4452) Did You Know Series (136): 1) Kraftwerk, the German Music Band formed in 1970; 2) They introduced a "robot pop" style that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetitive rhythms, while adopting a stylised image including matching suits:

4452) Did You Know Series (136): 1) Kraftwerk, the German Music Band formed in 1970; 2) They introduced a "robot pop" style that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetitive rhythms, while adopting a stylised image including matching suits:

Kraftwerk, a German experimental group is widely regarded as the "godfathers of electronic pop music".

I had an LP (Long Playing Record) album by this Group, in 1975 which I purchased from Devi Radograms in Hazratganj Lucknow (India). 

We had been College Students and were still not in jobs, so five or six of us pooled in to purchase the album.

I rediscovered this group recently:

"Kraftwerk" (German pronunciation: [ˈkʁaftvɛʁk] or 'Power Plant') is a German electronic band formed in Düsseldorf in 1970 by Ralf Hütter and Florian Schneider.

Hütter and Schneider met while studying classical music at Düsseldorf Conservatory in the late 1960s, and their early work with a five-piece band called the "Organisation" which showed the influence of the German keyboard band "Tangerine Dream". Adopting the name Kraftwerk (“Power Plant”), Hütter, Schneider, and a series of collaborators forged an austere sound and image as part of a small but highly influential cult of German bands who experimented with electronic instruments long before it was fashionable. 

The Movement, dubbed “Krautrock” by British journalists, also included such innovative bands as Can, Faust, and Neu!, but Kraftwerk became the best known.

Widely considered innovators and pioneers of electronic music, Kraftwerk was among the first successful acts to popularise the genre.

The group began as part of West Germany's experimental krautrock scene in the early 1970s before embracing electronic instrumentation, including synthesizers, drum machines, and vocoders.

Wolfgang Flür joined in 1973 and Karl Bartos in 1975.

Some of the commercially successful albums such as "Autobahn" (1974), "Trans-Europe Express" (1977), "The Man-Machine" (1978), and "Computer World" (1981), Kraftwerk developed a self-described "robot pop" style that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetitive rhythms, while adopting a stylised image including matching suits. 

The foundation for Kraftwerk’s music was the sounds of everyday life, a concept first fully realised on the 22-minute title track of the Autobahn album (1974).  

Repetitious, monotonous, lulling, and entrancing, “Autobahn” became an unlikely hit in Europe and the United States (where it was played on commercial radio stations).

Subsequent albums explored such subjects as radios and trains with a combination of childlike wonder and cold objectivity. 

The band revolutionised ideas about how a “rock” tour should look and sound by appearing in the United States in the guise of identical mannequins who performed their music exclusively on keyboards.

The title of their album "The Man-Machine" (1978) epitomised the concept. 

Although the band recorded rarely in the 1980s and ’90s and virtually stopped touring, its music was a huge influence on New York hip-hop, particularly Afrika Bambaataa’s hit “Planet Rock”; Detroit techno dance music; Neil Young’s album Trans (1983); the collaborations between David Bowie and Brian Eno; and the synth-pop of Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, and countless others.

Following the release of "Electric Café" (1986), Flür left in 1987, followed by Bartos in 1990. 

Kraftwerk released Tour de France Soundtracks, its most recent studio and concept album, in 2003. Schneider left in 2008 to pursue solo work and died in 2020. 

Kraftwerk has continued to tour under the leadership of Hütter.

Kraftwerk has influenced a range of artists and genres, including synth-pop, hip hop, post-punk, techno, house music, ambient, and club music.

 In 2014, the Recording Academy honoured Kraftwerk with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The live album 3-D "The Catalogue" (2017) won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

In 2021, Kraftwerk was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the early influence category.

Some Other Awards: 

-  -   Close-up of an old sitar against a colourful background. (music, India)

- -    Britannica Quiz (A Music) Man’s Best Friend

aLater Revival:

The group resumed a limited touring schedule in the early 2000s and released Tour de France Soundtracks (2003), their first album of original material in some 17 years.

“Minimum-Maximum”, their first live album, appeared in 2005. Schneider’s departure from Kraftwerk was announced in early 2009, but the band continued to tour.

 In 2012 New York City’s Museum of Modern Art presented “Kraftwerk—Retrospective 12345678,” in which the band performed eight of its studio albums, beginning with Autobahn, over eight evenings.

The exhibit later travelled to other museums, including Tate Modern in London, and it was the basis for a tour that took Kraftwerk to various venues around the world.

A live recording made from several of the performances, 3-D: The Catalogue (2017), won a Grammy Award for best dance/electronic album.

The Band received a Grammy for lifetime achievement in 2014, and in 2021 it was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

As of 2026, the band continues to tour, with the members' live performances celebrating Kraftwerk's fiftieth anniversary.original members were Ralf Hütter (b. 1946, Krefeld, West Germany) and Florian Schneider (b. 1947, Düsseldorf, West Germany - passed away. 2020).

For Posts on "German Crafts Coin Series:

1) "Design", (Bundesrepublik Deutschland:), Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "German Crafts Coin Series: 4th Coin in the Series: 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karsruhe (G), and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 10.08.2026

2) "Nutrition", (BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND) Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "German Crafts Coin Series": 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 07.08.2023

3) "Mobilitat (Mobility)", (Bundesrepublik Deutschland), Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "Gertman Crafts Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued by five German Mints , with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 05.08.2024

4) "Musicinstrumente - Pauke" (Timpani) - (Bundersrepublik Deutschland) Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "Musical Instruments Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 09.08.2021

5) "Musikinstrumente - Hammerflugel (The Fortepiano), Bundesrepublik Deutsch land) Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): Musical Instruments Coin Series: A 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 20.08.2019

6) "Musikinstrumente - Orchesterhorn" ("THe Orchestra Horn"): (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "Musical Instruments Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Quality: Coin issued for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 10.08.2020

Links to "Star Gazers - In the Stars Coin Series:

1) "Capricorn", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Aistrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued the First Coin in the Western Zodiac Signs Coin Series titled "Star Gazers - In the Stars": A 20 Euro Coin begins the Series: Date of Coin issue: 05.11.2025

2) "Taurus", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Austrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued thev Second Coin in the Western Zodiac Signs: Coin series titled "Stargazers - In the Stars": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin: Date of Coin issue: 25.03.2026

More Links to posts on Austria and Germany on this Blog:

Traditional and Trendy Coin Series:

1) The "Drindl" is symbolic of Austria: "Traditional and Trendy Coin series" which celebrates this most iconic of dresses: First Coin in the series: A 10 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.04.2025

2) "Lederhosen" is symbolic of Austria: "Traditional and Trendy Coin Series" which celebrates this iconic dress: Second Coin in the Series: A 10 Euro Copper Proof Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.09.2025

