3675) France: The Sower and Lady Liberty Feature on New Series Gold and Silver Proof Coins designed in a joint collaboration by John Mercanti former US Mint Chief engraver and Joaquin Jimenez, current Chief engraver of the Monnaie de Paris: First Coin in the Series features "250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence": Date of Coin issue: 07.01.2025:

3675) France: The Sower and Lady Liberty Feature on New Series Gold and Silver Proof Coins designed in a joint collaboration by John Mercanti former US Mint Chief engraver and Joaquin Jimenez, current Chief engraver of the Monnaie de Paris: First Coin in the Series features "250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence": Date of Coin issue: 07.01.2025:

The Monnaie de Paris launch new collector coins marking the U.S. Semiquincentennial anniversary.

Designs from John Mercanti and Joaquin Jimenez feature on the obverse and reverse.

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, America’s oldest friend and ally comes together with one of the world’s most renowned medallists participating in a three-year numismatic programme which launches with the first series.

John Mercanti, former US Mint Chief engraver and Joaquin Jimenez, current Chief engraver of the Monnaie de Paris in an extraordinary collaboration on a single coin have resulted in a collection that perfectly embodies the long-standing Franco-American friendship. 

The collection will take place over three years and celebrates in style the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

This partnership between two general engravers has brought together two endearing and familiar numismatic national symbols. Each engraver has interpreted the symbols of his counterpart's country.

The Coin:

 The series begins in 2024 with a coin representing the Sower by John Mercanti and Lady Liberty by Joaquin Jimenez. 

The Obverse side is the creation of Joaquin Jimenez who beautifully illustrates Lady Liberty, her arms outstretched as she holds up behind her the American flag, known as the Stars and Stripes. 

Above her is the American symbol of liberty and freedom, the Bald Eagle shown with outstretched wings and just above the rays and head of Lady Liberty. 

In the background is a pattern of five-pointed stars in a circular shape.

The Reverse side is the work of John Mercanti and depicts an inspiring interpretation of ‘the Sower’ shown seeding the fertile ground beneath her feet. 

Behind her, the familiar Tricolour flag of the French Republic and on each side, stalks of wheat supporting a platform containing the denomination ranging from "10€ to 500€ "and year "2024". 

To the right are the initials "RF" representative of "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE".

The specifications of the various Coin denominations are:

Denomination Metal       Weight     Diameter Quality    Mintage Limit

20 Euro   .999 Silver     31.1 g.    37 mm.   Proof       3,000

25 Euro  .999 Silver      62.2 g.    41 mm.   Proof       2,000

50 Euro   .999 Silver      155.5 g.  50 mm.   Proof       1,000

10 Euro   .999 Gold 3.11 g.    15 mm.   Proof       1,000

200 Euro .999 Gold 31.1 g.    34 mm.   Proof       300

500 Euro .999 Gold 155.5 g.  50 mm.   Proof       50

- Available from the 7th January, each proof quality 

gold and silver coin is encapsulated and presented in 

a custom case. 

Native American Coin Series:

1) "Crow" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series ogf Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

2) "Mohawk" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by thre Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins thsat are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin idssue: 2024

3) "Potawatomi" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint whic h struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2024

4) "Creek" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024

5) "Pueblo" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2024

6) "Choctaw" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint whic h struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024

7) "Mohican" Culture and History, United States of Americs (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

8) Native American Coin Sets - "Shawnee, Arapaho, Susquehannock, Mohican, Chippewa and Cheyenne" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins fesaturing diffferent Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2022

9) "Navaho" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021

10) "Cherokee" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which strusk a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issued: 2021

11) "Comanche" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Natibve American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2019

12) "Caddo" Culture and History. United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint whbich struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

13) "Eskimo" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

14) "Apache" Culture and History, United States of American (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2021

15) "Chinook" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

16) "Seminole" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted ny the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2019

17) "Blackfoot" Culture and History, United Stat6es of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins feasturing different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

18) "Fox" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins festuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2021

19) "Sioux" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, Californis-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Natiomns Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

Native American - Code Talkers serving in World War I and World War II:

1) Ponca Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

2) St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

3) Oglala Sioux Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

4) Comanche Nation Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

5) Navaho Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of Woeld War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

6) Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (Sioux) Tribe, Code Talker, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

7) Choctaw Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

8) Hopi Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

9) Seminole Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

10) Tonto Apache Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World war I and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

11) Ho Chunk Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World war II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

12) Pawnee Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

13) Onieda Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Metal issue: 2024

14) Standing Rock Sioux Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

15) Meskwaki Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

16) Osage Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

17) The Fort Peck Assiniobione and Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

18) The Tlingit Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Yesar of Medal issue: 2024

