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NEW SERBIA 2024 TESLA NIAGARA POWER PROJECT

Serbia silver 100 Dinara 2024 Tesla Niagra Power Project Nikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, and futurist.  He is said to have over 300 patents covering a wide range of technologies including alternating current, electric motors, remote control, television, radio, x-rays, cell phones, robotics, lasers, turbine engines, magnetic propulsion, drones, solar power, weather manipulation, particle beams and electromagnetic energy (the Tesla coil). He was a brilliant inventor, but a poor businessman.  Despite his many important and revolutionary inventions, he died alone and penniless in New York in 1943.
   Serbia instituted an annual series of silver 100 Dinara coins honoring Tesla and his many inventions.  The 40.25mm coins each contain 1 troy ounce of .999 silver and are struck by the Serbian Mint.  The Serbian arms, weight, purity, silver content, date, denomination and one or more of his inventions are on the reverses. 
   Serbia’s second Tesla issue for 2024 commemorates Tesla’s Hydroelectric Power project at Niagara Falls.  Working with George Westinghouse, Tesla did much of the theoretical work needed for the massive plant that opened in 1895 to provide electricity to Buffalo, New York.  It was the world’s first large scale hydroelectric power plant and showed that Tesla’s Alternating Current was more efficient in transmitting electricity over long distances than Edison’s Direct Current.  The coin depicts Tesla standing in front of Niagara Falls.  
Item RS-24-NIAGARA SERBIA 100 DINARA 2024 NIAGRA POWER PROJECT BU $48.00

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NEWUKRAINE 2024 ARMED FORCES COMMEMORATIVES

Ukraine 10 Hryven 2024 Medical Forces and Transport Services of the Armed ForcesUkraine issued to more coins in their continuing series of circulating 10 Hyrven coins commemorating branches of their armed forces.  The first two coins of 2024 honor the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the State Special Transport Service. The coins each feature the emblem of the service on the reverse.  The coins have a common obverse that includes the denomination, date, Ukraine arms within an old Rus ornament.  The 23.5mm coins are nickel-plated zinc.
Item UA-SET24A UKRAINE SET OF TWO 10 HRYVEN 2024 MEDICAL & TRANSPORT SERVICES UNC. $6.00



NEWCANADA CELEBRATES AUTHOR L. M. MONTGOMERY ON DOLLAR COIN

Canada 1 Dollar 2024 L.M. Montgomery, color and regular versionsCanada issued both colored and uncolored versions of their 2024 dollar coin commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Canadian author L. M. Montgomery.  She wrote hundreds of short stories and poems in addition to 20 novels. She achieved lasting fame through the creation of Anne of Green Gables. Since its publication in 1908 Anne of Green Gables has never been out of print, has been translated into at least 36 languages and has sold more than 50 million copies, making it a worldwide best-seller.  The coin depicts the author writing. Below is her signature along with the small cat drawing that she often included.  Anne is depicted staring out a window at the fields.  Both color and regular (uncolored) versions of the coin were issued.  King Charles III is on the obverse.
Item CA-1D24COL-MONT CANADA 1 DOLLAR 2024 L.M. MONTGOMERY, COLOR VERSION UNC.$5.00
Item CA-1D24REG-MONT CANADA 1 DOLLAR 2024 L.M. MONTGOMERY, REGULAR (UNCOLORED) VERSION UNC.$4.00



NEWCROATIA 2024 2 EURO COMMEMORATES HISTORIC TOWN OF VARAZDIN

Croatia 2 Euro 2024 Old Town VarazdinCroatia started a program of circulating 2 Euros commemorating historic towns in 2024.  The first coin in the series commemorates the Old Town of Varazdin in northern Croatia.  The first mention of the town dates to 1181.  Over the years control of the town passed through many hands.  The town suffered from numerous fires in the 16th and 17th centuries before wooden buildings were prohibited within the city walls and chimneys were required to be brick, not wood, as had been common. Today the town is a popular tourist destination due to its baroque buildings, music and food.  The coin depicts the Varazdin Castle which was built between the 12th and 16th century.  The coin was minted at the Croatian mint and has a mintage of only 200,000 pieces.
Item HR-2E24-VARAZDIN CROATIA 2 EURO 2024 OLD TOWN VARAZDIN UNC.$18.00



NEWFRANCE 2024 OLYMPIC 2 EURO

France 2 Euro 2024 Olympics, regular circulation issueFrance issued this circulating 2024 2 Euro coin to commemorate the Olympic games in Paris.  The coin features the Eiffel Tower as if were a runner.  Below is the emblem of the Paris Olympics and Paralympics.  Next to the emblem is the mintmark and privy mark.  To the left of the Tower is a Tahitian gardenia, representing France's overseas territories.  To the right is the Notre-Dame de la Garde Basilica in Marseille.  In the background is an athletics track. 
Item FR-2E24-OLY FRANCE 2 EURO 2024 OLYMPICS UNC.$6.00



