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Europa – 70 years of Peace in Europe

The Union's motto is "Unity in diversity", it characterizes the way Europeans did gather, creating the European Union to act in favor of peace and prosperity, taking the most of the continent’s different cultures, traditions and languages. The obverse depicts the goddess Europa with star-studded hair flotting in the wind. Dressed with flags, her face stands nxt to flagstaffs representing the different countries joined in the European Union. Twelve circles with the € sign symbolise the twelve stars of the Euopean flag. The word “EUROPA” written vertically gives the series its name. Yeardate and mintmarks appear on the bottom center of the coin. The dove is a peace symbol. It comes from the story of Noah's ark. The dove carries the sign of the end of the flood that endangers the ark. The dove is carrying an olive branch and announces peace on earth. On the coin’s reverse, the dove is drawn in a graphical and modern way. It carries in its beak an olive branch whose branches have been replaced by the 12 stars of the European Flag, symbol of peace in Europe. The 28 countries of the European Union are symbolised by their own ISO code. The Europa Star logo is present on the reverse, close to the dove.

The serie Europa and European Silver Program
This series celebrates greats accomplishments of the European integration. The figure of Europa as a woman, star-studded hair floating in the wind, has been used since 1999 on the first coins explaining the ‘Europarity’ with face values in Euro. 
The European Silver Program gathers the European Union countries in the definition a common programme on issues of commemorative coins. Every year, the monetary institutes of every member launch a new theme that evokes the European identity. The program’s logo is an E designed as a € sign and a star. In 2015, the Europa series carries this programme values with the theme Peace in Europe. This year, the 7 members are Belgium, Spain, Finland, France, Italy and Portugal.

Guarantees
Monnaie de Paris is the oldest institution of France, fully qualified teacher of the label « Entreprise du patrimoine vivant » and « Joaillerie de France ». Leaning on the excellence and the ancestral character of its techniques, the creative craftsmen draw, engrave, knock, print, polish and gild. They immortalize the tradition of the monetary strike, the unique and specific know-how, marked with an awl, the horn of plenty, parking of the origin and the authenticity.

The coins of collection, the major art of Monnaie de Paris
Monnaie de Paris registers the history and the French culture in the noble metal. Craftsmen engravers immortalize and develop a know-how, a fruit of a tradition of 12 centuries. The heart of job by the Parisian workshops is the monetary strike. All the coins of collection are manufactured, created to celebrate and commemorate an event of the French heritage. The coins of collection do not have authority to be put into service, even if they count in the French money supply.

If you are a cat fancy, this silver token will undoubtedly enchant you with its beauty! The Mint of Poland is pleased to present a new commemorative coin from the series “Man’s Best Friends – Cats”, devoted to the Somali cat.

Somali cats are lithe and graceful – they are true aristocrats among the felines! The most striking feature of this breed are big wide-set ears, long hair and a gorgeous fluffy tail. Our beautiful silver coin devoted to this genteel breed will undoubtedly attract all cat lovers! Thanks to innovative technology of digital printing, the image of a Somali cat depicted on the coin is extremely lifelike. Elegant SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS additionally elevate the visual quality of the coin. The coin is accompanied by neat presentation case with an image of a well-groomed sorrel Somali cat.

•  great gift for all cat lovers!
•  minted in .999 sterling silver
• decorated with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and state-of the art digital printing
• limited mintage – only 999 pcs!
• specially designed presentation case

Reverse:
In the central part of the coin – colorful image of a Somali cat decorated with two SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. In the background – relief image of a representative of the breed. Above – name of the coin in Polish and English: kot somalijski/somali cat. Along the rim – decorative elements: cat’s paw prints.

Obverse:
In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (hallmark), m/w (mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2015 (year of issue).

Obverse: the image of Vasile Pogor Mansion in Iași, where the meetings of “Junimea” Society were held, the inscription “ROMANIA” in an arc, the face value “100 LEI”, the coat of arms of Romania and the year of issue “2015”.

Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a new proof sterling silver commemorative coin issued on behalf of the Isle of Man Government and featuring everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington™.

On Christmas Eve 1956, Michael Bond was in a London department store when he spotted a small bear. It was the last one on the shelf and, rather than leave him on his own, he purchased him for his wife.  This bear inspired Bond to write a story and in 10 days he had written the first book 'A Bear Called Paddington' – and the rest, as they say, is history.

In the first story, Paddington arrives at Paddington Station, London as a stowaway from Darkest Peru. He is found by the Brown family, sitting on his suitcase with a label around his neck that reads ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you’.  The friendly bear, with his famous hat, battered suitcase, duffle coat and love of marmalade, has become a classic character in English children’s literature.  

The Paddington books have been translated into 40 languages, across 70 titles and more than 35 million copies have been sold worldwide.  In 2014 a live action film ‘Paddington’ was released, introducing this loveable character to a whole new generation of fans.

This beautiful coin carries an image of Paddington himself, carrying his suitcase and waving at his adoring fans.  The obverse of the coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann, by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.  The coin is available in Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver with each precious metal coin being struck four times to achieve the lustrous Pobjoy Proof finish.

This beautiful collector's coin from the Isle of Man (IOM) is guaranteed to literally fly off the shelves so don't miss out on your chance to give the pefect gift - an exceptionally crafted Paddington coin. This lovely crown makes the ideal present for all ages and comes in a beautiful presentation box with a certificate - don't delay, buy your's today.

The Mint of Poland is pleased to present a new commemorative coin from the series “Man’s Best Friends – Dogs”. This time we introduce the Bernese Mountain Dog, a breed enjoying a growing popularity among dog fanciers – and deservedly so!

Bernese Mountain Dog is a wise, calm and devoted family companion. They are very muscular and have a thick fur with distinctive symmetrical coloring. Although representatives of this breed may command respect with their massive body-built and sizeable proportions, in fact they are really cuddlesome pets, simply born to be hugged and played with! Consecutive coin from the series Man’s Best Friends – Dogs”, devoted to friendly and affectionate “Berners”, will for sure attract all owners of pooches! Thanks to advanced technology of digital printing, the image of the dog depicted on the coin is extremely lifelike. What is more, the coin is accompanied by a specially designed, neat presentation case, decorated with an image of a well-groomed Bernese Mountain Dog. 

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – colorful image of a Bernese Mountain Dog in digital printing. In the background – relief image of the dog against a mountain landscape. Along the rim – name of the coin in Polish and English: BERNEŃSKI PIES PASTERSKI/BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (hallmark), m/w (mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2015 (year of issue).

“Love”, “Faith”, „Friendship”, “Loyalty” and „Hope” – these are the names of five silver tokens that constitute the extraordinary collection of coins „The World of Your Soul”. The Mint of Poland is pleased to introduce the first coin from this series – “Love” – being the epitome of all feelings.

• minted in .999 sterling silver
• decorated with innovative digital printing
• limited mintage
• crimson presentation case adorned with images of scarlet hearts 

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – image of crimson hearts in digital printing. Around it – decorative rings. Along the rim – inscriptions (separated by decorative hearts): MIŁOŚĆ, ЛЮВОВЬ, LOVE.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (hallmark), m/w (mint mark). Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (issuer), 1 DOLLAR (face value), 2015 (year of issue).

The world’s oldest and most famous equestrian academy celebrates its 450th anniversary in 2015. Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO since 2010, the Spanish Riding School in Vienna continues to delight both connoisseurs and newcomers to horsemanship almost half a millennium since its foundation in 1565. Minted in the school’s honour, this superb 20 euro silver coin brilliantly echoes the elegance of the Spanish Riding School and will no doubt delight you, too.

Synonymous with the Austrian capital, the Spanish Riding School in Vienna is the only institution worldwide where classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the haute école is still cultivated. Both sides of the coin feature the baroque Winter Riding School, built by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach from 1729 to 1735, in the background. The coin’s obverse shows a pair of Lipizzaner stallions and their riders performing a Pas de deux, a traditional highlight of their performance, which requires very high levels of concentration and coordination. The coin’s reverse shows a stallion and rider executing a Levade, one of the school’s equestrian inventions, in which the stallion puts its entire weight on its hind legs and raises its front legs no more than 45 degrees.

quality:	proof
occasion:	Easter
face value:	20 Euro
date of issue:	18.02.2015
coin design:	Thomas Pesendorfer / Herbert Wähner /
diameter:	34.00 mm
alloy:	Silver Ag 900
fine weight:	18.00 g
total weight:	20.00 g

Canada is home to a rich biodiversity, with different ecosystems that support a vast number of animal species. The Royal Canadian Mint's series of small pure gold coins proudly showcases some of Canada's smaller animal residents—including the smallest member of the rabbit family, the pika.
A wonderful and affordable way to start a gold coin collection! Order yours today!

Special features:
• Your 99.99% pure gold coin is the third in our best-selling series of 11-millimetre gold coins.
• As the smallest member of the rabbit family, the pika (or rock rabbit) is a natural fit for the Royal Canadian Mint's series of smallest pure gold coins!
• Measuring just 11 millimetres in diameter, this 25-cent coin is 99.99% pure gold.
• Your coin is GST/HST exempt with a limited worldwide mintage.

Coin design:
Despite the coin's small size, this side-profile portrait of a pika, as designed by Canadian artist
Derek C. Wicks, captures the mammal's soft features and expression in exquisite detail. Inquisitively peering up to the right, the pika is poised with its front paws leaning against a loose pile of rocks that line the slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Masterful engraving recreates this timid creature's prominent, rounded ears as well as the fur that covers its stocky little body and face.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black Royal Canadian Mint box. - 

 The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every six months. During this six-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council.The Latvian Presidency of the Council took place during the first half of 2015, taking over from Italy and passing it to Luxembourg.

The design shows the official logo of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It was designed by the artist Gunnar Lynx, based on the official logo designed for this event by Gunārs Lūsis, their modeling plaster was sculptor John Strupulis.

Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr, BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass,  Fine milled, with the inscription DIEVS * SVĒTĪ * LATVIJU (GOD BLESS LATVIA), Legend: LATVIJAS PREZIDENTŪRA ES PADOMĒ (LATVIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION), issue date: January 2015, 2,000,000 pieces.

This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Gods of Ancient Greece Zeus 2 oz 999 Fine Silver coin is displayed inside a coin case styled on a classic Greek temple of the Ionic order. The collection of 5 ‘Gods of Ancient Greece’ coins are designed to line up to represent an Ancient Greek temple. The coin title is Gold foiled on the attractive marblesque outer case. 

Metal 999 Fine Silver
Finish Proof
Diameter 70mm x 34mm
Edge Milled
Denomination $5
Year of Issue 2015
Mintage 2,000
Weight 2 Troy oz

A stunning final release in the 5 coin Gods of Ancient Greece Silver Coin collection by New Zealand Mint. The design for this 2 oz rectangular silver coin has been inspired by ancient sculpture, coins and architecture of the classical Ancient Greece which attributes Apollo the highest degree of power and masculine beauty that can be imagined. 

This high relief, rectangular coin, has been inspired by ancient sculpture, coins, vases and architecture, while also channelling classical and renaissance paintings of this iconic God of Ancient Greece. Apollos physique on htis coin face, illustrates an ideal image of health, strength, balance and inspiration. In the coin background, set against a polished sky intersected by rays of sunlight, is the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Next to this is a Laurel tree which was sacred to the God.