3) "Loden" is symbolic of Austria: "Traditional and Trendy Coin Series" which celebrates this iconic dress: Third Coin in the Series: A 10 Euro Copper Proof Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.03.2026

For posts on this blog on "Tri-Material Coins" from the Federal Republic of Germany, please visit the following links:

1) Planet Earth: The World's first "Tri-material" Coin - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable blue polymer ring: An innovative 5 Euro Polymer coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016

2) The Tropics Climate Zone (Climates of Earth) Coin Series: The second "tri-material Coin - with an outer ring,inner core and an embossable red polymer ring: Innovative Coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 27.04.2017

3) Sub-Tropical Climate Zone: ("Climate Zones of Earth Coin Series"): The second "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable orange polymer ring, innivative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 26.04.2018

4) In the Air: A 10 Euro Coin: The first Coin in the 3-coin Bimetal/Polymer coin "Tri-material" Coin Series titled "Air Moves", to be issued in April 2019

5) "An Land" (On The Land): A 10 Euro Coin: The second "Tri-material" Coin in the Series titled "Air Moves" - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable polymer ring: Innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2020

6) In The Air ("In Der Luft"): A 10 Euro Coin: "Windsurfing" The Final "Tri-Material" Coin in the Series titled "Air Moves" - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable polymer ring: Innovative three-coin Series issued by the Federal Republic of Germany from 2019 to 2021: Date of Coin issue: 25.03.2021

In the Service of Society Coin Series:

7) "Health Care", Federal Republic of Germany: "In the Service of Society Coin Series": A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coins issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J):Date of Coin issue: 07.04.2022

8) "Fire Brigade", Federal Republic of Germany: "In the Service of Society Coin Series" ("Im Dienst der Gesellschaft"): A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G), and Humburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 11.05.2023

9) "Rescue Services", Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "In the Service of Society Coin Series" : "Im Dienst der Gesellschaft"): A Tri-metal 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) amd Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 23.04.2026

10) "Federal Agency for Technical Relief", Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "In the Service of Society Coin Series" ("Im Dienst der Gesellschaft"): A Tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coin issued by five German Mints, woth Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 23.04.2025

11) "Police", Federal Republic of Germany (FROG): "In the Service of Society Coin Series": ("Im Dienst der Gesellischaft"): A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coin issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J): Date of Coin issue: 25.04.2024

Links:New Year Lucky Coin Releases by the Austrian Mint, Vienna:

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 2024)

iv) Lucky Token 2024 - The Dragon (in Bronze) - Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik)

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

vi) Austria: New Year's Annual Silver Collector Coin For 2025 features The Theme of Dance: Two 5 Euro Coins (one Silver and the other Bronze) usher in the New Year: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.12.2024

vii) "Jump For Joy", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): A 5 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Austreian Mint, Vienna celebrates the coming of the New Year 2026: Date/Year of Coin release: 03.12.2025

viii) "Three Hares", a painting by Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), Osterreich Republik (Republic of Austria): 250th Anniversary (1471-2026) milestone: The Austrian Mint (Osterreich Munz), has issued a 5 Euro Silver Coin celebrationg his Birth: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.02.2026

ix) "Powolny's Porcelain Bunny and Silver Easter Coin designed in 2018, Osterreich Republik (Austrian Republik): 300th Anniversary of the manufacture of porcelain in Vienna and an Easter gift Box: Date/Year of Coin issue: Easter 2026

25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series:

1) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: First Coin: "700 Years of Hall City in Tirol or Tyrol"

2) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Second Coin: "150 Years of Semmering Alpine Railway"

3) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Third Coin: "50 Years of Television in Austria" 

4) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fourth Coin: "European Satellite Navigation System"

5) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Fifth Coin: "Austrian Aviators"

6) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Sixth Coin "Fascinating Light"

7) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Seventh Coin: " The International Year of Astronomy"

8) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eighth Coin: "Renewable Energy"

9) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Ninth Coin: "Robotics"

10) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Tenth Coin: "Bionics"

11) The 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint: Eleventh Coin: "Tunnel Construction"

11 a) "Global Heating/Warming", Austria: 21st Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject of great concern to us all: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

12) "Edaphon," Austria: 22nd Coin in the Series: An innovative Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2024

13) 25 Euro "Digitalisation", Austria: 23rd Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria: Date of Coin issue: 12.03.2025

14) "Quantum Physics", Osterreich Republik (Austrian Republic): 24th Coin in the Series: A 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 25.02.2026

Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series:

i) Tina Blau (1845-1916), Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series": First Coin in the Series is a 50 Euro Gold Coin honouring the artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) "Veza" Tubner-Calderon (or Veza Canetti (1897-1963) - Writer, Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series - Homeland of Great Daughters": Second Coin in the series is a 50 Euro Gold Proof Coin honouring the Writer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

iii) Hilde Loewe-Flatter (1895-1976), Osterreich Republik (Republic of Austria): "Austria's Unsung Heroines Gold Coin Series": Fourth Coin in the Series features the popular Composer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 28.01.2026

Links to "Mythical Creatures" Coin Series:

1) "The Troll", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Austrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued the First Coin in the Mythical Creacures Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin begins the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05.11.2025

2) "The Hippocampus", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Austrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued the Second Coin in theb "Mythical Creatures Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin continues the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 28.01.2026

Posts on Indian Railways:

1) Celebrating 150 Years of serving the Indian Nation by the Railways in 2002-03

2) "Fairy Queen": MyStamps (issued by India Post): Rajeev

Posts on United Kingdom Railways:

1) Commemorating 150 Years of the London Underground : Two pound Coins minted by the Royal Mint UK, showing the "Roundel" logo and a train emerging from a tunnel 

2) A Five Pounds Banknote issued on George Stephenson (an Engineer) also depicting "Rocket" his Railway Locomotive and Skeene Bridge on the Stockton Darlington Railway (1825) - since withdrawn

3) "200 Years of Rail Travel", United Kingdom (UK): Gold and Silver Proof Coins highlight the memorable journey: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2025

4) Steam Locomotives, United Kingdom (UK): 200th Anniversarey (1825-2025) of the Stockton and Darlington Railway: Royal Mail, UK has issued a set of six First Class Stamps featuring the Anniversary Celebrations: Date/Year of Stamp Set issue: 25.09.2025

5) The Flying Scotsman Steam Locomotive, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK): 100th Anniversary of the iconic locomotive: Royal Mail has issued a set of postage stamps reliving the Golden Age of Steam Travel, when this iconic locomotive plied majestically on itsd designated routes: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 09.03.2023

Japanese Railways:

1) 150th Anniversary of Railways in Japan (1872-2022): The Japan Mint has issued a 1,000 Yen Silver Coin to commemorate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.10.2022

Steam Power - Australian Rail Heritage Coin Series:

1) Queensland Rail A10 No. 6 - "STEAM POWER - Australian Rail Heritage" - Australia: Forst Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic Steam Engine now kept in the Queensland Rail Heritage Fleet at the Workshops Rail Museum: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Wee Georgie Wood" - TASMANIA - North Mount Farell Mine Tramway" Railway, Australia: "STEAM POWER - Australian Rail Heritage: - Steam Engines Coin Series: Second Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic 1924 Stem Engine: Year of Coin issue: 2022

3) "NSW South Maitland Railways (SMR) - No. 25", Australia: STEAM POWER - Australian Rail Heritage" - Steam Engines Coin Series": Third Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic Steam Engine built in 1923: Year of Coin issue: 2022

4) "Victorian Railways (VR) R711 'Spirit of Bendigo", Australia: "STEAM POWER -Australian Rail Heritage" - Steam Engines Coin Series": Fourth Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic Steam Engine built in 1951: Year of Coin issue: 2022

5) "WA Railways W-945 'Bankiasiadale', Australia: "STEAM POWER - Australian Rail Heritage" - Steam Engines Coin Series": Fifth Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic WAGR Class introduced in the 1950s: Year of Coin issue: 2022

6) "SA Railways No. 504 'Tom Barr Smith' ", Australia: "STEAM POWER - Australian Rail Heritage" - Steam Engines Coin Series": Sixth Coin in the 50 Cents Coin Series features the iconic Steam Emgine introduced into operations on 18.10.1926: Year of Coin issue: 2022

7) "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

Other links:

1) The Afghan Express, Australia's iconic Train nicknamed "The Ghan": 90th Anniversary of the iconic Transcontinental Passenger Train: A 50 Cent Colour applied coin brought out by the Royal Australian Mint on 08.07.2019

2) Indian-Pacific Railway Service, Australia: 50th Anniversary of the iconic train service: A Commemorative 50 Cent Coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM): Year of issue: 2020:

Posts on Romanian Locomotives/Trains:

6) Steam Locomotives", Romania: Romfilatelia (Romanian Post) has issued a set of fout postage stamps featuriung steam locomotives: Date/Year of Stamp Set issus: 24.09.2025

Posts on Czechoslovakia Trains:

11) Skoda 498 "Albatros" Steam Locomotive, Czechoslovakia: A Gold Medal issued by the Czech Mint commemorating the iconic "workhorse" of the 1940s upto 1970s: Date/Year of Medal issue: 2021

Posts on Trains Stamps from Spain:

1) The New Silk Road: A Joint issue of a two Stamp Set of 1.50 Euros each by Spain (Correos Post) and China: Stamps issue date: 01.07.2019

2) Historic Trains - Euskotren Steam Train, Spain: A postage stamp issued by Correios (Spanish Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 27.09.2025

Links to Posts on Trains to Curacao on this Blog:

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

Links to Posts on Trains in Canada:

1) "Steam Locomotive - A Whimsical Tale": Embark on a journey to a retro-future with this steampunk scene, which captures the grit and granduer of the industrial age imagined through the eyes of a bygone era: A -3 oz Fine Silver Coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM): Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.10.2025

Links to Posts on Trains from Serbia:

1) About Museum Exhibits - 75 Years of the Museum of applied Art, 75 Years of the railway Museum, Serbia: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 2025

Links to Coins on Railways from Austria:

1) 100 Year Anniversary of the Pinkafeld Friedburg Railway Lime, Austria: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 15.11.2025

Links to Posts from Austria & Germany:

Links to "Mythical Creatures" Coin Series:

1) "The Troll", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Austrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued the First Coin in the Mythical Creacures Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin begins the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 05.11.2025

Links to "Star Gazers - In the Stars Coin Series:

1) "Capricorn", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Aistrian Mint (Osterreich Munz) has issued the First Coin in the Western Zodiac Signs Coin Series titled "Star Gazers - In the Stars": A 20 Euro Coin begins the Series: Date of Coin issue: 05.11.2025

Links to "Luminous Marine Life" Coin Series:

1)  "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

2) ) The Swell Shark, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Second Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.02.2023

3) The "Antarctic Krill" - (Euphausia superba)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Third Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.06.2023

4) The "Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) Fourth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

5) The "Stony Coral" (Scleractinia), Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Fifth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

7) The "Surgeon Fish" or "Doctor Fish", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) : Seventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper/Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

6) The Mauve Stinger Fish

8) The "Hawaiian Bobtail Squid": Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repiblik): Eighth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.09.2024

9) "The Yellow Sting Ray", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Ninth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater msarine invertebrate: Date/Yesr of Coin issue: 16.10.2024

10) "The Firefly Squid", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Tenth Coin in the Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.02.2025

11) "The Dorodid Nutribranch", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Eleventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 11.06.2025

12) The "Devil Scorpionfish", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Twelfth Coin in the Luminous Marine Life Coin Series: A 3 Euro Copper Alloy Coin features this underwater marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.09.2025

Links on this Blog to posts on the Venus of Willendorf figurine:

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

2) Venus of Willendorf, Upper Paleolithic female figurine found in 1908 at Willendorf, Austria: A 3D lenticular stamp issued by the Austrian Post in 2008 to celebrate the Centenary of the discovery of the fugurine: Date/Year of stamp issue: 08.08.2008

The Beauty of the Universe Coin Series:

1) SUPERNOVA 20 Euro Silver Supernova Coin: A new Series from the Austrian Mint: Date of Coin issue: 15.06.2024

2) "Einstein Rings", Osterreich Republik (Republic of Austria): Second Coin in the Series: A 20 Euro Silver Einstein Ring Coin illustrates an "Einstein Ring": Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.05.2025

Links to "The White Gold of Hallstatt" Coin Series:

1) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): Osterreich Munze (Austrian Mint has issued a 20 Euro Silver Coin commemorating the Austrian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture City (ECOC): Also includes The White Gold of Hallstatt Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.02.2024

2) The White Gold of Hallstatt, Republic of Aurtria: 20 Euro Sterling Silver Coin Series: 2nd Coin in the Series features "Salt Trading": Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.11.2024

3) Beliefs and Rituals Coin P, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Third Coin in The White Gold of Hallstatt Coin Series: 20 EURO SILVER COIN SERIES: 3rd Coin in the Series features "Beliefs and Ritual;s": Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.02.2025

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

More posts on insect world on this blog:

i) Beetles: A set of five Post Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post in 2017

ii) Lady Bug Beetles: A set of four Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017

Crypto Stamps with NFT:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22) Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz Josef immortalised in physical form and on the blockchain, Austria: Oserreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued this Crypto Stamp Art: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 12.12.2024

23) Swiss Crypto Stamp 5.0, Switzerland: Three main versions - Basic Edition, Silver Edition and Bronze Esition: Date/Year of Crypto Stamp issue: 09.12.2024