NEWGROUP HUG ON PORTUGAL 2024 OLYMPIC 2 EURO

Portugal 2 Euro 2024 OlympicsPortugal issued this 2024 2 Euro to honor their team in the 2024 Olympics.  The design features a big heart, representing a group hug. The logo of the Portuguese Olympic Committee is at the center of the heart.  The 15 rings round the heart symbolize the Olympic rings and the continents the represent.   Below the tip of the heart is a tiny Portuguese coat of arms.
Item PR-2E24-OLY PORTUGAL 2 EURO 2024 OLYMPICS UNC.$6.00



NEWDINOSAURS FROM ANTARCTICA

Chilean Antarctic Territory 4000 Escudos 2024 depicts Antarctopelta Oliveroi dinosaurSourth Orkeny Islands 10 Pounds 2024 depicts Cryolophosaurus dinosaur
The Chilean Antarctic Territory (Territorio Chileno Antártico, Antártica Chilena), is part of West Antarctica and nearby islands claimed by Chile. It includes the region south of 60°S latitude and between 53° and 90°W longitudes. It partially laps the Antarctic claims of Argentina and the United Kingdom. The unofficial eight-sided 2024 Chilean Antarctic Territory 4000 Escudos depicts the territory's coat of arms on one side and an Antarctopelta Oliveroi on the other.  Excavated in 1986, Antarctopelta was the first dinosaur discovered in Antarctica.  The herbivorous dinosaur was about 13 to 20 feet long (4 to 6 m.). It lived 72 to 66 million years ago, when the earth was warmer and Antarctica was without ice.
The South Orkney Islands are a group of islands in the South Atlantic Ocean claimed by both Great Britain and Argentina. The unofficial square 2024 South Orkney Islands 10 Pound coin depicts King Charles III and the territory's coat of arms on the obverse.  The reverse features a Cryolophosaurus.  The Cryolophosaurus is a large predatory dinosaur that lived during the Early Jurassic era (199.3-182.7 million years ago) in what is now Antarctica.  Both are silver-plated brass Proof coins and have a mintage of 125 pieces each.
Item CHILE-ANTARCTIC CHILEAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 4000 ESCUDOS 2024 PROOF $24.00
Item SO.ORKNEY SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS 10 POUNDS 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWREPUBLIC OF DAR EL KUTI COIN FEATURES SOLDIER AND LION

Dar El Kuti (Republic of Logon) 5000 Francs 2015The Republic of Dar el Kuti, also called the Republic of Logon, was a self-proclaimed independent region of the Central African Republic.  It was formed in December 14, 2015 by a Muslim rebel movement that did not believe the Christians and Muslims could co-exist in the Central African Republic.   Its capital was recaptured by the Central African Republic in April 2021.  It was named after Dar al Kuti, an Islamic state that existed in the region from about 1830 until 1912.  The unofficial 2024 5000 Francs coin is dated 2015, though was not struck until 2024.  The obverse depicts a roaring lion.  The other side depicts a soldier crouching in the grass. The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of 130 pieces.
Item DAR-EL-KUTI DAR EL KUTI 5000 FRANCS  2015 (2024) PROOF $24.00



NEWGOLAN HEIGHTS COIN FEATURES MODERN TANK GUARDING ANCIENT FORTRESS

Golan Heights 10 Shekels 2024Golan Heights is a disputed territory controlled by Israel.  From 1944 until 1967 it was part of Syria.  Israel took control of the territory in 1967 during the six-days war.  It is now at the center of the conflict between Israel and the Iranian supported Hezbollah in Lebanon. The obverse of this unofficial 2024 Golan Heights 10 Shekels coin pictures a caracal, which is a long-eared wildcat native to the region.  The reverse features an Israeli Merkava Mark 4M main battle tank in front of the Nimrod Fortress.  Nimrod Fortress is located on the southern slopes of Mount Hermon, overlooking the Golan Heights.  It was built to guard a major access route to Damascus.  It dates back to ancient times though most of the structure was built in the 13th century.  The square, 39mm silver-plated brass coin has a mintage of only 125 pieces.
Item GOLAN GOLAN HEIGHTS 10 SHELKELS 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWZIMBABWE GOLD NOTES

Zimbabwe 10 ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) banknote 2024
Zimbabwe 20 ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) banknote 2024
In April 2024 Zimbabwe introduced a new currency, called Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG, to replace the previous Zimbabwe dollar whose value was severely diminished by inflation. It is the sixth currency introduced by Zimbabwe since their independence in 1980. The ZiG is supposed to be backed by gold and foreign reserves. Few Zimbabweans seem to believe it. About 70% of all transactions in Zimbabwe are still done in U.S. dollars.   The government had promised that previous currencies would be backed by bonds or reserves, however Zimbabwe continued to issue far more currency than reserves, fueling massive inflation.  The 10 ZiG and 20 Zig notes have similar designs. They feature the Chiremba balancing rocks on the front and a QR code on the front..  The back depicts gold pouring from a crucible into an ingot mold atop a stack of gold bars. Also available are banknotes from Zimbabwe's previous currencies.
Item PM-ZW-10ZIG ZIMBABWE 10 ZIG 2024 BANKNOTE UNC. $5.00
Item PM-ZW-20ZIG ZIMBABWE 20 ZIG 2024 BANKNOTE UNC. $10.00


