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2021 AUSTRIA PHILHARMONIC
Austria
celebrates the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra on this 2021 1 troy ounce
.999 fine silver 1.5 Euro coin called the
Philharmonic. The obverse of the 37mm
2021 coin depicts the Great Organ of the Golden Hall in Vienna’s
Musikverein concert hall. The reverse features a cello,
violins, harp, Vienna horn and a bassoon. BRITAIN CELEBRATES DIVERSITY
Great
Britain recently released a circulating 2020 dated 50 Pence coin to
celebrate diversity. The obverse of the seven-sided
copper-nickel coin depicts Queen Elizabeth. The reverse
features the words "DIVERSITY BUILT BRITAIN" against a geometric
pattern. 2020 SLOVENIA 3 EURO CELEBRATES
INDEPENDENCE REFERENDUM
Slovenia
issued a bi-metallic 3 Euro coin in 2020 to mark the 30th anniversary
of the referendum on Slovenia’s independence from Yugoslavia. Over 88%
of the voters backed Slovenian independence. The obverse features the
overlapping digits of the date of the referendum (12, 23,
1990). The reverse features the inscription “SAMOSTOJNA
DRŽAVA” (INDEPENDENT STATE). The 32mm coin has a mintage of
only 40,000 pieces. 2020
& 2021 CHINESE SILVER PANDA
In
response to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, Russia issued a copper-nickel
25 Ruble coin honoring health care workers. One side depicts
two medical workers - a man and a woman - in protective suits, holding
paramedic boxes, against the background of a hospital and an
ambulance. The other side has the Russian emblem, date,
denomination and the Moscow mint mark. The 27mm copper-nickel
coin has a mintage of 5 million pieces.HUNGARY HONORS THE "HEROES OF THE
PANDEMIC"
Hungary
recently released 2020 dated circulating 10 and 20 Forint commemorative
coins honoring the "Heroes of the Pandemic".
Hungary's COVID-19 cases and death rates were well below that of
neighboring European nations, though recently there has been a spike in
the number of cases. Both coins have similar designs. The
obverses depict the images of those that contributed to control the
pandemic formed into the shape of a heart. The coins have the
same reverses as the regular issues which depict the denomination and
the Budapest mint mark. STATE OF JEFFERSON 2021 WALKING
SASQUATCH
Vitebsk
is the northern region of Belarus, bordering Russia, Latvia and
Lithuania. Recently Russia has been circulating the idea of creating
the Vitebsk People's Republic, which would be a puppet state of Moscow
rather than part of Belarus. Shortly there after an
unofficial coin for the Vitebsk People's Republic was issued by a
Russian coin dealer. The 2020 dated 20 Rubles commemorates
the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Lenin. One side of the
silver-plated Proof coin depicts the bust of Lenin. The other
side depicts the coat of arms in red and gold. The
odd-shaped coin measures 40x30mm and has a mintage of only 140 pieces.2020 ABU DHABI COIN
This
unofficial 50 Dirhams of Abu Dhabi depicts the Sheikh Zayed Grand
Mosqon one side and the arms of Abu Dhabi in color on the
other. Abu Dhabi is one of the United Arab Emirates and has
not issued any circulating coins under its name.. The mosque
was constructed between 1996 and 2007. It can accommodate
over 40,000 worshipers at one time in its halls and
courtyards. The 36mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage
of only 140 pieces.NEW 2020 2 EURO
COMMEMORATIVES
Belgium
featured Northern Renaissance painter Jan Van Eyck. The coin depicts a
self-portrait, an artist pallet and his signature. It is
packaged in a card and has a mintage of only 150,000.
Cyprus
celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology
and Genetics. The Institute provides high-quality services, innovative
research, and postgraduate education. The design depicts a neuron with
its synapses. It has a mintage of 400,000,
France paid tribute
to medical researchers during the COVID pandemic with this 2020 2 Euro
coin. The coin depicts the face of a female researcher and
DNA fragments. The coin comes in a special "MERCI" blister
pack and was not released into general circulation. The Paris
mint committed to donate €2 to Fondation de France for each coin sold. 
