) "Phoenicia & Carthage", Republic of Palau: "Lost Covilisations 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: 2022

35) "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

36) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

4) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

5) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

1) Abourma Rock Art, Republic of Djibouti: "Prehistoric Art Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A 200 Franc Silver Antique Finish Coin presents the Pre-historic Rock Art: Year of Coin Release: 2023

Other interesting posts from Israel:

1) 50 Years of Reunification of Israel: Israel's 69th anniversary 50 Shekel gold coin and 10 Shekel Silver coin issued on 01.08.2017:

2) Centenary of the Battle of Haifa, Israel: Eretz, fought in September 2018 by the Indian cavalry comprising Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers against German and Turkish troops: A commemorative stamp brought out by Israel Post on 06.02.2018:

3) Butterflies of Israel: A Series of Eight Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC), minted by the Holy Land Mint (2018)

4) 71st Anniversary of Israel's establishment: "Innovation Nation": A Gold 10 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) , a Silver 2 NIS Coin and a Silver 1 NIS Coin celebrate this year's milestone

5) "Jerusalem Windmill", Israel: The Ninth Coin in the Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series: Issue Year: 2019

6) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

7) Ancient Roman Arenas (in Israel): A set of three Stamps issued by Israel Post on 19.12.2017

8) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

9) Flowers of Israel: A set of eight Silver Medals issued by Israel Coin and Medals Corporation (ICMC) featuring the - Poppy Anemone, Cyclamen, Common Narcissus, Bristly Hollyhock, Common Caper, Crown Daisies, Steven's Meadow Saffron and Dark Purple Iris: Issue Year: 2019

10) Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel: 50th Anniversary Celebrations: A stamp of NIS 5.0 issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2020

11) Concentration Camps, Liberation, Israel: 75 years ago (1945-2020): A commemorative postage stamp issued by Israel Post on Concentration Camps, Displaced Person's Camps and creation of Eretz Israel (The "Land of Israel"): Date of Stamp issue: 21.04.2020:

12) Mikve Israel: Commemorating 150 Years of Mikve Israel (1870-2020): A postage stamp brought out by Israel Post celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue:21.04.2020

13) 72nd Anniversary of Independence ("Yom Ha'atmaut"), Israel: Gold (10 NIS), Silver (2 NIS)) & Silver Proof-like (1 NIS) Coins issued on the theme - "Desert Agriculture"by ICMC (Israel Coins & Medals Corporation), Israel: Date of Coins issue: 20.04.2020

14) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

15) Shuvuot Holiday - "The Festival of Harvest", Israel: Gold, Silver and Bronze Variants of a State Medal brought out by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 1993

16) Authors and Poets, Israel: Three stamps of 2.50 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) each honour three eminent authors/poets of Israel -Haim Gouri (1923-2018), Amoz Oz (1939 - 2018) and Ronit Matalon (1959-2017): Date of stamps issue: 09.06.2020

17) Transportation in Israel: A compilation of 24 Stamps depicting various modes of transport, issued in this Stamp Sheet released by Israel Post: Stamp Set issue date: 26.06.2020

18) Murals in Israel: A set of three stamps of the values of 4.10 NIS, 5.00 NIS and 6.50 NIS issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

19) Modern Jewish Art Mandalas, Israel: Stamps issued by Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) on three Blessings - Kingship (2.50 NIS), Remembrances (7.40 NIS), Shofar (8.30 NIS): Date of Stamp set issue: 08.09.2020

20) Israel-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Coropration (ICMC) jas issued Gold and Si9lver State Medals of I(srael commemorating this historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

21) Israel-Bahrain Peace Agreement, Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver State Medals of Israel commemorating the historic Agreement: Year of issue: 2020

22) Agricultural Research Organisation - Volcani Centre Centennial (1921-2021), Israel: A Postage stamp of 5.00 New Israeli Shekel issued by Israel Post: Date of Stamp issue: 09.02.2021

23) Remote Sensing Satellites in Israel: Three Postage Stamps issued by Israel Post showcasing three Remote Sensing Satellites orbiting over Earth: Date of Stamp set issue: 09.02.2021

