The third coin of the series dedicated to the Polish history of coinage – denarius of Boleslaw III the Wry-Mouthed. The coin presents one of six types of denarius coins minted under the reign of Boleslaw the Wry-Mouthed. It is the only coin of the early medieval coinage with the face value depicted on it. According to historians the denarius of this category had appeared to circulation when King Boleslaw came to power in 1107.
The reverse depicts an obverse of the denarius of Boleslaw the Wry-Mouthed. On the left – a medieval tower. Along the rim – an inscription: DENAR BOLESŁAWA III KRZYWOUSTEGO (Denarius of Boleslaw III the Wry-Mouthed; the name of the coin in Polish).
Design: Dominika Karpinska-Kopiec
| Сountry: | Poland |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 10 zl |
| Metal: | Silver .925 |
| Weight: | 14,14 g |
| Diameter: | 32 mm |
| Quality: | proof |
| Mintage: | 20,000 pcs |
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Celebrating the official discovery of Arctic archipelago Franz Joseph Land by Austro-Hungarian explorers in 1873, as well as the opening of the new polar bear enclosure of the same name at Vienna Zoo, Arctic Adventure is the latest superbly crafted 5 euro silver coin from the Austrian Mint. It is said that every picture tells a story, but few coins bring history to life as convincingly as this.
The reign of long-serving Emperor Franz Joseph I was a time of great innovation and discovery. Tasked with finding the Northeast Passage and reaching the North Pole, the Austro-Hungarian North Pole Expedition set sail on the Admiral Tegetthoff in summer 1872, but the ship became trapped in pack ice for several weeks during which it came across the archipelago. With characteristic detail, this scene forms the background to the reverse of this intrepid 5 euro silver coin. The world’s largest land predator, the fearsome polar bear, features in the foreground along with its cute and cuddly cub, whose acquaintance can now be made at the world’s oldest zoo.
Designed by Thomas Pesendorfer and Helmut Andexlinger, and minted to a maximum of 50,000 pieces in Special Uncirculated quality only, each piece comes in a blister pack.
| Сountry: | Austria | |
| Data of issue: | 5 Euro | |
| Metal: | Silver .800 | Copper |
| Weight: | 28,50 mm | |
| Quality: | Proof | Special UNC |
| Mintage: | 50,000 pcs | 200,000 pcs |
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The New Zealand Mint and BBC preset a five coin series of the Doctor Who Monsters. This colored coin face illustrates an engraved Weeping Angel, set against a dramatic colour background, surrounded by a finely engraved border design.
Issued as legal tender of the South Pacific Island nation of Niue, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and the monetary denomination features on the coin’s obverse.
The coin’s reverse depicts a Weeping Angel set against a dramatic colour background, surrounded by a finely struck border. The inscription DOCTOR WHO also features in the design.
Superbly enhanced with full-colour coin carries a unique design, depicting a Weeping Angel reaching out to touch its victim. Presented in an official case, this Weeping Angel coin is an absolute must-have for Whovians, and for those with an eye for the finest in numismatic artistry.
| Сountry: | Australia |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 15,591 g |
| Diameter: | 32,60 mm |
| Quality: | proof |
| Mintage: | 5,000 pcs |
About this series
Doctor Who is currently the longest running and most successful science fiction television series of all time. Produced in Great Britain by the BBC, the programme depicts the adventures of a time travelling, humanoid alien known as the Doctor.
Known as ‘The Lonely Assassins’, the Weeping Angels are quantum-locked alien killers, as old as the universe itself. When observed, they freeze like stone, but in the blink of an eye can move vast distances. The touch of an Angel hurls their victim back in time – allowing the Angel to feast on the energy of their unlived days. In the 51st Century, the Doctor trapped the Angels in a crack in time, erasing them from history.
Complete series: Daleks, Weeping Angels, Cyberman, Silurians and Sontarans. Take out a series subscription to be guaranteed all five coins.
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The coin makes an exquisite and original gift for every occasion. This unique piece of art enriched with masterful decorations and a multicolour image of Madonna will enrapture each lover of beauty. The high collector and gift value of the coin is complemented by its elegant presentation case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity which confirms its pedigree.
Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Mint of Poland.
In the upper part of the obverse – sophisticated ornaments embellished with selective gold plating. Below – a stylized piece of the Renaissance attic. On the left – an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the mint mark (m/w) and face value "1 DOLLAR". Along the rim – inscriptions: "NIUE ISLAND" (the issuer), "Ag 999" (the hallmark), "ELIZABETH II 2014".
The reverse of the coin depicts a multicolour replica of the "Madonna of the Carnation". On the right – ornaments characteristic for the Renaissance art. On both sides of the painting – inscriptions: "MADONNA OF THE CARNATION MADONNA Z GOŹDZIKIEM" (the name of the coin in Polish and English).
| Сountry: | Niue Island |
| Data of issue: | February 2014 |
| Face value: | 1 Dollar |
| Metal: | Silver .999 |
| Weight: | 28,28 g |
| Size | 40x40 mm |
| Quality: | proof |
| Mintage: | 1,999 pcs |
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The Royal Dutch Mint has launched a series of coins which marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the country’s Central Bank.