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NEWRUGBY CHAMPIONS & SCHOOL CHILDREN ON 2024 SAMOA POLYMER NOTE

Samoa polymer 10 Tala banknote (2024) depicting Rugby 7 team and school children
Samoa introduced a new polymer 10 Tala note in January, 2024.  The design is similar to the previous paper 10 Tala note. The front of the note pictures the Samoan team that won the 2007 International Rugby Board (IRB) Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.  To the left is a clear window depicting a Teuila flower which is the Samoa's national flower.  The back features children on their way to school.  It is 139 x 71mm and contains raised dots to assist the blind.
Item PM-WS-10T SAMOA 10 TALA POLYMER NOTE 2024 UNC. $12.00


NEWSAILING SHIP AND WHALE ON LIANCOURT ROCKS COIN

Liancourt Rocks 15,000 Won 2024 coin depicts sailing ship and whaleThe Liancourt Rocks is a group of 2 small islands and about 90 islets and reefs located between Japan and Korea.  They are administered by South Korea, which calls them Dokdo.  They are claimed by Japan, who calls them Takeshima, and are also claimed by North Korea. They are located in rich fishing grounds that may contain large deposits of natural gas.  South Korea maintains a lighthouse and a coast guard contingent on the islands.  The name Liancourt comes from the French whaling ship Le Liancourt, which was nearly wrecked on the islands in 1849.  This unofficial 2024 Liancourt Rocks 15,000 Won coin features the ship Le Liancourt and a gray whale on one side and the emblem of South Korea on the other. The 29mm, silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 130 pieces.
Item LIANCOURT LIANCOURT ROCKS 15,000 WON 2024 PROOF $24.00



NewSPAIN HONORS HISTORIC CACERES ON 2 EURO

Spain 2 Euro 2023 CaceresThe old town of Caceres contains an exceptionally well-preserved blend of Roman, Moorish, Northern Gothic and Italian Renaissance architecture, with no outward signs of modernity. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage City and is often included in television and movie productions. The 2023 Spanish 2 Euro features a panoramic view of the old town. 
Item ES-2E24-CACERES SPAIN 2 EURO 2023 CARCES UNC. $6.00



NEWCANADA 2024 KING CHARLES COIN SET INCLUDING SCARCE 50 CENTS

Canada 2024 King Charles III set: 5 Cents - 2 Dollars
This six-piece Canadian 2024 coin set includes the 5, 10, 25, 50 Cents, 1 and 2 Dollars coins in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.  The 50 Cents that is not expected to be released into circulation. but is only available from the mint at a substantial premium. All six coins feature the Steven Rosati portrait of King Charles III. The unpackaged coin sets come from original mint rolls.
Item CA-SET24 CANADA 6 COIN 2024 6 COIN SET, 5 CENTS - 2 DOLLARS, UNC. $15.00



NEWSHORT-LIVED REPUBLIC OF ROSE ISLAND

Republic of Rose Island 4000 Mils 2024The Republic of Rose Island (Respubliko de la Insulo de la Rozoj) was a short-lived micronation located a man-made platform in international waters in Adriatic Sea off the coast of Italy.  The project was begun in 1958 Italian engineer Giorgio Rosa.  On May 1, 1968 Rosa declared it an independent nation with himself as president.  55 Days later the Italy invaded and took control of the platform and set up a blockade.  Italy found it impossible to dismantle the well-constructed platform so attempted to bomb it - twice without success.  It was finally toppled by a storm in February 1969.  This unofficial 2024 4000 Mils of the Republic of Rose Island depicts a bouquet of roses on the obverse and a sailing yacht approaching the platform on the reverse.  The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.
Item ROSE ROSE ISLAND 4000 MILS 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWSAILING SHIP ON MARTIN GARCIA COIN

Martin Garcia 5000 Pesos 2024Martin Garcia is an island located at the mouth of the Rio de la Plata between Argentina and Uruguay. It is named after the storekeeper of the Juan Diaz de Solis expedition who was buried on the island.  Due to its strategic location ownership of the island was disputed between Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. There have been a number of battles for control of the island between various groups. Argentina used it as a penal colony.  In 1973 Argentina and Uruguay agreed to divide the island, with the northern portion, called Timoteo Domínguez Islands going to Uruguay, the southern portion called Martin Garcia going to Argentina, with the stipulation that the island would be a natural reserve.  The silver-plated Proof 2024 Martin Garcia 5000 Peso coin depicts an early 19th century sailing ship. The coat of arms is on the obverse.  The unofficial issue has a mintage of only 150 pieces.
Item MARTIN MARTIN GARCIA 5000 PESO 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWSHARK, RAY & SAILING SHIP ON GEYSER REEF COIN