24) Notable Personalities Bankote Series - 1969, Israel: 6th Series of Historical Banknotes: Four Silver replicas issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of issue: 2021

25) "NETBUL-2021" (01-31.03.2021), Israel: A Virtual National Philatelic Exhibition , held by Israel Philatelic Federation: A Souvenir Leaf

26) The "Sheqel Series of Banknotes", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation has issued the "8TH SERIES" Silver replicas of Original Sheqel Banknote Series, which replaced the "Lira Series" in 02/1980

27) "The Refugee"(1939), "The Evacuation" (1942) and "To The Man who Restored My Belif in Humanity"(1945), Israel:"Art From the Holocaust Postage Stamp Series": Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has issued a set of three stamps that bring out the traumatic experiences of the victims of the Holocaust: Date of Stamp Set issue: 26.04.2022

28) Craters (or "Makhteshim" in Hebrew) in Israel: 74th Israel Independence Day: Five spectacular Craters - The Ramon Crater, The Big Crater, Small Crater and The Arif (Twin) Craters feature on Gold and Silver Coins issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date of Coins issue: 05/2022

29) "Dove of Peace", Israel: Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) has issued a one Ounce Gold Bullion Coin featuring this symbol: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

30) Colour Printing Process ("CMYK") in Philately, Israel: Israel Postal Company (Israel Post) has brought out this Stamp (S), First Day Cover (FDC) and Stamp Sheet (SS), highlighting the most common colour printing method: Date of Stamp issued: 04.02.2020

31) The House of David Inscription, Israel: Israel Post has brought out a postage stamp of 4.40 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) related to a 13-line inscription in Aramaic: Date of Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

32) "Jerusalem", Israel: A 1 Oz Pure Silver Bullion Coin/Round minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2023

Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:

1) The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular series: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

2) Dormition Abbey, Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the Holy Lands Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series": Israel Coins and Medals Corpn. (ICMC) has issued Gold and Silver Bullion Coins in the popular Series: Year of Coin issue: 2022 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2023)

Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:

1) King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Israel: 25th Coin in the "Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": A set of Gold (10 and 1 NIS) and Silver (2 and 1 NIS) Coins issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

2) "The Twelve Spies", ICMC, Israel: 23rd Coin in the "Biblical Art Series": Gold 10 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) and Silver 2 & 1 New Israeli Shekel (NIS) Coins issued by the Holy Land Mint:

3) "Moses and the Rock", Israel: Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series": 26th Coin in the Series issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

Banknotes of Israel:

1) Banknotes of the New Israeli Shekel (NIS): Series "A" (1985-1989), Series "B" (1999-2017) and Series "C" (2014 to Present Day)

2) The "Gates Banknote Series (1975)," Israel: 7th issue by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) which has brought out this Silver Banknote Series, representing Banknotes that were in use in Israel over the years: Year of issue: 2021

"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:

1) "The Train to Jerusalem", Israel: Tenth 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series" issued by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Mahane Yehuda Market", Jerusalem, Israel: "11th 20 NIS Gold Coin in the "Jerusalem of Gold Coin Series" issued by "Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Coins minted by the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 14.06.2021

3) Ein Karem Town, Israel: "Jerusalem of Gold Bullion Coin Series": The Twelfth 20 NIS Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Gold Coin issued in the Series by Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC): Date of Coin issue: 29.05.2022 ("Jerusalem Day")

Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:

1) "Endangered Animals in Israel", ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corpotation), Israel: Celebrating 73rd Anniversary of Israel's Independence: A set of 10 Shekel (Gold) and 1 & 2 Shekel Silver Coins issued on 01.06.2021

Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:

"Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series":

1) "Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem", Israel: First Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold & Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2017:

2) "Lion's Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Second Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018:

3) "Damascus Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Third Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2018 (with the year of issue as 2019):

4) "New Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fourth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Isral Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

5) "Golden Gate", Jerusalem, Israel: Fifth Coin in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) and minted by the Holy Land Mint in 2019

