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BOLIVIA CELEBRATES 200th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Bolivia issued this 11-sided 2025 stainless steel 2 Bolivianos to commemorate the 200th anniversary of its independence.  One side features the Casa de la Libertad, where its declaration of independence as signed in 1825, its first constitution was drafted and where the Bolivian Congress met until 1898.  It is now the most important history museum in Bolivia. The other side depicts the Bolivian coat of arms.  Below the arms is the Bolivian bicentennial emblem; a stylized "200" incorporating traditional designs.

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BRAZIL COMMEMORATES CENTRAL BANK & REAL CURRENCY

Central Banks seem to like to commemorate themselves, even when they do a really poor job of managing their currency and most citizens really don't care for central banks. Brazil recently two circulating commemorative 27mm bi-metallic 1 Real coins.  The 2025 issue commemorates the 60th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Brazil. The coin depicts the Bank's 60th Anniversary emblem.  During that 60 years Brazil experienced massive hyperinflation, going through seven different currencies types in an effort to keep up with spiraling prices. The 2024 1 Real commemorates the 30th Anniversary of the introduction of the Real currency.  The coin features female effigy of Brazil and the legend "30 ANOS DO REAL - BRASIL 1994 - 2024" The Real was introduced in 1984 and was worth two quadrillion seven hundred fifty trillion of the 1965 Cruzeiros.  When introduced the 1 Real was worth about 1 US dollar.  Inflation is substantially lower, but still not fully under control. 1 Real is now worth about 19 US Cents (and a dollar was worth a lot more in 1984!).  The coins have similar reverses, featuring denomination, the Southern Cross and geometric patterns.

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CURACAO AND SINT MAARTIN HONOR NEW CURRENCY WITH COLOR COINS

To commemorate the adoption of Caribbean Guilder Curacao and Sint Maartin issued a special colored version of their new 50 Cent coins dated 2025. The two coins have the same design, other than the name of the country.  Both depict a colored Orange blossom and the country name on the obverse and the denomination and three Favored Tellin shells (Arcopagia fausta) separated by pearls on the reverse. 

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CANADA CELEBRATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF CN TOWER

Canada issued colored and uncolored versions of their 2026 bi-metallic 2 Dollar coin for the 50th Anniversary of the CN Tower in Toronto. The color version glows in the dark to reveal the Toronto skyline at night.  Both versions have the same design, featuring the CN Tower against the 2026 Toronto skyline, whose modern skyscrapers tower above an outline of the city’s skyline as it appeared in 1976.  Views of the 1976 skyline appears on the left side of the outer ring.  The 2026 skyline appears on the right side.  King Charles III is on the obverse.  At a height of 1815 feet (533 m) it was the tallest free standing structure in the world from the time it opened in 1976 until 2007.  The name CN originally referred to the Canadian National Railway who built the it on a former railyard as a communications and observation tower.  In 1995 it was transferred to the Canadian government.  At the time it was built Toronto's skyline was growing rapidly.  New, taller buildings would frequently interfere with existing microwave links and broadcast signals.  The tower, being high above the Toronto skyline, eliminated this problem.

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PINOCCHIO ON 2026 ITALIAN 2 EURO

Italy celebrated the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Carlo Collodi on this 2026 2 Euro. Collodi was a journalist, humorist and author.  The Adventures of Pinocchio is his most famous work.  The coin depicts Pinocchio both as a wooden puppet and a live boy.

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LATVIA COMMEMORATES SELIJA HISTORICAL REGION

Latvia commemorated Selija (Selonia) on this 2025 2 Euro coin. It is located in south-eastern Latvia.  It is one of five historical regions of Latvia.  There are records of Selija dating back to the 13th century, though it was not recognized as an historical region until 2021.  The coin depicts the region's coat of arms which features a stag with an impressive set of antlers.

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LITHUANIA CELEBRATES ENERGY INDEPENDENCE ON 2026 2 EURO

Lithuania celebrated its energy independence from Russia on this 2026 2 Euro.  It has completely halted Russian oil, gas, and electricity imports.  It expanded the use of renewables and synchronized it grid with continental Europe.  The coin features a bird with lightning bolts as its tail as a symbol of energy.  The head of the bird morphs into a stylized version of the Columns of the Gediminas which has been a state symbol of Lithuania since the 14th century.  The wings symbolize the harmony between internal energy sources and the new external connections.