19) The Kiowa Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

20) The Muscogee Creek Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

21) The Pueblo of Acoma Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal Commemorates an important piece of World War II and American History: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

22) The Santee Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

23) The Crow Creek Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

24) The Crow Nation Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

25) The White Mountain Apache Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

26) The Pueblo of Laguna Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

27) The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II ans American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

28) The Yankton Sioux Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

29) The Menominee Tribe, Code Talkers, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War I and World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

30) The Rosebud Sioux Tribe, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal commemorates an important piece of World War II and American history: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2024

Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Wild West Coin Series:

1) Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Billy the Kid - Legends of the Wild West!, Cook Islands: 250 Dollars (Gold) and 20 and 5 Dollars (Silver) Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at its facilities in Munich by commission of Coin Invest Trust (CIT) on behalf of the Treasury of the Cook Islands: Year of Coin issue: 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The first Coin issied in 2025 Coin issue Programme under this series,(which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations an Innovators from the State of Arkansas: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Links to posts on the USA:

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

2) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2011

3) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2012

4) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2013

5) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2014

6) State Commemorative Quarters

7) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2015

8) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2016

9) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2017 

10) America The Beautiful Quarters - 2018

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

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

13) The Great Seal of the USA & prominent mottoes

14) Native American Dollar Coin Programme

15) American Eagle Gold Coins

16) American Buffalo Gold Coins

17) Susan Anthony Dollar

18) US Bicentennial Coins

19) Westward Journey Nickel Series

20) Commemorating 225 Years of US Marshals Serivce

21) Forever Stamps : US Civil War 1861-65

22) The New US $100 Bill

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

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

25) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

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

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

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

29) The first ever "No Show" Panda, USA: Minted in Platinum (One Oz.), Gold (One Oz.) and Silver (50.0 grams) Medal Variants: American Numismatic Association cancels the "2020-World's Fair of Money", scheduled to be held in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania on 04-08/08/2020
30) Women's Suffrage, USA: 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment's Ratification (1920-2020), that endorsed Women's Right to Vote: Date of Coins/Medals issue: 18.08.2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

63) "Buffalo Girl", United States of America (USA): A 1.00 Oz Silver Round/Coin minted by the Scottsdale Mint recounts the unbridled spirit of the American Frontier: Date/Year of Round/Coin issue: 2024

64) The "Light of Liberty Trilogy+" with the core objective of providing three global masters a chance to portray their view of Lady Liberty: Second Coin in the Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024

65) "The General - The Great Locomotive Chase", United States of America (USA): A Military Raid in 1862 during the American Civil War (1861-1865)

66) The First Flowing Hair Dollar, United states of America (USA): 230th Anniversary (1794-2024): $1 (One Dollar or 100 Cents): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

67) Molly Picon (28.02.1898 - 05.04.1993), American sctress of stage, screen, radio and television, as well as a lyricist and dramatic storyteller, United States of America (USA): The Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal (2024 Edition)

68) United States Mint and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products Announce Coin and Medal Series Celebrating Comic art and Launch Survey seeking Public Input on DC Super Hero Selection: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2025

69) Martin Luther King, Czech Mint: "Cult of Personality Coin Series": Third (3rd) Coin in the Series: A Gold Ducat issued by the Mint featuring the well known figure: Date/Year of Ducat issue: 10/2022

70) Green Dr. Seuss Grinch Coins Available starting approximately on "Green Friday", United States of America (USA): Coins sponsored by the Warm Springs Apache Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11/2024

71) U.S. Army Medal, Philadelphia (P) Mint, United States of America (USA): A Bronze Medal/Coin issued by the US Mint, Philadelphia (P): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

72) The 1850 Baldwin & Co. Horseman $10 Gold Coin: A Rare example of the California's Gold Rush"Date/Year of Gold Coin issue: 1850

73) Did You Know Series (99): Bingles - A local Alaskan token used in trade, United States of America (USA):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023

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

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

Old West Coin Series:

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

The Alien Coin:

1) Here is a chance to meet an Alien at the World's busiest Intergalactic Airport - in Sedona, Arizona, Niue Island: Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

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

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

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

iv) 2025 Glucksjeton Au/Ag (Lucky Token 2025, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Gold & Silver Tokens: 2025

Links:

1) For more on the Olympics and Paralympics held in the past, including the origins and history of the Olympics and Commemorative coins issued both on London Olympics and Paralympics please read my post on the London Olympics 2012 link as follows: History of the ancient & modern Olympics and Paralympics & commemorative coins issued during the London Olympics and Paralympics

2) For the Moscow Summer Olympics held in 1980: please read the post on the following link: Commemorative Coins issued on the occasion of Moscow Summer Olympics 1980 by the Russian Mint