Germany commemorated
the 50th Anniversary of Chancellor Willy Brandt's "Warsaw
Genuflection". On December 7, 1970, during his visit to
Warsaw, Brandt spontaneously fell to his knees in front a monument to
the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The 1943 revolt was the largest
single revolt by Jews against Nazi Germany during World War
II. Before the war some 250,000 Jews lived in the
Ghetto. Virtually every Jew in the Ghetto was exterminated,
either in death camps before or after the uprising or killed during the
uprising. The Treaty of Warsaw, in which West Germany
recognized the new borders of Poland, was signed during his visit,
easing some of the tensions of the Cold War.
Greece
marked the 100th anniversary of its reunification with Thrace after
World War I. The coin depicts an ancient silver Drachm of
Thrace depicting a griffin.
Italy
commemorated the 80th anniversary of their National Fire
Brigade. The Fire Brigade fights fires, assists with
accidents, helps people and is called upon during national
emergencies. The coin features the brigade's emblem. 
Italy's second 2
Euro commemorative for 2020 honored the 150th anniversary of the birth
of famed educator and physician Maria Montessori. Her
portrait appears on the coin. Click Here for Maria
Montessori on Italian 1000 Lire banknote.
Luxembourg
honored the 200th anniversary of the birth of Prince Henri of
Orange-Nassau. He was appointed governor of Luxembourg in
1850 by his brother William III who was both King of the Netherlands
and Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The coin depicts Prince Henri, along with
the current Grand Duke, who is also named Henri. It has a
mintage of 300,000.
For
their second 2020 issue Luxembourg
released a pair of 2 Euro coins commemorating the birth of Prince
Charles, the first child of heir to the throne Grand Duke Guillaume and
his wife the Grand Duchess Stephanie. This makes the child second in
line to the throne. Two versions of the coin were issued,
both depicting the royal couple holding their baby. The monogram of
Grand Duke Henri appears to the left. One version
is in standard relief. The other has a flat
holographic/photographic relief. The two versions make an
interesting pair.
Malta
issued
the last coin in their annual "From Children in Solidarity"
series. The coins in the series were designed by children.
The
2020 issue features games popular with Maltese children. The design
includes marbles, spinning tops, kite-flying and a Maltese version of
hop-scotch which is known as ‘passju’. Three bees allude to a chant
sung by children during play. The coin has a mintage of only
220,000.
Portugal
commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United
Nations. The coin features the United Nations
emblem. It has a mintage of 510,000. 
Slovakia
commemorated the 20th anniversary of joining the Organisation for
Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The design
features an abstract representation of a human brain made from a
computer board and a microprocessor. Below is the arms of
Slovakia.
Slovenia
commemorated the 500th anniversary of the birth of Adam
Bohoric. He was a preacher, teacher and author and
established the basic written foundations of the Slovene
language. The coin depicts multi-lingual slogans
from the title page of Bohorič’s Latin-Slovenian grammar book, Arcticae
horulae succisivae (Free Winter Hours), surrounded by the author's
name, date of his birth, country name and issue date. The coin has a
mintage of 990,500. CONTROVERSIAL
SAUDI NOTE
OLD COPPER COIN OF MUSLIM KASHMIR - AE KASERAH
FATH SHAH
1486-1517JAMMU & KASHMIR COIN DEPICTS KASHMIR
DEER: 200 RUPEES 2020 PROOF
A
movement to create California as an independent nation has been active
for some years. The movement is headed by a New Yorker living in
Russia. It appears most its funding is from Russia and social media
support from both Russia and Iran. The movement has
found little backing within the state, (though there are probably some
conservatives who would be happy to see California leave the
Union.) Recently a Russian coin dealer created two beautiful
coins for the California Republic. Both coins are denominated as 20
California Dollars and are dated 2020. They are 40mm
eight-sided, silver plated Proof coins. One depicts a Bobcat
and her kitten in Yosemite Valley. The other features Minerva
and sailing ships. The design is from the state
seal. The reverses of both coins depict a Grizzly Bear and
the words "CALIFORNIA REPUBLIC". The design comes from the California
State Flag. The Bear Flag Republic design is based on a flag
used in the 1846 revolt against Mexico. GOLD
