4708) "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat", Scottsdale Mint United States of America (USA): A 100 Grams Gold Bar celebrates the Year of the Goat 2027:

 4708) "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat", Scottsdale Mint, United States of America (USA): A 100 Grams Gold Bar celebrates the Year of the Goat 2027:

"The Lunar Year of the Goat":

The Zodiac cycle renews itself every 12 years and, as such, the third series will conclude with the 2028 release. 

This is the year which is represented by the 12-animal lunar zodiac, the "Year of the Goat" is considered special. 

How does the Lunar Calendar or Chinese Zodiac Cycle work?

I consulted some of the books which have been kept in my personal library and got acquainted with some interesting facts about the Chinese Zodiac/Lunar Calendar:

The exact origins of the 12 animal signs is rather lost in the obscurity of time, but there is no doubt that they originated in China. In terms of the Chinese astrological "history", the 12 animals are of a rather recent introduction - for it seems that in the 2nd Century BC, Ssu Ma Chi'en (163-85 BC), who was the grand astrologer to Emperor Wu Ti, wrote the Shi Chi or "historical record" up to that time. In this book, there is no "Zodiac" or mention of the 12 animals.

Originally, the 12-year cycle that it takes the planet Jupiter to complete one orbit of the Sun was believed to have defined the earlier calendars. The Chinese still call this cycle "The Great Year" and each month corresponds to one of our own years.

By the 10th Century AD, however, after Buddhism had been established in China, Calendar Almanacs, such as those written by Tibetan monks in exile in the "Caves of the Thousand Buddhas" monastery in the remote reaches of North-western China, depicting the 12 animals, came into existence.

The legend of the Conference of animals called by the Buddha and naming of the 12-year cycle after 12 animals for the Chinese Lunar Calendar:

According to a legend, it was the Buddha (583-463 BC), who created the 12-animal cycle. 

He is believed to have invited all the animals in the land to hold a conference together. The Buddha was not surprised, as in his wisdom, he knew that some of the animals were friendly towards others, while others were inimical/enemies.

To encourage attendance, he decided to name the years after the first twelve animals, in order of their arrival.

An invitation from the Buddha was hard to resist, and when they heard the news, all the animals set off at once, each determined to be the first to arrive.

Tiger, because of his energy and speed, at first took the lead. Soon, though, he began to tire and the early lead that he had achieved over his next rival Ox, who may have been slow, but had great stamina, soon dissipated. Ox reached the Buddha ahead of Tiger and prepared to bow down low to receive his honour.

But, what the sturdy Ox did not know was that clever Rat had sneaked a ride on his tail!! 

Just before Ox's nose touched the floor at the Buddha's feet, nimble and swift Rat ran up the Ox's tail, along his back and jumped off his nose, thus winning the race to be the first to bow before the Buddha.

So Rat (or "Tze" or "Xi" is its Chinese name"), became the first animal in the Chinese Lunar Calendar/Zodiac, followed by a rather resentful Ox ("Chou").

Tiger ("Yin"), Rabbit ("Mao"), Dragon ("Chen"), Snake ("Si"), Horse ("Wu"), Goat ("Wei"), Monkey ("Shen"), Rooster ("You"), Dog ("Xu") and Pig ("Hu"), all followed, and in that order, paid homage to the Buddha and were each honoured with a year.

Interestingly, Dragon is the only mythical beast in the Chinese Circle of Zodiacal animals.

According to the Lunar or Chinese Zodiac, each year is assigned to the above-referred animals, in accordance to a 12-year cycle:

The lunar calendar is 12 months long, with each month corresponding roughly to one cycle of the Moon's movement - from a new moon, through to a full Moon and back to a new Moon. 

The lunar calendar is also known as the agricultural calendar as it divides the year into seasons. Agriculture was the principal economy of ancient China. 

Even today, the lunar calendar still has great significance for the Chinese people, who use it to set the luckiest dates for traditional events and activities, such as weddings, funerals, launching new ventures and moving to a new house.

About the Lunar Year of the Goat:

 According to legend, the Goat once ventured into the Jade Emperor’s fields to gather grain for the people of Earth, who were struggling with hunger. 

Though the grains belonged to the heavens, the Goat took them out of compassion, choosing to help humanity even at personal risk. This act of kindness became its defining trait in the Chinese zodiac.

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Goat is a symbol of steadiness, compassion, and creative insight; in 2027, these qualities are enriched by the Fire element that adds warmth, motivation, and a spark of inspiration to everything the Goat touches. 

