The northern pintail is so named for its pin-like tail feathers. These long, skinny plumes accentuate the pintail's slender build. It's an elegant duck, with males typically sporting a chocolate-brown head, a blue-grey bill and a white neck with combinations of black, grey and white along the back, and a blackish-green patch called the "speculum" shimmering from grey wings.
In contrast, the female's colouring is far more muted to provide critical camouflage while nesting, but her bronze speculum and mottled brown feathers have an understated elegance all their own.
The pintail is a fast and agile flyer. It's one of the first migratory birds to return to its Canadian nesting grounds after wintering in the south. The greatest numbers breed on the prairies and in the western Arctic, where birders can delight in the graceful duck they affectionately call the "Greyhound of the Air."This coin is the latest addition in our popular series of bird coins.
Coin was designed by Canadian artist Trevor Tennant and features a pair of northern pintails which have made the arduous journey home to their Canadian habitat.
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
| Сountry: | Canada |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 10 Dollars |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 15,87 g |
| Diameter: | 34 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 10,000 pcs |
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The Mint of Poland is jubilant to announce issuing the coin dedicated to Jerzy Janowicz – one of the best Polish tennis players of all time.
The coin embellished with a multi-coloured printed image of one of the most renowned players in the world is undoubtedly an unforgettable gift for every lover of tennis and a precious item in every sports fan’s collection. The sports spirit of this extraordinary position is complemented by its offbeat packaging in the shape of a tennis ball accompanied by a tennis-stylized certificate.
On the obverse – a profile effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On the left – a tennis racket hitting a ball. Below – the mint mark: m/w. Along the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2014 (the year of issue) and the face value: 1 DOLLAR.
The reverse depicts a multi-coloured image of Jerzy Janowicz during a game. In the background – a figure of Janowicz recreated in relief. In the lower part of the coin – a signature of Janowicz. Above, along the rim – an inscription: JERZY JANOWICZ.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 31,1 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 1,999 pcs |
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On 10 March 2014, the National Bank of Romania put into circulation three coins dedicated to 150th anniversary of the establishment of Romania’s Court of Accounts.
Coins have the same design.
Obverse: portrait of Prince Alexandru Ioan Cuza, a quote from the Law on the establishment of the Court of Accounts - “O Înaltă Curte de Compturi se institue la Bucuresci pentru tótă România” - the coat of arms of Romania, the face value “10 LEI” and the inscriptions “ROMANIA” and “ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” in an arc.
Reverse: a depiction suggesting the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Court of Accounts: the inscription “150 ANI”, overlapping an excerpt from the Official Journal of 24 January 1864, in which the law on the establishment of the Court of Accounts was published, the logo of the institution and the years “1864” and “2014”.
| Сountry: | Romania | ||
| Data of issue: | March 10, 2014 | ||
| Face value: | 100 lei | 10 lei | 1 lei |
| Metal: | Gold .900 | Silver .999 | Coppered tombac |
| Weight: | 6,452 g | 31,103 g | 23,50 g |
| Diameter: | 21 mm | 37 mm | 37 mm |
| Quality: | Proof | Proof | Proof |
| Mintage: | 150 pcs | 150 pcs | 150 pcs |
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The Mint of Poland is jubilant to announce issuing the coin with an image of Chihuahua of the series dedicated to the most loved dog breeds around the world.
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.
In the central part of the obverse – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: "Ag 999" and the mint mark "m/w". Along the rim – inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II", the issuer "NIUE ISLAND", "1 DOLLAR 2014".
Reverse: In the central – a multi-coloured image of a Chihuahua. In the background – a relief scene of Chihuahua emblazoned with decorative motifs. Along the rim – an inscription "CHIHUAHUA".
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | January 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 17,50 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | up to 1,500 pcs |
In the series "Man’s Best Friends – Dogs" there will appear the coins with the images of: the Yorkshire Terrier, German Shepherd, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Chow-Chow, Cocker Spaniel and West Highland White Terrier.
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The first coin ever with wood inlay! Stradivarius are considered masterpieces of the violin’s art and iconic symbol of excellence. A new series of coins dedicated to these extraordinary pieces of art that have become legendary for their sound and design begins with the "LADY BLUNT".
The coin obverse shows the back side of the violin featuring real wood, the nominal value, an image of the Queen Elizabeth II with inscription under it, "Elizabeth II", the name of the issuer, "Niue Island", the fineness "ag 999" and the year of issue 2014.
On coin reverse there is a coloured image of the very famous stradivarius violin "LADY BLUNT" and the inscriptions: "Antonio Stradivari" with relative years.
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Gold .999 |
| Weight: | 31,1 g |
| Diameter: | 40x40 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 999 pcs |
The Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin of 1721 is a violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy. The violin is named after its first known owner Lady Anne Blunt, daughter of Ada Lovelace, granddaughter of Lord Byron.
The Lady Blunt is one of the two best-preserved Stradivarius violins in existence. It has survived, like the Messiah Stradivarius of 1716, in near-original condition since it has resided mostly in the hands of collectors and seen little use.
This violin was sold at auction by Sotheby's in 1971 for the then-record amount of £84,000 (US$200,000).
In 2008 it was sold to the Nippon Music Foundation for over US$10 million in a private transaction. The Lady Blunt was sold by Tarisio Auctions on their 20 June 2011 online auction for £9.8 million (US$15.9 million), more than four times the previous auction record for a Stradivarius, held by the Molitor when it sold for US$3.6 million in 2010. The proceeds will go to the Nippon Foundation's Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. When it went up for sale it was called "the best-preserved Stradivarius to be offered for sale in the past century".