& BI-METALLIC COINS OF GREATER IDAHO
Greater
Idaho one of the secession movements in rural areas of Oregon and
Northern California. The conservative rural areas are unhappy
about the liberal policies and politics imposed on them by the more
heavily populated cities in their states. The
Greater Idaho movement wants to expand the boundaries of the State of
Idaho to include the rural areas of Oregon and Northern California. In
the recent 2020 elections ballot measures supporting Greater Idaho
passed in two Oregon counties. Regardless of the wishes of the people,
it is unlikely to ever happen. Recently Smallforest, a
private mint in Oregon, released two hand-struck coins for Greater
Idaho. Being hand- struck, they vary slightly from coin to coin and may
have weak areas in the design. Both coins are dated
2021. Both are denominated "500 Gold Uncommon
Cents" and feature the famous "End of Pain" image of a man hanging in
the gallows. The design and denomination are sly references
to Thomas Paine,
who advocated the overthrow of unjust
governments. The design is from a late 19th century satirical
British trade token. The "End of Pain" design was a pun about
Thomas Paine, whose book "Common Sense" and his support of the American
and French Revolutions made him a very unpopular man in
England. The reverse has a map of Greater Idaho. Two versions
of the coin were struck. Both are about 19mm in
diameter. One is struck in .500 fine gold and weighs about 2
grams. It has a maximum mintage of only 15 pieces can comes
in a case with a hand written, numbered Certificate of
Authenticity. The other version is struck in copper
with a silver plug, which has a maximum mintage of only 100
pieces. Thamas Paine on
Lewes local currencyNEVADA AND
UTAH GOLDBACK NOTES
This
2020 Proof 4 Pound gold coin of South Georgia and South Sandwich
Islands has an incredibly low mintage of just 199 pieces. The
13.92 mm coin contains 1/25 troy ounce of gold. The coin
comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity in a red presentation
box. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. The reverse
depicts a Macaroni Penguin. Macaroni Penguins are so named
because of the spectacular orange tufted plumes on its head. In 18th
century England, a Macaroni was an individual who dressed with
flamboyant or excessive ornamentation. HUNGARY
HONORS THE "HEROES OF THE
PANDEMIC"Hungary
recently released 2020 dated circulating 10 and 20 Forint commemorative
coins honoring the "Heroes of the Pandemic".
Hungary's COVID-19 cases and death rates were well below that of
neighboring European nations, though recently there has been a spike in
the number of cases. Both coins have similar designs. The
obverses depict the images of those that contributed to control the
pandemic formed into the shape of a heart. The coins have the
same reverses as the regular issues which depict the denomination and
the Budapest mint mark. CANADA 2020 WORLD WAR II VICTORY
2 DOLLAR COIN
Canada
commemorated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II with
colored and un-colored versions of this 2020 2 Dollar coin.
The coins have similar reverse designs which were adapted from Canada's World War II era Victory 5 cent
coins. The designs feature a torch and a large "V"
in the center. On the outer ring is the inscription "WE WIN WHEN WE
WORK WILLINGLY" in Morse code and the words Victory and Remember are in
English and French. At the top are two shifting images of a
maple leaf within the line pattern. The obverse depicts the
portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. AFRICAN PENGUINS ON PRINCE EDWARD
ISLANDS COIN
A
pair of diving African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) are on this
unofficial 2020 20 Rand coin of the Prince Edward Islands of South
Africa. (Not to be confused with Prince Edward Island of
Canada).
The obverse of this six-sided coin features the arms of the
islands. The Prince Edward Islands are two islands
belonging to South Africa located 1,099 miles (1,769 km.) south-east of
Port Elizabeth. The islands are a Special Nature Reserve and are
uninhabited except for visiting scientists. The islands were
often visited by seal hunters in the 19th century, until the seal
population was nearly eradicated. The sealers accidentally
introduced mice, whose population quickly multiplied and threatened the
bird population. In 1949 cats were introduced to control the
mice
population. The cats controlled the mice, but the cat
population
soared and then the birds became threatened by the cats. A
cat
eradication program was implemented by introducing cats infected with a
deadly feline virus. Any remaining cats were shot or trapped.