Organized in 1814, one of King Willem I’s first official actions after assuming the new unified Dutch throne was to sign a Royal warrant setting up and establishing de Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The King’s goal was to facilitate economic growth while ensuring financial stability. 200 years later, it is still DNB’s primary purpose especially since joining the EURO system of banking with the adoption of the Euro single currency in 2002. After two centuries, the functions of this esteemed institution focuses on three areas: monetary policy, payment transactions, and supervision. As the Netherlands prepares to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the official establishment of the Kingdom of the Netherlands next year, the bi-centenary of the establishment of the Dutch Central Bank is one of the country’s most important national anniversaries.
The ‘de Nederlandsche Bank’ five & ten Euro coins are designed by Michael Guilfoyle, who designed last year’s “Three Kings” silver medallion issued by the Royal Dutch Mint on the occasion of the accession of King Willem-Alexander. The new commemorative coins feature several references to bank notes, including refined calligraphy patterns that used to serve as a security measure for earlier bank notes. In addition, the coin’s design includes micro-text, introduced in the latter half of the 20th century which was also used as a security feature on banknotes and more recently, on coins.
A special color set for the ‘de Nederlandsche Bank’ five euro coins contain three Silver Proof coins with color, as well as three colored silver miniature bank notes of 10, 25 and 50 guilders of the previous series, (c. 1968 to 1984). The coin colors correspond with the banknote colors. The obverse of the coins includes corresponding artwork from the reverse design depicting calligraphy around a smooth outline profile of HM King Willem-Alexander along with the text “WILLEM-ALEXANDER KONING DER NEDERLANDEN” and the year of issue “2014” below.
The 5 €URO coin are produced in two versions, the circulation- type example which is produced in silver-plated base metal and a sterling silver proof version. The circulation type coins are available in rolls of 20 pieces and in presentation coin-cards. The proof examples are available as a single item without color.
The three colorized coins are available in the set only and are housed in a custom wood presentation box limited to 1000 sets with numbered certificate.
| Сountry: | National Bank of Poland | |||
| Data of issue: | March 2014 | |||
| Face value: | 5 Euro | 5 Euro | 5 Euro | 10 Euro |
| Metal: | Silver-plate | Silver .925 | Silver .925 | Gold .900 |
| Weight: | 10,5 g | 15,5 g | 15,5 g | 6,72 g |
| Diameter: | 29 mm | 33 mm | 33 mm | 22,5 mm |
| Quality: | UNC | Colour proof | Proof | Proof |
| Mintage: | 220,000 pcs | 3х1,000 pcs | 12,500 pcs | 1,500 pcs |
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The fourth coin of the series depicts a medal presenting the last king of the Piast dynasty – Casimir the Great who earned his nickname with his great merits related to rebuilding monarchy in Poland.
"Treasures of King Stanisław August" – replicates the famous 18th century medallic series with the images of the kings of Poland, which was struck on the order of Stanisław August Poniatowski. The royal medals, designed by two outstanding medalists: Jan Filip Holzhaeusser and Jan Jakub Reichel, were struck at the Warsaw mint in the years 1791–1797/1798. The coins issued by Narodowy Bank Polski are faithful replicas of the medals, preserving the diameter and height of relief of the originals.
When Casimir the Great came to the throne, the economy of Poland was ruined, and the kingdom was depopulated and exhausted by war. Upon his death, Casimir left a kingdom which had doubled in size, was prosperous, wealthy and held great prospects for the future. He built the first Polish university, modernized economy, unified the law and introduced tax and military reforms. He also made his contribution to the Polish coinage history – he launched new monetary units, including a Cracovian grosz.
The reverse of a coin is a faithful replica of a medal with an image of a bust of king Casimir the Great, based on a portrait painted between 1768 and 1771 by Marcello Bacciarelli for the Marble Room at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. In the upper part of the coin, along the rim – an inscription in Latin: CASIMIRUS MAGNUS.
In the central part obverse – a replica of the medal obverse with a short biography of King Casimir the Great in Latin as follows: Son of Elbow-High, the first who collected all lex patriae and announced them in Wislica, fortified many towns, joined Red Ruthenia to the monarchy, had wished to make citizens and farmers contented and he fulfilled his wish; the last of the Piast dynasty. He died in 1370, after 33 years of ruling Poland, at the age of 60, on 5th November. Along the rim – inscriptions: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA (Republic of Poland), 50 ZŁ (the face value). At the bottom – the year of issue (2014) and a miniature emblem of the Republic of Poland (white eagle wearing a crown).
| Сountry: | National Bank of Poland | |
| Data of issue: | March 2014 | |
| Face value: | 500 zloty | 50 zloty |
| Metal: | Gold .999 | SIlver .999 |
| Weight: | 62,20 g | 62,20 g |
| Diameter: | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Quality: | standard | standard |
| Mintage: | 750 pcs | 5,000 pcs |
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The Mint of Poland presents the 4th coin of the series "SOS to the World – Endangered Animal Species" dedicated to the species which are under the risk of going extinct.
