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Friday, 10 January 2025

3672) The Dramatic Night Skies of Aotearoa, New Zealand: Dark Sky/Light Sky: Date/Year of Coin set issue: Issue Date:23.09.2024:

3672) The Dramatic Night Skies of Aotearoa, New Zealand: Dark Sky/Light Sky: Date/Year of Coin set issue: Issue Date:23.09.2024:

About 2024 New Zealand Proof Currency Set:

The dramatic night skies of Aotearoa, New Zealand are sought out and internationally celebrated for their pristine celestial displays, with locations across the country now firm astronomy-tourism destinations and more areas officially recognised by the International Dark-Sky Association.

Alongside a set of proof currency coins, the silver coin set celebrates the beautiful vistas of deep dark and light in the southern skies, protected and enjoyed by many in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Highlights

- Proof currency set featuring two complementary silver coins showing contrasting night skies

- The Obverse of the circulating and silver coins features the Charles III's effigy designed for the Royal Mint by Dan Thorne

- Each silver coin is minted from 1/2oz of 0.999 silver

- Silver coins designed by Helen Perkins, NZ Post, Wellington, New Zealand

- Low worldwide limited mintage of 750 sets.

The Design: Dark Sky | Light Sky:

In January 2023, the Wairarapa Dark Sky Association successfully achieved its long-held goal of being granted certification for a new International Dark Sky Reserve in the Wairarapa region of the North Island. 

Covering 3,665 square kilometres of land, the new reserve is now protected for people to enjoy and learn about the night skies. 

This coin features a stunning image of the starry night sky that’s possible to see thanks to the reserve.

Southern Lights - the Aurora Australis:

- Due to New Zealand’s proximity to the South Pole, the night skies are occasionally graced with the Aurora Australis, known locally as the Southern Lights. 

- While the Southern Lights can be visible around the country, the best views can be found low on the southern horizon in the South Island during the extended dark hours of winter nights. 

- Away from bright residential lighting, with as little moonlight as possible, aurora hunters can see truly epic displays with little or no equipment. This coin features a vibrant image of the Southern Lights captured in the South Island.

Proof Currency Coins:

- Alongside the two silver coins, this set features proof versions of New Zealand’s circulating currency coins. 

- Each coin is specially dated 2024 and is the first to feature the portrait of King Charles III. 

- Collectively the coins feature many well-known New Zealand symbols such as the Māori carved mask, known as a ‘kōruru’ on the 10-cent coin, and the HMS Endeavour, the ship of Captain James Cook, on the 50-cent coin.

The Coin Set:

Celebrate the celestial sights of Aotearoa New Zealand with stunning commemorative coin.

The BOX containing the Coin Set is titled - "2024 NEW ZEALAND PROOF CURRENCY SET - featuring the - 1/2 DARK SKY/LIGHT SKY COIN SET"

The Back of the Coin Set

The Description reads:

DARK SKY, LIGHT SKY:

The dramatic night skies of Aotearoa, New Zealand are sought out and internationally celebrated for their pristine celestial displays; with locations across the country now firm astronomy-tourism destinations and more areas officially recognised by the International Dark Sky Association.

DARK SKIES:

In a brightly lit world where access to the natural dark night sky is becoming scarce, New Zealand's nightscape viuews are being protected. 

In January 2023, the Wairarapa Dark-Sky Association successfully achieved its long-held goal of being granted certification for a new International Dark Sky Reserve in the Wairapa region of the North Island.

LIGHT SKY:
Due to New Zealand's proximity to the South Pole, the night skies are occasionally graced with the Aurora Australis, known locally as the Southern Lights.

New Zealand is currently seeing a volley of aurorae arrining on Earth and this is expected to peak in 2025 at the next solar maximum. While the Southern Lights can be visible around the country, the best views can be found low on the southern horizon in the South Island during the extended dark hours of win ter nights.

Featured alongside this set of commemorative .5 oz silver proof coins are examples of New Zealand's currency, specially dated 2024.

The Coins feature the effigy of King Charles III that will appear on New Zealand's circulationg currency.

