4076) "Steam Giants" - Vintage Steam-Era Rail Travel Across the Continent, Australia: A Seven 50 Cents Cupro-nickel Coin Set highlights the Age of Steam era Railway Engines: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 07.08.2025:
The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has released a set of
commemorative coins titled - "Steam Giants".
The Header/Banner presents all seven Reverse designs featuring different steam engine
locomotives against a background representation of an actual Steam locomotive.
In a bygone era, steam and steel came together to create
Australia’s vivid legacy of steam-powered rail travel, an innovation that
connected a nation and forged its identity.
The "Steam Giants" - Australian Rail
Heritage collection captures the might of Australia’s largest and most iconic
steam locomotives, each chosen to represent a different state.
Australian steam-powered rail travel began with the
opening of the first steam railway line in Melbourne in 1854.
This line, built
by the Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company, ran from Flinders Street
Station to Sandridge – renamed Port Melbourne.
Steam locomotives quickly
replaced horse-drawn carriages, becoming integral to transporting goods and
people with the network soon expanded throughout the country.
Steam trains were
used for various purposes including commuting, transporting livestock and crops.
Rail transport was especially important as it contributed significantly to
Australia's development during the gold rush and beyond.
As investment
increased and settlements expanded, new lines were rapidly built connecting
major cities and regional centres which contributed to Australia's economic
growth and increase in Europeans looking to settle in Australia.
Trains brought a sense of connection for towns and
settlements in the bush to larger cities which lessened the feeling of
remoteness and isolation.
The schedules and timetables were usually quite
punctual, lending a certain sense of rhythm and reliability to communities.
The
development and operation of steam locomotives in Australia involved
significant engineering efforts, including the construction of tracks, bridges
and the locomotives themselves.
The completion of the Trans-Australian Railway
in 1917, connecting Port Augusta in South Australia and Kalgoorlie in Western
Australia marked the completion of a coast-to-coast rail service across
Australia.
Stretching across 1,693 kilometres of Australia’s driest and most
isolated terrain,
It took five years for teams of rail workers to lay the 2.5
million hardwood sleepers and 140,000 tonnes of rail needed to finish the
1,693-kilometre job.This railway significantly improved east-west travel and
communication across the continent.
During this era, and among the giants that were part of
the transport network was South Australia Railway’s No. 520 ‘Sir Malcolm
Barclay-Harvey’, which ran alongside the Flying Scotsman during its 1989
Australian tour — a historic meeting of international legends.
Rail travel
shaped and changed the lives of ordinary people in the country and one great
story of life in the rail yards is that of a 15-year-old Bathurst boy.
He
started on the railways as a shop boy and by 18 he was a fireman, feeding coal
into steam engines.
At 27, he became a locomotive driver steering his trains
through some of the most challenging routes and terrain in the country.
That
young driver was Joseph Benedict or, Ben Chifley, who would later become
Australia’s 16th Prime Minister, serving from 1945 to 1949.
By the 1950s, steam
locomotives were gradually replaced by diesel-electric locomotives, marking the
end of an era, but not the end of the fascination many still have with rail
travel.
Some steam trains, like "Puffing Billy", have been preserved and are now
tourist attractions, allowing people to experience the nostalgia and history of
steam rail travel.
The Coins:
- Designed by a collaborative team of artisans at the Royal
Australian Mint (RAM) with intricate engraving and vibrant colour, the coins reflect
the power and personality of these engineering marvels, many of which still
inspire railway enthusiasts across the country.
The set includes seven designs,
one representing each state and territory –
· AD60 Class Beyer-Garratt 6029 - New South Wales. The
largest operating steam locomotive in the Southern Hemisphere.
· No. 1009 Beyer-Garratt – Queensland. A survivor of the
tropics, known for its bold red and yellow livery.
· SAR 520 Class No. 520 – South Australia. A streamlined
wartime passenger engine under passionate restoration.
· G Class G1 - Commonwealth Railways. Pioneer of the
Trans-Australian Railway across the Nullarbor desert.
· Q Class Q5 – Tasmania. Tasmania’s last ‘Mountain’
locomotive.
· H220 ‘Heavy Harry’ – Victoria. Australia’s largest
non-articulated steam engine, a freight legend.
· V Class V1220 – Western Australia. Built to help
rejuvenate the Western Australian Railways after the Second World War.
The Obverse of each 50 Cents Coin includes an effigy
of Charles III created by engraver Dan Thorne. The peripheral inscription reads - "CHARLES III AUSTRALIA 2025".
The denomination 50 CENTS is
placed just under the effigy along the lower periphery.
The specifications of each coin are:
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Mintage
Limit
50 Cents x 7 Cupro-nickel 15.5 g. 31.5
mm. BU & Colour 30,000
- Available from the 7th August, the BU cupro-nickel coins
are encased in a coin-card format which includes illustrations and informative
text.
- The complete collection is housed in a heavy-gauge card folder designed
to accommodate all seven coins in their cards.
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
Links to Star Wars Posts:
1) "BB-8 Droid", Star wars, Niue Island: A 1 oz, $2 (Two Dollars), Fine silver Shaped Proof Coloured Coin minted by the New Zealand Mint (NZM): Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
Links to the Rainbow Serpent Coin:
1) The Rainbow Serpent, Australia: 50th Anniversary Milestone (1975-2025): Royal Australian Mint (RAM), in partnership with the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA), presents the fifth and final release in its Australian Children's Literature programme: Date/Year od Coin issue: 14.08.2025
Links to the Kangaroo Bullion & Proof Coin Series:
1) 32nd Edition of the Kangaroo Bullion & Proof Coin Series, Australia: $1 (One Dollar) Silver Kangaroo Proof and Bullion Series features Canberra Landmarks and coincides with the 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.08.2025
Links to "Echoes of Egypt Coin Series:
1) "Thoth, An Ancient Egyptian Diety", Niue Island: First Coin in the "Echoes of Egyot Coin Series": A 2 oz $5 Pure Silver Antique Finish (AF) Gold Plated Coin minted by T&S Coins, Lithuania: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
Links to interesting posts from the South Pacific Island of Fiji:
Links to interesting posts on Coins & Banknotes of Japan:
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 :
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:
For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:
Links to posts on "Dog Breeds":
Other links:
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:
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:
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):
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:
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
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:
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:
Links to posts on the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World 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
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:
The Universe Coin Collection:
Links:
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:
For other interesting posts on Coins issued by the Czech National Bank, please visit the following links:
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:
