4112) Did You Know Series (117): Queen Bernice II: An Egyptian Queen’s Gold Coin Unearthed in Jerusalem, Israel Means a Rare Glimpse into Hellenistic Power:
Archaeologists in Jerusalem uncovered a rare gold coin of
Queen Berenice II, offering new insight into Hellenistic power, Jerusalem’s
vitality, and the unusual prominence of a female ruler.
The Givati Parking Lot is an archaeological excavation
site located in the Tyropoeon Valley that is in the upper part of the City of
David, the most ancient part of the city of Jerusalem.
It has been ongoing
since 2007, with continuing, significant archaeological findings. Image: Dan
Porges, via Getty.
Archaeologists from the Givati Parking Lot excavation in
Jerusalem's City of David unearthed an exceptionally rare gold coin depicting
Queen Berenice II of Egypt. This discovery may reshape history's understanding
of Jerusalem's post-exilic era and the connections to Hellenistic rule.
Just 20 of these coins are known to exist worldwide, and
this find marks the first example discovered outside of Egypt in a proper
archaeological context.
Rivka Langler recalled the moment she spotted the coin.
"I was sifting through the soil when suddenly I saw something shiny. At
first, I couldn't believe it! I've been excavating in the City of David for two
years, and this is the first time I have found gold!"
This is the only coin featuring Queen Berenice that has
ever been found on the site.
Minted between 246 and 241 BCE during the reign of
Ptolemy III, the coin is a quarter-drachma of nearly pure gold (99.3%).
On the Obverse, Queen Berenice II appears adorned with a diadem, veil, and necklace;
the Reverse features a cornucopia flanked by stars and a Greek inscription
reading "of Queen Berenice".
Unusual for the times, Queen Berenice II, the wife
of Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy III, appears as the face of political power. In
most ancient coinage, women were relegated to symbolic roles.
They were often depicted as goddesses or allegories of
prosperity, while male rulers dominated the imagery. Yet on this
quarter-drachma, Berenice is not mythologised; she is presented directly as
sovereign.
As numismatists Robert Kool and Haim Gitler stated on the
Israel Museum's Facebook page, "As far as we know, the coin is the only
one of its kind discovered outside Egypt. Berenice appears not only as the
king's consort, but possibly as a ruler in her own right."
This rarity suggests that her presence on coinage was a
deliberate assertion of authority, signaling her status as more than a queen by
marriage.
In contemporary accounts, Berenice II was considered a
politically shrewd and independent figure. Historians point to not only her
dynastic alliances but also to intentional behaviors such as orchestrating a
suitor's murder to secure her throne.
Therefore, her image on the coin may reflect an
intentional projection of female rulership within the Ptolemaic dynasty, a bold
move in a world dominated by male sovereigns.
The discovery also challenges long-held assumptions about
Jerusalem's status during the Hellenistic period.
Archaeologists Yiftah Shalev
and Efrat Bocher suggest the coin points to a Jerusalem with an invigorating
and dynamic economy. It was most likely connected to the major powerhouses of
the eastern Mediterranean, far from the "small, poor town" earlier
scholars envisioned.
Married to Ptolemy III, Queen Berenice II is a
historically fascinating woman.
She is remembered for dramatic court maneuvres
and for the mythological tale of Coma Berenices, a constellation named after a
lock of her hair said to have been immortalised in the sky after Queen
Berenice, anxious for her husband’s safety in battle, vowed to Aphrodite that
she would sacrifice her treasured locks if he returned unharmed. But through
this coin, her portrayal transcends myth, offering evidence of her real political
stature.
"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:
"Lion of Judah" Gold Bar Series:
1) "Lion of Judah Gold Bar series", Israel: A Gold Bar minted by the (Holy Land Mint) - Israel Coins and Medals Corpn (ICMC): Year of Gold Bar issue: 2025
"Human Cats" Silver Bar Series:
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Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:
Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:
"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:
Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:
Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:
"Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series":
Birds of Israel Coin Series:
"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":
Views of Israel Coin Series:
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For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on "Experience Nature":
1) Experience Nature - Birds on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp issue: 02.01.2024
2) Experience Nature - "Butterflies" on Bonaire: "Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp Series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora and Fauna found in this part of the Netherlands: Date of Stamp Set issue: 12.02.2024
3) Experience Nature - Stamp Series Sint Eustastius:: "Underwater Life": A set of ten Postage stamps brought out by PostNL (Netherlands Post): Date/Year of Stamp sheet issue: 09.06.2025
4) Experience Nature - Flora Sint Eustatius: Experience Nature 2024-2026 Perennial Stamp series": A set of Stamps issued by PostNL (Netherlands Post) featuring the Flora of Sint Eustatius - Trees and Plants: Date/Year of Stamp Sheet issue: 10.08.2025
For interesting posts from the Caribbean Netherlands on this blog:
5) The Farewell NAF, Netherlands Antilles: A 5 Guilder commemorative coin minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) to mark the end of the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (NAF) and its replacement by the Caribbean Guilder: Year of Coins issue: 2025
Tulips, Netherlands:
New Dutch Design Stamp Series:
70 Years of Miffy:
Dutch City Gates Coin Series:
On Safari in the Netherlands:
750 Years of Amsterdam:
Prehistoric Animals Stamp Series, Netherlands (PostNL):
Dutch Castles Coin Series:
10) Poptaslot Castle, The Netherlands: The Tenth and second last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coin issue: 2023
11) Kuinderburcht Bridge, The Netherlands: The Eleventh and last Coin to be released in the "Dutch Castles Coin Series": A Silver Ducat Trade Coin with a history spanning over 350 years, minted by the Royal Dutch Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2023
For other interesting posts on issues from the Royal Dutch Mint, Netherlands and PostNL, please visit the following links:
10) First Atlases, Netherlands: Commemorating 450 Years of the first Atlas (1570-2020) & others: A Stamp Sheet of six stamps depicting the Atlases which were compiled in the Netherlands in the 16th & 17th Centuries AD: Stamp Set issued by POstNL: Date of Stamp Set issue: 23.03.2020
34) "UN Crypto Stamps", United Nations: "New Technologies for the United Nations Stamp Series": Series II of United Nations Crypto Stamps issued by the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) which run on Blockchain Technolgy: Date of Stamps issue:18.11.2022
35) 2022 NL Crypto Stamp - Duo Set Crypto The Netherlands (NL) + Oostenrijk (Austria) - Collectibles: Date of Joint Crypto Stamp issue: 22.09.2022
36) Tarzan of the Apes, Netherlands: A Medal/Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) depicting the popular fictional legend of Tarzan of the Apes: Date/Year of Coin/Medal issued: 2022
37) "EpilepsieNL" (Epilepsy), Netherlands: 130th Annversary milestone (1893-2023): Two Coins/Medals in Coincard issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM): Year of Coins issue: 2023
38) Sesame Street, Netherlands: 45 Years of Sesame Street Milestone (1968-2023): The Royal Dutch MInt has released the complete collection of Sesame Street Muppets: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023
39) Holland America Lines, Netherlands: 150th Anniversary milestone (1873-2023): PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a 24-carat Gold Stamp with the denomination of "1" (for items weighing upto 20g for domestic/inland post): Date of Stamp issue: 18.04.2023
40) "The Compliment", Netherlands: "Dutch Design Stamp Series": PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued the Fifth Stamp Sheet, all stamps marked "International 1": Date of Stamp Sheet issued: 23.10.2023
41) Molly the Cat, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a stamp sheet of five personal stamps of "Nederland 1" value featuring Molly the Cat: Date of Stamp set issue: 12.02.2024
42) Keukenhof's Flower Show Exhibition, Netherlands:"75th Annioversary milestone (1949-2024):PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers 0 the Iris, Daffodil sand Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Sheet issue: 01.03.2024
43) "Shaping the Future Together", Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) held in Noordwijk from 30.09.2024 to 06.10.2024: PostNL has issued a Stamp sheet: Date of Stamp sheet issued: 30.09.2024
44) The first flight between Amsterdam and Batavia, Netherlands:100th Anniversary (1924-2924): A one Euro Coin in a CoinCard features the flight in a Fokker F.VII with three crew members on 01.10.1924: Date of CoinCard issue: 01.10.2024