Geyser Reef 5000 Francs 2024Geyser Reef (Banc du Geyser) is dangerous, low reef in the Mozambique Channel about 78 miles (125km) northeast of Mayotte.  France, Comoros and Madagascar all claim the reef, though it is presently under French control.  It was first known to Arab sailors about 700AD and has been shown on some navigation charts since about 800AD.  It got its present name when the British ship HMS Geysir ran aground on the reef on December 23, 1678. The ship is depicted on the reverse of this unofficial triangular 2024 Geyser 5000 Francs.  The obverse depicts both a whale shark, manta ray.  The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of 125 pieces.
Item GEYSER GEYSER REEF 5000 FRANCS 2024 PROOF $24.00


NEWGIANT TORTOISE ON TRIANGULAR FARQUHAR COIN

Farquhar 500 Rupees 2024A Seychelles Giant Tortoise is featured on both sides of this unofficial 2024 triangular 500 Rupees from Farquhar.  The Tortoise can live for over 200 years, but was thought to have gone extinct by the 1840's due to overhunting by sailors.  They were recently rediscovered.  Farquhar is a group of small islands in the Indian Ocean that belong to Seychelles.  There are about 20 inhabitants, a small hotel and an airstrip. They were named after Robert Townsend Farquhar who was the British governor of Mauritius from 1811 until 1823.  The 36mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 130 pieces.
Item FARQUHAR FARQUHAR 500 RUPEES 2024 PROOF $24.00




NEWCROCODILE AND SCREAMING EAGLE ON LIKOMA COIN

Likoma 2000 Kwacha 2024Likoma is an island in Lake Malawi a short distance from Mozambique and surrounded by Mozambican territorial waters.  In 1880 the Universities' Mission to Central Africa established their headquarters on the island at the request of David Livingstone.  In the early 20th century, they built St. Peter's Cathedral on the island which is modeled after Westminster Abbey and measures 100 by 30 meters (328 x 98 feet).  At the end of World War II, the island was awarded to British East Africa rather than Portuguese Mozambique due to the presence of the British missionaries.  It is now an exclave of Malawi.  The obverse of the six-sided silver-plated coin feature a screaming eagle and the arms of Malawi.  A crocodile is on the reverse.  This unofficial 2024 Likoma 2000 Kwacha has a mintage of just 125 pieces.
Item LIKOMA LIKOMA 2000 KWACHA 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWGUANACO ON LA ROIJA COIN

La Roija 2 Bocades 2024A mother and young Guanaco are featured on this unofficial 2 Bocades coin of La Roija.  The Guanaco is closely related to the llama but are smaller and slenderer.  The obverse of the coin features a Puma and the arms of La Rioja.  La Rioja is located in Andes foothills in western Argentina.  It has tended to be a politically restive region. It gained independence from Spain in 1820 but did not join the Argentine Confederation until 1850. The 37mm, silver-plated, five-sided coin is Proof and has a mintage of just 120 pieces.
Item ROIJA LA ROIJA 2 BOCADES 2024 PROOF $24.00


NEWSERBIA 2024 TESLA DIRECT ENERGY WEAPON

Serbia 100 Dinar 2024 1 troy oz. silver Tesla, Teleforce Direct Energy WeaponNikola Tesla was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, and futurist.  He is said to have over 300 patents covering a wide range of technologies including alternating current, electric motors, remote control, television, radio, x-rays, cell phones, robotics, lasers, turbine engines, magnetic propulsion, drones, solar power, weather manipulation, particle beams and electromagnetic energy (the Tesla coil). He was a brilliant inventor, but a poor businessman.  Despite his many important and revolutionary inventions, he died alone and penniless in New York in 1943.
   Serbia instituted an annual series of silver 100 Dinara coins honoring Tesla and his many inventions.  The 40.25mm coins each contain 1 troy ounce of .999 silver and are struck by the Serbian Mint.  The Serbian arms, weight, purity, silver content, date, denomination and one or more of his inventions are on the reverses. 
   The first 2024 issue features Tesla's Direct Energy Weapon, which was also known as Teleforce or the Death Beam.  He claimed it would destroy anything approaching within 200 miles, and would provide a wall of power making any country, large or small, impregnable against armies, airplanes, and other means for attack. He never successfully demonstrated it in public and his attempts to sell it to the League of Nations, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Yugoslavia all failed.
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Item RS-24TESLA-TELEFORCE SERBIA 100 DINAR 2024 TESLA - TELEFORCE DIRECT ENERGY WEAPON BU $47.00



NEW2024 AUSTRALIA SILVER KANGAROO FEATURES KING CHARLES

Australia 2024 1 troy ounce silver Kangaroo DollarKing Charles III is featured on the obverse of this 2024 1 troy ounce .9999 fine silver Kangaroo of Australia.   The 1 Dollar coin features a hopping Kangaroo on the reverse.  The coin includes many intricate details including a micro-laser engraved letter to thwart counterfeiting and allow the coins to be easily stacked.  The Perth Mint's P125 mintmark celebrating the mints 125th anniversary is at the right of the Kangaroo. The obverse features an uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Dan Thorne. The Perth Mint was founded in 1899 as a branch of the Royal Mint in England.  It is now owned by the state of Western Australia and its coinage is legal tender in Australia.
Item AU-ROO24 AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR 2024 1 OZ. SILVER KANGAROO BU $39.75