With the cats gone the mouse population again soared, and the bird
population was once again threatened. Recently a new mouse
eradication program was implemented. The silver-plated Proof
coin
has a mintage of just 160.SQUIRREL ON 2020 ISLE OF WIGHT COIN
A cute Eurasian red squirrel (Sciurus
vulgaris) is featured on the reverse of this unofficial 2020 dated 5
Pound
coin of the Isle of Wight. The obverse of the eight-sided
silver-plated proof coin depicts Queen Elizabeth and the arms of Wight.
Only 160 pieces were struck. Wight is a 147 square mile (380 sq.km.)
island off the southern coast of England. It has been
inhabited since ancient times. Queen Victoria had
fond childhood memories of the island and made it her favorite location
for holidays. That made it a popular tourist destination, which it has
remained ever since. Victoria died there in 1901.
The island is rich in dinosaur fossils. EQUESTRIAN
ORDER OF THE HOLY
SEPULCHRE OF JERUSALEM
Equestrian
Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, also called Order
of the Holy Sepulchre or Knights of the Holy Sepulchre is a Roman
Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the
Pope. It had its origins in the Crusades to protect
Christians in the Holy Land. Much of its work today still
focuses on the support of the Christian presence in the Holy
Land. One side of the five-sided coin depicts a
knight holding a sword and the name of the order in Latin: "Ordo
Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani". The reverse has
the arms of the order and its initials: "OESSH". The
unofficial silver-plated Proof coin is dated 2020 and denominated as 10
Tari. It has a mintage of just 160 pieces.GOLIATH HERON ON COIN OF DAHLAC
Dahlac is an archipelago of over 100
islands located in the Red Sea, only four of which are permanently
inhabited. It has a population of about 2500. In Roman times
it was
famous for its pearls. Even today it still has a small pearl diving
industry. Over the centuries it has been used as a prison and a major
conduit of trade and slaves between Africa and Arabia.
Recently it has
become a popular for destination yacht cruising and scuba
divers. It is
currently controlled by Eritrea. This unofficial six-sided
2020 50
Nafka coin of Dahlac depicts a Goliath Heron on the reverse.
The large
bird can reach up to 5 feet (152cm) and have a 7.5 foot (230cm)
wingspan. The emblem of Dahlac featuring a camel is on the
obverse.
The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 160 pieces. JAMMU & KASHMIR COIN DEPICTS
KASHMIR DEER
Jammu
and Kashmir is a disputed region with portions controlled by India,
Pakistan and China.
Kashmir
was an independent kingdom until it was conquered by the Mughals in
1586. After India and Pakistan gained independence the region was
divided between them with the northern most portion going to
China.
Since then the three nations have fought multiple wars over the
territory. Many residents would prefer Kashmir to be an
independent
nation rather than being divided between the warring
parties. This
unofficial 2020 dated silver-plated Proof 200 Rupee coin of Jammu and
Kashmir features a Kashmir Stag (also called a hangul) on one side and
the arms of Jammu and Kashmir on the other. The coin has a mintage of
only 160 pieces.OLD COPPER COIN OF MUSLIM KASHMIR - AE KASERAH
FATH SHAH
1486-1517
FISH EAGLE ON COIN OF DISPUTED NATUNA
The Natuna Regency is an archipelago of
272 islands located in the south part of the South China Sea.
The islands are controlled by Indonesia. Part of Indonesia's
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) off the coast of Natuna overlaps with
China's "Nine Dashed Lines" claim to most of the South China Sea, which
is based on a map published by China in 1947. There have been
conflicts over fishing in the disputed area and Indonesia has heavily
armed the islands in an attempt to enforce their claims.
