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Make a nature-lover happy by giving a collector coin reminding him or her of the significance of our lovely forests. These collector coins are packaged in purses made of recycled materials by Finnish design company Globe Hope.

The enchantment of the wild never fades. A coin that immortalises the beauty of the wild makes for a fine gift or complement to any collection. This collector coin minted in honour of the Northern wilderness reminds us of the magical beauty of our coniferous forests.

The North is part of the taiga zone of conifers encircling the northern hemisphere. The mental landscape of huntsmen and other inhabitants of the North is inspiring no matter the season, as it shifts from pure white snow to the riot of autumn colour. 

The coin's obverse features boughs of the most familiar conifer, the pine. The adaptability of the pine is without equal, since the tree retains its needles through the long winter and is protected from forest fires by its thick, shell-like bark.

These collector coins are also offered in sets of 10 UNC-quality coins packaged in a purse bearing Mint of Finland logo. A purse of collector coins in celebration of nature provides you with many fun gifts or an interesting complement to your own collection.

Wilderness is the fifth coin released in the internationally acclaimed Northern Nature series. Mint of Finland's Northern Nature series was nominated “Series of the Year” at the international commemorative coin contest held in Russia in September 2013.

Сountry: Niue Island
Data of issue: February 17, 2014
Face value: 5 Euro
Metal: CuAl6Ni2, CuNi25
Weight: 9,8 g
Diameter: 27,25 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 7,000 pcs / 50,000 pcs
Designer: Reijo Paavilainen

The previous coins released by Mint of Finland in the series in 2012–2013 are Summer, Flora, Fauna and Winter.

The Mint of Poland is jubilant to present two silver coins in "Symbols of Luck" serie.

The 9 symbols of luck immortalized in silver coins are the perfect gifts, which attract happiness, wealth, love and joy. The coins of the series combine modernity, innovation and the highest craftsmanship to satisfy the most demanding coin collectors.

Coin "Angel" – a symbol of luck enchanted in a silver coin blank, which from today could be your most cherished talisman. This lovely small angel is a symbol of purity and innocence which will watch over and protect you from misfortunes of everyday life helping you make the right choices. 

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – an image of an angel. On the right – a capsule containing a 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert. In the background – a stylized surface emblazoned with decorative motifs. Along the rim – an inscription: GOOD LUCK.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a capsule containing а silver 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert. On the right – a figure of an angel. In the background – a stylized surface. Above – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the rim – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), ELIZABETH II, 1 DOLLAR (the face value), 2014 (the year of issue).

Coin "Stork" – a symbol of luck enchanted in a silver coin blank, which from now on could be your perfect talisman.

Reverse: In the central part of the coin – an image of a stork in mid-air. On the right – a capsule containing a 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert. In the background – an unspoilt landscape. At the bottom, along the rim – an inscription: GOOD LUCK.

Obverse: In the central part of the coin – a capsule containing а silver 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert. Above – a profile portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On the right – an image of a stork standing in its nest. In the background – a stylized surface emblazoned with decorative motifs. Along the rim – inscriptions: NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), ELIZABETH II, 1 DOLLAR (the face value), 2014 (the year of issue).

Сountry: Niue Island
Data of issue: December 2013 / February 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999, digital printing, a capsule containing a silver 24-carat gold-plated filigree insert
Weight: 14,14 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: up to 3,333 pcs

The next coin of the series: «Piggy”.

Almost all the mint in the world already issues their Chinese Lunar Zodiac Year of the Year of The Horse Coins. In this post I will be sharing with you, Top 15 Most Beautiful 2014 Year of The Horse Coins according to their design. Almost all the coins in this list a Silver proof coins. The Horse (馬 午) is the seventh in Chinese Zodiac of the 12-year cycle of animals which related to the Chinese calendar. People born in Year of the Horse (1906, 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, and 2014) are considered to be energetic and active.

Here are Top 15 Most Beautiful 2014 Year of The Horse Coins:

1. 2014 1 oz Silver Year of the Horse Oval shaped Elements Proof
2. 2014 2 oz Laos Proof Silver & Jade Year of the Horse Coin
3. First coin 2014 Year Of The Horse Gold plated coin
4. Macau 2014 100 patacas Year of the Horse
5. 2014 Tuvalu Colorized Baby Horse half oz Silver Proof Coin
6. 2014 Tokelau 1 Oz Silver Year of the Horse coin
7. Fiji 2014 1 oz Silver Year of the Horse - Colored Lunar
8. Niue 2014 half oz Silver Chinese Calendar - Rocking Horse
9. Niue 2014 Silver Chinese Calendar - Year of the Horse
10. NZ Mint 2014 Year of the Horse 1 oz Silver Coin
11. Australian Lunar Series II 2014 Year of the Horse Silver Proof Coin
12. Canada 2014 Year of the Horse coin
13. Cook Islands 2014 Silver Mother of Pearl - Year of the Horse
14. Royal Australian Mint 2014 year of the Horse tetradecagon coin
15. Ukraine 2014 5 Hryvnia's Year of the Horse Proof Silver Coin

The 2014 Mongolian coin edition shows an extraordinarily piece of minted silver, gilded. Through the use of a modern cutting method, a technically advanced and delicated work of art has been created.