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CARTOON CHARACTERS ON SLOVENIA 2025 2 EURO

Slovenia commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of cartoonist, animator, illustrator and sculptor Miki Muster on this 2026 2 Euro coin.  The coin depicts three of his most famous cartoon characters:  Zvitorepec (Twist-tail) a plucky fox, Trdonja (Hardy) a cautious turtle, and Lakotnik (Hungerton) a simple-minded, always hungry wolf.  The characters appeared in a comic page that ran for over 20 years. In addition he produced numerous picture books, animated films and television commercials.

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COSTA RICA CELEBRATES ANNEXATION OF PARTIDO DE NICOYA WITH BI-METALLIC

In 1824, the residents of Partido de Nicoya voted to become part of Costa Rica rather than join Nicaragua. The event significantly expanded Costa Rican territory and enriched the nation culturally.  The event is celebrated annually in Costa Rica.In 2024 a bi-metallic 500 Colones was issued to commemorate the event.  The obverse includes a partial map of Costa Rica with the region shaded.  Next to the map is a Guanacaste tree, which grows extensively in the region and is Costa Rica's national tree.  Below is a woman in a traditional dress.  The reverse includes a latent image that changes from "BCCR" (initials of the Central Bank) to "500" as the coin is tilted.

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UKRAINE 2025 WAR COMMEMORATIVE 10 HRYVENS

Ukraine continued their series of circulating commemorative 10 Hryven coins featuring groups involved in the war efforts with four new 2025 coins.  The National Police coin includes a police dog, a saluting police officer and an officer shooting a gun.  Above him is the National Police Emblem.  The emblem of the National Guard of Ukraine is featured on its coins.  An active firefighter is on the coin for the State Emergency Services.  The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Force coin features their emblem which is a robot bird and their slogan "Our weapon is our intellect".   The Force has probably done more to change modern warfare than any other organization through their use of drones.   All four coins have the same reverse that includes the Ukraine arms, denomination and date within a traditional Ukrainian ornamental pattern. The 23.5mm coins are struck in nickel-plated zinc.

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UKRAINE REMEMBERS LOST TERRITORIES

Ukraine issued three 10 Hryven coins in 2025 highlighting the territory that has been lost to the Russians.  The coins all feature a map of Ukraine with the legend "We Are Strong. We Are United".  Each of the three coins shows one of the oblasts (province or state) under Russian control with a matte background, along the with name of the oblast.  The three territories honored are The Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast.  The 23.5mm nickel-plated zinc coins have the same reverse that includes the Ukraine arms, denomination and date.

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2026 IDAHO GOLDBACK NOTES

Goldback notes are a voluntary local currency made of 24 karat gold! Each wafer-thin note is coated with a protective plastic coating so it can be circulated without the gold tearing. They are issued in increments of 1/1000 troy ounce of gold in order to allow for small purchases. 1 Goldback is 1/1000 troy ounce of gold.  The 1 Goldback note is approximately 66x117mm.  The notes are printed on one side only, with intricate multi-color allegorical style designs,

The Idaho 1/2 Goldback depicts Sacagawea, an Agaidika Shoshone woman who was born in what is now Idaho.  She is shown carrying her infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau while on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
The  Idaho 1 Goldback features a pioneer woman and her child traveling the California Trail.  A covered wagon and the granite spires of the City of Rocks stand in the background.
The Idaho 2 Goldback honors Boise’s Basque community.  The note depicts a woman performing the traditional hoop dance.  Beneath her feet is the Boise Basque cross.
The Idaho 5 Goldback honors the virtue Clementia, meaning mercy, gentleness, or stewardship. It depicts Clementia kneeling on scorched ground planting seedlings after the Great Fire of 1910.  A small fawn stands beside her.  The Great Fire was one of the most destructive in American history, destroying entire towns and millions of acres across Idaho and neighboring states.
The Idaho 10 Goldback depicts a female miner sitting on an ore cart in Silver City.  Silver City, founded in 1863, was one of the most productive mining centers in the Pacific Northwest.

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LITHUANIA 2025 2 EURO COMMEMORATES LITHUANIA MINOR

Lithuania continued their annual series of 2 Euro coins with the 2025 issue for Lithuania Minor (Maaoji Lietuva). Lithuania minor is one of five ethnographic regions of Lithuania.  It is located in south-western Lithuania bordering Kaliningrad and the Baltic Sea.  It is sometimes known as Prussian Lithuania.  For much of its history it was under the control of the Teutonic Knights, Prussia or the German Empire.  The region still shows strong Germanic influences.  The coin features the arms of Lithuania Minor which depicts a moose holding a spear. 