3) For the Winter Olympics held at Sochi, Russia and the Commemorative Banknote issued, please read the post on the following link:A 100 Rouble Banknote Commemorating the Sochi, Russia Winter Olympics 2014

4) For Rio 2016, please click on the following link to get interesting insights into the mascots of the Rio Olympics Vinicius and Tom, the Games and the Commemorative Coins and stamps issue programme: 1)The 31st Summer Olympics "Rio 2016"2) Commemorative Stamps and booklets issued by the Department of Posts, India on 05.08.2016 

5) For Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity, please click on the following link: Ancient Olympic Games on Greek Coins of Antiquity

6) For a set of Post cards titled "Olympic Events" : please click on the following link:  "Olympic Events": A set of 12 Post Cards issued by the Karnataka Postal Circle, India Post on 11.07.2016

7) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "Spirit of Olympics, Athens, Atlanta" please visit the following link: Spirit of the Olympic Games, Athens-Atlanta: Celebrating the Centenary of the Modern Olympic Games  

 8) For a presentation set of four stamps titled "XXVIII Olympic Games" (2004 Summer Olympics Athens, Greece, please visit the following link: XVIII Summer Olympic Games, Athens Greece (2004)

9) For a presentation set of two stamps titled "XXIX Olympic Games" (2008 Summer Olympics, Beijing, China, please visit the following link: XXIX Olympic Games Beijing, China: 08.08.08- 24.08.08: A Presentation set of four stamps issued by India Post on 08.08.08

10) The 31st Summer Olympics or the "XXXI Summer Olympic Games" or "Rio 2016" being held in Brazil (05.08.2016-21.08.2016): Commemorative Coins and Postage Stamps

11) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: First Series of hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks: Year of Coins issue: 2022

12) "Phryge" (the official 2024 XXXIII Olympiad Mascots), France: 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) introduce Phryge: Year of Coin issue: 2022

13) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Second Series of Hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - La Semeuse (The Sower) practicing Boxing: Date/Year of Coins issue: 23.01.2023

14) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Third Series of Olympic-themed Gold, Silver & Copper Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - Break Dancing, Golf, Gymnastics & Basketball: Date/Year of Coins issue: 06/2023

15) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: Final Gold, Silver and Copper Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature Hercules and Notre Dame: Date/Year of Coins issue: 22.01.2024

2023 Rugby World Cup Tournament, France:

1) 2023 Rugby World Cup Tournament (08.09.2023-20.10.2023), France: First of Three Collector Coin Sets of 1/4 Euro each issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) featuring the European Nations which will participate in the World Cup: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Links to the Mutiny on the Bounty Coins/Stamps:

1) The Legend of the Mutiny on the Bounty: A Commemorative Coin Set from the Pitcairn Islands depicting relics from the Bounty issued in 2009

2) Artefacts of the Bounty Launch, Pitcairn Islands: Four Stamps issued by the Pitcairn Islands: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 2024 :

Posts on Coins and Stamps issued by France:

 1) Honouring Louis Braille on the Bicentenary of his birth in 2009

2) Honouring Charles Eduord Jeanneret popularly known as Le Corbusieur, the French architect who built the modern city of Chandigarh & several other projects: A 10 Franc Banknote issued by the Swiss National Bank 

3) Fort St. George Museum, Chennai (Part iii): i) Indo-Danish coins ii) Indo-Dutch coins iii) Indo-French coins iv) Indo-Portuguese coins 

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

5) French Indo-China issues: A silver one Paistre coin issued in 1895 

6) 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)  

7) Coinage of the French Polynesian Island of New Caledonia (or Nouvelle-Caledonie in French) - the CFP Franc

8) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part I): A one Crown Commemorative Coin issued by the Ascension Island 

9) Bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena (Part II): coins commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo: 1) A 5 GBP coin issued by the Royal Mint UK: 2) A "Drie Landen Zilverset" issued by the Royal Dutch Mint - which includes coins of Netherlands, Belgium and UK 

 10) Jeanne d'Arc or Joan of Arc or "The Maid of Orleans" or "La Pucelle": "Women of France Coin Series": 200 & 50 Euro gold coins and 10 Euro Silver coins issued by Monnaie de Paris in July 2016

11) i)"Europa Coin Programme" or the Eurostar Programme ii) Monnaie de Paris has issued a series of six coins with the theme "The Age of Iron & Glass" in January 2017

12) 100th Anniversary of Auguste Rodin's passing away commemorated with gold and silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris under its on-going "The 7 Arts" Coin Series

 13) Statue of Liberty, Paris, France: "Treasures of Paris": Coin series issued by Monnaie de Paris on 20.01.2017

14) Marianne (or Liberty): "The Trilogy": A set of Euro denominated coins in Gold and silver brought out by Monnaie de Paris in January 2017