Natural Gas deposits in the region may create further
conflicts. One side of this unofficial 2020 dated 5000 Rupiah
coin depicts a Lesser Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus humilis) holding a fish in
its talons. The other side has the Natuna emblem on the chest
of a heraldic Indonesian Garuda Bird. The 39mm silver-plated
proof coin has a scalloped edge. It has a mintage
of only 160 pieces.ESEQUIBO COIN FEATURES TOCO TOUCAN
Esequibo is a disputed region bordering
the Essequibo river in South America. It is claimed and
controlled by Guyana though is also claimed by Venezuela. The
dispute dates back to the 19th century. In 2006 Venezuelan
President Hugo Chavez added an 8th star to the Venezuelan flag to
represent Esequibo. The region contains large oil fields and
makes up a substantial portion of the nation of Guyana. The
obverse of this 2020 dated 20 Guilderro depicts the arms of
Esequibo. The reverse depicts a Toco Toucan. The
unofficial 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 160
pieces.GOLIATH HERON ON COIN OF DAHLACDahlac is an archipelago of over 100
islands located in the Red Sea, only four of which are permanently
inhabited. It has a population of about 2500. In Roman times
it was
famous for its pearls. Even today it still has a small pearl diving
industry. Over the centuries it has been used as a prison and a major
conduit of trade and slaves between Africa and Arabia.
Recently it has
become a popular destination yacht cruising and scuba
divers. It is
currently controlled by Eritrea. This unofficial six-sided
2020 50
Nafka coin of Dahlac depicts a Goliath Heron on the reverse.
The large
bird can reach up to 5 feet (152cm) and have a 7.5 foot (230cm)
wingspan. The emblem of Dahlac featuring a camel is on the
obverse.
The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 160 pieces. ROTUMA COIN FEATURES NATIVE BIRD
Rotuma
is an island controlled by Fiji that is located some 400 miles (645km)
north of Fiji. It has approximately 1600 inhabitants which
have a
distinct language and culture from Fiji. In 1987 a
part-Rotuman
man named Henry Gibson proclaimed the independence of Rotuma and
declared himself king of the Republic of Rotuma. (I am not
sure
how one can be the king of a republic). The independence
movement
seems to have died out soon thereafter. In 2020 an unofficial
coin was struck for Rotuma. The 39mm scalloped 50 Pa'atuna
coin
depicts a Rotuma myzomela bird (Myzomela chermesina). The
other
side depicts the arms of Rotuma. The Proof coin has a mintage of just
160 pieces.AWDALLAND COIN FEATURES SECRETARY BIRD
Awdal is the northwestern most province
of Somaliland. After Somaliland declared
independence from Somalia in 1991, Awdal declared independence from
Somaliland in 1995. The purported new nation, called Awadl
Republic, Awdalland or Awdal State of Somalia, has received little
international support or recognition. One side of this
unofficial 2020 dated 250 Shilin coin of Awdalland depicts a
Secretary bird. The large bird can grow to over 4 feet (1.3m)
in height. The arms of Awdalland are on the other side of the
con. The eight-sided 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a
mintage of 160 pieces.ODD SHAPED COIN OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE NORTH SOLOMONS
Bougainville
is a large, mineral rich island controlled by Papau-New
Guinea. Germany claimed the island in the late 19th century
and administered it as part of German New Guinea. It has
remained part of New Guinea ever since, though ethnically and
geographically it is part of the Solomon Islands group. There
has been an on-going independence movement for Bougainville ever since
Papau-New Guinea gained independence in 1975. The movement
wants to establish Bougainville as The Republic of the North
Solomons. In 2019 a referendum was held with over
98% voting for independence. There has been little progress
towards independence since then. The odd shaped coin depicts
the arms of Bougainville, which consists of two armed natives guarding
an upe. An upe is a traditional headdress worn by men to symbolize
their transition to adulthood. The other side depicts a bound
pair of arms breaking free and the dates of the independence
referendum. This unofficial 200 Bou coin is dated
2020. The odd-shaped coin is 40x26mm. The
silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 160 pieces.CANADA 2020 SET INCLUDING
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