6) Dung Gate, Israel: Sixth Coin in the Gates of Jerusalem" Coin Series; Coin issue Year: 2020: Coin available from 15.01.2021

7) "Zion Gate", Israel: Seventh in the "Gates of Jerusalem" Numismatic Billion Coin Series: Coin issue Year: 2022

Birds of Israel Coin Series:

 1) Hoopoe: First coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

2) Warbler: Second Coin in the Birds of Israel Coin Series"

3) Vulture: Third coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

4) Lesser Kestrel: Fourth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

5) Goldfinch: Fifth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

6) Kingfisher: Sixth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

7) Sunbird: Seventh Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

8) Barn Owl: Eighth Coin in the "Birds of Israel Coin Series"

"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:

1) Walls of Jerusalem: Third Coin in the Series Gold and Silver Bullion Coins issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint (2018)

2) The City of David: Fourth Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series issued by ICMC, Israel & the Holy Land Mint, Israel (2019)

3) The Western Wall, Israel: Sixth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2020

4) The "Mamilla Boulevard", Israel: Seventh Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd.: Year of Coins issue: 2021

5) The "Knesset", Israel: Eighth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2022

6) "Synagogues of Jerusalem", Israel: Ninth Coin in the "Views of Jerusalem" Coin Series: Gold and Silver Bullon Coins minted by the Israel Coins & Medals Corporation (ICMC) Ltd: Year of Coins issue: 2023

"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":

1) Old Jaffa, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coinsand Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint: Date of issue: 01.03.2020

2) Old Tiberias, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 02/2021

3) Old Acre, Israel: The "Ancient Cities of the Holy Land" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series minted by the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation (ICMC) through the Holy Land Mint, Jerusalem: Date of Coin issue: 2022

Views of Israel Coin Series:

1) "Gamla and the Vultures", Israel: Fourth in the "Views of Israel Commemorative Coin Series": Gold and Silver Coins Set issued by the ICMC (Israel Coins and Medals Corporation): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

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

1) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Israel and The Vatican: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by the Vatican Numismatic Service and Israel Post on 10.09.2019

Posts from Ghana:

i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023

2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020

4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019

6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019  

Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:

1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana

2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana

3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana  

4) Mole National Park, Ghana

5) Funerals

6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone

7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana

8) A visit to Ghana

9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana

10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis

Posts from Republic of Chad:

1) The "Hatched Series - VELOCIRAPTOR, Republic of Chad: A 2 Oz Silver Coin shows a Velociraptor Dinosaur emerging from the shell while its body stays curledwithin the egg: Coin branded by Precious Metals Collectors (PMC): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Illusion", Republic of Chad: A 200 Francs (CFA) Silver Coin which is the World's Thinnest-Biggest Silver Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2023

3) Artificial Intelligence designed World's first Silver Coin, Republic of Chad ("Republique du Chad"): A 5000 Francs (CFA), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Interesting posts from Sierra Leone:

1) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

2) Constance Cummings-John, Sierra Leone: A 20 Leones Banknote issued by the Bank of Sierra Leone honouring a pioneering woman: Date/Year of Banknote introduced into circulation: 01.07.2022

Other interesting Posts from Zimbabwe:

1) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

2) New ZWL $10 & ZWL $20 Banknotes, Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is releasing new Banknotes into circulation: Date of Banknotes issue: 14.05.2020 & first week of 06/2020

3) $50 (Fifty Dollars), Zimbabwe: The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced into circulation this Banknote denomination: Date of Banknote issue: 06.07.2021

4) "Mosi-oa-Tunya Waterfalls", Zimbabwe: A Gold Bullion Coin issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which is positioned to solve the country's inflation problem: Date of Coin issue: 25.07.2022

Some other interesting links to posts on this blog on Currencies of the Middle East:

1) Currency/coinage of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

 2) Currencies of the Middle East (3): Kuwaiti Dinar & Fils 

3) Coins/Currencies of the Middle East: Sultanate of Oman: Currency & Coinage: Rial and Baisa

4) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918-2004): Celebrating his Birth Centenary by issue of a Commemorative Banknote of 100 Dirham by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on 28.11.2018