L'Aviation Historie (Aviation & History) Coin Series: 

15) i) "Dakota Aircraft & the Berlin Airlift": Latest coins in the "L'Aviation Historie" ("Aviation & History) Coin Series issued in 2018 by the Paris Mint:

15) ii) "Curtiss P-40 Warhawk", Republic of France: "L'Aviation Historie ("Aviation & History"): The Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold and Silver Coins in this popular Coin Series featuring this versatile World War II aircraft: Date of Coin issue: 06.06.2023

16) The "Baroque & Rococo Era" in France : Coins feature, The Hall of Mirrors, Rococo elements of the Palace of Versailles, philosopher Voltaire and the Dancing King Louis XIV in gold & silver coins issued during 2018, under the "Europa Coin Programme"

17) George Sand: "Women of France Coin Series": Third Coin in the Series issued during 2018 by the Monnaie de Paris, France on 04.05.2018

18) "Paris, The Banks of the River Seine" ("Rivos de la Seine") : UNESCO World Heritage Site: "The Louvre Museum"(Musee du Louvre") and "Pont des Arts": Gold and Silver Euro coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris on 14.06.2018

19) Notre Dame de Paris, France "Reconstruction": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) restrikes 2013 Silver 10 Euro Coin, Bronze Medal and Silver-coloured Mini-Medal, part proceeds of which will go towards the reconstruction of the iconic Cathedral which was partially burnt in a fire on 15.04.2019

20) The Micro-Currency called - "EUSCKO" , France circulates in the French Basque Country and is the largest such currency in circulation today in the world, fully backed by the Euro; ii) It is one of 44 such micro-currencies circulating in French cities; iii) Paris is on the vetge of introducing a micro-currency.

21) Guerlain, France: A set of two stamps in the denominations of 0.97 and 1.94 Euros issued by La Poste, France: Date of Stamp Set issue: 13.01.2020

22) "Ancient Postal Routes", France: A postage stamp of 1.40 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 05.06.2020

23) "Treasures of Notre Dame Cathedral" - Reconstruction over a period of five years (2019-2024): La Poste (French Post) is issuing a series of stamps under its Stamp Series every year till completion of the project: Date of Souvenir Sheet issue: 15.04.2020

24) "Fardier de Cugnot", France: 250th Anniversary of the "Fardier a Vapeur" (1770-2020): "La Post" (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.16 Euro dedicated to the French inventor who built the world's first full-size, self-propelled mechanical land vehicle, the "Fardier a vapeur": Date of Stamp issue: 19.10.2020

25) "Chateau des Ducs de Bourbon", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.16 Euro depicting the famous historic castle: Date of Stamp issue: 21.09.2020

26) Vincent van Gogh, France: "Museum Masterpieces of French Museums Coin Series": A self-portrait depicted on Gold (50 Euros) and Silver (10 Euros) Coins, minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2020

27) Mount Olympus, Mont Saint-Michel & Mount Fuji, France: Gold and silver Coins issued by the monnaie de Paris on these UNSCO World Heritage Sites in phases during2020: Mount Olympus Coins issued on 07.07.2020

28) 600 Years of the Forbidden City China, France: "UNESCO World Heritage Sites Coin Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold (250, 50 & 5 Euro), Silver (10 Euro) and Base Metal Coins (1/4 Euro)

29) Golden Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, France: A set of four stamps of 12.00 Euro showcasing the knowhow of the Printing Press and an artistic representation of Paris: Date of Stamp issue: 19.11.2020

30) Crafts - Metal Engraver, France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a 1.40 Euro Postage stamp commemorating the Art of Metal Engraving: Date of stamp issue: 18.11.2020

31) "Torda Penguin", France: "Birds of the Islands Postage Stamps of 1.08 Euro issued by La Poste (French Post) featuring the Torda Penguin from the Douarnenez Bay: Date of Stamp issue: 11.01.2021

32) Endangered Birds of Martinique, Guadaloupe and Reunion Islands & Brittany, France: Postage Stamps issued by La Poste (French Post) depicting these birds: Date of Stamps issue: 23.12.2020

33) "Mosaique de Paysages: (Typical French Landscapes), France: La Poste (French Post) has issued a Booklet of 12 Stamps depicting typical Landscapes of 12 French Regions: Date of Stamp set issue: 05.01.2021

34) "Lucky Luke - A Cowboy in High Cotton," France: A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) depicting Lucky Luke shooting his own shadow: Year of Coin issue: 2021

35) "Chanel No. 5" Centenary (1922-2021/22), France: La Poste France (French Post) has released a set of two Stamps of 1.08 Euro and 2.16 Euro to commemorate the milstone of the launch of the iconic French Perfume in 1922: Date of Stamps issue: 25.01.2021