NEW2024 ITALIAN 2 EURO HONORS NOBEL PRIZE WINNER RITA LEVI-MONTALCINI

Italy 2 Euro 2024 Rita Levi-MontalciniRita Levi-Montalcini was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1986 for her work in discovering nerve growth factor (NGF).  From 2001 until her death in 2012 at age 103 she served in the Italian Senate.  The 2024 2 Euro coin features her portrait.  In the background is a microscope mounted on a horseshoe created by her brother, Italian architect and designer Gino Levi-Montalcini, as a good luck charm for the Nobel Prize.
Item IT-2E24-RITA ITALY 2 EURO 2024 RITA LEVI-MONTALCINI UNC. $7.00



NewFINLAND 2024 2 EURO CELEBRATES ELECTIONS

Finland 2 Euro 2024 Elections as a foundation of democracyFinland's first 2024 2 Euro coin celebrates "Elections as a Foundation of Democracy."  The design features stylized ballots with the words "Elections  Democracy" in both Finnish and Swedish the country's two official languages.  The edge inscription reads SUOMI FINLAND (the name of the country in Finnish and Swedish) and includes three lion heads.  The coin has a mintage of only 400,000 pieces. 
Item FI-2E24-ELECTIONS FINLAND 2 EURO 2024 ELECTIONS-DEMOCRACY UNC. $14.00



NewGERMANY COMMEMORATES ITS FIRST CONSTITUTION

Germany 2 Euro 2024 Frankfurt Constitution depicts St.Paul's ChurchThis German 2024 2 Euro coin commemorates the 175th anniversary the St. Paul's Church Constitution (Paulskirchenverfassung), also known as the Frankfurt Constitution.   It was an attempt to create a unified German nation.  It included a charter of fundamental rights and a democratic government in the form of a constitutional monarchy.  The constitution failed due to the objections of Prussia and some of the smaller states.  The coin depicts the St. Paul's Church memorial (the original church was destroyed by Allied bombing in 1944).  Behind it is a quill and a paper representing the constitution.  In the background are female allegorical figures representing unity, justice and freedom and the tri-color German flag.  To the left of the church is the letter "D" for Deutschland (Germany). The mintmark is to the right of the church just below the quill.
Item DE-2E24-CONST GERMANY 2 EURO 2024 FRANKFURT CONSTITUTION (Mint of our choice) UNC. $6.00
Item DE-2E24-CONSTx5 GERMANY 2 EURO 2024 FRANKFURT CONSTITUTION, ALL 5 MINTS UNC. $29.50



NewITALY CELEBRATES 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GUARD OF FINANCE

Italy 2 Euro 2024 Guard of FinanceItaly issued this 2024 2 Euro to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Guardia di Finanza (Guard of Finance).  It traces its origins to the Light Troop Legion set up by the King of Sardinia in 1774 to collect customs duties on the borders and military defense.  Today it is a militarized police force dealing with financial crime, smuggling, customs duties and illegal drug trade.  The force maintains over 600 boats and ships and more than 100 aircraft.  The coin depicts stylized elements from the organizations coat of arms including the Cimon della Pala mountain, a the head of a griffin and a chest of money as well as the Italian flag. 
Item IT-2E24-FINANCE ITALY 2 EURO 2024 GUARDIA DI FINANZA UNC. $7.00



NewSPANISH 2024 2 EURO DEPICTS COURT OF THE MAIDENS IN SEVILLE

Spain 2 Euro 2024 Patio de las Doncellas in the Royal Alcazar, SevilleSpain honored Seville with their 2024 circulating commemorative 2 Euro.  The coin depicts the "Patio de las Doncellas" (Courtyard of the Maidens) in the Royal Alcazar.  The Royal Alcazar is a UNESCO world Heritage Site.  It was begun in the 10th century and has been extensively modeled and expanded since then.  The name of the courtyard is attribute to a legend that the Muslim rulers demanded an annual tribute of 100 virgins from Christian kingdoms in Iberia.
Item ES-2E24-SEVILLE SPAIN 2 EURO 2024 SEVILLE UNC. $6.00




NewSPAIN 2024 2 EURO COMMEMORATES NATIONAL POLICE

Spain 2 Euro 2024 National Police CorpsSpain commemorated the 200th anniversary of their National Police on this 2024 2 Euro coin. The coin features the badge of the National Police Corps.  The National Police are mainly responsible for policing urban areas, criminal investigations and immigration.   The present organization was formed in 1986, however its predecessor organizations go back 200 years.
Item ES-2E24-POLICE SPAIN 2 EURO 2024 NATIONAL POLICE CORPS UNC. $6.00