People born in the Year of the Goat are known for their gentle wisdom and quiet determination—they solve problems with grace, stay true to their values, and uplift those around them. The Goat’s legacy of nurturing the world is thoughtfully reflected on the reverse of this 99.99% pure gold kilo coin, where a flame motif and lucky flowers symbolise creativity, abundance, and the promise of growth.

Symbolising gentleness and peace in Chinese culture, the Goat represents artistic, compassionate, and nurturing individuals. A popular myth tells of a divine Goat bringing five types of life-improving grains to humanity out of compassion. The design incorporates carnations—for love and devotion—on the Goat's body, along with a hint of the auspicious fire motif for the 2027 Fire Goat year.

 What is a Fire Goat (or Sheep or Ram):

A "Fire Goat" is a specific Chinese zodiac sign that combines the Goat (or Sheep) with the Fire element, occurring in years like 1967, 2027, and 2087. It represents gentleness, creativity, and care infused with fire’s warmth, charisma, and urgency.

In zodiac tradition, the Fire Goat is associated with harmony, creativity, and quiet resilience, making this 2027 issue a graceful emblem of spark and confidence.

Like the Fire Goat, let your creativity lead the way in 2027.

More on the Year of the Goat Coins:

- 2027 is the Lunar Year of the Goat, the eighth sign in the Chinese Zodiac. 

- Also referred to as the Sheep or Ram, people born in the Year of the Goat are said to be creative, compassionate and gentle. 

- They are believed to have a calm and harmonious nature, are deeply empathetic and quietly resilient.

- Famous international Goats include entrepreneur and philanthropist Bill Gates, tennis player Carlos Alcaraz, and musicians Norah Jones and Ed Sheeran. 

The Coins:

Celebrate harmony, creativity, and Lunar New Year tradition with the 2027 Lunar Year of the Goat 100 Gram Gold Bar. Struck from 100 grams of 0.9999 fine gold, this premium gold bar honors the Goat, a gentle Chinese zodiac symbol associated with compassion, artistic sensibility, tranquility, and good fortune.

 

Designed for gold buyers, zodiac collectors, and those seeking a meaningful Lunar New Year gift, this Scottsdale Mint release pairs high-purity gold content with symbolic artwork inspired by one of the most beloved signs in the lunar calendar.

 Year of the Goat Gold Bar Design:

The Front of the bar features a detailed goat design that captures the animal's poise, gentle strength, and calm confidence. 

Standing atop a stylised wave and cloud base with one hoof raised, the goat is rendered with sweeping curled horns and a flowing beard that give the piece depth and movement. Known for its mild temperament and creative spirit, the Goat represents peace, compassion, and quiet perseverance.

A vertical Chinese character inscription reading "Year of the Goat" sits to the left of the design, reinforcing the Lunar New Year theme, while the poured bar format gives the piece a rugged, hand-finished presentation. 

Scottsdale Mint branding, "100 gram weight, 0.9999 gold purity, the 2027 date", and a unique serial number complete the front.

The Reverse of the Gold Bar is left plain to show the bar's natural cast texture:

The Reverse of the Gold Bar is blank

100 Grams of 0.9999 Fine Gold:

Each 2027 Lunar Year of the Goat Gold Bar contains 100 grams of 0.9999 fine gold, offering substantial precious metal value in a distinctive collectible format. 

The 100 gram size provides impressive weight and presence while remaining compact enough for storage, display, or long-term portfolio building.

 Lunar New Year Gold Collectible:

The Goat is one of the most cherished animals in the Chinese zodiac, symbolising gentleness, harmony, artistic talent, and good fortune. Its 2027 lunar year connection makes this gold bar especially meaningful for those born under the Goat sign or anyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. 

With its premium gold content and symbolic design, this release is well suited for precious metals collectors, luxury gift buyers, Scottsdale Mint enthusiasts, and those looking to mark 2027 with a meaningful gold keepsake.