Greek Mythology Coin Series:

 1) Some ancient coins depicting Greek mythology & history

2) Olympian God Apollo: Greek Mythology Coin Series: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Hellenic State Mint and issued by the Bank of Greece on 19.09.2018

3) "Demeter", Greek Mythology - "The Olympian Gods": Goddess of Agriculture: A Gold Coin of 100 Euro: Coin issue date: 03.07.2019

4) Hermes, "Greek Mythology - The Olympian Gods Coin Series": A Gold Coin of 100 Euros: Coin issue date: 21.09.2020

5) "Cultural Heritage - Delos", (the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis"), Hellenic Republic of Greece: A 50 Euro Gold Coin celebrates the island of Delos in the Cyclades Archipelago: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

6) Artemis, Greece: "Greek Mythology Coin Series": The Bank of Greece has issued a 100 Euro Gold Proof Coin in its popular Coin Series featuring Artemis killing Acteon: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

7) 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

Germania Mint issues:

1) Fafnir, the Ancestor of Dragons - Germanian Mythology, Germania (Germany): A 10 Mark Silver Coin depicts the Dragon extending on both faces of the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Muonionalusta Meteorite" (Sweden) - "Dinosaur Extinction Event", Niue Island: "Impact Moments Coin - 2021": A 42 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin with a meteorite galactic rock fragment insert: Project coordinated by Germania Mint and Numizzmi: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) 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

5) RAGNAROK: A 10 Mark Coin minted by the Germania Mint foretells the great battle in which numerous great mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor Tyr, Freyr, Heimdall and Loki): Year of Coin issue: 2024 .

6) The Germanic Gods - Freyr, Tyr and Baldur: Three Silver Bars minted by the Germani Mint: Gold Line: Year of Bars issue: 2024

Posts on insect world on this blog:

i) Beetles: A set of five Post Cards issued by Chennai Postal Circle of India Post in 2017

ii) Lady Bug Beetles: A set of four Commemorative stamps brought out by India Post on 23.02.2017

 Posts on "Wonderful World of Insects":

i) "Diverse Habitats & Insects that live in them", Federal Republc of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wondeful World of Insects Coin Series": (Wonderwelt Insecten"): First Coin in the Series issued by the Stuttgart Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.10.2022

ii) "Siebenpunkt-mariekafer" (or "Seven-spotted ladybird"), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Second 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "A"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.03.2023

iii) "Swallowtail", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" ("WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Third 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Karlsruhe Mint (Mint Mark "G"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.06.2023

iv) "Rust-red Mason Bee", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublikk Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Fourth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "D"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023

v) "Green Hay Grasshopper (GRUNES HEUPFERD), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland); Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series :Wonderful World od Insects Coin Series: Wonderwelt  Insecten) Sixth Coin in the Series: Sixth 5 Euro Colour Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "D"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.03.2024

vi) :"HIRSCHKAFER" (Stag Beetle), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutscheland):Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN") Eighth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark D: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

vii) Grove Hoverfly (Symphidae) Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN) (Mint Mark "J"): Seventh 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Hamburg Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue:2024:

viii) "Rock Bumblebee": Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" ("WONDERWELT INSECTEN") Mint Mark "J": Ninth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Hamburg Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 10.09.2024):

Links to "Luminous Marine Life" Coin Series:

1)  "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

2) ) The Swell Shark, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Second Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.02.2023

3) The "Antarctic Krill" - (Euphausia superba)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Third Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.06.2023

4) The "Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) Fourth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

5) The "Stony Coral" (Scleractinia), Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Fifth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

7) The "Surgeon Fish" or "Doctor Fish", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) : Seventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper/Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

6) The Mauve Stinger Fish

 Posts on "Wonderful World of Insects":

i) "Diverse Habitats & Insects that live in them", Federal Republc of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wondeful World of Insects Coin Series": (Wonderwelt Insecten"): First Coin in the Series issued by the Stuttgart Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.10.2022

ii) "Siebenpunkt-mariekafer" (or "Seven-spotted ladybird"), Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Second 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "A"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.03.2023

iii) "Swallowtail", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" ("WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Third 5 Euro Colour Coin in the Series: Coin issued by the Karlsruhe Mint (Mint Mark "G"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.06.2023

iv) "Rust-red Mason Bee", Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublikk Deutschland): "Wonderful World of Insects Coin Series" (WONDERWELT INSECTEN"): Fourth 5 Euro Colour Coin in the series: Coin issued by the Berlin Mint (Mint Mark "D"): Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023

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 Grimm's Fairy Tales on this Blog:

1) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

2) Rumpelstiltskin, Federal Republic of Germany: Grimm's Fairy Tales" Coin Series: A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released featuring Rumplestiltskin issued by the Hamburg State Mint: Date of Coin issue: 01/2022

3) "The Brothers Grimm", Solomon Islands: A Kilo Coin issued by Modern Numismatics International (MNI), Berlin on behalf of Solomon Islands depicting the Brothers and a few of their popular tales: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2017

4) "Hans im Gluck", (or "Hans in Luck"), Federal Republik of Germany: "Grimm's Fairy Tales Coin Series": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by the Stuttgart State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 01/2023"

5) "Das tapfere Schneiderlein," (or "The Brave Little Tailor"), Federal Republik of Germany: "200 Years of Grimms Fairy Tales Coin Series - 1812-2012": A 20 Euro Silver Collector Coin released by if Karlsruhe State Mint featuring the popular children's tale: Date of Coin issue: 19.01.2023

More Links to posts on Austria and Germany on this Blog:

Traditional and Trendy Coin Series:

1) The "Drindl" is symbolic of Austria: "Traditional and Trendy Coin series" which celebrates this most iconic of dresses: First Coin in the series: A 10 euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.04.2025

Links to "Luminous Marine Life" Coin Series:

1)  "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

2) ) The Swell Shark, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Second Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 15.02.2023

3) The "Antarctic Krill" - (Euphausia superba)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Third Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.06.2023

4) The "Anglerfish (Lophiiformes)", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) Fourth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

5) The "Stony Coral" (Scleractinia), Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): Fifth Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

7) The "Surgeon Fish" or "Doctor Fish", Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik) : Seventh Coin in the "Luminous Marine Life Coin Series": A 3 Euro Copper/Alloy Coin features this underwater Marine invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

 

The Language of Flowers Coin Series:

i) Marigold, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Third 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.09.2022: Date of Coin availability: 15.09.2022

ii) The Rose, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": First 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins, in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue:2021

iii) The Dandelion, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Second 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful Series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

iv) "Forget-Me-Not" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Fourth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coin, in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.03.2023

v) "Chamomile" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Fifth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.09.2023

vi) "Peony" Flower, Republik Osterreich (Republic of Austria"): "The Language of Flowers Coin Series": Sixth 10 Euro Silver and Copper Coins in the colourful series being brought out by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.04.2024