The change to decimal currency in 1967 was the most fundamental shift of its kind since the first national notes and coins were issued in the early 1930s. The thinking behind the coin designs was largely shaped by cultural context, and this helped to define the themes explored during the drafting and design process. With most of the 1967 designs still in use, today's currency coins are a  celebration of New Zealand's identities, history and unique wildlife.

New Zealand's Maori culture is a vital part of its collective identity. 

- The 10-cent coin features a Maori carv ed mask, known as "koruru", with rafter patterns. 

Traditionally, a koruru is carved into the gables of a meeting house, and is seen as the guardian of the house. 

- The 20-cent coin portrays an 18th century carving of Maori leader, Pukaki.

After his passing he was depicted in a carving that featured as part of a gateway to strengthen the Ohinemutu community in preparation for attack. The carving can today be viewed in the entrance to the Rotorua District Council building.

The 50-cent coin features HMS Endeavour, the ship on which Captain Cook arrived when he became the first Briton to reach New Zealand in October 1769.

New Zealand's wildlife is celebrated on the one- and two- Dollar coins.

The one-dollar coin features New Zealand's national Bird - the Kiwi - and the two-dollar coin features the kotuku (white heron).

In Maori oratory, referring to someone as a kotuku are considered beautiful and rare.

The Obverses of the Coins feature the effigy of King Charles III that will appear on New Zealand's circulationg currency.

The specifications of this Coin Set are:



Denimination  Design Finish Composition Diameter Weight Edge Treatment:

1) Denomination: NZ $1; Design: Dark Sky and Light Sky; Finish: Black Proof with Colour Printing; Metal Composition: 0.999 Silver; Diameter/Size: 30.00 mm; Weight: 1/2  Oz (x 2); Edge Treatment: Milled.

2) Denomination: NZ $2; Design: The Kotuku (white heron); Finish: Proof; Metal Composition: Brass; Diameter/Size: 26.50 mm; Weight: 11.25 grams; Edge Treatment: Fully Milled with a channel with 10 raised beads.

3) Denomination: NZ $1; Design: New Zealand's national bird - the Kiwi; Finish: Proof; Metal Composition: Brass; Diameter/Size: 23.00 mm; Weight: 8.60 grams; Edge Treatment: Eight alternate segments, four milled and four plain.

4) Denomination: NZ 50c; Design: The HMS Endeavour with Mount Taranaki (Egmont) in the distance; Finish: Proof; Metal Composition: Copper Nickel; Diameter/Size: 24.75 mm; Weight: 5.60 grams; Edge Treatment: Unmilled.

5) Denomination: NZ 20c; Design: A carving of an 18th century Maori leader called Pukaki; Finish: Proof; Metal Composition: Copper Nickel; Diameter/Size: 21.75 mm; Weight: 4.45 grams; Edge Treatment: Spanish Flower.

6) Denomination: NZ 10c; Design: A Maori carved mask or "koruru" with Maori rafter patterns; Finish: Proof; Metal Composition: Copper Nickel; Diameter/Size: 20.50 mm; Weight: 3.70 grams; Edge Treatment: Unmilled.




(The above Coin set is from the collection of Jayant Biswas. Post written by Rajeev Prasad)

 





Link to Bluey Post:

1) Did You Know Series (93): 1) About Bluey the Australian Cattle Dog: 2) The stolen Bluey Dollar Coins: 3) The Hit Series based on the Bluey family of Dogs

Links to the Jungle Book Coins;

1) The Jungle Book, Niue Island: "Kaa Shaped Colourised & Antique $2 1-oz Silver Dosney Coin": Year of Coin issue: 2025

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:








Germania Mint issues:






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






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



‎‎‎6) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue : Date of Coin issue: 03/2020‎‎‎






Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":








Other links:


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The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:






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




Steampunk Coin Series:






Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022

Star Trek Coin:

1) "Star Trek", Starfleet Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set

2) Star Trek: USS Enterprise (NCC- 1701-D), Niue Island: A $2 (Two Dollars rectangular 1.00 Oz Silver Proof Coin minted by the Niue Zealand Mint:on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