36) Jean Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), Artist, France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 2.56 Euros, depicting his popular untitled painting "Skull": Date of Stamp issue: 08.02.2021/1686-jean-michel-basquiat-1960-1988.html

37) "Animal Footprints", Republic of France:: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a set of 12 Postage stamps in a Booklet/Notebook with illustrations of Animal Footprints: Date of Stamp Set issue: 15.02.2021

38) "Le Petit Prince" (or "The Little Prince") - Take me to the Moon, France: 75th Anniversary Milestone commemorated (1946-2021): Gold 200 Euro, 50 Euro & 5 Euro and Silver 10 Euro Coins minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2021

39) "Ecole Nationale Des Chartes" ("National School of Charters), France: A Stamp of 2.56 Euro issued by LaPoste, France (French Post): Date of Stamp issue: 23.02.2021

40) 75th Anniversary of the UNICEF (1946-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued a Commemorative 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Issue: 2021

41) "The Kid" - Charles Spencer Chaplin (or "Charlie Chaplin"), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a 1.50 Euro Postage Stamp on the first Feature Film of Charlie Chaplin: Date of Stamp issue: 01.03.2021

42) Order of Agricultural Merit, Republic of France: La Poste. France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.08 Euro celebrating theAgricultural Territories & Varieties of Agricultural produce: Date of Stamp issue: 02.03.2021

43) Simone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (09.01.1908-14.08.1986), France: A Postage stamp of 1.28 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) in her memoray: Date of Stamp issue: 08.03.2021

44) Vassily Kandinsky, Painter, France: A Stamps Booklet titled "In the Circle" brought outby La Poste, France (French Post) dedicated to the artist: Date of Stamps issue: 29.03.2021

45) Pont-en-Royans, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.28 Euros featuring this quaint village with medieval architecture from the Sixteenth Century, with colourful Hanging Houses: Date of Stamp issue: 06.04.2021

46) Pierre Clostermann and Claire Roman, (both Aviators), France: "Post Airmail Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has brought out a Stamp of 4.71 Euro on the two distinguished aviators during World War II on the 100th Anniversary of Clostermann's Birth and 80th Anniversary of Roman's Death: Date of Stamp issue: 06.08.2021

47) Groupe Bel (or Bel Group or "Fromageries Bel"), France: A Stamp of 1.08 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) to commemorate this iconic French Company with branches all over the world: Date of Stamp issue: 19.04.2021

‎48)‎‎ ‎‎ Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021). France: Monnaie de Paris is commemorating the milestone with 200 Euro and50 Euro Gold Coins in the shape of the famous head-dress emblem of Mapoleon - the "Bicorn": Year of Coin issue: 2021‎

49) Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris is commemorating the milestone with 10 & 20 Euro Silver Coins in the shape of the famous head-dress emblem of Napoleon - the "Bicorn": Year of Coin issue: 2021

50) Napoleon I - Bicentenary of his Passing Away (1821-2021), France: A Mint-Set issued on this milestone by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin Set issue: 2021

51) The Coronation of Napoleon I - Louvre, France: Silver (50 Euro and 10 Euro) and Cupro-Nickel (1/4 Euro) Coin Variants issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) commemorating the occasion in the Bicentenary commemoration of Napoleon's Passing away: Year of Coin issue: 2021

52) A Stamp Booklet titled "MOTIFS DE FLEURS" ("Flower Patterns"), brought out by La Poste, France, based on designs kept at the "Musee de I'Impression des Etoffes" ("The Museum of Textile/Fabric Printing") in Mulhouse: Date of StampBooklet issue: 15.05.2021

53) "Dora Maar" (Henriette Theodora Markovitch 22.11.1907 - 16.07.1997), was a French photographer, painter and poet: La Poste France (French Post) has ioissueda commemorative stamp of 2.56 Euros on her: Date of Stamp issue: 31.05.2021

54) Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Artist, France: A postage stamp of 2.56 Euro brought out by La Poste France (French Post) celebrating her work "Le Bateau": Date of Stamp issue: 31.05.2021

55) Centenary of the Highway Code (Traffic Laws) in France: "La Poste" France (French Post)has brought out a Postage Stamp of 1.08 Euro and a Philatelic Document in collaboration with the Road Safety Department celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp & Document issue: 14.06.2021

56) "Solar Impulse", France: "La Poste", France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.08 Euro, featuring the long-range experimental solar-powered Fixed Wing Aircraft using only solarpower to circumnavigate the Globe: Date of Stamp issue: 21.06.2021