 The Specifications of this Gold Bar are:

Theme: "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat 100 Gram Gold Bar, Chinese Zodiac, Harmony, Compassion, Prosperity"

Year: 2027 

Mint: Scottsdale Mint

Metal Composition: Gold 

Purity: 0.9999 Fine Gold

Weight: 100 Grams

Product Type: Gold Bar 

Packaging: None, sold as a loose bar

Mintage: Unlimited 

Design: Goat

Obverse Design: Year of the Goat Artwork with Chinese-Style Characters, Scottsdale Mint Branding, Weight, Purity, and Date

Reverse Design: Blank 

Key Highlights:

Contains 100 grams of 0.9999 fine gold

Celebrates the 2027 Lunar Year of the Goat

Features a detailed goat design symbolizing harmony and good fortune

Lunar zodiac theme represents compassion, creativity, and tranquility

Poured gold bar format with a rugged, hand-finished presentation

Unlimited mintage for ongoing availability

Meaningful choice for Lunar New Year gifting

Scottsdale Mint release combining cultural symbolism and precious metal value

 Links:

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

14) The Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake ("Si - in the Chinese Zodiac) c,mmencimg 29.01.2025, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): The "Lunar Zodiac" fesatures the Snake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2025

Links to posts on "The Year of the Horse -Wu":

1) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Macau: A 100 Patacas Silver Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Australia:"Lunar Zodiac Silver Proof Collector Coin Series": The Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has issued $100 Gold and $1 Silver Coins which feature the Horse with the Series concluding in 2030: Date/Year of Coin issue: 01.09.2025

3) "Lunar Year of the Horse - 2026", Bhutan: A 1,000 Ngultrum Gold Proof Coin minted by the Singapore Mint ushers in the New Year: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

4) "Lunar Year of the Horse - Wu - 2026" in Chinese Zodiac - The Chinese New Year commencing 29.01.2026, Gibraltar (A British Overseas Territory (BOT): A set of six Postage Stamps issued by Gibraltar Post: Date/Year of Stamps issue: 30.04.2026

Lunar Year of the Goat - Wei:

5) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Canada: The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has minted a 1 (One) Kilogram Pure Gold Coin featuring the "Lucky" Goat (or Ram or Sheep): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.07.2027

6) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Burundi: APMEX has minted a 2-oz Silver & Jade Year of the Goat Proof A 25 Burundian Franc (Franc Burindais in French) Coin brought out by the APMEX on behalf of the Banque de la Republique du Burundi (BRB): Date/Year of Coin issue: 09.07.2026

7) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Singapore: Singapore Mint has issued a 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Medallion: Date/Year of Medal issue: 08/2026

9) "Lunar Year of the Goat (Wei), Singapore: Singapore Mint has issued a 1000 grams or Kilo Coin .999.9 Fine Silver Proof Colour Medallion: Date/Year of Medals issue: 08/2026

10) "Lunar Year of the Goat", Australia: The royal australian Mint (RAM) has issued a two Coin "Uncirculated" Tetradecagon (30,000 pc) $ a $1 "Uncirculated" Two-Coin Set (30,000 pc), a $5 Silver Proof Domed Coin (7500 pc) and a $100 1 oz Gold Proof Domed Coin: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.09.2026 "

11) "Lunar Year of the Sheep", Bhutan: 1/4 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof and Colour Coin and 5 oz 999.9 Fine Silver Proof & Colour Coin celebrates the Lunar Year of the Sheep: Date/Year of Coins issue 08/2026

12) Lunar Year of the Goat - 2027", Republic of Cameroon: A 500 Francs CFA 1/2 oz of .999 Fine Silver in Proof Quality, the Coin pairs Gold Plating with digital printing minted by Mint XXI, Poland on behalf of the Republic of Cameroon: Date/Year of Coins issue: 30.09.2026

13) "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat:, Macau, a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China, known for its unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese heritage: 1/2 oz 999.9 Fine Gold Proof Colour Coin with Crystal ring and 5 oz 999.9 Fine Silver Proof and Colour Coin celebrated the Lunar Year of the Goat: Date/Year of Coins issue: 12/2026:

14) "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat", Scottsdale Mint, United States of America (USA): A 100 Grams Gold Bar celebrates the Year of the Goat 2027

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

Links to more posts on 19th Century Apothecaries, Druggists, and Drug Store Currency on this blog:

1) Did You Know Series (147): 19th Century Apothecaries, Druggists, and Drug Store Currency - Part I: United States of America (USA)

2) Did You Know Series (147): 19th Century Apothecaries, Druggists and Drug Store Currency - Part II, United States of America (USA)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

12) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The second Coin issued in the 2025 Coin issue Programme under this series, (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovation (or Innovators) from the State of Michigan: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

13) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The third Coin issued in the 2025 Coin issue programme under this Series, (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Florida: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

14) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The fourth Coin issued in the 2025 Coin issue programme under this series, (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Texas: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

15) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The First Coin iossued in the 2026 Coin issue Programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Iowa: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026

16) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Second Coin issued in the 2026 Coin issuev programme under this series, (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Wisconsin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026

17) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Third Coin iossued in the 2026 Coin issue programme under this series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of California: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026

18) "American Innovation $1 Coin Programme", USA: The Fourth Coin in the 2026 Coin issue programme under the series (which commenced in 2018) represents American Innovations (or Innovators) from the State of Minnesota: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2026

Links to more US Bicentennial Coins on this Blog:

1) US Bicentennial Coins (Quarter, Half Dollar and Dollar issued in 1975 and 1976 by the US Mint

2) Did You Know Series 135): 1) A 1976-C Silver Washington NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo: 2) The Drummer Boy woth a Story: 3) US Bicentennial Coins (Quarter, Hapf Dollar and Dollar issued in 1975 and 1976 by the US Mint

A unique Lady Liberty Coin Design & 250th anniversary of American Independence:

1) A unique Lady Liberty Coin Design, Alderney, Channel Inlands (A British Crown Dependency - BCD): Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America (USA): A reimagined design of Lady Liberty by Jody Clark, the British Coin designer: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) "American Liberty", United States of America (USA): A $100 (One Hundred Dollars) Gold Coin depicts a new design/version for the 2025 issue: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.08.2025

3) Spain celebrates American Semiquincentennial Anniversary of Independence (1776-2026): Three Silver Proof Coin Set celebrates the Anniversary: Datew/Year of Coin set issue: 2025 and 2026

4) "History of American Independence", Republic of France (Republique Francaise): "Great Dates of Humanity Coin Series": Sixth Gold and Silver Coins in the Series minted by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris mint) with Applied patina Finish Highlight the 250th Anniversary of American Independence (1776-2026): Date/Year of Coins issue: 14.10.2025

5) Did You Know Series (134): 1) Federal Reserve Banknotes will henceforth be carrying Trump's signature, and feature his portrait - a departure from the usual practices of not featuring a living President on Banknotes: 2) The US Mint is considering proposals for issuing a $1 circulation Coin and a $2,50 Gold Coin with Trumps effigy thereon, much like the King/Queen of the United Kingdom

6) Did You Know Series (135): 1) A 1976-S Silver Washington NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo; 2) The Drummer Boy with a Story: 3) US Bicentennial Coins (Quarter, Half Dollar and Dollar issued in 1975 and 1976 by the US Mint

The CSS Hunley which was the first Submarine to sink a Union Ship:

1) The CSS Hunley made history on 17.02.1864, when it sank the Slppo Housatonic with its torpedo, but the submarine dod not survive the attack: 2) Recovery of the CSS Hunley and its wreckage; 3) The story of George Dixon the Sobmarine Commander and his lucky $20 Gold Copin presented to him by his lover

Links to other Posts from the USA:

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

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

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

1) c) Freedom of the Press, United States of America (USA): Coin Series 2021-2025:): "First Amendment to the United States Constitution - Five Freedoms American Eagle Coin Programme, West Point (W) Mint: Third Coin  in the series of Platinum Proof Coins highlights this Freedpm: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

1) d) "First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2024 Platinum Proof Coin - The Right to Assemble, United States of America (USA): Five Freedoms:  American Eagle Coin Programme: West Point (W) Mint: Fourth Coin in the Series highlights this Freedom: Date Year of Coin issue: 2024

1) e) "The Right to Petition": First Amendment to the United States Constitution 2025 Platinum Proof Coin - United States of America (USA): American Eagle Coin Programme, West Point (W) Mint: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American Culture and Folklore:

1) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Eagle Feather Proof - The Sacred Symbol of Pride, Dignity and Respect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

2) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Coin "The Origin of the Devil's Tower And the Seven Sisters Star Cluster": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

3) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Antique Finish (AF) Coin "Native American Moon Spirit": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

4) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Coin's design features an image of the Sun God Anpetu Wi, one of the most powerful spirits to the Lakota Sioux": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

5) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Horseback Warrior Proof: The Finest Light Cavalry in The World": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

6) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American Culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Majesty of a Bison Hunt": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

7) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America: Coin minted by Germany: The 15th Release in the $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Seven Sacred Rites - Rituals That Embody The Lakota Sioux Spiritual, Social, Social, And Cultural Identity": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

8) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Black Hawk Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Coin's design pays tribute to Black Hawk (1767 - 1838), a prominent leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes, and shows a detailed portrait of the famous warrior": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

9) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): The 16th Coin released in the Series: Coin minted by Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "The Central Concept of Spirituality": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

10) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): The 16th Coin released in the Series: Coin minted by Germany: $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief Proof - "Silver Dreamcatcher Black Proof": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

11) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): #1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Red Cloud Ultra High Relief (UHR), Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

12) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): 17th Release in the Coin Series: $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR). Silver Bear Dance Proof:"One of the oldest recorded dances in North American History: A Cerempnial Expression That Symbolises The Renewal of Life": Date/Year of Coin Release: 2025

13) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): 2023 Oglala Sioux $50 Silver & $2 Gold "Native American Spirit War Horse" Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued 2-pc Coin set NGC MS First Day of Issue: 2023

14) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): $1 1-oz Silver Dragonfly Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Dragonfly": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

15) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): A $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Thunderbird": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

16) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): This coin is the 18th release in the Native American Silver Dollar Coin Series: A $1 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Turtle Island": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

17) Oglala Sioux Nation (USA) - A depiction of Native American culture and folklore, United States of America (USA): Fifth Release in the Native American Coin Series: A $1 (One Dollar) 1-oz Silver Ultra High Relief (UHR) Antiqued Coin: "Silver Native American Hunting Horse": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Native American Coin Series:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

20) The Shoshone Nevada 1 Dollar, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Shoshone Tortoise Proof Coin Celebrating the Tribe of Lewis and Clark Guide Sacegawea: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2018

21) Mesa Grande Sovereign Nation, United States of America (USA): A $1 (One Dollar), 1 Oz Mercanti Native American Bison NGC MS70 First Releases: Date/Year of Coin issued: 2025

22) Did You Know Series (100): 1) The Native American Game of Lacrosse played in the 1100 AD has gone global: 2) Early lacrosse was characterised by deep spiritual involvement, befitting the spirit of combat in which it was undertaken. Those whi took part did so in the role of warriors, with the goal of bringing glory and honour to themselves and their tribes

23) First Coin ever issued by a Native American Nation, Shawnee Tribe - features famed Shawnee Tribal Chieftain "Shooting Star" (known as Tecumseh), one of the earliest Native American leaders ever to resist white encroachment on tribal lands, United States of America (USA): Date/Year of Coin issue: 2002

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

25) "Geronimo", Oglala Lakota Sioux, United States of America (USA): ! $1 1 oz Silver Ultra High Relief NGC MS70 First Release w/ Black Core: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

26) "Chiracahua - Apache" Culture and History, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

27) "Abenaki Tribe" 6 pc Set (BU) Coins set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2025

28) "Eskimo Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American (USA) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coin s that are authorised by each tri be: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2025

29) "Apache Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coin Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins which are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2025:

30) "Seminole Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set, United states of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2025

31) "Iroquis Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2025

32) "Cherokee Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations coins that ae authortised by each tribe: Date/Year of Coin Sets issue: 2025

33) Mesa Grande Native American Sovereign Nation, United States of America: A $1- 1-oz Silver Area 51 Proof Coin: Date/Year of Coin minted: 2020

34) "Nanticoke Tribe" 6-pc Set (BU) Coins Set United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuring different Tribes minted by the Torrance, California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coins Sets issue: 2025

35) "Costanoan Tribe" (also known as the Ohlone") 6-pc Set (coins Set, United States of America (USA): A set of six Native American Coins featuringf different Tribes minted by the Torrabce California-based Native American Mint which struck a series of Indian Sovereign Nations Coins that are authorised by each Tribe: Date/Year of Coin Set issue: 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The CSS Hunley which was the first Submarine to sink a Union Ship:

1) The CSS Hunley made history on 17.02.1864, when it sank the Slppo Housatonic with its torpedo, but the submarine dod not survive the attack: 2) Recovery of the CSS Hunley and its wreckage; 3) The story of George Dixon the Sobmarine Commander and his lucky $20 Gold Copin presented to him by his lover

Gold Eagle Coins:

1) The Majestic Gold Eagle Proof Coins Return for 2025, United states of america (USA): A $10 (Ten Dollars) Gold Proof Coin minted by the West Point Mint, Mint Mark "W": Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

Custer's Last Stand:

1) Custer's Last Stand or The Battle of Little Big Horn 2-pc Tribute Set, United states of SAmerica (USA): Year of Coins issue: 1829, 1865

2) "Sitting Bull", Legendary Warriors, (United States of America), Niue Island: A $5 (Five Dollars) 2 oz Silver Antique Finish Gold Plated Coin: T & S Coins and Pinehurst Coins: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

The Story of Daniel Boone - Frontiersman:

1) The Story of Daniel Boone, Frontiersman, (United States of America - USA), Republique Du Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon): 250th Anniversary of Daniel Boone's first attempt at leading settlers along the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky in 1773: A 2000 Francs CFA 1-Oz Silver Colourised BU Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

Coin Invest Trust (CIT) Wild West Coin Series:

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

Links to posts on the USA:

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

2) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2011

3) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2012

4) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2013

5) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2014

6) State Commemorative Quarters

7) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2015

8) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2016

9) America the Beautiful Quarters - 2017 

10) America The Beautiful Quarters - 2018

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

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

13) The Great Seal of the USA & prominent mottoes

14) Native American Dollar Coin Programme

15) American Eagle Gold Coins

16) American Buffalo Gold Coins

17) Susan Anthony Dollar

18) US Bicentennial Coins

19) Westward Journey Nickel Series

20) Commemorating 225 Years of US Marshals Serivce

21) Forever Stamps : US Civil War 1861-65

22) The New US $100 Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

42) c) Freedom of the Press, United states of America (USA): Coin Series 2021-2025:): "First Amendment to the United States Constitution - Five Freedoms American Eagle Coin Programme, West Point (W) Mint: Third Coin  in the series of Platinum Proof Coins highlights this Freedpm: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

75) The White House, Republic of Cameroon: A 10 oz 3000 Francs CFA 3D Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 02/2025

76) Vortex: (or Vortices or Vortexes), Scottsdale Mint, United States of America (USA): A 10 Oz Scottsdale Lion features on this Silver Bar: Date/Year of Silver Bar issue: 2025

77) The Story of Daniel Boone, Frontiersman, (United States of America - USA), Republique Du Cameroon (Republic of Cameroon): 250th Anniversary of Daniel Boone's first attempt at leading settlers along the Wilderness Trail through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky in 1773: A 2000 Francs CFA 1-Oz Silver Colourised BU Coin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023

78) "Greatest Generation", United States of America (USA): commemorative Coin Programme: Coin minted by the Philadelphia Mint: A Proof $1 (One Silver Dollar) Coin commemorates the National World War II Memorial and the service, and sacrifice of American Soldiers and civilians during World war II: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024

Custer's Last Stand:

79) Custer's Last Stand or The Battle of Little Big Horn 2-pc Tribute Set, United States of America (USA): Year of Coins issue: 1829, 1865

The Introduction of the Lincoln Cent in 1909:

80) Did you Know Series (101): The Introduction of the Lincoln Cent in 1909

Was Stonehenge built by Aliens:

81) 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

82) "The Gaspee Affair", Mesa Grande Sovereign Native American Nation, United States of americsa (USA): 250th Anniversary of the Gaspee Affair (1772-2022): A $1 (One Dollar) Silver Coin commemorates one of the earliest Rebellions in the US War of Independence: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2022

83) Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Election of Pope Leo XIV Round: Date/Year of Round issue: 08.05.2025

Super heroes Coin Series:

84) "Superman", United States of America (USA): Superhero Coins and Medals Series": The first $50 Gold Coin in the Series will feature Superman: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2025

85) "George Washington crossing the Delaware," Republic of Samoa: "The Commanders Coin Series": 5 Dollar Silver and 20 & 5 Dollars Gold Coins depict George Washington - General and twice President of the USA (in 1789 and 1782): Year of Coins issue: 2026

Scottsdale Mint:

86) Vortex (or Vortices or Vortexes), Scottsdale Mint, United States of America (USA): A 10 Oz Scottadale Lionm features on the Silver Bar: Date/Year of Silver Bar issue: 2025

87) "2027 Lunar Year of the Goat", Scottsdale Mint, United States of America (USA): A 100 Grams Gold Bar celebrates the Year of the Goat 2027

The CSS Hunley which was the first Submarine to sink a Union Ship:

1) The CSS Hunley made history on 17.02.1864, when it sank the Slppo Housatonic with its torpedo, but the submarine dod not survive the attack: 2) Recovery of the CSS Hunley and its wreckage; 3) The story of George Dixon the Sobmarine Commander and his lucky $20 Gold Copin presented to him by his lover

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14) The Chinese New Year - Year of the Snake ("Si - in the Chinese Zodiac) commencing 29.01.2025, Republic of France (Republique Francaise): The "Lunar Zodiac" fesatures the Snake: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 20.01.2025

New Year Lucky Coin Releases:

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

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

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

iv) 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

Old West Coin Series:

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

The Alien Coin:

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