Links: Crypto-Currency Stamps & Coin Posts:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

World War  I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

Links to posts on Federal Republic of Germany issues and other posts on this blog:

1) Gewandhaus Orchestra of Leipzig: Celebrating the 275th Anniversary: A 20 Euro Uncirculated silver Coin issued by the Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) on 08.03.2018

2) Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss: A 10 Mark German banknote issued commemorating his contributions in 1990 which was in circulation till 2001 

3) Planet Earth: The World's first "Tri-material" Coin - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable blue polymer ring: An innovative 5 Euro Polymer coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016

4) The Tropics Climate Zone (Climates of Earth) Coin Series: The second "tri-material Coin - with an outer ring,inner core and an embossable red polymer ring: Innovative Coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 27.04.2017

5) Sub-Tropical Climate Zone: ("Climate Zones of Earth Coin Series"): The second "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable orange polymer ring, innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany on 26.04.2018

6) In the Air: A 10 Euro Coin: The first Coin in the 3 coin Bimetal/Polymer coin "Tri-material" Coin Series titled "Air Moves", to be issued in April 2019

7) Temperate Climate Zone: (Climates of Earth Coin Series): The third "tri-material" Coin in the Series - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable green polymer ring: Innovative coin being issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in September 2019

8) Graf Zeppelin: A 20 Dollar Silver coin and a 5 Dollar Gold Coin issued by Cook Islands in April 2017 to commemorate the 100th Death Anniversary of Count Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August von Zeppelin (08.07.1838 - 08.03.1917)

9) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

10) 100th Anniversary of the Weimar Constitution: A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by the German Federal Government: Coin Minted by the Berlin Mint: Year of issue: 2019:

11) "An Land" (On The Land): A 10 Euro Coin: The second "Tri-material" Coin in the Series titled "Air Moves" - with an outer ring, inner core and an embossable polymer ring: Innovative coin issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2020

12) "Frau Holle", Federal Republic of Germany: The latest issue of 20 Euro Silver Coins in the on-going Grimm Brother's Fairy Tales Coin Series" minted by the Mint of Stuttgart: Date of Coin issue: 21.01.2021

13) "Brandenburg - Sanssouci Castle," Federal Republic of Germany: "Federal States Coin Series": The Fifteenth Coin in the series issued by Five German Federal Mints: Date of Coin issue: 28.01.2020

14) "The Law", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.10.2021 (Also the Coins Despatch Date)

14) ii) "Freedom", Federal Republic of Germany: "Pillars of Democracy Coin Series": A 100 Euro Gold Coin issued by five Mints in Germany - Berlin, Munich, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe and Hamburg: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04.04.2022

In the Service of Society Coin Series":

15) i) "Health Care", Federal Republic of Germany: "In the Service of Society Coin Series": A tri-material 10 Euro Polymer Ring Coins issued by five German Mints, with Mint Marks for Berlin (A), Munich (D), Stuttgart (F), Karlsruhe (G) and Hamburg (J):Date of Coin issue: 07.04.2022

Other Links:

16) "Der Weisenerzer Wassermann" ("The Waterman of Eisenerz"), Austria: EUROPA - 2022: "Stories and Myths" Theme: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a EUROPA Stamp depicting the Legend/Myth: Date of Stamp issue: 07.05.2022

17) "Corvey Abbey" (or "Kloster Corvey"), Federal Republic of Germany ("Bundesrepublik Deutschland"): 1200th Year Anniversary (822-2022): A 20 Euro Silver Coin issued by Munze Deutschland (German MInt) celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 22.09.2022

18) The "Moravian Star", Federal Republic of Germany: Second Christmas Silver Coin issued by the "Munze Deutschland" (German Mint) highlights the "Moravian Star" which shows the way to the Manger in Bethlehem, where Christ was born: Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.11.2022

19) Bertolt Brecht, Federal Republic of Germany: 125th Birth Anniversary (1898-1956): A 20 Euro Silver Coin celebrates the playwright's Birth Anniversary: Datwe/Year of Coin issue: 09.02.2023

20) Charlemagne (02.04.747-28.01.814), Federal Republic of Germany: 1275th Birth Anniversary (747-2023): A two Euro Commemorative Coin celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 30.03.2023

21) Wilhelm Schickard (1592-1635), Astronomer, Mathematician, Inventor, Federal Republic of Germany: "400th Anniversary of Wilhelm Schickard's calculator (1623-2023)": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin issued by the Munze Deutschland minted by the Bayerisches Hauptmunzamt at their facilities in Munich, celebrates the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 03.08.2023

22) Traditional Erzgebirge Candle Arch, Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland): 25 Euro Silver Christmas Coins issued by the Karlsruhe Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.11.2023

23) The New Wien Museum, Vienna, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.50 Euro featuring the legendary Prater whale, which is one of the popular exhibits in the renovated Museum: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 21.11.2023

24) "Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Federal Republic of Germany: "Federal States II Coin Series": Munze Deutshhland (The German Federal/State Mint) has issued a 2 Euro Commemorative Coin in this Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01/2024

25) SUPERNOVA 20 Euro Silver Coin: A new Series from the Austrian Mint: Date of Coin issue: 15.05.2024

26) Porcelain medal from Germany marks invasion of France, Federal Republic of Germany

27) National Archeological Discoveries, Federal Republic of Germany: Deutsche Post (German Post) has issued One Souvenir-Sheet of EUROPA Stamp of 0.95 Euro: Date of issue: 8th May 2025

28) Konrad Adenauer (1876-2026), Germany: Germany's First Post War Chancellor: 100th Birth Anniversary (1876-2026): A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin features the Eminent Statesman: Date/Year of Commemorative Coin issue: 08.01.2026

29) Did You Know Series (136): 1) Kraftwerk, the German Music Band formed in 1970: 2) They introduced a "robot pop" style that combined electronic music with pop melodies, sparse arrangements, and repetive rhythms, while adopting a stylised image including matching suits

World War I and II and East Germany Coins and Banknotes:

1) Deutsche Demokratische Republik (Erstwhile East Germany) Coins

2) A "Hundert Mark" (Hundred Mark) Reichbanknote dated 1st November 1920 tells a tale of a time when hyperinflation was rampant in Germany after World War I

Posts on the Tank Museum, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India and similar posts on this Blog:

1) Did You Know Series (45): (Part I): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: i) The Emblem & Code of the Cavalier ii) The Visit to the CTM

2) Did You Know Series (45): (Part II): A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and abroad over the Ages: I) Tank variants; ii) A brief history of the valour of the valiant ment & Indian armour during the 1965 Indo-Pak War

3) Did You Know Series (45):( Part III) : A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum" (CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks used in India and Abroad over the Ages: i) History of the Indian Cavalry; ii) Some 20th Century Battle Tanks; iii) Amphibious Light Tanks