5) i) A 50 Jordanian Dinar Banknote from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan ii) Other Banknotes from the 4th Series of Banknote issues from the Central Bank of Jordan

6) Islamic Republic of Iran: Currencies of the Middle-East (4): "Toman" will be the new currency in place of "Rial": Banknotes and Coins to be circulated shortly

7) New 5,000 Syrian Pounds (SYP) Banknotes, Syria: Banknotes printed by a Government Printing Press in Russia and circulated by the Central Bank of Syria: Date of Banknotes circulation: 24.01.2021

8) Banknotes of the State of Qatar: i) Brief History of the State of Qatar; ii)History of Qatari Monetary System; iii) History of Qatari Banknotes; iv) The Emblem/Coat of Arms of Qatar; v) Banknotes of the Fourth Series (2007)

9) A QR 500 Banknote issued by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) on Qatar National Day - 18.12.2020 from the Fifth Series of new Qatari Riyal Banknotes which have come into circulation on - Friday, December 18.12.2020

10) The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in co-ordination with the Royal Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has got this set of Circulation Coins in the UAE issued as a Collector Set: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2003

11) Sharjah 2023 Stamp Exhibition organised by Sharjah Philatelic Association and Mega Mall Sharjah to promote every aspect of Philately in the Region: Dates of the Exhibition: 14-18 November 2023

Some other interesting posts from the African Continent on this blog:

Posts from the Republic of South Africa:

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016

3) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

4) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulatuon Coins: The South Sfrican Reserve Bank has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

5) Nelson Mandela (Mandiba) Birth Centenary (18.07.1918-18.07.2018) celebrated by issue of first-ever "Commemorative Banknote Series" being issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) on 13.07.2018

6) 125th Year of Mahatma Gandhi's Pietermaritzburg Station incident and Birth Centenary of Nelson Mandela: India-South Africa: Joint Issue: A set of two stamps brought out by India Post featuring Mahatma Gandhi (2500 Paise or Rs.25/- stamp) and Nelson Mandela (500 Paise or Rs.5/- Stamp issued on 26.07.2018

Links (Contd):

1) Currency of South Africa and the Common Monetary Area between South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho: The Rand and Cents 

2) World's First Human Heart Transplant: 50th Anniversary: A 2 Rand Silver Coin and a 2 1/2 Cent Tickey issued by the South African Mint in 2017 under its coin series "South African Inventions" launched in 2016  

3) 3rd India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS -III): Commemorative Postage Stamps issued by the Department of Posts, India ii) A Commemorative Proof Coin set of two coins of the denominations of Rs. 500/- and Rs.10/- issued by the India Government Mint, Kolkata 

4) Currency of Tunisia, North Africa: Dinars & Milims (or Millimes)

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

6) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia ("Nouvelle Calédonie" in French) - the CFP Franc.

7) Financial Institution for issuing uniform currency/coinage for French Overseas territories in the Pacific & French Southern Territories of Antarctica "The Institut d'emission d'Outre-mer" (IEOM) for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et-Futuna, and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

8) 2014 Emission of Banknotes for French Polynesia (Tahiti), New Caledonia, Wallis-et Futuna and the erstwhile New Hebrides (present day Vanuatu) 

9) Currency and Coinage of Rwanda, East Africa: Francs and Centimes

10) Currency and Coinage of Kenya: Shillings and Cents

11) Coinage and Currency of Mozambique: Metacal (Meticais) and Centavos)

12) Death's Head Hawkmoth (Acherontia atropos): Silver & Gold 1500 Shilling coins issued by Tanzania through Coin Invest Trust (CIT) 2018

13) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas

14) 3rd India- Africa Forum Summit at New Delhi - Commemorative Stamps issued by Department of Posts, India

15) Archosauria (The Rise of the Dinosaurs): "Natura series" of Five Gold Coins from the "Palaeontology Collection": A set of Gold Coins brought out by the South african Mint in 2018

16) New Circulation coins Series, Kenya: introduced by the Central Bank of Kenya on 11.12.2018