57) "Chess Games", France: "La Poste", France (French Post) has issued this Booklet of 12 Adhesive Postage Stamps featuring Stamps portraying the Game of Chess:Date of Stamp Booklet issue: 21.06.2021

58) Faiencerie de Gien, France: Bicentenary Celebrations (1821-2021): La poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.56 Euro celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 06.07.2021

59) Jean de La Fontaine (08.07.1621-13.04.1695), France: A Postage Stamp issued by La Poste France (French Post) featuring characters from his fables: Date of Stamps issue: 12.07.2021

60) "About Lands and Men" ("La Terre les Hommes"), France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a Miniature sheet (MS) containing four stamps of 1.08 Euro each celebrating Lands and the Men who till them: Date of Stamp set issue: 11.09.2021

61) "Plumassier Crafts (or Plumasserie)" France: "La Poste" (French Post) has issued a stamp of 1.50 Euro depicting the Art: Date of Stamp issue: 27.09.2021

62) Jeanne Hachette and Louise XI, France: "Greatest Hours in History of France": La Poste France (French Post) hasissued two stamps of 3.00 Euro each, depicting her role in the heroic defence of Beauvais against the troops of the duke of Burgundy: Date of Stamp set issue: 08.11.2021

63) "Our Blue Planet", La Poste France (French Post has issued a booklet of 12 Stamps featuring 12 Sites from various countries on Earth all linked to an ecosystem related to the presence of water - the source of all life: Date of Stamp set issue: 10.01.2022

64) Moliere (15.01.1622-17.02.1673), Playwright, actor and Poet, France: 400th Birth Anniversary: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating the milestone:Date/Year of Stamp issue: 17.01.2022

65) Jean Baptiste Poquilin (known professionally as "Moliere"), France: 400th Birth Anniversary (1622-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued Gold and Silver Coins celebrating the milestone: Year of Coins issue: 01/2022

66) "Smiley", France: 50th Anniversary (1972-2022): Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has brought out a 10 Euro Silver Coin celebrating the mileastone: Date/Year of Coins/Medals issue: 2022

67) "Animals at Dusk", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a 12 Stamp Booklet depicting Animals seen at Dusk: Date/Year of Stamp Booklet issue: 14.02.2022

68) Crafts - Luthierie, France: La Poste, France (French Post) has brought out a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro on the National School of Lutherie Mirecourt: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 14.02.2022

69) "Odeillo Solar Furnace", Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.16 Euro on the World's largest Solar Furnace located in France: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 28.03.2022

70) "The Grand Organ, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France: "Treasures (or Tresors) of Notre Dame Stamp Series": La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.65 Euro, depicting the historical Organ: Date of stamp issue: 18.04.2022

71) "Melusine", France: EUROPA - 2022""Stories and Myths" Theme: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp of 1.65 Euro depicting the Legends/Myths: Date of Stamp issue: 09.05.2022

72) Oscar-Claude Monet's painting "Le Bassin aux Nymphaes, Harmonie Verte", Republic of France: "Museum Masterpieces Gold and Silver Coin Collection Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) continues with impressionist paintings by Claude Monet: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

73) Sancerre, Republique Francaise (Republic of France): Favourite village of the French in 2021: i) The Sancerre Village and its surroundings; ii) Sancerre - A French Wine Appellation d'origine Controlee (AOC): A postage stamp of 1.16 Euro issued by La Poste France (French Post) highlighting the village: Date of Stamp issue: 04.07.2022

74) "Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean - Underground Archeology", France: "EUROMED" theme for 2022: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.65 Euro featuring Dilia Ships and Bulk Wine Trade at the time of the Roman Empire: Date of Stamp issue: 11.07.2022

75) "Castle of Commequiers Vendee", France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.43 Euro celebrating this castle: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2022

76) "Dinandier" (A Brassware Decorative Art), France: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Postage Stamp f 1.65 Euro depicting this Art: Date of Stamp issue: 03.10.2022

Links to 2024 Paris Olympic posts:

77) i) XXXIII Olympiad-2024, France: Second Series of hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks: Year of Coins issue: 2022

77) ii) "Phryge" (the official 2024 XXXIII Olympiad Mascots), France: 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) introduce Phryge: Year of Coin issue: 2022

77) iii) XXXIII Olympiad - 2024, France: Second Series of Hexagonal Olympic-themed Gold & Silver Coins released by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) feature sports and landmarks - La Semeuse (The Sower) practicing Boxing: Date/Year of Coins issue: 23.01.2023

Women of the World Coin Series:

78) i) Grace Kelly, (Monaco) France: "Women of the World Coin Series": First Coin in the Series: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) kickstarts the new Series: Year of Coin issue: 2022

Natures of France (Natures de France) - Trilogy Coin Series:

79) i) The Oak, the Laurel, the Wheat, Republic of France (Republic Francaise): "Natures of France ("Natures de France") - Trilogy Coin Series": A 10,000 Euro Gold Proof Coin (and Silver Coins) issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) showcasing the three Natural Symbols of France: Date of Coin issue: 2022

80) William Shakespeare (United Kingdom), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "La Art de la Plume (The Art of Writing) Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) depicts the Playwright: Year of Coin issue: 2022

81) Macaron (or French Macaroon), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) out of Monnaie de Paris's collaboration with renowned French Pastry chef Pierre Herme to celebrate arts and crafts: Year of Coin issue: 2023

82) Alpine Columbine (Aquilegia alpina), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "Fleur de Montaignes (Mountain Flowers) Stamp Set": La Poste France (French Post) has issued postage stamps under this Stamp Series: Date of Stamp set issue: 06.02.2023

83) Christian Dior (1905 - 1957), Republic of France (Republique Francaise): A 5000 Euro 1 Kilo Pink Gold Proof Coin minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) in collaboration with Dior: Year of Coin release: 2021

Ors de France Coin Series:

84) i) Napoleon III, France: "Ors de France" (A Historical and Emblematic Coin Series): A Historic portrait of the Emperor first depicted on coinage in 1848, now featured on Gold and Silver Collector Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2023

84) ii) Louis XIII, France: "Ors de France": A Historical and Emblematic effigy of the Emperor first depicted on Coinage in 1640, now featured on Gold and Silver Collector Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coins issue: 2024

85) "The Fan Artists", Republic of France (Republique Francaise): La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.80 Euro depcting Fans andTtools: Date of Stamp issue: 13.02.2023

Museum Masterpieces Coin Series:

86) i) Vincent van Gogh, France: "Museum Masterpieces of French Museums Coin Series": A self-portrait depicted on Gold (50 Euros) and Silver (10 Euros) Coins, minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Year of Coin issue: 2020

86) ii) Oscar-Claude Monet's painting "Le Bassin aux Nymphaes, Harmonie Verte", Republic of France: "Museum Masterpieces Gold and Silver Coin Collection Series": Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) continues with impressionist paintings by Claude Monet: Date/Year of Coin issue: 06/2022

86) iii) "Liberty Guiding the People" )"La Liberte guidant le peuple") - a painting by Eugene Delacroix exhibited in the Louvre, Paris, Republic of France ("Republique Francaise"): "Museums' Masterpieces Coin Series" ("Chefs d'ouvres des musees"): Year of Coin issue: 2023

87) Maison Berger, Paris, France: 125 Years Anniversary (1898-2023): La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.32 Euro commemorating the invention of a fragrance lamp: Date of Stamp issue: 18.09.2023

88) Orient Express, France: Celebrating the 140th Year Anniversary (1883-2023): La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a Block of 1 (One) stamp of 1.80 Euro showcasing the iconic Transcontinental passenger train, which inspired Agatha Christie to pen one of her popular novels: Date of Stamp issue: 02.10.2023

89) The Illuminator, Republic of France: "Metiers d'Art (or "Art Professions") Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Stamp of 1.80 Euro highlighting the profession of an illuminator: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 02.10.2023

90) Mosaic Art Crafts, Republic of France: "Metiers d'Art (or "Art Professions") Stamp Series": La Poste France (French Post) has issued a Stamp of 1.96 Euro highlighting the profession of Mosaic Art Creator: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 15.01.2024

91) Andre Franquin (03.01.1924-05.01.1997) Belgian Comics artist, France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.29 Euro commemorating this versatile Franco-Belgian Comics artist: Date of Stamp issue: 29.01.2024

92) Tropcal Flowers, Republic of France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps featuring the Bougainvillea, Hibiscus, Bird of Paradise and the Ballisier (all stamps of 1.29 Euro each): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 12.02.2024

93) Universal Suffrage - 80 Years - 1944-2024, France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris MInt) has issued a Silver BU Quality Coins of 100 and 10 Euro, which mark an important anniversary in terms of Universay Suffrage in France: Date of Coins issue: 08.03.2024

94) Three new circulation coins featuring Marie Curie (50 Euro Cents), Josephine Baker (20 Euro Cemts) and Simone Veil (10 Euro Cents) issued by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Date of Coins issue: 07.03.2024

95) 80th Anniversary of D-Day, World War II: Monnaie de Paris issued 50 Euro (gold) 10 Euro (silver) or 1/4 Euro (Alum-Br) Coins

96) "Alexandre Dumas and the Three Musketeers": A set of Gold and Silver Coins minted by the Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint): Date/Year of Coins issue: 08.10.2024

97) French Pastries, France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a set of 12 postage stamps featuring an assortment of Pastries made in France: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 07.10.2024