45) 80 Years of Suske and Wiske Medal Collec tion, Netherlands: The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has issued a set of 12 Medals featuring populat characters from the Belgian Comic Magazine: Date/Year of Medals issue: 03/2025
46) Discovery Channel (now Discovery+ on HBO Max) is 40 Years old: A special Coin in a Coincard minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coincard issue: 2025
Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands:
1) Intangible Cultural Heritage, Netherlands: PostNL (Netherlands Post) has issued a set of 15 postage stamps featuring different forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the country: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 16.09.2024
Links to Posts on Pieter Mondriaan (or "Piet Mondrian"):
Experience Nature Stamp Series:
Typically Dutch Postage Stamp Series "House Types & facades":
Typically Dutch Coin Series -2023:
Typically Dutch Postage stamp Series - 2024:
Dutch World Heritage Series:
For other interesting posts:
23) Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a Stamp Sheetlet which showcases a fingerprint in which a face is hidden as a symbolic representation of the theme - "identity": Date of Stamps issue: 20.03.2023
24) Asteroid Day (or "International Asteroid Day), Luxembourg: POST Luxembourg (formerly known as Entreprise des Postes et Telecommunications) has issued a postage stamp of L50g (the rate for a standard letter domestic postage): Date of Stamp issue: 16.05.2023
25) SABENA (National Airline Carries), Belgium: Centenary Celebrations - 1923-2023): The Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) has minted a 20 Euro Silver Crown Coin which marks the centenary of the founding of the country's first airline carrier: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
26) 130th Anniversary of the Art Nouveau Movement, Belgium: 130th Anniversary Celebrations (1893-2023): Commemorative 2 Euro Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands, in association with the Royal Belgian Mint (RBM) celebrating the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
27) Hanseatic Cities in Belgium: The Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands has issued a 10 Euro Silver Coin on behalf of Belgium depicting Hanseatic Cities and Trading activities in the country: Date/Year of Coi issue: 2023
28) Glass Art, Belgium: Bpost (Belgian Post) has issued a postage stamp featuring national and international artists working in a variety of styles: Date of Stamp issue: 22.01.2024
29) Keukenhof's Flower Exhibition, Netherlands: "75th Anniversary milestone (1949-2024)" PostNL (Netherlands Post) has brought out a six Stamp Sheet which feature the following spring flowers - the Iris, Daffodil and Tulip of "Internationaal 1" value each: Date of Stam p Shdeet issue: 01.03.2024
30) 100 Years of Surrealism in Belgium: Date of Stamp issue: 26.08.2024
31) 25th Wedding Anniversary of King Phillippe and Queen Matilda, Belgium: A 12-1/2 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) at their facilities in Houten, Netherlands under license from the Royal Belgian Mint: Date/Yea5r of Coin issue: 16.10.2024
32) Belgium 1 cent 1887-1907 in Coincard NL: Coin first issued under King Leopold II: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
33) "Street Art in Belgium", Belgium: A 2.5 Euro, Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin in a Coincard Netherlands (NL) highlights Dtreet art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
34) Belgium 2 Euro Coin 2025 "Spa Francorchamps circuit" BU in Coincard NL, (minted by the Royal Dutch Mint - RDM): Date of Coin issue: end July 2025
Links to other Posts on Aland issues:
Some other interesting Posts from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Greenland, Aland, Faroe Islands & Nordic Countries:
For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:
8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022
9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022
10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank
11) Cairns, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Faroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023
12) "Treasures of the Sea", Faroe Islands: A set of Franking Labels - Four Franking Labels issued by Posta (Faroe Islands Post): Date/Year of Franking Labels issue: 03.02.2025
Posts on Finland on this Blog:
Posts on Aruba on this blog:
1) A New 2019 Fourth Series of Banknotes, Aruba, issued by the Central Bank of Aruba (Centrale Bank van Aruba) on 04.06.2019 comprising five denominations with the theme of "Endangered Flora and Fauna of Aruba" and historic monuments and landmarks
Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:
1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020
2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022
4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023
5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
6) Colourful Curacao brought out by Curacao: Cpost International has brought out a stamp set featuring vibrant and colourful architecture of Curacao: Date of stamp set issue: 20.08.2024
7) Curacao & St Maarten: Central Bank unveils Designs for new Caribbean Guilder Corculation Coinage: Year of coins issue: 2025
8) New Caribbean Guilder Banknotes and Coin designs for the Centrale Bank of Curacao & Sint Maarten
Other posts on European Capitals of Culture Posts - 2024:
Links to Posts on Norway issues:
For other interesting posts from the Faroe Islands:
8) "Organic Art", Faroe Islands: Posta/Postverk Foroya (Postal Works of the Faroes Islands) has issued a set of six stamps of 29.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) and 19.00 DKK (x 3 Stamps) depicting Organic art by three artists in the Faroes: Date of Stamp set issue: 16.05.2022
9) Faroese Minerals, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroe Islands Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) of stamps depicting Calcite and Copper: Date of Stamps issue: 24.10.2022
10) Faroe Islands Banknotes New Series - 2012: An updated version of Faroese Banknote Series with new security features was introduced into circulation: Banknotes were printed by Danmarks Nationalbank
11) Cairn, Faroe Islands: Posta (Faroese Post) has issued a postage stamp of 100.00 DKK (Danish Kroners) celebrating the significance of Cairns all over the Foroe Islands: Date of Stamp issue: 10.08.2023
Links to some other posts on shipwrecks:
Posts on SEPAC issues on this blog:
Links to Posts on Turks and Caicos Islands:
1) A Quarter Crown (1/4) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was only issued in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1986
2) A Half Crown (1/2) Coin, Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): The Coin was issued only in 1981 and was since demonetised in 1982
Links to Posts on Curacao on this Blog:
1) Festival di Tumba (Carnival of Curacao), Curacao: "50th Edition of the Curacao Carnival/Festival" held from 27-31.01.2020: A set of six Commemorative Postage Stamps brought out by Cpost (Curacao Post) on 20.02.2020
2) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
3) Willemstad, Curacao: 25 Years of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of 16 postage stamps celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamps set issue: 18.08.2022
4) Willemstad, (Dutch, Caribbean Island, Curacao), Netherlands: "Dutch World Heritage Coin Series": Tenth Coin in the Series of 10 Euro (Gold) and 5 Euro (Silver) Collector Coins minted by the Royal Dutch Mint (RDM) feature this historic city: Date/Year of Coins issue: 02.02.2023
5) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
Posts on Colombia:
1) 500th Anniversary of the founding of Santa Marta (1525-2025), Colombia: Commemorative Coins in the denomination of 20,000 Pesos Cupro-Nackel Coin issued by the royal dutch mint (RDM) at their facilities in houten, Netherlands on behalf of the Banco Central de la Republica (Central Ban k of Colombia): Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.07.2025
2) Did You Know Series (68): "The Treasure Ship - San Jose", Colombia: "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" which was sunk with an enormous treasure on board by the British Navy during the Spanish War of Succession fought during 09.07.1701-07.09.1714
3) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Prat 1): The evolution of Coinage in Colombia
4) Banknotes and Coinage of Colombia (Part 2): History of evolution of Banknotes in Colombia
For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:
Links to some other interesting posts from South American countries & Mexico:
1) Trains of South America, Curacao: Cpost International (Curacao Post) has issued a set of stamps featuring Trains of South America: Date of Stamp set issue: 21.06.2021
Republic of Cameroon:
The Way to Valhalla Coin Series:
15) "Eric The Red", was a Viking hero and explorer who settled Greenland: "The Way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series: A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz Pure silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic of Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
16) "Leif Ericsson", the legendary Norse explorer who charted a course to the shores of North America long before Columbus and also discovered Vinland: "The Way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series": A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz {ure silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic fo Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025
17) "Freydis Eiriksdottir" (born c.965), an Icelandic woman who was the daughter of Erik the Red, who figured prominently in the Norse exploration of North America as an early colonist of Vinland: "The way to Valhalla Coin Collection Series": A 2000 Francs CFA 2 oz Pure Silver Antique Finish Coin minted by - Mint XXI - Republic of Cameroon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
Republic of Peru:
17) "Paracas Textiles/Textile Art of Paracas", Peru Cpin: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the unique fenerary Textile Work/Art: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2013
18) "Real Filipe Fortress of "King Philip's Fortress", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Puru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the ruins of the fortified fortress: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2013
19) "Tunanmarca" or "Tunan Marca" or "Siquillapucara", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol coin showcases the Tunanmarca Archeological Complex/Buildings: Date/Year of Coin issue: 26.11.2023
20) "Sacred City of Caral-Supe" (or "Caral"), Peru" Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Archeological buildings: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2014