4) Did You Know Series (45):(Part IV):A visit to the "Cavalry Tank Museum"(CTM) at Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, was an educational walk down memory lane of the history of various Tanks unsed in India and abroad over the Ages: i) Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs); ii) Battle Tanks, including the German Tiger (WWII) and the Centurion (used in the famous Battle of Basantar (Indo-Pak War 1971)

5) Did You Know Series (45): (Part V): The Bhima-Koregaon Mamorial Pillar (Obelisk) commemorating a Battle fought on 01.01.1818 between the Peshwa Army and the British Army as a part of the Third Anglo-Maratha War

"Confrontation" Coin Series:

1) "Soviet Heavy Tank IS-2 - World War II", Niue Island: First Coin in a $10 (Ten Dollars - NZD) Silver Coin Series - titled "Confrontation", minted by Volga-Vyatka Mint, (Numisart Mint) on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

2) "Tiger II (or Panzerkampfwagen Tiger Ausf. B" - World War II"), Niue Island: Second Coin in a $10 (Ten Dollars - NZD) Silver Coin Series - titled "Confrontation", minted by Volga-Vyatka Mint, (Numisart Mint) on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021

Germania Mint issues:

1) Fafnir, the Ancestor of Dragons - Germanian Mythology, Germania (Germany): A 10 Mark Silver Coin depicts the Dragon extending on both faces of the Coin: Year of Coin issue: 2020

2) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

3) "Muonionalusta Meteorite" (Sweden) - "Dinosaur Extinction Event", Niue Island: "Impact Moments Coin - 2021": A 42 (Two Dollars) Silver Coin with a meteorite galactic rock fragment insert: Project coordinated by Germania Mint and Numizzmi: Year of Coin issue: 2021

4) 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

5) RAGNAROK: A 10 Mark Coin minted by the Germania Mint foretells the great battle in which numerous great mythological figures will perish (including the gods Odin, Thor Tyr, Freyr, Heimdall and Loki): Year of Coin issue: 2024 .

6) The Germanic Gods - Freyr, Tyr and Baldur: Three Silver Bars minted by the Germani Mint: Gold Line: Year of Bars issue: 2024

7) "Ehwaz Rune" 2024: A 1 oz Fine Silver Antique Finish Coin minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Rune issue: 2024

Links to posts on Austrian Mint Coin issues on this blog:

Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series:

i) Tina Blau (1845-1916), Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series": First Coin in the Series is a 50 Euro Gold Coin honouring the artist: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

ii) "Veza" Tubner-Calderon (or Veza Canetti (1897-1963) - Writer, Republic of Austria: "Austria's Unsung Heroines Coin Series - Homeland of Great Daughters": Second Coin in the series is a 50 Euro Gold Proof Coin honouring the Writer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

European Capital of Culture (ECOC):

1) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 94 Euro Cents commemorating the Austrian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture City (ECOC): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2024

2) Bad Ischl, Salzkammergut, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): Osterreich Munze (Austrian Mint has issued a 20 Euro Silver Coin commemorating the Austrian City designated as the 2024 European Capital of Culture City (ECOC): Date/Year of Coin issue: 14.02.2024

Stop Climate Change Coins:

1) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

2) "Global Heating/Warming", Austria: 21st Coin in the Series: An innovative 25 Euro Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject of great concern to us all: Date of Coin issue: 12.04.2023

12) The 50 Euro Gold Coin Series: Klimt and his Women: 2012-2016  (includes Coin of the Year 2015 (COTY)

13) Sigmund Freud: The Vienna Schools of Psychotherapy A 3 Coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

14) Alfred Adler: The Vienna schools of Psychotherapy: A 3 coin 50 Euro Gold Coin Series:

15) The 100th Anniversary of the General Theory of Relativity by Albert Einstein: Gold and Silver Coins issued by the Royal Mint of Belgium in denominations of 50 Euro (Gold) and 10 Euro (Silver)

16) 825 Years of the Vienna Mint (1194-2018): A Silver Bullion Coin issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna celebrating the milestone (issue date: 12/12 - with year of issue engraved as 2019

17) a) Austria: "Chivalry- Knights Tales": The first Coin in a 5 Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Maximilian I (1459-1519): 500th Anniversary of the passing away of the Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria: Issue Date: 10.04.2019

17) b) Austria: "Adventures of the first Crusade - Knights Tales": The second coin in the 5-Coin Series to be issued by the Austrian Mint, features Godfrey of Buillion (1060-1100 AD), one of the leaders of the First Crusade and the coin's theme is "Spirit of Adventure" Coin issue date: 11.09.2019"

17) c) Austria: "Courage - Knight's Tales": The Third Coin in a five Coin Series issued by the Austrian Mint, features the "Knights Templars": Coin issue Date: 15.04.2020

Magic of Gold 100 Euros Gold Coin Series:

18) a) "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of gold in ancient cultures: First Coin in the Series depicts King Nebuchadnezzar II (640 B.C. - 562 B.C.): Coin issue date: 16.10.2019

18) b) The Gold of the Pharaohs, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Second Coin in the Series depicts Tutenkhamun's Mummy's face mask and his father Akhnetan: Year of Coin issue: 2020

18) c) The Gold of the Incas, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient Cultures: Third Coin in the series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 13.01.2021

18 d) The Gold of the Scythians, Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Goold Coin Series of 100 Euro Goold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Fourth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.10.2022

18) e) The Gold of India, Republic of Austria: "The Magic of Gold Coin Series" from the Mint of Austria: The Gold Coin Series of 100 Euro Gold Coins traces the mysterious nature of Gold in ancient cultures: Fifth Coin in the Series: Date/Year of Coin issue: 12.10.2023

19) "Reaching For The Skies" Austria: First Coin in the series of four Silver Coins brought out by the Mint of Austria (Osterreich Mint): Coin Issue Date: 23.01.2019

20) The Wiener Musikverein, Vienna, Austria: 150th Anniversary of the opening of the legendary Musikverein Concert Hall in 1870: Two 5 Euro Commemorative New Year 2020 dated Coins being issued by the Austrian Mint - one in Silver and the other in Copper on 04.12.2019

21) 100 Years of the Salzburg Festival, Austria (1920-2020): Austrian Post has issued a postage stamp celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 21.01.2020

22) Hedy Lemarr, Austria:" Austrian Inventions" Stamp Series: A postage stamp brought out by Austrian Post honours the contribution to the "Frequency Hopping Spread spectrum" which aided the Allies to steer torpedoes in World War II: Stamp issue date: 221.01.2020

23) "Vocklabrucker Christus" - St. Giles Church, Vocklabruck, Austria: "Religious Art in Austria" Stamp Series: Date of Stamp issue: 06.03.2020