98) Centenary of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine - 45th World Congress (1924-2023): La Poste France (French Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.96 Euros celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 14.10.2024

99) Asterix - 65th Anniversary Edition: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a set of four postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 14.10.2024

100) Disney's The Lion King, France: The 30th Anniversary milestone (1994-2024): The Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has brought out an assortment of Gold and Silver Coins to celebrate the occasion: Date/Year of Coins issue: 13.11.2024

101) Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave (French: Grotte Chauvet-Pont d'Arc) in the ATdeche department of Southeastern France: La Poste, France has issued a 1.29 Euro Postage Stamp featuring the over 30,000 year old cave paintings: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 12.11.2024

102) "The Great Hours in French History", France: La Poste. France (French Post) has issued a 4.15 Euro Postage Stamp featuring the Grand March of women which ended the reign of Louis XVI in 1789: Date of Stamp issued: 12.11.2024

103) France: The Sower and Lady Liberty Feature on new Series Gold and Silver Proof Coins designed by John Mercanti former US Mint Chief Engraver and Joachim Jiminez, current Chief Engraver of the Monnaie de Paris: First Coin in the Series features "250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence: Date of Coin issue: 07.01.2025

EUROMED stamp issues:

1) "Handicraft Jewellery in the Mediterranean", France: EUROMED theme for 2021: La Poste, France (French Post) has issued a stamp of 1.50 Euro featuring i) "Maltese Cross and its Runner" (Museon Arlaten") ii) "Coulas" Bracelet ("Museon Arlatan") iii) "Coral Ear Pendant" (MuCEM"): Date of Stamp issue: 12.07.2021

Links on Banknotes & Stamps on Charlie Chaplin:

1) Charlie Chaplin: A House Note by CCL Secure of England features the legendary actor, for promoting their latest "Cinema" 3-D Security features/elements for Polymer Banknotes hitherto not seen before on any Banknote

2) "The Kid" - Charles Spencer Chaplin (or "Charlie Chaplin"), France: La Poste France (French Post) has issued a 1.50 Euro Postage Stamp on the first Feature Film of Charlie Chaplin: Date of Stamp issue: 01.03.2021

Links to other posts in 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: "TiffanyArt Coin Series": Coin Minted by:B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Coin coordinated by Coin Inverst 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

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

1) Year of the Pig - 2019: A Gold Coin of 1,000 Togrog and a 100 Togrog Banknote from Mongolia, issued by Coin Invest Trust (CIT) in 2018, minted by BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich

2) Year of the Brown (or Yellow) Earth Dog: Kyrgyz Express Post 100 KGS Stamp issued on 31.01.2018

3) Year of the Dog (2018): 50 Euro Gold Coin and 20 Euro & 10 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Monnaie de Paris celabrating the new Lunar New Year (2018)

4) Year of the Rat, Mongolia (2020): Coin Invest Trust (CIT) is issuing a set of 1000 Togrog Gold & Silver Coins and a 100 Togrog Banknote to commemorate the coming Lunar Year: Coins will be minted bgy B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt, Munich on behalf of CIT for Central Bank of Mongolia: Coin issue date: 10/2019

5) An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote from the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, rings in the "Year of the PIG" (2019) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"   

6) Year of the Rat: An Uncirculated $1 US Federal Reserve Banknote rings i9n the "Year of the Rat" (2020) from the Chinese Zodiac Cycle/Lunar Calendar titled "Lucky Money Collection"

7) "Year of the Ox", Australian Lunar Series III, 2021, Australia: Three Gold Coins of $100, $25,& $15 and ThreeSilver Coins of $2, $1 & 50 Cents, issued by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin minting 2020 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2021)

8) "Year of the Tiger", United Kingdom (UK): Coin Series titled " the Shengxiao Collection": Royal Mint, UK has issued Gold, Silver and Cupro-nickel Coins in eight variants under its continuing Lunar Year Range:Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

9)"Year of the Tiger", Australia: Coin Series titled "Australian Lunar Coin Series": Coin minted by the Perth Mint, Australia: Year of Coin issue: 2021 (with Year of issue inscribed as 2022)

10) Year of The Tiger "Quadrant Coins", Tuvalu Island: "Australian Lunar Coin Series III": A four Coin set of 1 Oz Silver Proof $1 (One Dollar - TVD) minted by the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu Island:Year of Coin set issue: 2021 (with year of release inscribed as 2022)

11) "The Year of the Rabbit", (Chinese Zodiac), France: A 1/4 Euro Nordic Gold Coin issued by the Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) featuring a Rabbit in a cultural mix of French and Chinese Anthropomorphism: Date/Year of Coin issue: 17.01.2023