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Thursday, 21 November 2024

3548) Giacomo Casanova, writer, spy, diplomat, businessman, schemer, soldier, gambler, violinist, adventurer, seducer of women and sorcerer, Niue Island: "Famous Artists Coin Series": Czech Mint has issued a Gold Coin of $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) featuring the well known Artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022:

3548) Giacomo Casanovawriter, spy, diplomat, businessman, schemer, soldier, gambler, violinist, adventurer, seducer of women and sorcerer, Niue Island:  "Famous Artists Coin Series": Czech Mint has issued a Gold Coin of $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) featuring the well known Artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022:

Famous artists:

Giacomo Casanova appears on the gold coin of the Czech Mint from the free cycle commemorating important personalities of world history.

Giacomo Casanova had hundreds of interests - he worked as a writer, spy, diplomat, businessman, schemer, soldier, gambler, violinist, adventurer and sorcerer. He studied law, medicine and divinity. 

He learned Latin, Greek, economics, mathematics, history and philosophy. He was originally Italian, but his home was all of Europe - he became a secret agent for the Portuguese, a financial advisor at the French court, and he came up with the project of a national lottery in England. 

Although most of the ventures he threw himself headlong into ended in failure, he always managed to find a wealthy patron. 

Once he was on top, the next time he was on the bottom. He's been a guest in royal courts and a prisoner in filthy cells... But one thing he's always done well. 

Seduction, coquetry, flirtation, intrigue, sex and dalliances were his daily bread. 

As a lover of women, he was tireless and predatory, but his methods were subtle and sophisticated. He was not handsome, but he was intelligent, charming, witty and elegant. Many noble ladies and chaste nunssuccumbed his compliments. As soon as he conquered one woman, he immediately embarked on another love affair... 

Casanova's life was turbulent, but he lived it in boredom as a librarian in the castle of Duchcov in Bohemia. He escaped from the dull reality into dreams and memories, which he transformed into an incredible autobiography.

The Coin:


The designer of the commemorative coin is the medal maker MgA. Petra Čánská. 

On the Reverse of this $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin is featured the portrait of the seducer, inspired by contemporary painting, is supplemented with the inscription "GIACOMO CASANOVA" on the reverse side of the coin. 

The Obverse side of the $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin presents a collage consisting of a quill, Casanova's signature and the facade of the Duchcov castle. 

As this is a coin issued with a foreign licence from the island of Niue, the obverse side still bears the necessary attributes of that issuer - the name and portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the nominal value of 25 DOLLARS (NZD) and the year of issue 2022.

The coin, which is issued in a limited edition of 200 pieces, is supplemented with a pictorial certificate of authenticity that commemorates Casanova's escapades.

The Presentation Box/Case - Closed

The Presentation Box/Case - Back 

The Presentation Box/Case - Open with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA)


The Certificate of Authenticity (COA) with specifications.

The Specifications of this Coin are:

Collectors set: Famous artists

IssuerNiue Island

Nominal value: 25 Dollars - NZD

Designer of the Obverse: MgA. Petra Čánská

Author of the Reverse: MgA. Petra Čánská

Numbered issue: No

Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Standard

Material: Gold

Fineness: 999,9

Weight: 15.56 g

Diameter/Size: 28.00 mm

Packaging: Black leather case

Capsule: Yes

Gold half-ounce coin G. G. Casanova proof

Date of issueSeptember 2022

Mintage: 200 pcs






 Famous Artists Coin Series:

1) Giacomo Puccini (22.12.1858-29.11.1924), Italian Composer known primarily for his operas, (Italy), Niue Island: "Famus Artists Coin Series": Czech Mint has issued a Gold Coin of $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) featuring the well known Artist: Sate/Year of Coin issue: 11/2024

2) Giacomo Casanova, writer, spy, diplomat, businessman, schemer, soldier, gambler, violist, adventurer, seducer of women and sorceror, Niue Island: "fanous Artists Coin Series": Czech Mint has issued a Gold Coin of $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) featuring the well known artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022

Czech TramCar - T3:

1) T3 Czech Tramcar produced by CKD Tatra, Cezka Republica (Czech Republic): Medals from CNB Coin - competitions 2024: Date/Year of Medals/Coins issue: 06/2024

New Seven Wonders of the World:

1) The Roman Colosseum, Niue Island: The first $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint presents the Roman Colloseum: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10/2023

2) "Mayan City of Chichen Itza", Niue Island: Coin Series: "New seven wonders of the world": The second $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint presents the legendary monument: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024

3) "Incan Seat of Machu Picchu in Peru" Niue Island: Coin Series: "New Seven Wonders of the World": The third $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint presents the legendary monument: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2024

4) "Jordanian Rock City of Petra"' Niue Island: Coin Series "New Seven Wonders of the World": The fourth $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint presents the legendary monument: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2024

5) "Brazilian statue of Christ the Saviour", Niue Island: Coin Series "New seven wonders of the world": The fifth $50 (Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold Coin minted by the Czech Mint presents the legendary monument: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10/2024

Maria Theresa:

1) "Mermaid", Niue Island: "Mythological Characters Coin DSeries": The Fourth (4th) Silver Coin in the Series: A $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coin minted by the Czech Mint depicting a Mermaid: Year of Coin issue: 10/2024

2) "Medusa", Niue Island: "Mythological Characters Coin Series": The Second (2nd) Silver Coin in the Series: A $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coin minted by the Czech Mint depicting Medusa: Year of Coin issue: 06/2024

2) The Rock City of Petra, Flying Horse from Kansu, the Cauldron from Gundastrup: "Treasures of Ancient Civilisations: The I (First) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2024

3) The relief of the Silver Coin in the Series representing the "Treasures of Ancient Civilisations": features two landmarks - the Stonehenge Megalithic Complex and the Thinker Statue: The II (Second) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2023

4) The Dolmens of Pedro Gentil with artefacts from Svodin and Sturov: "Treasures od ancient civilisations": The VI (Sixth) Silver Coin in the Deriesd: Dzate/Year of Coin issue: 05/2024

5) The Egyptian Landmarks - the Pyramids of Giza and the statue of a seated scribe - appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures odf ancient civilisations": The III (Third) Silver Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2023

6) Two prehistoric monuments - the Venus of Willendorf and the Lascaux cove paintings appear in the relief on this silver coin: 'Treasures of ancient civilisations": The V (Fifth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2024

7) The relics of two Mediterranean Cultures - Minoan and Mycenaean appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of Ancient Civilisatioms": The IV (Fourth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023

8) The landmarks of Ancient Rome appear in relief on this silver coin: "Treasures of ancient civilisations": The VIII (Eighth) Silver Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2024

Germania Mint issues:






Links to "The Coin Series - The Prehistoric World - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards:

1) "Plesiosaurs", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Serkies - The prehistoric Worfld - The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Eleventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024

2) "ARCHAEOPTERYX", Niue Island: Coin minted by the Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The Wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar -NZD): Eighth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2023

3) "Brachiosaurus", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: Coin Series - The prehistoric World of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 One Dollar - NZD): Ninth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2024

4) "Stegosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Tenth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2024

5) "Tyrannosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The Prehistoric World": "The Wondrous World of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $ 1 (One Dollar - NZD): First Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05/2022

6) "Triceratops", Niue Island: Coin minted By: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Second Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

7) "Ankylosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wonderful world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Third Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2022

8) "Pachycephalosaurus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoin Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09/2022

9) "Parasaurolophus", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - THe rehistoric world":"The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards: Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) Fifth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023:

10) "Maiasaura", Niue Island: Coin Minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series: "The prehistoric world": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD) : Sixth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2023:

11) "Pteronadon", Niue Island: Coin minted by: The Czech Mint: "Coin Series - The prehistoric World": "The wondrous world of Mesozoic Lizards": Denomination: $1 (One Dollar - NZD): Seventh Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08/2023

Links to Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:








Greek Mythology Coin Series:








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









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


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

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











Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":

Links to posts on JAWA Motorcycles on this blog:

1) "Jawa 250 Motorcycle", Czech Republic: "Great Czech Transportation Coin Series: Cesna Narodna Banka (Czech National Bank) has issued 500 Koruna Silver Coins, minted by the Ceska Mincovna featuring the stylish motorcycle: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

2) "On The Wheels", JAWA Motorcycles, Czech Mint: A set of four gold quater ounce JAWA proof coins issued by the Czech Mint: Date/Year of Coins issue: 10/2024

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