There are over 3 million horses in Mongolia and therefore about the same amount as the entire human population. Nowhere in the world is the ratio of horses to people as high as in Mongolia.Mongolian horses are small and sturdy measuring 1,25 to 1,45 metres. The Mongolian horse is kept outdoors throughout the year and therefore has to bear temperatures up to 30°C in summer and -40°C in winter.

The coin obverse and reverse portray a Mongolian Horse, in the obverse there is the legend "Mongolian Nature 2014". Issued by National Bank of Mongolia, on coin reverse the State Coat of Arms and the coin value, "500 Togrog".

Сountry: Mongolia
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: 500 Togrog
Metal: Gold .999 / Silver .925
Weight: 0,5 g / 14,17 g
Diameter: 11 mm / 38,61 mm
Quality: Proof / BU
Mintage: 15,000 pcs / 2,500 pcs

Few animals can match the owl for the intensity of its gaze, and the eyes of the snowy owl are further distinguished by a third diagonal eyelid that protects them from the Arctic wind and bright sunlight. Contrary to common belief, owls can see day or night, an ability that is particularly important for the snowy owl, which must hunt under the midnight sun of the Arctic summer.

Unlike other birds, an owl's eyes are located on the front of its head, an adaptation that heightens its depth perception for targeting prey, which it can spot over tremendous distances. Owls cannot roll their eyes the way humans do: they are fixed in their sockets. This is yet another intriguing adaptation that produces the signature way owls turn their heads — as much as 270 degrees in either direction before fixating on their prey.

First in a 3-coin annual series. Don't be disappointed, order your coin today before they're all gone!

Special features:
• The addition of bright yellow and black enamel on your coin gives added depth to the owl's eyes and contrasts the softly frosted feathers of its face. 
• A FIRST: Your coin is first in a 3-coin annual series celebrating the striking eyes of Canadian wildlife
• Your detailed coin celebrates the snowy owl, a strikingly beautiful bird of prey inhabiting much of Canada's North.
• A striking addition to your Canadiana-, bird- or nature-themed collection.

Coin was designed by Canadian artist Arnold Nogy and features a close-up portrait of the snowy owl's facial features, its bright enameled yellow eyes standing in stark contrast to its plumage.

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: January, 2014
Face value: 2500 Dollar / 250 Dollar
Metal: Gold .999 / Silver .999
Weight: 1000 g / 1000 g
Diameter: 101,6 mm / 102,1 mm
Quality: Proof / Proof
Mintage: 10 pcs / 500 pcs

The Royal Australian Mint have launched a new coin which perfectly blends both the celebrations of New Year’s Eve and the City of Sydney & its iconic Bridge with a design that utilizes the latest holographic technology.

In a program co-sponsored by the City of Sydney, Lord Mayor Clover Moore said, “The commemorative coin would become a collector’s item and would be the first in a 10-year series to be released on the 1^st of January each year.” Further adding “Each year, tourists and Sydneysiders ask whether they are able to take home a special memory of Sydney New Year’s Eve, so for the first time we’re creating this special piece of memorabilia.”

Designed by Royal Australian Mint artist Aaron Baggio, the fine silver proof coin will feature a color hologram that changes to show the bursts of light appearing over the Sydney Harbor Bridge during the world-renowned Midnight Fireworks display.

Also featured on the coin is a special symbol that was revealed at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The ‘all-seeing’ eye is Sydney New Year’s Eve Creative Ambassador Reg Mombassa’s key artwork feature, which appears at the center of the coin. Each year the theme will change as this coin is the first of a ten year series. This year the theme is Shine, celebrating Sydney as a city where the sun, the water and the people shine.

The obverse includes the current circulation coin portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley along with the year of issue “2014”.

Сountry: Australia
Data of issue: January, 2014
Face value: 1 Dollar
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 31,1 g
Diameter: 40,7 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 15,000 pcs

The Mint of Poland is honoured to announce issuing the "Polish konik horse" coin of the series "Animals of the World".

Obverse: An image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below the Eagle, the notation of the year of issue: 2014. Underneath, the inscription: ZŁ 20 ZŁ. Below, left and right, stylised images of the state flag of the Republic of Poland. Above, a semi-circular inscription: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA. The Mint’s mark, MW, below the Eagle and on the right-hand side.

Reverse 20 ZŁ: In the centre, stylised images of two Polish horses. On the left, stylised image of a tree-top. Above, a semi-circular inscription: Equus caballus gmelini KONIK POLSKI. Underneath, the inscription: tarpan.