The Tarot Card Collection:






6) "The Hierophant", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Sixth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "The Lovers", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Seventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) "The Chariot", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eighth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue:2022

9) "Strength", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The ninth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

10) "The Hermit", Tarot Card, Niue Island: The Tenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

11) "Wheel of Fortune", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eleventh $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

12) "Justice", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Twelfth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card releasedby the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

13) "The Hanged Man", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

14) "Death", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Thirteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

15) "Temperance", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fourteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023 

16) "The Devil", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Fifteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2024



18) "The Star", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Seventeenth (Two Dollars) Coin in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on belalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2024: 

19) "The Moon", Tarot Cards, Niue Island: The Eighteenth $2 (Two Dollars) Coin Card in the Major Arcana released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2024

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








New Year Lucky Coin Releases:



Old West Coin Series:


Koala Coin Series:


The Pink Panther (60th Anniversary):

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1) "The Lord of the Rings - Rings of Power", Republic of Malta: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued two Commemorative Coins - a 10 Euro Silver Proof-like Coin and a 2 1/2 Euro Cupro-nickel Variant on behalf of the Central Bank of Malta: Year of Coin issue: 2022 (Coin available frm the beginning of 12/2022)

2) The Lord of the Rings - "The Return of the King", New Zealand: 20th Anniversary Celebrations: New Zealand Post has issued a set of six stamps showcasing characters from the movie which was filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamp set issue: 01.11.2023

Links:

i) Australian Redback Spider: The first Coin in a new $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion Coin Series brought out by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in a series titled - "Australia's Most Dangerous": Coin issue year: 2020

ii) "Great White Shark", Republic of Palau: A $5 (5 Dollars) Silver Proof Coin issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT), minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH on behalf of Palau: Year of Coin issue: 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

iii) Tiger Snake, Australia: "Australia's Most Dangerous Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the fifth coin in the $1 (AUD) Silver Bullion/Investment and $100 Gold Investment Coin Series: Coin issue year: 06.11.2023

Other Posts on James Bond movies/franchise on this blog:

i) A James Bond Mega issue by Royal Mail, UK, celebrating the 25th Bond Movie "No Time to Die" and presenting all six actors who have acted as James Bond over the years, together with "Q Branch's" path defining gadgets/machines; ii) A combo issue of Royal Mail Stamps and Royal Mint, UK's Gold, Silver and BU Coins

ii) Casino Royale Poker Chip Replica, Tuvalu: Perth Mint Australia has brought out $1 (One Dollar) Silver Bullion Coins that mark James Bond Day: Coins issued on behalf of Tuvalu: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.010.2023

Links:

The Punk Universe Banknote/Voucher & Coin Series:





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




Steampunk Coin Series:





Great Birds Coin Series:

i) Wandering Albatross, Niue Island: "Great Birds Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: A $5 (Five Dollars) Wandering Albatross shaped Silver Coin released by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of the Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Runes:

1) Did You Know Series (81): Runes, Germania Mint: A set of six Silver Antique Finish (AF) Runes - part of a set of 24 - used as a Divination Tool by using stones with symbols to answer questions about the last, present, and future: Year of Runes minted: 2023

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:







Posts on Disney Occasions - Disney100:

i) Mickey Mouse and Friends, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1 oz Silver Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Niue Island: "Disney 100 Years of Wonder Coin Series (1923-2023)": A 1/4 oz Gold Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2023

Post of "Avatar - The Way of Water":

i) "Avatar - The Way of Water", New Zealand: New Zealand Post has issued a set of postage stamps, which feature characters from the movie, which was also filmed in New Zealand: Date of Stamps issue: 01.03.2023

Posts on "The Lord Of The Rings" on this blog:




Wildlife in the Australian Antarctic Territory Coin Series:


Australian Dolphins Coin Series:


Australia's Coat of Arms Coin Series:

Links:

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















Steampunk Coin Series:







Links to other posts on Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series:

i) Metropolis Tiffany Art Coin Series features Paris, the French Capital, Republic of Palau: Minted by: B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2021

ii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - The Cathedral of Notre Dame (Paris, France), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by : B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by: Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Year of Coin issue: 2021

iii) Tiffany Art Metropolis - Rome, the Capital of Italy, Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Coin Series": Coin minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022

The 7-Summits Silver Coin Series:



Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series:

1) "Animalia", A Book by Graeme Base, Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": "35th Anniversary of Animalia (1986-2021);" The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued a coloured 20c (Cent) Coin featuring the cover of this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Diary of a Wombat", Australia: "Classic Australian Children's Books Coin Series": 20th Anniversary of Diary of a Wombat (2002-2022)": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued the second 20c (Cent) Coin in the Series featuring this popular book: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links:


Links to Legendary Lands Coin Series:



Links to Code of the Future Coin Series:


Discovery of America Coin Series:

Links:

Fury of Nature Coin Series:


Amazing Animals Coin Series:

1) Chameleon, Niue Island: InterCoins, Berlin has issued a $7 (Seven Dollars - NZD) Silver Coin on behalf of Niue Island depicting a Chameleon in the process of capturing a coockroach: Year of Coins issue: 2021

Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:

1) "The Pyramid of Giza", Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series: First 50 NZD (New Zealand Dollars) Gold Coin issued by the Czech Mint features the famous Pyramid: Year of Coins issue: 03/2021

2) "The Hanging Gardens of Babylon (Semiramidina)", Niue Island: "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series": Second 50 NZD (New Zealand Dollars) Gold Coin issued by The Czech Mint features the famous Gardens: Year of Coins issue: 11/2021

Links to posts on "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection on this Blog:

i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":

7) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Links to posts on Boba Fett:

1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021

2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)

Other Links:

1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set 

3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021

4) Star Trek: USS Enterprise (NCC -N1701-D) Niue IslandL A $2 (Two Dollars) rectangular Silver Coin 1.00 Oz Silver Proof Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2024

Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:

1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022

2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year od Coin issue: 2022

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:




The Assassins Coin Series, Niue Island:

1) Assassins (or the "Nizari Ismailis"), Niue Island: A $5 (Five Dollarss), 2.00 Oz Silver Coin features the legendary historical group which was founded in the Middle Ages in the Middle East: Coin monited by Gdansk Mint, Poland: Year of Coin issue: 08/2019

2) The "Knights Templar", Niue Island: "Assassins Coin Series": The second $5 (Five Dollars), 2.00 Oz Silver Coin features the legendary, historical group which was founded in 1188 AD as a Catholic Military Order: Coin minted by Gdansk Mint, Poland: Year of Coin issue: 01/2022 (with year of issue inscribed as 2021

The Universe Coin Collection:

1) "Black Hole", Niue Island: The "Universe Coin Series": A $5 (Five Dollars) Antique Finish Silver Coin minted by Gdansk Mint, Poland on behalf of Niue Island: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with availability of Coin from 18.02.2022)

Links:

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

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

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

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









Femme Fatale Coin Series:


Women Warriors Coin Series:



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






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

‎‎‎4) School of Applied Arts for Glassmaking in Zelezny Brod, Czech Republic: Centenary Anniversary milestone (1920-2020) celebrated with 200 Koruna Silver Coins issued by the Czech Republic National Bank:Date of Coin issue: 18.06.2020 ‎‎‎

‎‎‎5) Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), Niue: First Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 01/2020‎‎‎

‎‎‎6) Nikola Tesla, Niue: Second Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series" minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue : Date of Coin issue: 03/2020‎‎‎

‎‎‎7) Alfred Bernhard Nobel, Niue: Third Silver Coin with a denominational value of 1 NZD (One New Zealand Dollar) in "Geniuses of the 19th Century Coin Series", minted by the Czech Mint on behalf of Niue: Date of Coin issue: 07/2020‎‎‎





Cycle of Armoured Vehicles Coin Series:


Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":






Links to posts from the Volga-Vyatka Mint (Numisart Mint) - Coin Series titled - "Confrontation":

Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:





Links to posts on Australia, New Zealand and Countries and Overseas Territories of the South Pacific etc on this Blog: 

1) Bank of Papua New Guinea: 36th Anniversary Celebrations (1973-2008): A Commemorative Uncirculated Coin Set consisting of a 2 Kina Banknote & a 2 Kina Coin

















The Earth and Beyond Coin Series:










Matariki: The Maori New Year:


























Australian Wildflower Coin Series:

















Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:




Dreaming Down Under Coin Series:




Australian Coat of Arms Gold & Silver Bullion Coin Series:


"Australian Shipwrecks" Coin Series:







Links to interesting Posts on coins from Tuvalu Islands:











Link to Posts from Tokelau:







Links to posts on issues from the Republic of Palau:


Links to Posts on coin issues from Niue Islands:

























Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":




The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Coin Series:


The Tarot Card Collection:



The Witcher Coin Series, Niue Islands:


Links to posts on Coin issues from Solomon Islands:




Links on Batman and Superman/Superheroes Posts on this Blog:



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



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




Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

Crypto Stamps with NFT:

:1) Croatian Crypto Stamp - 2, Croatia: A 50 HRK stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta" (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain community gathered around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Stamp issue: 16.12.2020

2) Did You Know Series (49): Dogecoin (DOGE), Blockchain Mint, Singapore: Blockchain Mint has issued Silver DOGE Medals in three variants - i) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Gem BU, ii) Silver Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Medal Proof-Like in Blister Pak, iii) Dogecoin Cryptocurrency Commemorative Medal Antiqued in Blister Pak: Date of Medal release/shipping: 05/2021

3) Did You Know Series (50): A Guest Post by Avery Wright: "Is Making the Crypto Space Legally Complaint Paving the Road to Mass (Blockchain) Adoption?" - A perspective:

4) Gibraltar Cryptocurrency Stamp: Stamp value 4 Pounds: Date of Stamp issue: 15.05.2021: (Pre-orderd accepted from 19.04.2021):

5) Bit-Coin Backed Banknotes are being envisaged by "Noteworthy" which are aimed at generating user confidence in the Cryptocurrency

6) "Blockchain Technology", Principality of Liechtenstein: A Crypto Stamp of CHF 5.20 titled "Perspective" issued by Liechtensteinische Post: Date of Stamp issue: 06.09.2021

7) "Bitcoin Logo", Niue Island: A $2 (Two Dollars) Silver Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin features this iconic Logo of the well known Cryptocurrency: Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) Crypto-stamp - Rimec Nevera, Croatia: Hrvatska posta (Croatian Post) has issued a Crypto-stamp Souvenir Sheet (a combination of the analog and the digital) of One Stamp of HRK50.00 on a PVC background: Date of Crypto-stamp issue: 09.09.2021

9) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": United Nations Postal Administration brought out its first time ever UN Crypto Stamps, which run on Etherium Blockchain: Date of Stamps issue: 24.11.2020

10) "Equality", Liechtenstein: A "BlockChain Stamp Series: A Stamp 4.1 "Equality issued by Liechtensteinische Post (Philately Liechtenstein) with a face value of CHF 9.00): Date of Stamp issue: 09.09.2022

11) Croatian Crypto Stamp, Croatia: A 50 HRK Stamp (a combination of the analog and the digital) issued by "Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post) in coordination with the Croatian Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Association: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 09.09.2020

12) Crypto Stamp 4.0 - Grab the Bull by the Horns - set, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has released a Joint-issue between two countries - Austria and Netherlands, featuring the new technology "Augmented Reality", with a new motif of the Bull: Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 28.10.2022

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

14) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022

15) Nikola Tesla's inventions as motifs feature on Croatia's Fourth Crypto Stamp of 50 HRK issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 20.12.2022

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

17) Professor Balthazar motifs feature on Croatia's Fifth Crypto Stamp of 7.80 Euro issued by Hrvatska Posta (Croatian Post): Date of Crypto Stamp issue: 07.09.2023

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

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

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

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

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