NEWBEAUTIFUL EAST CARIBBEAN POLYMER $2 NOTE

East Caribbean Polymer 2023 2 Dollar note commemorating Central Bank's 40th AnniversaryThe Eastern Caribbean Central Bank issued its first Two Dollar note to commemorate the bank's 40th anniversary and it is impressive!  It is a candidate for the International Bank Note Society Banknote of the year.  The bank provides coins and currency for Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.  It went all out on this circulating commemorative note.  The front of the 2023 polymer note depicts famed cricketeer Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards, “The Master Blaster,” holding a cricket bat.  Also on the front is a conch shell, the Central Bank building and reflective silver and iridescent gold images of sea turtles and fish swimming in the clear window towards the bottom.  The back features a map of the islands and an underwater scene with colorful tropical fish, corals and a turtle.  Both sides of the note include the bank's 40th anniversary logo. The note glows in multiple colors under ultraviolet (UV) light. It is 132 x 65mm.   It is a lovely banknote for any collection.
Item PM-ECS-2D EAST CARIBBEAN 2 DOLLAR NOTE 2023 CENTRAL BANK UNC. $7.00



NEWWOLF WOMAN ON ILE DE SEIN COIN

Ile de Sein 500 Libres 2024 depicts wolf, woman and Gallic roosterIle de Sein is a flat, treeless, island 5 miles (8km.) off the coast of France.  It is part of a dangerous line zone of reefs south of the English Channel stretching some 30 miles (48km.) west from Pointe du Raz.  The island women used to wear a black headdress, and in the past, they had a reputation for enticing sailors onto the rocks by witchcraft.  A Breton legend states that the island was inhabited by virgin druid priestesses that could predict the future, calm the winds and take the form of animals.  After the World War II German invasion of France nearly every adult male fled the island in their fishing boats to join the Free French Forces in England.  This unofficial 2024 500 Libres of Ile de Sein depicts a woman and a wolf on one side and a Gallic rooster on the other.  The six-sided 39mm silver plated brass Proof coin has a mintage of only 120 pieces.
Item SEIN ILE DE SEIN 500 LIBRES 2024 PROOF $24.00



JAGUARS ON REPUBLIC OF TULE COIN

Republic of Tule 10 Balboas 2024 coin depicts JaguarThe Republic of Tule was declared by Guna people living along the eastern coast of southern Panama and northern Columbia.  The region was formerly called San Blas and is now called Guna Yala.  The obverse of this unofficial 2024 Republic of Tule 10 Balboa depicts the head of a Jaguar.  The reverse features a Jaguar in the forest.  The eight-sided 40mmm silver plated brass Proof coin has a mintage of only 125 pieces.
Item TULE REPUBLIC OF TULE 10 BALBOAS 2024 PROOF $24.00



NEWSAILING SHIP ON SQUARE COIN OF SALA Y GOMEZ

Sala Y Gomez Islands 2000 Pesos 2023 coin depicting sailing shipA sailing ship if featured on this square 2023 dated 2000 Pesos of Sala Y Gomez.  The coat of arms is on the obverse.  Sala Y Gomez is sometimes considered the easternmost point of the Polynesian Triangle.  It was known to the inhabitants of Easter Island, which is located 243 miles (391km) to the southwest.  It is uninhabited due to its remoteness, small size, lack of fresh water and rough terrain.  It is named after Spanish sailor Jose Salas Valdes who discovered it in 1793 and Jose Manuel Gomez who later explored it.  Today the island belongs to Chile, which is located 2000 miles (3210km) to the east. The surrounding waters are a Marine Protected Area.  The unofficial 39mm silver-plated brass Proof coin has a mintage of only 145 pieces.
Item SALA SALA Y GOMEZ 2000 PESOS 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWSAILBOAT ON ODD-SHAPED COIN OF ISLAS DESVENTURADAS

Islas Desventuradas 5000 Pesos 2023 coin depicts sailboatThe Islas Desventuradas are four remote islands belonging to Chile that are 530 miles (850 km.) off the coast of Chile.   The name translates as the "Unlucky Islands".  The only inhabitants is a garrison of the Chilean Navy located on Isla San Felix.  A 6,600 foot (2000m.) runway runs the entire length of the island.  The unofficial 2023 5000 Pesos of Islas Desventuradas depicts a nereid (sea nymph) riding hippocampus and the coat of arms on the obverse.  A sailboat is on the reverse.  The, unofficial silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 145 pieces.
Item DESVENTURADAS DESVENTURADAS 5000 PESOS 2023 PROOF $24.00




NEWFISHERMAN ON MIGINGO COIN

Migingo 1500 Shillings 2024 coin depicts fishermanMigingo is a 1/2 acre (.2 hectare) island in Lake Victoria in Kenya. The island was believed to be the home of an evil spirit and uninhabited until 1991 when two fishermen paid a sorcerer to expel the spirit.  It is a rich fishing area, especially for Nile Perch.  More fishermen moved to the island and attempted to establish an independent commune.  Uganda then claimed the island and a low-level war broke out between Kenya and Uganda, before Uganda finally relinquished its claims in 2009.  In 2018 the tiny island was inhabited by more than 400 people, making one of the most densely populated regions in the world.  The men engage primarily in fishing and the women in prostitution.  This unofficial 2024 dated 1500 Shillings of Migingo depicts the coat of arms on the obverse and a Nile perch and a fisherman in a boat on the reverse.  The 37mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of 120 pieces.
Item MIGINGO MIGINGO 1500 SHILLINGS 2024 PROOF $24.00





