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Portugal issued new coin "The Elvas" under "UNESCO World Heritage Sites" series.

The Elvas Fortifications were classified as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in June 2012. The group of fortifications at Elvas, the foundation of which dates back to the reign of Sancho II of Portugal, is the largest land-based star fort in the world, with a perimeter of between 8 and 10 km in an area of 300 ha. The classified complex includes all of the city’s fortifications, along with the two forts — Santa Luzia from the 17th century and Graça from the 18th century, three smaller forts from the 19th century, three medieval walls and a 17th century wall, and the Amoreira Aqueduct.

The obverse of the coin, designed by Nuno Caetano, shows the monument of the Graça Fort, surrounded by the walls of the fortifications, the Portuguese coat of arms, the words «REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA» (Portuguese Republic) and its face value; on the reverse can be seen a map of the group of fortifications, along with the UNESCO designation and the «World Heritage» logo. On the top of the rim is the legend «FORTIFICAÇÕES DE ELVAS» (Elvas fortifications) and the year 2013 is at the bottom.

By issuing this coin, with a face value of 2,50 Euro in silver with a proof finishing, packaged in a case with a guarantee certificate and an issue limit of 2500 copies, the INCM is continuing with the series dedicated to UNESCO world heritage sites in Portugal.

Country: Portugal
Data of issue: November 1, 2013
Face value: 2,5 Euro
Metal: Silver / Copper nickel
Weight: 12 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 2,500 pcs / 100,000 pcs
Design: Nuno Caetano

The National Bank of Belarus on December 20th, 2013 puts into circulation new silver and CuNi commemorative coins "The Belts of Slutsk. Weaving" and "The Belts of Slutsk. The Radziwills" under The Belts of Slutsk coin series.

Slutsk belts — this is one of the assets of my country. Poets sang of its beauty (Adam Mickiewicz and Maxim Bogdanovich), a surprising charm belts crazy many collectors to this day. In this post I will explain this miracle of Belarus.

The name of the belts made of town of Slutsk — in this city began to make the belt in the 18th century. Belts themselves were made up to 4 meters in length and 40–45 centimeters in width. Such decoration could afford only a rich man, because is woven of gold and silver threads and decorated with gold fringe. Price zone reaches up to 1,000 zlotys (the annual income of a simple Polish officer) or 50 ducats. At times one had to be from 400 to 800 grams of gold!

Face value of the silver coin is 20 rubles, purity 925, weight 33.62 g, diameter 50 mm, proof quality. Mintage 7.000 pcs.
Face value of the CuNi coin is 1 ruble, weight 19.50 g, diameter 37 mm, proof-like quality. Mintage 7.000 pcs.

Coins are minted at the Lithuanian mint.
Designer Svetlana Nekrasova

Coin is issued for smaller currency denominations as these are more convenient for such transactions as well as longer lasting. Coin currently in circulation includes P5, P2, P1, 50t, 25t, 10t, and 5t.

In line with the international norms, where currency is reviewed and updated periodically to take account of latest technology trends and security features, the Bank has done a comprehensive review of Botswana coin and a new family of coin will be introduced in the first quarter of 2014.

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The First Spouse Gold Coin Program will enter its eighth year in 2014, with coins issued to honor the spouses of the 29th to 32nd Presidents of the United States of America. The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) recently reviewed design candidates for the coins which will honor Florence Harding, Grace Coolidge, Lou Hoover, and Eleanor Roosevelt.

The United States Mint had provided from three to seven different candidates for the obverse and reverse designs of each coin. The CFA reviewed the proposed designs at a meeting held on November 21 and provided their recommendations and comments. The same candidates were also reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) on November 22.

For the Florence Harding First Spouse Gold Coin, the CFA had recommended alternative #3 for the obverse and alternative #4 for the reverse. They found this to be an appropriate pairing and expressed support for the theme of women's suffrage for the reverse design.

The CCAC had offered different recommendations for both the obverse and reverse. The group preferred obverse alternative #2 and reverse alternative #6.

The CFA recommended alternative #3 for the obverse of the Grace Coolidge First Spouse Gold Coin, consistent with their preference for profiles. For the reverse, they recommended alternative #3 with a suggestion to remove the letters "USA" from the hands in order to allow the sign language depiction of the letters to be the predominant feature of the design. They also suggested a careful study of the perspective and proportions of the White House portico depicted in the background.

The CCAC had recommended alternative #3 for the obverse design. They shared the CFA's recommendation of alternative #3 for the reverse design, but suggested the letters "USA" should be moved from the hands and placed elsewhere on the design.

For the Lou Hoover First Spouse Gold Coin, the CFA recommended obverse alternative #2 and reverse alternative #4. They commented that the depiction of the radio would be more recognizable than the microphones shown in other alternatives.

The CCAC had offered their recommendation for obverse alternative #4. For the reverse, they offered the same recommendation as the CFA for alternative #4.

The CFA recommended obverse alternative #4 for the Eleanor Roosevelt First Spouse Gold Coin as the most recognizable portrait. For the reverse, they recommended alternative #6 which recognizes the magnitude of her public service. They did suggest reducing the size of the desk in the foreground to improve the balance of the composition.

The CCAC had also recommended obverse alternative #4, however for the reverse they recommended alternative #3.

The Mint of Poland is jubilant to announce issuing the coin of the "Man’s Best Friends — Dogs" series to affirm the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs.

Since time immemorial these four-legged friends have accompanied the man faithfully. Dogs’ nature has won the hearts of a wide range of pet enthusiasts for whom this delightful coin collection has been manufactured. 

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a figure of a dog and an inscription ONE DOLLAR (the face value). In the background – an image symbolizing the friendship between a man and a dog. Along the rim – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue), Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark), ELIZABETH II. At the bottom – a miniature profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Coin "Yorkshire Terrier" (November 2013)

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – a multi-coloured image of Yorkshire Terrier. In the background – a relief scene of York and decorative motifs. Along the rim – the name of the breed in English.

Coin "German Shepherd" (January 2014)

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – a multi-coloured image of a German shepherd. In the background – a relief scene of a German shepherd in the bosom of nature. On the left, along the rim – inscriptions: GERMAN SHEPHERD / OWCZAREK NIEMIECKI (the name of the breed in English and Polish).

Country: Niue Island
Data of issue: November 2013 / January 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 17,50 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 1,500 pcs

This €10 Silver Proof coin will be launched on 29 January 2014. The coin, which bears the Europa symbol, is part of the European Silver Programme. The theme for 2014 is "European Musicians".

The coin depicts the famous Irish tenor John McCormack and has been designed by Michael Guilfoyle.

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: January 29, 2014
Face value: 10 Dollars
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 28,28 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 8,000 pcs
Mint: Mayer Mint

The coin can be ordered by phoning the numbers listed below or downloading an order form. It can also be purchased at our Dame Street office from 30 January 2014 (cash and card payments accepted).

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) issued, for circulation, a modified Rs 500 currency note to commemorate CHOGM 2013 Sri Lanka on 2013 November 15th, dated 2013-11-15.

The commemorative note is the same as the regular series Rs 500 note except for the replacement of the butterfly on lower left with the CHOGM 2013 Sri Lanka logo and a slight modification of the watermark.

Front: Landscape
An artist's impression of World Trade Centre and Bank of Ceylon Headquarters in the city of Colombo and a view of the ancient Buddhist temple Lankathilaka Viharaya at Kandy to upper right. Illustrated are the Sri Lanka bird Emerald Collared Parakeet (Layard's Parakeet) to the right, and the CHOGM 2013 Sri Lanka logo in single Purple Color to the lower left.

Back: Portrait
A drawing of a Thelme dancer and a Yak Bera drummer. A Padmanidhi guard stone is on the upper right on a vertical Band with a stylized floral motif, Dvithva Liya Vela. A map of Sri Lanka appears in the background centered to the left of this band.

The watermark has an additional design on either side of the electrotype vertical numerals 500. The security thread is a Starchrome with 2 mm width, which changes colour from red to green with the letters CBSL RS500

The notes carry the facsimile signatures of the Hon. Minister of Finance, HE President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Governor of the Central Bank, Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal.

Predominant Color: Purple
Size: 143 x 67 mm

The famous Lucky Loonie belongs to all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast and around the globe. As Canadian athletes begin their journey to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to release this beautiful coin in celebration of Canada’s outstanding athletic talent.

Cheer on the Canadian Olympic Team as they compete in the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games!

Designed by Canadian artist Emily S. Damstra, your coin portrays the original loon design of Canada’s 1-dollar circulation coin in a unique way. The common loon is depicted from behind as it spreads its wings in a territorial display, one of the species’ most elegant and recognizable poses. The loon, viewed sitting in the rippling lake waters, faces a lake shore densely wooded with the Canadian boreal forest’s characteristic mix of evergreen and deciduous trees. Your reverse proof finish silver Lucky Loonie also features, to the left of the lakeshore in the upper left-hand segment of the reverse side, a coloured Canadian Olympic Team logo, in celebration and support of Canada’s athletes as they prepare for the 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

Сoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box.

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: January 22, 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver 999
Weight: 7,89 g
Diameter: 26,5 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 15,000 pcs

The National Bank of Belarus on December 20th, 2013 puts into circulation new silver and CuNi commemorative coins "The Belts of Slutsk. Nobleman’s dress" under "The Belts of Slutsk" coin series.

Face value of the silver coin is 20 rubles, purity 925, weight 33.62 g, diameter 50 mm, proof quality. Mintage 7.000 pcs.
Face value of the CuNi coin is 1 ruble, weight 19.50 g, diameter 37 mm, proof-like quality. Mintage 7.000 pcs.

Coins are minted at the Lithuanian mint.
Designer Svetlana Nekrasova.

The Mint of Poland proudly presents the coin of the "Endangered Animal Species" series, which is dedicated to the Siberian Tiger. The coin made to remind us about the beauty of wild nature and the greatest care, which should be given to species at risk of extinction, will be a ”diamond” crowning any coin collection.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a profile portrait of  Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: the hallmark "Ag 999", the mint mark "m/w". Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer),  1 DOLLAR (the face value), 2014 (the year of issue).

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – two multi-coloured images of the Siberian tiger. Above – an image of a map, showing the location of occurrence of the tiger. Along the rim – inscriptions: "ENDANGERED ANIMAL SPECIES" (the name of the series), "SIBERIAN TIGER" (the name of the coin).

Сountry: Niue Island
Data of issue: January, 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver 925
Weight: 17,50 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Mintage: 2,000 pcs

An image of a tiger depicted on the coin makes it a wonderful gift to be treasured by all those who are not indifferent to the fate of these rare animals.