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BALOCHISTAN COIN FEATURES SOLDIERS AND IBEX

Balochistan is a historic region on the north coast of the Indian Ocean.   It lies on the critical route connecting India with Persis.  As a result, it has been the scene of numerous fierce battles for control of the region, usually to the detriment of the traditionally nomadic Balochs..  It is currently divided between Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan.  In recent years there were uprisings in 1948, 1958-59, 1962-63, 1973-77 and a low level insurgency since 2003 in an effort to gain independence or greater autonomy.  This unofficial 2025 Balochistan 20 Rials depicts soldiers of the Balochistan Liberation Army on the obverse and a Siberian Ibex (Capra sibirica) on the reverse.  .  The 40mm, eight-sided, silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 110 pieces.

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REPUBLIC OF INDEPENDENT GUIANA FEATURES GALLEON & CAPYBARA

The Republic of Independent Guiana, also known as the Cunani Republic, after the name of its capital, was a series of self-proclaimed nations in the late 19th and early 20th century that were located in what is now northern Brazil.  At the time the area was claimed by both France and Brazil, but controlled by neither.  The first republic was established by French journalist Jules Gros in 1886, consisting primarily of adventurers and escaped slaves. In 1887 French troops shut down the Republic, but it re-established itself later that year after the troops left the area.  Brazilian troops invaded and shut down the Republic in 1891, only to pop up again a short time later.  Despite the territory having been formally awarded to Brazil in 1900, the Republic continued to assert authority in the area and briefly received diplomatic recognition from the Boer Republic, Belgium, Japan and Russia.  The republic faded out during World War I.  In the 1990's an attempt to revive the republic and assert independence from Brazil also fizzled out.  This unofficial Republic of Independent Guiana 2026 50 Amero depicts a galleon on one side and a capybara on the other. The six-sided, 39mm, silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 110 pieces.

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PATANI

Patani was once a powerful Muslim Sultanate that included southern Thailand and northern  Malaysia.  Siam conquered it in 1786, gradually made it part of Thailand and imposed Thai-Buddhist law and practices. In recent years militants fighting for an independent Patani or incorporating into Malayia have made much of the region largely ungovernable.  The obverse of this unofficial 2025 Patani 70 Rinjat coin depicts the Patani coat of arms.  The reverse features an armed rebel with an elephant in front of an ancient Hindu temple and a dvarapala (gate keeper) statue.  The six-sided, 39mm silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 110 pieces.

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GERMAN 2026 2 EURO CELEBRATES KONRAD ADENAUER

Germany celebrated the 150th anniversary of the birth of Konrad Adenauer on this 2026 circulating commemorative 2 Euro coin. Adenauer was the first chancellor of West Germany, serving from 1949 until 1963.  He helped rebuild of the West German following the destruction of World War II and was a leader in European economic integration which lead to the formation of the European Union. Adenauer is pictured on the coin.  On the right is the letter "D" for Deutschland (Germany).  Towards the top is the mintmark (A=Berlin, D=Munich, F=Stuttgart, G=Karlsruhe, J=Hamburg).

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GERMANY 2026 2 EURO HONORS BREMEN

Germany continued their second series of annual 2 Euro coins honoring each of the German each of their Bundeslander (states) with this Bremen 2 Euro. The coin depicts the Klimahaus Bremerhaven (Bremerhaven Climate House) science museum.  The museum opened in 2009, the design of which said to resemble the shape of a ship.  The museum allows visitors to take a virtual south to north tour around the world along approximately the 8th meridian east, which is near where Bremerhaven is located.  The temperature, humidity, and sounds of each station is adjusted to reflect local conditions, thus the Niger exhibit is a humid 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35C) while the Antarctic exhibit is a chilly 21 degrees Fahrenheit (-6C).  At the top of the coin is the letter "D" for Deutschland (Germany).  Towards the left is the mintmark (A=Berlin, D=Munich, F=Stuttgart, G=Karlsruhe, J=Hamburg).

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SLOVAKIA 2026 CAPITAL OF EUROPEAN CULTURE 2 EURO

Slovakia commemorated the city of Trencin on this 2026 2 Euro coin.  Trencin was selected to be one of two Capitals of European Culture in 2026.  The Capital of European Culture program "brings Europeans closer together by highlighting the richness and diversity of European cultures and raising awareness of their common history and values."  Most importantly, it promotes tourism.  The coin features the Trencin castle, which is now a popular museum. Below the castle are an artist palette, movie camera, and a theatrical mask, representing different aspects of European arts.