2024 SILVER BRITANNIAS

Great Britain 2024 1 ounce .999 fine silver Britannia 2 pound coinGreat Britain 2024 1/4 ounce .999 fine silver Britannia 50 Pence coinGreat Britain 2024 1/10 ounce .999 fine silver Britannia 20 Pence coin
The British Royal Mint released 2024 dated 1 ounce, 1/4 ounce and 1/10 ounce silver Britannia coins.  The legal tender coins are struck in .999 fine silver and feature King Charles III on the obverse and Britannia standing with shield and trident on the reverse. The 1 ounce coin denominated 2 Pounds and is 38.61mm The 1/4 Ounce coin is denominated 50 Pence and is 22mm. The 1/10 ounce denominated 20 Pence and is 16.5mm. 
Item GB-BRIT24 GREAT BRITAIN 2024 1 TROY OUNCE SILVER BRITANNIA 2 POUNDS BU $36.00
Item GB-BRIT24-1/4 GREAT BRITAIN 2024 1/4 TROY OUNCE SILVER BRITANNIA 50 PENCE BU $15.00
Item GB-BRIT24-1/10 GREAT BRITAIN 2024 1/10 TROY OUNCE SILVER BRITANNIA 20 PENCE BU $10.00



NEWGERMANY HONORS MECKLENBURG-WEST POMERANIA WITH 2 EURO

Germany 2 Euro 2024 Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)Germany honored the state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) on their 2024 2 Euro coin.  The coin depicts the iconic “Königsstuhl” (King’s Chair) in the Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen..  It is a 387-foot (118m) chalk cliff rising above the Baltic Sea.  A person standing on the beach gives an idea to the immense size of the cliffs.  To the left is the "D" for Deutschland.  Above the cliff is the mintmark (A=Berlin, D=Munich, F=Stuttgart, G=Karlsruhe, J=Hamburg).
Item DE-2E24-KING GERMANY 2 EURO 2024 MECKLENBURG-WEST POMERANIA (Mint of our choice) UNC. $6.00
Item DE-2E24-KINGx5 GERMANY 2 EURO 2024 MECKLENBURG-WEST POMERANIA, ALL 5 MINTS UNC. $29.50



NEWLUXEMBOURG ISSUES TWO 2024 2 EURO COINS

Luxembourg 2 Euro 2024 175th anniversary of death of William II (Guillaume II)Luxembourg 2 Euro 2024 100th anniversary of Feierstëpplert (steel worker) coin designLuxembourg released two 2024 dated 2 Euro coins.  One commemorates the 175th anniversary of the death of William II (Guillaume II).  William was the King of the Netherlands, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Limburg (Limburg became part of Netherlands in 1867). The coin depict William on a horse and the bust of the current Grand Duke Henri.  The other coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of the use of the Feierstëpplert (steel worker) on coins of Luxembourg. The design became emblematic for Luxembourg.  Steel is a major industry of Luxembourg and the country is the home of ArcelorMittal, the world’s second largest steel producer.  The design continued to be used on Luxembourg’s 1 Franc coins until 1965.  The 2024 2 Euro coin depicts the 1924 1 Franc coin and the cypher of Grand Duke Henri within the numeral 100. 
Item LU-2E24-WILLIAM LUXEMBOURG 2 EURO 2024 WILLIAM II UNC. $18.00
Item LU-2E24-STEEL LUXEMBOURG 2 EURO 2024 STEELWORKER (FEIERSTEPPLET) COIN DESIGN UNC. $18.00



NEWSLOVENIA COMMEMORATES MATHEMATICIAN JOSIP PLEMELJ

Slovenia 2 Euro 2023 Jospo PlemeljSlovenia commemorated the 150th anniversary of the birth of Josip Plemelj on this 2023 2 Euro coin.  Plemelj was a famed mathematician whose work is far beyond my comprehension.  In 1919 he was elected the first rector of the University of Ljubljana and was a professor of mathematics there from 1919 until his retirement in 1957.  The design on the coin features part of one of his equations with numbers and symbols that rotate in circles and illustrate the rotation of the planets, pulling together two areas of his work and research: mathematics and astronomy.  The standard map of Europe reverse is on the other side.
Item SI-2E23-PLEMELJ SLOVENIA 2 EURO 2023 JOSOP PLEMELJ UNC. $6.00




NEWGECKO AND SHIP ON AGALEGA COIN

Agalega 500 Rupees 2023 coin depicts gecko and sailing shipAgalega consists of two small islands in the western part of the Indian Ocean located.  They are administered my Mauritius, which is located 683 miles (1100 km) to the south. It has a population of about 330.  The first settlement was established by a former French Privateer in 1808 who imported slaves.  The exact location of the islands was finally mapped in 1811 by Captain Briggs of HMS Clorinde.  The ship appears on the reverse of the coin.  Mauritius allowed India to start building a major military base on the islands in 2015, over the objection of the residents who saw it as a threat to self-determination and creole language and culture.  The obverse of this unofficial Agalega 2023 dated 500 Rupees coin features a Gecko over the Agalega coat of arms. The coat of arms includes a ship, palm treed, star above a mountain and a key.  The odd shaped coin is struck on silver-plated brass and has a mintage of only 150 pieces.
Item AGALEGA AGALEGA 500 RUPEES 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWDRILL ON AMBAZONIA COIN