Reverse 2 ZŁ: In the centre, images of Polish horse. Above, a semi-circular inscription: Equus caballus gmelini KONIK POLSKI. Underneath, the inscription: tarpan.

Сountry: Poland
Data of issue: February 24, 2014
Face value: 20 ZŁ / 2 ZŁ
Metal: Silver .925 / CuAl5Zn5Sn1
Weight: 28,28 g / 8,15 g
Diameter: 38,61 mm / 27 mm
Quality: Proof / standard
Mintage: 450,000 pcs / 800 000 pcs

Breathtaking coin features an original design by celebrated Quebec actor and singer Caroline Néron who has also made her mark as a jewellery designer. Caroline finds much of her inspiration in classic designs and reinvents them for the modern woman, often incorporating Swarovski crystals to capture the added beauty of reflected light and to convey a sense of elegant confidence. Coin features five Swarovski crystals!

Special features:
• Coin is an original design by celebrated Quebec actor, singer and jewellery designer Caroline Néron.
• Coin is a wonderful keepsake for anyone who appreciates nature, the beauty of a Canadian winter and the poetic beauty of life on Earth.
• Coin will make a beautiful gift to celebrate an important anniversary, Valentine's Day or for a loved one to wear as a pendant.

Coin was designed by Quebec actor, singer and jewellery designer Caroline Néron and it features the silhouette of a selectively gold-plated leafless tree in winter interspersed with Swarovski crystals to convey the sparkling beauty of snow and ice.

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

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: February, 2014
Face value: 3 Dollars
Metal: Silver .999
Weight: 7,96 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Quality: Proof with selective gold plating and Swarovski® crystals
Mintage: 15,000 pcs

Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release a series of coins on behalf of the Isle of Man Government which celebrate the 2014 Winter Olympics which take part in Sochi.

The 22nd Winter Olympic Games will be held from 7th to 23rd February 2014 in Sochi, Russia.  These are the first Winter Olympics (and first Olympics altogether) for the Russian Federation as the 1980 Moscow Olympics were in the Soviet Union.  The Sochi Olympic Park will be built by the Black Sea coast in the Imeretin Valley and will be the most compact Winter Games in its history as it will be possible to get from one venue to another in just a matter of minutes.

The four coins in the series depict some of the ninety-eight events being held across fifteen disciplines of seven winter sports and feature the following designs:

• The Luge: introduced to the Winter Games in 1964, the coin shows a single one person sled speeding down the Luge track;
• Figure Skating: this event was held during the Summer Olympics from 1908 to 1920 making the switch to the Winter Olympics in the 1924 Games.  The coin shows a pair of Figure Skaters;
• Curling: this event was included in the inaugural Winter Games in 1924 although the event was not added to the official programme until 1998.  A single player sliding his stone across the ice towards the target area is depicted on the coin.
• Alpine Skiing: contested at every Winter Olympics since 1936, the image on this final coin shows a slalom skier.

Available in Cupro Nickel, Proof Sterling Silver and Fine 12gm Silver, each coin has three snowflakes falling around the Olympians and the coins are also available with these snowflakes specially coloured so that they look frosty.  The obverse of each coin carries an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Сountry: UK
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: 1 crown
Metal: Silver .925 / Cupro-nickel
Weight: 28,28 g
Diameter: 38,60 mm
Quality: Proof / UNC
Mintage: 10,000 pcs / unlimited

Every summer, a melodic song like a sliding whistle fills the air above the open fields and grasslands of southern Ontario and east to the St. Lawrence Valley. It's the happy tune of the eastern meadowlark, a medium-sized songbird that isn't a lark, but a member of the blackbird family.

This cheerful bird often sings in full view from an exposed branch or fence post, and its vibrant colours make it easy to spot. It has a yellow throat and belly, and a distinctive black v-shaped collar. In contrast, its back and wings are a darker pattern of mottled black and brown — the perfect camouflage for walking on the ground and digging in the soil for insects. When the meadowlark flies, it alternates between a few rapid wing beats and graceful glides—a distinctive flight pattern that only adds to the endearing nature of this delightful bird.

A beautiful gift for people who love birds, natural imagery, exquisite natural artwork and Canadian themes.

Special features:
• Coloured coin is the 13th in our renowned Birds of Canada series.
• The vibrant colours in your coin bring to life the brilliant colouring of the eastern meadowlark and the wildflowers that are part of the songbird's grassland habitat.
• A beautiful coin for bird aficionados, and a striking addition to your Canadiana- or nature-focused collection.

Coin was designed by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, and features a vibrantly coloured eastern meadowlark as it stands perched on a wooden fencepost, mid-chant, amidst a field of wildflowers and grasses.

Сountry: Canada
Data of issue: February, 2014
Face value: 25 cents
Metal: Cupro-nickel
Weight: 0,5 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Quality: Proof
Mintage: 17,500 pcs