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CHINA 2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE COIN AND BANKNOTE

China released a 2026 dated bi-metallic 10 Yuan coin and a colorful 2026 20 Yuan polymer banknote to commemorate the Year of the Horse.  The 27mm coin depicts a traditional artistic depiction of a prancing horse, a palace lantern, and plants on the reverse.  The denomination surrounded by an intricate etched design is on the obverse. The large number 10 contains latent images, which change from Western to Chinese characters as the coin is moved.  The 20 Yuan note features a stylized prancing horse, the denomination in SPARK optical and a clear window on the front.  The back features three children playing musical instruments and legends in Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur and Zhang.  The polymer note is 70 x 145mm,

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BULGARIAN 2026 EURO COIN SET

Bulgaria adopted the Euro as their currency on January 1, 2026.  Their new coins reflect the nation's history, culture and faith. This set includes all eight of Bulgaria's new regular issue Euro coins.  The 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Euro cent coins depict the Madara Horseman.  The Madara Horseman is an impressive life size rock carving, located some 75 feet (23m) from the ground on a high cliff near the village of Madara in Bulgaria.  The carving dates from the early 8th Century, during First Bulgarian Empire. The carving features a horseman spearing a lion.  A dog follows at the horse’s feet.   Exactly who or what it represents is a matter of debate.  The bi-metallic 1 Euro coin depicts Saint Ivan (John) of Rila (Rilski) who is the county's patron saint.  He was an early 10th century hermit who performed many miracles. The 2 Euro depicts Saint Paisius of Hilendar.  He was a 18th Bulgarian monk. His book documenting Bulgaria's rich history helped sparked a nationalist movement and he is considered forefather of the Bulgarian National Revival.  The coins are all struck to the Euro coin standards and include the maps of Europe designs on the reverse. 

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ARGENTINOSAURUS ON ARAUCANIA & PATAGONIA COIN

An Argentinosaurus dinosaur (Argentinosaurus huinculensis)  in a forest is depicted on the unofficial 2025 10 Austral issued for the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia.  The coat of arms is on the obverse.  The Argentinosaurus is one of the largest land animals of all time.  It is estimated to be about 100 feet long (31m) and weigh 72 to 88 tons (65–80 metric tonnes).  It was first discovered in 1987 and only fragmentary remains have been found so much about it is uncertain.
    The Kingdom of Araucania and  Patagonia was founded in 1860 when French adventurer Orelie-Antoine de Tounens, was elected King by the indigenous Mapuche.  The Mapuche hoped he would assist in their struggle to retain their independence in the face of military and economic encroachment by Chile and Argentina. He claimed a large territory covering the parts of Chile and southern Argentina.  He was arrested and deported by Argentina and Chile multiple times before being placed in an insane asylum.   His country never received any diplomatic recognition.   He died penniless in France in 1878.  Since then, the throne of Araucania-Patagonia has been passed down.  The eight-sided, 40mm, silver-plated brass Proof coin has a mintage of only 115 pieces.


Also see:
ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014

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STEGOSAURUS ON SIBERIAN COIN

A Stegosaurus is featured on this unofficial 2025 dated 50 Ruble coin of Siberia.  The dinosaur once roamed Siberia.  One of the oldest stegosaur skeletons dating from the Middle Jurassic period (about 175 million years ago) was found in the Berezovsk Quarry in western Siberia.  The obverse of the coin features the Siberian coat of arms.  Russia gradually took control of Siberia between the late 15th and early 18th centuries.  Since then, there have been various attempts to form an independent Siberia.  It briefly achieved independence after the collapse of the Czarist government in Russia.  Ideas for political independence have resurfaced periodically since the collapse of the Soviet Union.  The odd-shaped 39mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 115 pieces.

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MULTI-COLORED CHINESE 2025 PEKING OPERA 5 YUAN

China continued their series of partially colored 5 Yuan commemorating the "Art of Peking Chinese Opera". The 2024 issue depicts a DangJiao character.  The Dangjiao is a lively, vivacious young woman.  The 2025 coin depicts a LaoSheng character. The LaoSheng is a dignified older role, usually distinguished by a long, thin beard. They are two of the main categories of characters in Peking Chinese Opera.  Peking Chinese opera combines music, singing, mime, dance and acrobatics with elaborate, colorful costumes on a sparse stage.  The obverse features musical instruments and the emblem of the People's Republic of China.  The 30mm coins are  struck in a brass alloy.

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CANADA’S TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

Canada featured their Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on colored and uncolored 2 Dollar coins in 2025.  The tomb, located in front of the National War Museum in Ottawa holds the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier who died in France in World War I.  The tomb honors all Canadians who died in combat.  Behind the tomb are the silhouettes of four sentries representing all Canadians. In front is a poppy.  The poppy is red in the colored version of the coin. King Charles III is on the obverse.