24) Brigette Kowanz, Austria: "Opportunity - An illuminating Message": A stamp issue in the "Contemporary Art in Austria" Series: Date of Stamp issue: 17.03.2020

25) Lipizzaner Horses - "Friends For Life," Austria: 5 Euro Coins in Copper and Silver minted by the Austrian Mint as an Easter Celebration, depict Lipizzaner horses from the iconic Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Date os Coin issue: 11.03.2020

_{^{26) "Ancient Postal Routes - Historical Postal Routes Thurn & Taxis", Austria" Stamp issue date: 06.05.2020}}

_{^{27) Airbus A380, Austria: Third Coin in the coin Series titled: "Toward The Skies": A 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin minted by the Mint of Austria: Date of Coin issue: 13.05.2020}}

_{^{28) 125 Years of Swarovski, The Great Sparkle, Austria: A postage stamp of 4.30 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) celebrating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 18.07.2020}}

_{^{29) Uhudler Wine, Austria: A postage stamp brought out by Oesterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post), celebrating the world-famous wine on 19.09.2020}}

_{^{30) "ORF Light of Peace from Bethlehem,"" Joint issue by "Oeterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) and "Ufficio Filetelica e Numismatico Vaticano"(Vatican City Post): Stamps issue date: 20.11.2020}}

_{"Eyes of the Continents" Coin Series:}

_{^{31) a) The "Rainbow Serpent" (Serpent Creator - Australia), Austria: A 20 Euro Silver Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna depicting the Serpent that Aboriginal Australians consider as the "Creator of the World": Date of Coin issue: 04.01.2021}}

_{^{31) b) The Serenity of the Elephant - Africa", Austria (Osterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fourth release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022}}

_{^{31) c) "The Healing Power of the Bear - Americas", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The fifth Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins isued by the Austrian Mint Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 18.01.2023}}

_{^{31) d) "The Wisdom of the Owl", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The second Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Con issue: 10.11.2021}}

_{31) e) "The Power of the Tiger", Austria (Oesterreich Republik): "The Eyes of the Continents Coin Series": The third Release in the Series of 20 Euro Silver Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV): Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.01.2022}

_{^{32) Janus, the Roman God, Austria: Osterreich Mint (Mint of Austria) has issued 5 Euro Copper Coin depicting the God who holds the key to Good Luck: Date of Coin issue:02.12.2020}}

_{^{33) "Deinonychus antirrhopus", Austria: Seventh Coin in the 12 Coin "Supersaur Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna has issued a 3 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin featuring the fierce Deinonychus: Year/Date of Coin issue: 16.06.2021}}

_{34) Modern Day "Maria Theresa Thalers", Austria: Silver Thalers (or Talers) minted by the Austrian Mint are very popular collector items even today}

35) "European Year of Rail", Austria: A Postage Stamp of 2.30 Euro issued by Austrian Post: Date of Stamp issue: 20.08.2021

36) "Spinnerin am Kreuz" ("Spinner at the Cross"), Austria: A historical Express Mail Coach: A postage stamp of 2.10 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

37) The Boletus (Mushroom), Austria: The second Stamp in the "Austrian Mushrooms" Stamp Series: A postage stamp of 0.85 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2021

38) "Mittens", Austria: Austrian Post has issued an innovative self-adhesive textile stamp in the shape of a glove: Date of Stamp issue: 12.11.2021

39) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

40) "Extraterrestrial Life", Austria: 20th Coin in the Series: An innovative Silver-Niobium Coin issued by the Mint of Austria on a subject that intrigues us all: Date of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

41) Little "I-am-Me", Republic of Austria: The Austrian Mint is celebrating Easter with a 5 Euro Silver and Copper Coin depicting one of the most famous children's books in the German speaking world: Date/Year of Coin issue: 16.03.2022

42) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

_{^{43) Austria: New Annual Easter Coins feature a little miracle and highlight a baby chick and egg: Silver and Copper Coins of 5 Euros issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2021}}

_{^{44) "Brand - a Tourist Resort", Austria: Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post) has brought out a 700 Euro Cent Postage Stamp which celebrates this predominantly Ski Resort/Centre: Date of Stamp issue: 23.10.2020}}

_{45) "Pieta mit Kreuz" ("Pieta and Cross"), Austria: The first ever Stamp issued anywhere in the world by a Postal Administration: A Stamp of 6.30 Euro issued by Osterreichsche Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2016}

46) "Ruster Ausbruch", Austria: Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 0.85 Euro commemorating this popular Austrian Wine: Date of Stamp issue: 30.04.2022

47) The Augustiner Braustubl Mulln - Monastery with a World Famous Brewery in Salzburg, Austria: Osterreichische Post (Aistrian Post) has issued a Postage Stamp of 1.35 Euro on this Brewery: Date of Stamp issue: 10.06.2022

48) Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition, Republic of Austria: 150th Anniversary (1872-1874): Osterreichsche Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a Miniature Sheet (MS) commemorating this milestone: Date of MS issued: 13.07.2022

49) "BIRDPEX 9 - 2022", (26.08.2022-28.08.2022), Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 2.30 Euro commemorating the Exhibitioon: Date of Stamp issue: 27.08.2022

50) Democracy & the reopening of the Parliament Building, Republic of Austria (Republik Osterreich): Five Euro Silver & Copper Coins highlight Democracy and the reopening of the Parliament building: Date of Coins issue: 12.10.2022

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

51) 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)

51) 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)

52) The Gingerbread Man, Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 1.00 Euro on 25.11.2022

53) "First Vienna Spring Water Main", Austria: 150th Anniversary (1873-2023): Austrian Euro Coin Set 2023: This Coin Set from the Vienna Mint (VM) celebrates the inauguration of the First Vienna Spring Water Main, which provides the Austrian Capital with drinking water: Date of issue: 22.11.2022 (with Year of issue marked as 2023)

54) "The Blue Ringed Octopus, Republic of Austria (Oesterreich Republik): First Coin in the "Liminous Marine Life Con Series": A 3 Euro Copper-Alloy Coin features this Underwater Marine Invertebrate: Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.11.2022

55) Ferdinand Porche (1875-1951), Republic of Austria (Osterreichische Republik): Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp highlighting his contribution to the Electric Automobile Industry: Date of Stamp issue: 27.01.2023

56) The "Dancing Language of the Bees, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Repubik): "Easter Coins - Coin Series": The Austrian Mint, Vienna (AMV) has brought out a 5 Euro Coin in Silver and Copper depicting the dancing bees: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.02.2023

57) J. & L. Lobmeyr, Republic of Austria: 200 Year Anniversary (1823-2023): Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp celebrating the mestone: Date of Stamp issue: 20.04.2023

58) Bambi, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republic): 100 Jahre - 100-Year Anniversary milestone (1923-2023): Osterreich Post (Austrian Post) has issued a postage stamp highlighting the story of the Roe Deer, which is now a true classic: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 16.09.2023