21) "Huaca de la Luna" ("Temple or Shrine of the Moon"), Peru: Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Temple or Shrine dedicated to the Moon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2014
22) The "Petroglyphs of Pusharo", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin eries"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Petroglyphs: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015
23) The "Warawtampu" (Quechu Waraw meaning "High and Deep"' , Peru: Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Con Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Archeological Site: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015
24) The "Vicus Culture/Pottery", Peru: "Requeza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Vicus Culture/Pottery: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2015
25) The "Shipibo-Konibo Pottery", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" ("Wealth a nd Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the Pottery Artwork: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2016
26) "Machu Picchu", Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru" (Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One Sol Coin showcases the Ruins of Machu Pichu: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2011
27) Numismatic Series "Natural Resources of Peru" (Recursos naturales del Peru" - in Spanish): Date/Year of Coins issue: 07/2013
Links to some other interesting posts from Mexico:
Other interesting posts from Israel:
Holy Land Sites Numismatic Bullion Coin Series:
Biblical Art Commemorative Coin Series:
"Jerusalem of Gold - Gold Bullion Coin Series:
Israel Independence Day - "Endangered Animals in Israel" Coin Series:
Links to more posts from ICMC, Israel:
"Gates of Jerusalem Coin Series":
Birds of Israel Coin Series:
"Views of Jerusalem" Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series:
"Ancient Cities of the Holy Land Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series":
Views of Israel Coin Series:
For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:
Republic of Cameroon:
i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023
2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas
3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020
4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019
5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019
6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019
7) 2025 Mesa Grande Sovereign Native American Nation: $1 1-oz Silver Coin Built By aliens - Stonehenge Proof: Coin released by the republic of Ghana: Date/Year of Coin release: 2025
Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:
1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana
2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana
3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana
4) Mole National Park, Ghana
5) Funerals
6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone
7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana
8) A visit to Ghana
9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana
10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis
Links:
1) Did You Know Series (102): Unearthing a 500 Year-Old Shipwreck in Namibia: Lost at Sea, Found in the Sand
Greek Mythology Coin Series:
Barbados:
1) "Rum Runner", Antigua & Barbados: First coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean God & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" (EC8 Coin Programme") - all coins to be released during 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):
2) El Dorado, Barbados: A $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin with a Sliding motis presents the fabled city in the Amerocas: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
i) Unicorn, "A symbol of Magic and Dreams", Republic of Ghana: Scottsdale Mint has brought out 5 Cedi Silver Proof Colour Coins crafted in 3 exquisite colours and a plain Silver format: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2023
2) Currency & Coinage of Ghana: Cedis & Pesewas
3) "Sabre-Toothed Tiger", Ghana: Third Silver Bullion Coin released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory: Year of issue: 2020
4) "Woolly Mammoth", Ghana: First Gold & Silver Bullion Coins releasedin "Giants of the Ice age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallverarbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019
5) "Great Horned Megaloceros", Ghana: Second Gold & Silver Bullion Coins released in "Giants of the Ice Age" Bullion Coin Series issued by the Bank of Ghana: Coins minted by Leipziger Edelmetallvararbeitung GmbH (Precious Metals Factory): Year of Coin issue: 2019
6) Two new Cedi Banknotes of GH200 & GH100 and a GH2 Cedi Coin introduced in 11/2019
Links to other interesting posts on our Ghana visit in 2013:
1) Lake Bosumchwe or Bosumchwi, Ghana
2) El Mina Castle/Fort, Cape Coast, Ghana
3) History of Coinage and Banknotes of Ghana
4) Mole National Park, Ghana
5) Funerals
6) Larabanga mosque and the Mystic Stone
7) Food, Culture and Music of Ghana
8) A visit to Ghana
9) Oware: The Ancient National Board Game of Ghana
10) Did You Know Series (36): Colours of Africa: A trip to Ghana: The ancient Adinkra Symbols of the Ashantis
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Posts from the Republic of South Africa:
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Divine Comedy Coin Series - Republic of Cameroon:
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