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CANADA HONORS 30th ANNIVERSARY OF 2 DOLLAR COIN ON 2 DOLLAR COIN

Canada celebrated the 30th Anniversary of their 2 Dollar coin, known as a Toonie with a non-circulating commemorative 2 Dollar coin. The design is similar to the regular 2 dollar coin, however the double dates 1996-2026 appear above the bust of King Charles III and the "W" mintmark for the Winnipeg mint is below the bust.  The standard polar bear design is used on the reverse. The coin was not struck in color.

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LOW MINTAGE COLOR BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE

Solomon Islands issued this 2025 multi-color Proof-like 50 Cents to commemorate the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.  The 28.5mm, seven-sided, silver-plated coin depicts a multi-color Spitfire and bears the legend "SO MUCH OWED BY SO MANY TO SO FEW".   King Charles III is on the obverse.  The coin has a mintage of only 499 pieces and comes in a presentation card. 

Item SB-BATTLE SOLOMON ISLANDS 50 CENTS 2025 BATTLE OF BRITAIN, PROOFLIKE $19.95

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LOW MINTAGE, ISLE OF MAN GOLD ANGEL

This Isle of Man 2025 1/2 Gram (1/64 troy ounce) gold Angel is a diminutive option in the Isle of Man Angel series.  The design is based original English Angel coin first minted in 1465 featuring Archangel Michael killing a dragon.  The obverse depicts King Charles III.  The 11mm coin was minted by The Tower Mint in .9999 fine gold and has a mintage of only 1000 pieces.

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CHINA CELEBRATES WORLD WAR II VICTORY

China issued this circulating commemorative 2025 bi-metallic 10 Yuan coin to commemorate the "80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" or what is commonly called World War II.  The coin depicts a portion of the Great Wal of China with the numeral "80" on a guard tower. Below are the dates 1945-2025.  The emblem of the People's Republic of China is on the obverse.

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DISPUTED ARUNACHAL PRADESH

Arunachal Pradesh is a territory in northeastern India controlled by India by claimed by China. Most of China's claims are based on that the territory was once controlled by Tibet and that China did not agree to treaties between the Britain and Tibet.  China and India have clashed over the territory.  In 1962 Chinese forces captured most of Arunachal Pradesh, but after declaring victory, returned control to India. In addition, there are insurgency forces that want to incorporate it into an independent Nagaland.  Access to the region is severely restricted.  The unofficial 2025 Arunachal Pradesh 1000 Rupee coin has the coat of arms on one side and Snow Leopard on the other.  The six sided 39mm silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 115 pieces.

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DISPUTED OGADEN

Ogaden is the eastern portion of Ethiopia, surrounded on two sides by Somalia.  Most of its inhabitants are Muslim Somalis.  Conflict over control of the area between Ethiopia and the Somalis has been going on for centuries.  Both sides have been indiscriminate in their attacks and killings.  The obverse of this unofficial 2025 Ogaden 1000 Lacag features the Ogaden coat of arms. The reverse depicts a warrior with a bow and arrow and the head of a lion.  The 39mm silver-plated Proof coin has a scalloped edge.  Only 115 pieces were minted.

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2025 ARIZONA GOLDBACK NOTES

Goldback Aurum notes are a voluntary local currency made of 24 karat gold! Each wafer-thin note is coated with a protective plastic coating so it can be circulated without the gold tearing. They are issued in increments of 1/1000 troy ounce of gold in order to allow for small purchases. 1 Goldback is 1/1000 troy ounce of gold.  The 1 Goldback note is approximately 66x117mm.  The notes are printed on one side only, with intricate multi-color allegorical style designs.  2025 dated Goldback notes were recently released for Arizona and Oklahoma.

The 1/2 Arizona Goldback celebrates the virtue of Fides (Faith), honoring the Spanish missionaries. The design features a young woman and two white doves in front of the famed Mission San Xavier del Bac, founded in 1692.  The mission is known as the "White Dove of the Desert."

The 1 Arizona Goldback represents Temperantia (Temperance).  It depicts a woman in front of Mission San Jose de Tumacaroi representing the era following Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821

The 2 Arizona Goldback embodies Exploratio (Exploration) through a vivid tribute to the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition - the first recorded journey through the Grand Canyon by boat.

The 5 Arizona Goldback depicts Lex et Ordo (Law and Order) through an homage to Tombstone’s  legendary 1881 gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

The 10 Arizona Goldback celebrates Virtus (Valor). It depicts the courage and resilient Buffalo Soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment stationed at Fort Huachuca.

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2025 OKLAHOMA GOLDBACK NOTES

The 1/2 Oklahoma Goldback celebrates Honestas or Honesty through the determined figure of a young cowgirl guiding her herd along the historic Chisholm Trail near Red River Station.