The “Giant Panda” coin is an essence of the modern approach to contemporary mint art. It perfectly combines a meaningful theme, innovative technologies and an outstanding design. What focuses attention is its out-of-ordinary packaging, presenting outlines of animals that are the themes in the series with an emphasized silhouette of a giant panda, designed specifically to house this coin. The coin with a multi-coloured, natural image of a panda made to remind us about the fragility of nature and the greatest care that we should give to endangered animal species, will be a desirable item in any collection.
Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Below – inscriptions: Ag 999 (the hallmark), m/w (the mint mark). 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 giant panda. Above – an image of a map, showing the location of occurrence of the panda. Along the rim – inscriptions: ENDANGERED ANIMAL SPECIES (the name of the series), GIANT PANDA (the name of the coin).
Сountry: Niue Island
Data of issue: March 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 17,50 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2,000 pcs
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The 2014 Canadian Howling Wolf 1 oz gold coin is the first in the three-coin “Call of the Wild” gold coin series from the Royal Canadian Mint. Struck from 1 troy ounce of extra-pure “five nines” (.99999 fine) gold, this coin is packaged inside a capsule embedded into an attractive assay card.
The eerie sound of a wolf's howl can pierce the air for miles around. It can be a lone voice in the darkness, or multiple calls echoing from the distance. A wolf's howl can send shivers down the most stalwart spine, when in truth there is nothing to fear. In the entire written history of Canada, there is not a single incident of a person being killed by a wolf, but that haunting call from an unseen beast in the darkness was destined to inspire fairytale villains who continue to shape people's beliefs and perceptions today.
The wolf's howl actually demonstrates its sophistication and complex social structure. Wolves live in packs of four to 12 members, and they are highly territorial, controlling hundreds of square kilometres of land. Howling is the pack's way of communicating —gathering members, warning intruding packs, even calling wolf pups.
The obverse of this coin displays the Susanna Blunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The weight, purity and face value are inscribed along the bottom rim. The $200 denomination of the Howling Wolf gold coin is the highest face value of any 1 oz gold bullion coin in the world.
The reverse features an extremely detailed portrait of a howling wolf, with arched “sound waves” resonating in the background. This beautiful gold bullion coin incorporates the same micro-etched nested maple leaf security mark found on the 2014 Gold Maple Leaf and Silver Maple Leaf.
Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: March, 2014
Face value: 200 Dollars
Metal: Gold .999
Weight: 31,16 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 2,000 pcs
The artist who created the reverse design for this coin, Pierre Leduc, is no stranger to designing wildlife coins for the Royal Canadian Mint; he has worked on both the gold and silver “O Canada!” bullion coin series, as well as platinum coins. The incredible 99.999% pure gold content of the 1 oz Howling Wolf coin makes it one of the most appealing new coins on the market for those looking to invest in gold.
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New coin "Royal Visit 2014" celebrates the upcoming visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son Prince George to New Zealand. Pre-order your coin today for Mid April 2014.
Silver proof coin with colour will be one to treasure, and a beautiful way to remember the first visit of the young royal family to New Zealand. The coin features the young couple holding a one month old Prince George, set against Government House in Wellington, New Zealand. Government House is the residence of Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, Governor-General of New Zealand. The Governor-General acts as the Queen’s representative and can bestow the Royal Assent on a bill, where it becomes an Act of Parliament.
Obverse: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, United Kingdom.
Reverse: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George standing in front of Government House, Wellington, New Zealand.
Сountry: Austria
Data of issue: February, 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,103 g
Diameter: 40 mm
Quality: Proof with selective colour
Mintage: 1,500 pcs
Mint: BH Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH
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This wonderfully crafted Tasmanian Devil coin is the fifth release in the Australian Opal series, showcasing nocturnal Australian animals created in pure Australian opal.
The coin’s reverse incorporates a centre piece of pure Australian opal featuring a detailed design of a Tasmanian Devil detailed in pure Australian opal. The outer panel of the coin depicts native soft tree ferns, a full moon and the Southern Cross – a renowned star group which is only visible in the Southern Hemisphere.
Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination are shown on the coin’s obverse.
Сountry: Austria
Data of issue: February, 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,135 g
Diameter: 36,60 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 8,000 pcs
Each coin is presented in a prestigious display case with a light, which lights upon opening, to represent the moon shining down on the nocturnal creature. The case is packed in a stunning illustrated shipper.
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