‎17) Sudan: A 100 Pounds Banknote being issued by the Central Bank of Sudan by end February 2019‎

‎18) Algeria: i) Introduction of two new denominations of 500 and 1,000 Algerian Dinars (AD), which will kick-start the new "Fifth Series of Algerian Dinar Banknotes" ii) A 100 Algerian Dinar tri-metallic coin which wil replace the 100 Dinar circulating Banknote of the same denomination‎‎ ‎

‎19) 25 Years of Constitutional Democracy in South Africa (SA25): Celebrating the milestone with the issue of six circulation coins (R2 five coins & R5 one Coin) and three Commemorative Coins (Gold R500, Sterling Silver R50 & Bronze Alloy R50) issued by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) in partnership with the South African Mint: Coin release dats: 04/2019 & 05/2019‎

‎20) Dr. Tawhida Ben Chiekh (1910-2010), Tunisia: A new 10 Dinar Banknote issued by the "Banque Centrale de Tunisie" (Central Bank of Tunisia) honouring the pioneering doctor, who replaces Dido (Queen Elissa), the founder & first Queen of Carthage on the 10 Dinar Banknote: Date of Banknote issue: 27.03.2020‎

Links to posts on Zaire/Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC):

1) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

2) A 5,000 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire) presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

3) A 500 Zaire Banknote (formerly Zaire), presently Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Banknote issued by the Banque du Zaire (Bank of Zaire): Date of Banknote issue: 30.01.1995

4) "Silverback Gorilla," Republic of Congo: "Silverback Gorillas Coin Series": 2023 - dated Ninth Year release of Gold and Silver Bullion Coins minted by Scottsdale Mint on behalf of the Republic of Congo released in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links (Contd):

21) "COGNAC 1762", Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire): A 100 Francs Gold Coin issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Year of Coin issue: 2019

22) "Mahakala", Cameroon: A 2000 Francs partially Gold Plated Silver Coin issued by the Mint of Poland: Year of Coin issue: 2020:

23) "Egyptian Ankh", Cameroon: A 1000 Francs Silver coin, with selective Gold Plating, issued by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

24) "The Evil", Cameroon: A 2,000 Franc (CFA) Silver Proof Coin with selective gilding minted by the Mint of Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon, depicting "Evil" in the never-ending battle between Good and Evil:Year of Coin issue: 2020

25) Okapi, Republic of Rwanda: 14th Coin in the "Rwandan Wildlife African Ounce Coin Series"which commenced in 2008: Year of Coin issue: 2021

26) "Bocca Della Verita" (or "The Mouth of Truth"), Republic of Benin: A 10,000 Francs CFA Coin issued by Benin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2021

27) The Ancient Pyramid of Khafre (Egypt), Djibouti: A 250 Franc Silver Coin in a 3-D Pyramidical shape, recreates the Pyramid in all its magnificent beauty: Year of Coin issue: 2021

28) Sierra Leone: 60th Anniversary of Independence (1961-2021): $10 (Silver) and $1 (Cupro-nickel) Coins issued by Pobjoy Mint, UK, on behalf of Sierra Leone, celebrating the milestone: Date of Coins issue: 16.09.2021

29) Did You Know Series (22): How to join the World Super rich Club? Own a Z$100 Trillion Dollars Banknote from Zimbabwe !!!

30) "Egyptian Pyramid", Republic of Palau: "Dot Art & Pointillism Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin 0f $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of the Republic of Palau depicting an Egyptian Pyramid in Dot Art: Year of Coin issue: 2022

31) "Pilsner Beer", Republic of Cameroon: "Food and Drinks Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of 1,000 Francs (CFA) on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon depicting the popular Beer: Year of Coin issue: 2022

32) "Hansel and Gretel", (The) Cook Islands: "Fairy Tales, Mythology and Fantasy Storytelling Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a Silver Coin of $20 (Twenty Dollars), on behalf of The Cook Islands depicting the Fairy Tale: Year of Coin issue: 2022

33) "The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula & Black Jole", Republic of Palau: "Space:The Final Frontier Coin Series": Numiscollect has issued a $20 (Twenty Dollars) Silver Coin on behalf of the Republic o f Palau depicting the beautiful Eagle Nebula & a Black Hole: Year of Coin issue: 2022

34) "Phoenicia & Carthage", Republic of Palau: "Lost Covilisations 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: 2022

35) "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

36) "Redesigned "Ecology" circulation coins, Republic of South Africa: Fourth Series of Circulation Coins: The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued several denominations under this Series on 01.01.2023 with the remaining denominations released into circulation on 04.05.2023

Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:

1) "The Divine Comedy - Inferno", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): A 5000Francs CFA Silver Coin minted by Mint XXI (MInt 21), Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) The Divine Comedy - Paradiso", Republic of Cameroon: 700th Anniversary of the Epic Poem (1320-2020): The second Coin in Dante's Trilogy - "Inferno", "Purgatorio" & "Paradiso": 5000 & 10000 Francs CFA Silver Coins minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of Cameroon: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Posts from the Republic of Djibouti:

1) Abourma Rock Art, Republic of Djibouti: "Prehistoric Art Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A 200 Franc Silver Antique Finish Coin presents the Pre-historic Rock Art: Year of Coin Release: 2023

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13) "Cabay di Awa (2024):, Aruba: Seventh Coin in the Series minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) on behalf of Aruba: A 5 Florin Silver Prooflike Coin features the Seahorse: Year of Coin issue: 2024

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020

2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

6) Colourful Curacao brought out by Curacao: Cpost International has brought out a stamp set featuring vibrant and colourful architecture of Curacao: Date of stamp set issue: 20.08.2024

7) Curacao & St Maarten: Central Bank unveils Designs for new Caribbean Guilder Corculation Coinage: Year of coins issue: 2025

8) New Caribbean Guilder Banknotes and Coin designs for the Centrale Bank of Curacao & Sint Maarten

Other posts on European Capitals of Culture Posts - 2024:

i) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republc): 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: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2024

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

iii) Tartu, Estonia: Omniva - (Eesti Post) - The Estonian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture (ECOC): Date of Stamp issue: 26.01.2024

iv) Bodo (Norway): "Posten Bring" (formerly named "Posten Norge" or "The Mail, Norway") has brought out a set of two stamps of the Domestic value of 20g each commemorating the Norwegian City designated as the 2024 European Capitl of Culture (ECOC): Date of Stamp issue: 05.02.2024

For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11) Coal Mining, Faroe Islands:A postage Stamp of 48 DKK issued by Posta (Faroese Islands Post):Date of Stamp issue: 26.02.2024

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

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

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

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

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

Posts on Finland on this Blog:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Links to other Posts on Aland issues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dutch City Gates Coin Series:

1) Netherlands: Second Silver Proof Ducat Released in the Dutch City Gates Coin Series" features the Amsterdamse Poorte: Date/Year of Ducat issue: 14.03.2024

2) Netherlands: First Silver Proof Ducat released in the "Dutch City Gates Coin Series" features the Catharijnepoort: Date/Year of Ducat issue: 2024

On Safari in the Netherlands:

1) On Safari in the Netherlands - "Deer" PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of a personalised Stamps/Stamp Sheet titled - On Safari in the Netherlands - Deer": Date/Year of Stamp Sheet issue: 26.03.2024

2) On Safari in the Netherlands - "Waterfowl (WaterVogels)": A Stamp Sheet issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 01.10.2024

3) On Safari in then Netherlands - "Martens": A Stamp Sheet issued by PostNL )Netherlands Post): Date of Stamp Sheet issue: 01.10.2024

750 Years of Amsterdam:

"750 years of Amsterdam", Netherlands: A 5 Euro Coin 2024 UNC Quality in Coincard: Last commemorative coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) this year: Date of Coin issue: 28.10.2024

Prehistoric Animals Stamp Series, Netherlands (PostNL):

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

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

Dutch Castles Coin Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

41) Molly the Cat, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a stamp sheet of five personal stamps of "Nederland 1" value featuring Molly the Cat: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.02.2024