The 1 Oklahoma Goldback honors Perseverantia, or Perseverance, through a vivid depiction of the Land Run of 1889. A young pioneer woman charges forward on horseback, land stake in hand, driven by the promise of a new beginning. Surrounding her are symbols of resilience from native wildflowers to Oklahoma’s state bird, capturing the daring ambition that built entire towns from dust.

The 2 Oklahoma Goldback features Benevolentia, or Kindness, through the gentle strength of Indigenous motherhood. A Cherokee woman in traditional dress carries a harvest basket filled with corn, beans, squash, and strawberries - symbols of life and renewal. Set in the fertile valleys of Tahlequah, this design honors matriarchs, generational wisdom, and the enduring bond between people and land.

The 5 Oklahoma Goldback honors Industria, or Industry, through the story of the Glenpool Oil Strike of 1905. A young woman walks the oil fields with purpose, her tool belt marked “1905” and her expression filled with pride. Bees hover nearby, symbolizing teamwork and transformation. The image reflects Oklahoma’s rise from farmland to energy powerhouse.

The 10 Oklahoma Goldback celebrates Unitas, or Unity, through the vibrant tradition of an intertribal powwow. A woman performs the Fancy Shawl Dance while a male dancer moves behind her in a whirlwind of color and rhythm. Surrounded by hummingbirds, butterflies, and buffalo, this scene honors Oklahoma’s deep Indigenous heritage and the strength that comes from shared purpose.

Item OK-1GOLD OKLAHOMA 1 GOLDBACK (1/1000 oz. gold) Unc. $13.00

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KING CHARLES III ON NEW FALKLAND POLYMER 5 POUND NOTE

Falkland Islands released a polymer 5 Pound note featuring King Charles III dated 14 August 2025.  Also on the front of the red note is a map of the Falkland Islands, five black-browed albatrosses in flight, the Falkland coat of arms and the legend "FIRST RECORDED SIGHTING OF THE FALKLAND ISLANDS /FROM THE EXPEDITION SHIP DESIRE, 14 AUGUST 1592".  The legend may have included to promote Britain's claim to the Falklands, which are also claimed by Argentina. A triangle of raised dots are at the lower right to assist the blind. The back includes an image of a mountain on Steeple Jason Island a Pale Maiden flower, which is the national flower and five species of penguins.  The note has a clear window depicting a penguin. Due to a minor technicality, the notes were not valid when first issued. According to law, the wording on the note must read "This note is legal tender for the payment of any amount" but the printed notes say "These notes are legal tender for the payment of any amount."  In addition, the notes were to have the serial number twice on the note, but it only appears once.  Falklands is amending their legislation to reflect the actual banknotes.

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NAMIBIA 60 DOLLAR BANKNOTE HONORS PRESIDENT'S 60 YEARS OF SERVICE

In 2025 Namibia issued a circulating polymer 60 Dollar banknote honoring Dr. Hage Gottfried Geingob, who died in 2024.  The 60 Dollar note commemorates his 60 years of "service and steadfast dedication to Namibia's democracy, economic progress, and social inclusion".  He was country's first prime minister from 1990 to 2002, and again from 2012 to 2015.  He was the Minister of Trade and Industry from 2008 until 2012 and President of Namibia from 2015 until his death in 2024.  The front of the note features his portrait.  Behind him is a faint image of the Constituent Assembly of 1990 that drafted Namibia's constitution.  Also included is a SPARK image of the Bank of Namibia logo and two clear windows, one featuring the facade of the Independence Memorial Museum in Windhoek, the other features the Geingob's face and the number "60".  To assist the blind there is a circle of raised dots at the upper right.  Geingob was an avid soccer fan, so the back features him holding a soccer trophy.  Also on the back are wind turbines, a hydrogen tank, biomass and solar panels.  It is an unusual denomination for a circulating banknote.

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GERMAN 2025 REUNIFICATION COMMEMORATIVE 2 EURO

Germany commemorated the 35th Anniversary of its reunification with this 2025 dated 2 Euro coin.  The coin features the legend "35 Jahre Deutsche Einheit Wir Sind Ein Volk" (35 Years of German Unity We Are One People)  broken into two parts, representing the Berlin Wall that divided the nation.  The connecting "D" in the center stands for Deutschland, as does the "D" at the bottom of the coin.   The designers initials and the mintmark (A=Berlin, D=Munich, F=Stuttgart, G=Karlsruhe, J=Hamburg) is at the top of the coin.