59) "Snowflake", Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): A unique Gift of Nature: Date/Year of Coin issue: 08.11.2023

60) 100 Years of the Austrian Schilling ("100 Jahre Osterreichischer Schilling"), Austria: Osterreiche Post has issued a postage stamp commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Austrian Achilling: Date/Yeatr of Stamp issue: 15.03.2025

61) Vienna Philharmonic, Austria: Bullion Coins in Gold, Silver and Platinum issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

62) Easter Eggs and Easter Bunny, Republic of Austria (Osterreich Republik): Two 1,5 Euro Coins issued by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2025

63) 100 Year Anniversary of the Pinkafeld Friedburg Railway Line, Austria: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 15.11.2025

64) Little Red Riding Hood, a classic Fairy Tale written by Charles Perrault in 1697, Republic of Austria: Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post) has issued a Postage stamp of 1.00 Euro featuring the Tale: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 05.01.2026

65) "Common Design - 70 Years of EUROPA Stamps" (70 Jahre EUROPA Stamps): One Europa Stamp (1,25 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 24.04.2026

66) The Northern Lapwing, Austria's Bird of the Year 2026 - is an Endangered Bird". Osterreich Republik (Austrian Republic)" The third design in the "Austrian Birds Stamp Series"; A Postage stamp of 1.25 Euro issued by Osterreichische Post AG (Austrian Post): Date/Year of Stamp issue: 14.04.2026

The "Uncharted Universe" Coin Series:

1) "The Milky Way Galaxy", Austria: First Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three Coin Series titled "The Uncharted Universe" minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2021

2) "The Black Hole", Austria: Second Coin in a Silver 20 Euro three-Coin Series titled "THe Uncharted Universe", minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 11.05.2022

_{^{Alpine Treasures Coin Series:}}

_{^{1) Hohe Tauern National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": A 50 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Austrian Mint featuring the Golden Eagle, the High Peaks and the Braya Alpina Flower: Date of Coin issue: 12.02.2020}}

_{^{2) Kalkalpen National Forest, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Series": The Second Coin in the Coin Series features the Austrian Bellflower and the Mynx: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Austrian Mint, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 17.02.2021}}

_{^{3) Gesause National Park, Austria: "Alpine Treasures Coin Sries": The Third and Final Coin in the Coin Series features the Dianthus plumarius blandus (The Pink, Garden Pink or Wild Pink) and the Salamander: A 50 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Mint of Austria, Vienna: Date of Coin issue: 16.02.2022}}

For posts on COTY (Coin of the Year) winners since 2015 in a competition held by Krause Publications of Germany, 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

Related Links on this Blog:

1) 200 Years of the Discovery of Antarctica, Estonia: A 2 Euro Commemorative Coin dedicated the Bicentenary of the Discovery of Antarctica by Admiral Fabian Gottlieb Benjamin von Bellingshausen on board the "Vostok": Coin issue date: 01/2020

2) Solomon Islands: 250th Anniversary of Captain James Cook's first Pacific "Voyage of Discovery" and charting of New Zealand and Australia's East Coast: Date of Coin issue: 2020

3) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Islands and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part 1): A 2 Pounds Titanium & a 2 Pounds Uncirculated coins variant, feature the Macaroni Penguin issued on behalf of South Georgia & Sandwich Islands (2019), by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

4) South Atlantic Fauna Coins from Ascension Island and South Georgia and Sandwich Islands, British Overseas Territories (BOT): (Part II): A 1 Pound Titanium Coin & a 1 Pound Uncirculated Coin variant, feature the Queen Triggerfish, issued on behalf of Ascension Island (2019) minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK

5) Ernest Shackleton, Antarctic Explorer: South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands: A 2 Pounds Coin minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, brought out on 26.02.2019 on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands in two variants - Silver and Cupro-nickel

6) "Climate Change - Our Greatest Threat", British Antarctic Territory (BAT), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A new 12-sided One Pound Coin highlights the imminent threat: Coin minted by the Pobjoy Mint, UK: Coin issue date: 30.11.2020

7) "British Antarctic Territory" (BAT): A 2 Pounds Blue Titanium Plunderfish Glow-in-the-Dark Coin issued by Pobjoy Mint on behalf of BAT: Year of Coin issue: 2021

8) 30 Years of Environmental Protection of the Antarctic, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): Two variants of a 2 Pound Bimetallic and Silver Coin celebrate 12 countries protecting the Territory: Year of Coin issue: 2021

9) "Stop Climate Change", Austria: A postage stamp Block of 4.10 Euro (2.75 & 1.35 Euro) issued by Osterreichische Post (Austrian Post): Date of Stamp issue:06.12.2021

10) Roald Amundsen (16.07.1872-18.06.1928), Explorer, Norway: 150th Birth Anniversary: Posten Norge (Norwegian Post) has brought out two Postage Stamps one of INNLAND value and the other of NOK 46 (Norwegian Kroner) commemorating the milestone: Date of Stamp issue: 05.01.2022

11) British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 60th Anniversary milestone (1962-2022): Pobjoy Mint, United Kingdom (UK) has issued new 2 Pounds Silver and Bi-metallic Commemorative Coins to mark the60th Anniversary of the Territory's formation: Year of Coins issue: 2022

12) "SMS Moltke", German Imperial Navy Ship, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands: Pobjoy Mint, UK has minted Cupro-Nickel and Silver 50 Pence Coins to commemorate 140 years since the arrival of the first steam powered vessel to the islands to make scientific studies: Year of Coin issue: 2022

13) "Fram", British Antarctic Territory (BAT) Second 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

14) "HMS Nymph", British Virgin Islands, A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Fifth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK, struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 10.03.2022

15) "Endurance", British Antarctic Territory (BAT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Third 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint UK, in Cupro-nickel and sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen: Year of Coin issue: 2022

16) "Quest", South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands: "Tall Ships Coin Series": Final 50 Pence Coin in the Series minted by Pobjoy Mint, UK, in Cupro-nickel and Sterling Silver Variants to commemorate the Shackleton-Rowlett Expedition (1921-1922): Shackleton's last Expedition: Year of Coin issue: 2022

17) "HMS Formidable", British Virgin Islands (BVI), A British Overseas Territory (BOT): "Tall Ships Coin Series": Sixth $1 (One Dollar) Coin issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK struck in Virenium, a Base Metal Alloy patented by the Mint: Date of Coin issue: 12.05.2022

18) Jacques-Yves Cousteau (1910-1997), Oceanographer and Explorer, British Antarctic Territory (BAT): 25th Anniversary his passing away: 50-pence Silver and Cupro-nickel Commemorative Coins issued by the Pobjoy Mint, UK on the famed explorer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.11.2022