42) Keukenhof's Flower Show Exhibition, Netherlands:"75th Annioversary milestone (1949-2024):PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers 0 the Iris, Daffodil sand Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Sheet issue: 01.03.2024

43) "Shaping the Future Together", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) held in Noordwijk from 30.09.2024 to 06.10.2024: PostNL has issued a Stamp sheet: Date of Stamp sheet issued: 30.09.2024

44) The flight between Amsterdam and Batavia, Netherlands:100th Anniversary (1924-2924): A one Euro Coin in a CoinCard features the flight in a Fokker F.VII with three crew members on 01.10.1924: Date of CoinCard issue: 01.10.2024irst

Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands:

1) Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of 15 postage stamps featuring different forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the country: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 16.09.2024

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

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

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

Experience Nature Stamp Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2) Experience Nature - "Butterflies" on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.02.2024

For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:

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

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

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

4) Experience Nature - "Butterflies" on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.02.2024

5) The Farewell NAF, Netherlands Antilles: A 5 Guilder commemorative coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) to mark the end of the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (NAF) and its replacement by the Caribbean Guilder: Year of Coins issue: 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Typically Dutch Coin Series -2023:

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

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

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

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

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

Typically Dutch Postage stamp Series - 2024:

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

2) "Dogs - Typically Dutch", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of Nederland 1" in its "Typically Dutch Stamp Series", which commenced in 2024: Date of Stamp issue: 12.02.2024

3) "Horses - Typically Dutch, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of "Nederland 1" in its "Typically Dutch Stamp Series", which commenced in 2020: Date of Stamp issue: 25.03.2024

Dutch World Heritage Series:

1) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

2) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

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

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

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

Links to Posts on Norway issues:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

29) Keukenhof's Flower Exhibition, Netherlands: "75th Anniversary milestone (1949-2024)" PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers - the Iris, Daffodil and Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Stam p Shdeet issue: 01.03.2024

30) 100 Years of Surrealism in Belgium: Date of Stamp issue: 26.08.2024

Links:

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

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

For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posts on Aruba on this blog:

 1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posts on Sweden:

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

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

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

Links to some other posts on shipwrecks:

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

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

3) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701-07.09.1714

Links:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

41) King Frederick X, Greenland: Tusass (Greenland Post) has issued a stamp of 50 DKK celebrating his ascension to the Danish throne and his work on various projects in Green;land: Date of stamp albim issue: 26.05.2024

42) Fishermen and Hunter's Day in Greenland 9is celebrated on the 15th Navember every year: Tusass (formerly known as Tele-Post) Post of Greenland has issued a set of stamps celebrating the Day: Date if Stamps issue: 17.10.2024

Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:

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

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

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

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

Links to Posts on Turks and Caicos Islands:

1) A Quarter Crown (1/4) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was only issued in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1986

2) A Half Crown (1/2) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was issued only in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1982

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020

2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022

4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023

5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:

1) Currency and Coinage of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas - The Bahamian Dollar and Cents 

2) Currency and Coinage of Bermuda - Bermuda Dollar and Cents

3) East Caribbean Currency and Coinage : East Caribbean Dollar and Cents

4) Currency & Coinage of the Cayman Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Dollars and Cents

5) Currency and Coinage of the Falkland Islands: A British Overseas Territory: Pounds and Pence

6) Currency & Coinage of Barbados: Barbadian Dollars and Cents

7) Jamaica: A 100 Dollars "Hybrid" Banknote issued by the Bank of Jamaica on 01.01.2014

8) Eastern Caribbean New Banknote Series being issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), beginning with the introduction of $50 and $100 new Banknotes in the new Series

9) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

10) "Brown Pelican", St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN): Second Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern caribbean Gold & silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion coins (2 Dollars)

11) "Nature Isle", Dominica: Third coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Coin Programme) - all coins to be released diring 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars:

12) "Montserratian Territorial Flag & Coat of Arms" Montserrat (British Overseas Territory (BOT): Fourth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

13) "Spice Island of the Caribbean", Grenada: Fifth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