Also see:
GERMANY 2 EURO 30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL 2019

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GREECE HONORS COMPOSER ON 2025 2 EURO

Composer and lyricist Mikis Theodorakis is featured on this 2025 Greek 2 Euro commemorating the 100th anniversary of his birth.  Theodorakis is credited with over 1000 works including the scores of Zorba the Greek and Serpico.  In addition to being a composer, he was involved in politics and served multiple terms in the Greek Parliament.  The features Theodorakis conducting an orchestra and a musical staff.

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GREECE CELEBRATES FIRST WOMAN ADMIRAL

Greece commemorated the 200th anniversary of the death of Laskarina Bouboulina on this 2025 2 Euro coin.  Bouboulina and her private navy was instrumental in Greece gaining independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1821. She was widowed twice, inheriting a considerable sum of money from her second husband.  Using her fortune, she assembled and built a fleet which she commanded during the Greek war of Independence and formed a private army.  Her reputation as a successful commander spread throughout Europe. She found herself on the wrong side in the Greek Civil War of 1824 she was on false charges of witchcraft and heresy by her opponents before eventually being released.  In 1825 she was murdered in a family feud over her son's choice of a bride.  The coin depicts Bouboulina aboard a ship.

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CONTROVERSIAL NEW YEMEN BANKNOTE WITH UNUSUAL SECURITY FEATURE

Yemen is in the midst of a long civil war.  In July 2025 the Houthi led government in Sana’a issued this 200 Rials banknote in the name of the Central Bank of Yemen.  The internationally recognized Central Bank of Yemen in Aden immediately denounced the issue unauthorized and a "serious escalation" by the Houthis”. It warned that warned that anyone found possessing, using, or trading the new banknotes would face penalties.  The front of the note has a holographic stripe, and depicts the Al Janid Mosque in Ta'izz.  The mosque is the oldest in Yemen dating back to the earliest days of Islam.  The back depicts ships in Al Ma'alla port in Aden.  The port is not currently controlled by the Houthis who issued the note.  The blue water in the harbor scene shows an unusual pattern.  The denomination is in braille to assist the blind.  An unusual security feature is the denomination in Arabic is micro-perforated into the note between the mosque and the watermark.  It is only visible when the note is held up to light. 

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CANADIAN 2025 DOLLARS HONOR SUPREME COURT

Canada issued two versions of their 2025 1 Dollar coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of their Supreme Court.  One has the court's 150th anniversary logo printed in black and white, the other is a regular, uncolored version of the coin. The reverse depicts front view of the Supreme Court Building, Beneath the maple leaf laser mark is the Court’s 150ᵗʰ anniversary logo; derived from the Court’s historic badge known as the Cormier Emblem.  King Charles III is on the obverse.

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COLUMBUS' SHIP ON MARIE-GALANTE COIN

Marie-Galante is one of the islands that makes up Guadeloupe in the Caribbean.  Christopher Columbus discovered and anchored at the island in 1793 on his second voyage.  He named the island after his flagship Marigalante (gallant Mary), which is pictured on the reverse of the coin.   The French first attempted to settle the island in 1648.  Sugar plantations worked by African slaves became the mainstay of the economy by the late 17th century.  Over they years the island was controlled at various times by the British, French Sweden and the Netherlands.  At the conclusion of the Seven-Years War in 1863 France gave French Canada to the British in exchange for Guadeloupe.  The sugar plantations, run by slaves were seen as having far more value than the wilderness of Canada.  By 1818 there were over 100 sugar mills on the island.   In recent years the population has dropped from over 30,000 in 1953 to less than 12,000 as many emigrated due to the lack of opportunity on the small island.  The obverse depicts the head of an Arawak man as it appeared on Guadeloupe coins issued in 1903 and 1921.  This unofficial 2025 Marie-Galante 750 Franc coin has a mintage of just 120 pieces.  The eight-sided, 40mm, silver-plated brass coin is Proof.

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SAILING SHIP ON SQUARE FRANCEVILLE COIN

Franceville (now Port Vila) was a short-lived self-declared nation on the island of Efate in what is now Vanuatu. In 1887, the Anglo-French Joint Naval Commission took control of the territory, but did not provide a functional local government.  The lack of government and conflicts between French and British laws made life difficult.  In August 1889 it declared itself and independent commune.  It was one of the first nations in history to practice universal suffrage without distinction of sex or race, however only white males (of which there were fewer than 50) could hold office.  The government was suppressed by the following year. This unofficial 2025 Franceville 50 Watue depicts the national emblem of Vanuatu on one side and a sailing ship on the other.  The square, 39mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 120 pieces.