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An affordable 0.5 gram pure gold coin is available from the Royal Canadian Mint with the release of the 2014 25c Proof Chipmunk Gold Coin.
Shown on the reverse of the new release is an image of a single eastern chipmunk.
Take a walk in any forest in eastern Canada and you are likely to spot an eastern chipmunk scurrying about in search of food. Acorns and nuts are its favourites, and it can pack away a surprising amount using the expandable pouches in its cheeks.
Susanna Blunt’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is found on the obverse of the legal tender release. Inscriptions include "ELIZABETH II" and "D G REGINA."
The image of the chipmunk is the work of Canadian artist Tony Bianco. It shows the small rodent in a classic side profile stance. The contrasting stripes along the creatures back can easily be seen along with its most prized treasure in its hands — an acorn. Inscriptions on the reverse include "CANADA," "2014," "25 CENTS" and the artist’s initials of "TB."
| Сountry: | Canada |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 25 cents |
| Metal: | Gold .999 |
| Weight: | 0,5 g |
| Diameter: | 11 mm |
| Quality: | Proof |
| Mintage: | 10,000 pcs |
Сoin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with black beauty box.
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2014 marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of World War II and the Battle of the River Plate and New Zealand Post is commemorating with this special coin issue. Pre-order your coin today for Mid April 2014.
If you purchase any World War II product online and enter the code ‘ANZAC2014’, you’ll be in to win an Anzac 2014 prize pack.
In this pack you’ll receive a World War II Poster Art first day cover, World War II Poster Art miniature sheet booklet and the number ‘one’ coin from the HMS Achilles coin issue. Competition closes 4pm 22 April 2014, so enter online now!
Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the River Plate, this highly collectable coin depicts the HMS Achilles returning home to an excited crowd in Auckland. To achieve the clearest possible image, the crowd is printed with the minted photo image technique, and the official badge of the HMS Achilles also appears on the coin in full colour. With only 1,500 coins available individually, this coin is sure to be a great addition to any war numismatic collection.
| Сountry: | New Zealand |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 New Zealand dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 31,103 g |
| Diameter: | 38,70 mm |
| Quality: | Proof with selective colour |
| Mintage: | 2,500 (1,500 available individually) |
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The Royal Canadian Mint have launched their second silver coin which highlights the five Great lakes in North America, and this series began last year with the first coin dedicated to Lake Superior.
The Great Lakes situated between the countries of Canada and the United States are the world’s largest system of fresh surface water. Its five lakes, that of Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie and Ontario - are visible from the moon and hold about 20 percent of the world’s freshwater supply.
The new coin highlights the smallest of the great lakes, that of Lake Ontario – and, as opposed to the lake being named in honor of the Province of Ontario – the province was named for the lake. In the Wyandot (Huron) language, ontarío means “Lake of Shining Waters”. Lake Ontario is the only one of the five Great Lakes not to share a shoreline with the state of Michigan and is the easternmost of the Great Lakes with the smallest in surface area at 7,340 sq. miles or 18,960 km.
The obverse showcases a portrait of Queen ELIZABETH II unique and distinct to the coins of Canada which was designed by Susanna Blunt and in use since 2003. Inscriptions surrounding the portrait include "ELIZABETH II" and "D G REGINA."
The coin’s reverse design includes an application as with the first coin - raised texture representing land against a translucent enamel filled lake. The coin includes an interpretation of the bathymetric depths below the lake surface based on data from the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Inscriptions include "20 DOLLARS," "2014," "LAKE ONTARIO" and "LAC ONTARIO".
| Сountry: | Canada |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 20 Dollars |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 31,39 g |
| Diameter: | 38 mm |
| Quality: | proof |
| Mintage: | 10,000 pcs |
Additional coins in the “Great Lakes” series will be issued as follows: June 2014: Lake Erie — October 2014: Lake Michigan — February 2015: Lake Huron.
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In 2014, Brazil hosts the final phase of the 20th Football World Cup, a competition organised by FIFA, gathering 32 nations from the five continents around what is considered as the most popular sport in the world.
To mark this major sports event, INCM is issuing a commemorative collector coins, designed by sculptor Hugo Maciel. This issue is limited to 15,000 copies in proof silver and 5,000 copies in proof gold, presented in a case with a guarantee certificate.
| Сountry: | Portugal | ||
| Data of issue: | January 2014 | ||
| Face value: | 2,5 Euro | ||
| Metal: | Gold .916 | Silver .925 | Cu-Ni |
| Weight: | 8,48 g | 12 g | 10 g |
| Diameter: | 22 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Quality: | proof | proof | UNC |
| Mintage: | 5,000 pcs | 15,000 pcs | 100,000 pcs |
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The fourth edition of the successful butterfly series is here. It shows the Gold-banded Forester (Euphaedra neophron). It sits, virtually lifelike, in a winged 3D-technique on the silver coin and looks like it could fly away at any moment.The Gold-banded Forester is a member of the Nymphalidae family and is found in eastern and southern Africa. This graceful butterfly is mostly seen in dense tropical forests throughout the year.
The main flight time lies between February and July. Even as a caterpillar, the Gold-banded Forester shows a remarkable array of colours. Following metamorphosis, it presents itself as a magnificent butterfly of an impressive size. The female’s wingspan reaches up to 78 mm.
The delicate wing colouring runs from the inside outward and from light to dark blue. The broad orange-black stripes on the wing tips and the beautiful metallic shimmer create the characteristic play of colours of the Gold-banded Forester.
| Сountry: | Central African Rep. |
| Data of issue: | 2014 |
| Face value: | 1000 Francs CFA |
| Metal: | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 25 g |
| Diameter: | 38,61 mm |
| Quality: | proof |
| Mintage: | 2,500 pcs |
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