14) Anguilla - "Culinary Capital" of the East Caribbean: Sixth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: "EC8 Coin Programme"): all coins to be released with the issue date as 2018 - Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):

15) "Seaplane" St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Seventh Coin out of eight to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme) - all coins to be issued with the date as "2018": Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

16) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Pragramme) - all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars)and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)

17) The Bahamas: "CRISP" (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) Series of new Banknotes: A new half-dollar Banknote issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas on 24.01.2019

‎18) Sea Motifs, Bahamas: Gold Bullion Coins in the denominations of 100 Dollars (depicting a Blue Marlin) and 250 Dollars (depicting a Conch Shell): Coins issue date: 03.12.2019‎

‎19) A new Generation $100 Polymer Banknote, Trinidad and Tobago with enhanced security features to "raise the bar" for counterfeiters & unscrupulous elements: Banknote circulation date: 09.12.2019:‎

‎20) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020‎
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‎21) New Polymer Banknotes, Trinidad and Tobago: The entire series will consist of $100, $50, $20, $10, $5 and $1 denominations: $100 has already been issued on 09.12.2019‎

 22) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks

23) "Caribbean Sea-Horse", Barbados: $10 (Ten Dollars) 1.0 Oz. Gold Bullion Coins & $1 (One Dollar) 1.0 Oz. Silver Bullion Coins minted by the Scottsdale Mint; Year of issue: 2020

24) Cayman Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A set of identically numbered Banknotes of the presently circulating Banknotes from the "D" Series of Banknotes

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

26) Mars, Barbados: MDM, Germany has minted a Silver Spherical Coin featuring the Red Planet for Barbados: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:

1) The Evolution of Mexican Coinage

2) The Travels of a Mexican silver Peso struck in 1898; Restruck for the Chinese Government in 1949.

 3) Foreign Mints which have minted coins for India

4) Dios de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) themed Round issues: 31.10 2017

5) The Travels of a silver Mexican Peso struck in 1898 and restruck in 1949 for the Chinese Government

6) Brazilian Currency: Brazilian Real

7) The 31st Summer Olympics 2015 or Rio-2016 - Brazil

8) Currency and Coinage of Guatemala

9) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part I)

10) Currency and Coinage of the Republic of Chile (Part II)

11) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part I)

12) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part II)

13) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part I)

14) Currency and Coinage of Mexico - Pesos and Centavos (Part II)

15) Evita or Eva Peron - A Commemorative/Circulating 100 Pesos Banknote issued on her in 2012

16) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part I)

17) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part II)

18) Currency and Coinage of Peru: Nuevo Sol and Centavo (Part III)

19) 2014 FIFA World Cup held at Brazil  

20) Jaguar - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin series. First Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

21) Three-toed Sloth - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Second Silver Coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

22) Giant Ant-Eater - "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series - Third Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

23) Ocelot: "Wildlife of Nicaragua" Coin Series: Fourth Silver coin of 100 Cordobas issued in 2018

24) Bolivar Soberano (or "Sovereign Bolivar"), Venezuela: (2018 Series of Banknotes) introduced by Banco de National, the Central Bank of Venezuela on 20.08.2018 

25) 50 Boliviano Banknote, Bolivia: The third Banknote circulated by the "Banco Central de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) in the new 2018 Banknote Series: This Banknote introduced into circulation on 15.10.2018 

26) A new 100 Boliviano Banknote from Bolivia: issued by the "Banco Centrale de Bolivia" (Central Bank of Bolivia) on 15.01.2019 under its new 2018 Banknote Series

27) Central Bank of Uruguay ("Banco Centrale del Uruguay"): 50th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) - 1967-2017 - celebrated with the issue of a 50 Peso Commemorative Banknote on 14.09.2018

28) "Aconcagua"", Argentina: 25 Dollars High Relief Silver Coin: - The third coin in the "7 SummitCoin Series" issued by the Cook Islands in co-ordination with Coin Invest Trust (CIT) and minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH issued in November 2018

29) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021

30) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701 - 07.09.1714

Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:

1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.