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SLOVENIA 3 EURO 2025 EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE

The twin towns of Nova Gorica, Slovenia and Gorizia, Italy were selected to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025. The international border runs through Europe Square between the towns. Since 2011, both towns have been managed by a joint administration board.  Gorizia, Italy includes many historic buildings including a castle that dates back to about 1146.  Nova Gorica, Slovenia was built as a planned community by the Socialist government of Yugoslavia in 1947 and features modernist architecture.  The towns' selection as the2025 European Capital of Culture is commemorated on this32mm, bi-metallic 2025 Slovenian 3 Euro coin.  The obverse includes the denomination and features mosaic pieces "scattered to form a fresh image, symbolizing the emergence of new ideas, cooperation, and creativity."  The reverse includes elements from the circular mosaic in Europe Square between the two towns.  The coin has a total mintage of 68,250 of which 60,000 are circulation strikes.

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FINLAND 2025 DIPLOMACY 2 EURO

Finland issued this 2025 2 Euro coin to honor Finland's State Visits and its role in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy.  The coin has a reeded and lettered edge with the name of the country in Finnish and Swedish (SUOMI FINLAND) its two official languages. 

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ITALY COMMEMORATES WORLD TOUR OF SAILING SHIP AMERIGO VESPUCCI

This 2025 Italian 2 Euro commemorates the completion of the around the world voyage of the Italian naval training ship Amerigo Vespucci. The ship visited 35 ports in 30 nations on five continents bringing good will and Italian culture.   The three-masted sailing ship was commissioned in 1931.  The ship is named after the fifteenth century Italian explorer and navigator, for whom America is named. The coin depicts the ship under full sail.

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2025 LUXEMBOURG 2 EUROS

Luxembourg released two commemorative 2 Euro coins in 2025.  One commemorates the 25th anniversary of the reign of Grand Duke Henri. The coin depicts a frontal view of the Duke in front of the Grand Ducal Palace.  The other coin commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.  The Declaration made by French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman was made the day after the fifth anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.  It proposed putting French and West German coal and steel production under a single authority, making war between the two nations "not merely unthinkable, but materially impossible".  Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, and Luxembourg also joined the pact creating the European Coal and Steel Community.  The pact was later expended leading to the creation of The European Union. 

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NEW COINS OF SINT MAARTEN AND CURACAO

After the Netherlands Antilles was dissolved in 2011 the Dutch territories of Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius switched to the United States Dollar for their currency.  Only Curacao and Sint Maarten kept the Gulden. Both are constituent island countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The two countries have nearly full autonomy except for foreign relations and defense.  The Dutch monarch is the head of state, who is represented by local governor.  Curacao has been a Dutch territory since 1634, when the Netherlands took control from Spain during the 80-Years War for Dutch independence.  Sint Maarten shares the tiny island of Saint Martin with the French territory of Saint Martin.  The island has been divided since the Treaty of Concordia in 1648, which is one of the oldest treaties still in effect. Curacao and Sint Maarten formed a joint central bank and finally released new 2025 dated coins and currency in March 2025. Like the Euro, the banknotes are the same for both nations, but each has its own coins, which circulate interchangeably.  The copper-nickel 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 Cents of both nations all have similar designs.  The name of the country and orange blossoms is on the obverse.  The reverses include the denomination, date and three Favored Tellin clam shells (Arcopagia fausta) separated by pearls.   The 1 and 5 Gulden feature Dutch King Willem-Alexander on the obverse.  The reverses of the Curacao issues feature a map of Curacao surrounded by waves created by microlettering.  Below are two Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas).    The 1 Guldens are 28mm bi-metallic coins. The 5 Guldens are unusual tri-metallic coins that are 25.85mm.   Both the 1 and 5 Gulden have lettered edges. The coins were struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. They are the first circulating coins ever struck specifically Sint Maarten and the first coins struck specifically for Curacao since 1948.

SINGLE COINS FROM THE ABOVE SETS:

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NEW CARIBBEAN GULDEN NOTES

After many years of delays, the Central Bank of  and Sint Maarten has finally released its first banknotes.  The bank is the successor to the Bank of the Netherlands Antilles.  The fronts of the new notes feature vibrant sea life, while the backs depicts important landmarks on both countries.  The notes include many advanced security features, including 3D moving stripes, optically variable ink, watermark and a windowed security thread. The notes were printed by Crane Currency.    The 10 Gulden features an Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) on the front and the Klein  lighthouse on the back.  The 20 Gulden has two Spotted eagle rays (Aetobatus narinari ) on the front.  The back depicts a Pelican in flight with Simpson  Bay Lagoon and Princess Juliana International Airport in Sint Maarten in the background.  The airport is famous for its landing pattern which takes jets low over the beachgoers on Maho Beach. 
 We expect to have the coins soon. Contact us if interested.

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