Ambazonia 5 Ambo 2023 coin depicts drillAmbazonia is a self-declared, unrecognized state in western Africa. In 1961 the southern portion of English-speaking British Cameroon was attached to the larger French Cameroon to create the independent Federal Republic of Cameroon.  Many of the English speakers did not feel they were being fairly treated by the French majority and in 1972 a new constitution stripped the region of much of its local authority. After a series of wide spread protests, the Federal Republic of Ambazonia declared independence in 2017. Guerilla warfare has been ongoing.  The obverse of this unofficial Ambazonia 5 Ambo coin features the coat of arms. The reverse depicts a Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus) and the outlines of other Old World Monkeys (Cercopithecidae).   The 40mm eight-sided silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 135 pieces.
Item AMBAZONIA AMBAZONIA 5 AMBO 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWANTS ON KABYLIA 25 DINARS 2023

Kabylia 25 Dinars 2023 coin depicts antsKabylia is a region of northern Algeria, including parts of the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean coast.  It is inhabited by fiercely independent Berbers.   The region was the last stronghold against the French colonization of Algeria.  The French gradually took control of the region after 1830 despite numerous revolts.  Revolts continued after Algeria's independence in 1962 as the region sought further autonomy.  More recently Kabylia leaders have called for complete independence.  The unofficial 2023 Kabylia 25 Dinars has the Kabylia arms on the obverse with the name of the country in Arabic, Tifinagh and Kabyle.  The reverse depicts 3 ants on leaves.  The six-sided, silver plated, Proof coin has a mintage of just 125 pieces.
Item KABYLIA KABYLIA 25 DINARS 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWKING CHARLES III ON 2024 1 OUNCE SILVER KOOKABURRA

Australia 1 Dollar 2024 1 oz. silver Kookaburra coinKing Charles III appears for the first time on Australia's 1 troy ounce silver Kookaburra with this 2024 issue.  The reverse depicts a Kookaburra holding a snake in its claws flying over a gorge. The Perth Mint commemorates its 125th Anniversary with a special "P125" mintmark on the reverse. Also included in the reverse design is the date, weight and fineness.   Both sides of the coin are reverse frosted, with bright devices against a beautiful frosted field.  The 40.9mm coin is struck in .9999 fine silver and comes in a protective capsule. It is legal tender for 1 Australian Dollar. 
Item AU-KOOK24 AUSTRALIA 1 DOLLAR 2024 SILVER KOOKABURRA BU $39.00


NewTURKEY CELEBRATES ITS 100th ANNIVERSARY

Turkey 5 Lira 2023 100th Anniversary of RepublicThe 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey is commemorated on this 2023 bi-metallic 5 Lira from Turkey.  One side depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk who was the founding father and first president of the Republic.  Below him is the 100th anniversary emblem.  The other side has the denomination and an emblem within an eight-pointed Seljuk star. 
Item TR-5L-REP TURKEY 5 LIRA 2023 100th ANNIVERSARY OF REPUBLIC UNC. $3.00



WORLD'S THINNEST, BIGGEST, SILVER OPTICAL ILLUSION COINS FROM CHAD

Chad 200 France 30mm 1 gram .999 fine gold plated silver coins: Black Hole, Illusion Room and Common obverseChad 200 France 30mm 1 gram .999 fine silver Proof coins: Black Hole, Illusion Room and Common obverseCase for Chad 1 gram coins
The world's thinnest, biggest optical illusion coins were recently produced for the African nation of Chad.  The 2023 dated 200 Franc coins are only 0.15 mm (0.006 inch) thick yet are 30mm in diameter.  The coins weigh just 1 gram and are made from .999 silver.   They come in a protective display case with Certificate of Authenticity. They are made with high quality, non-digital printing.  One design features "The Black Hole", the other. "The Illusion Room". Each design come in two versions:  gold plated and silver Proof.  Maximum mintage of each is only 999 pieces.  The coins all have a common obverse that includes the Chad coat of arms, denomination and date.

Item TD-HOLE-GOLD CHAD 200 FRANCS 2023 BLACK HOLE, GOLD PLATED $39.75
Item TD-HOLE-PF CHAD 200 FRANCS 2023 BLACK HOLE, SILVER PROOF $39.75
Item TD-ROOM-GOLD CHAD 200 FRANCS 2023 ILLUSION ROOM, GOLD PLATED out
Item TD-ROOM-PF CHAD 200 FRANCS 2023 ILLUSION ROOM, SILVER PROOF $39.75

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NEWARMENIAN COINS CELEBRATES 30th ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN CURRENCY

Armenia 2023 6 coin set, 30th Anniversary of currencyArmenia issued six circulating commemorative coins to mark the 30th Anniversary in the Armenian Dram.  The 2023 six-coin set includes the 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and bi-metallic 500 Dram.  The obverse depicts the 30th Anniversary emblem which combines the symbol for the Dram and the numeral 30.  The coins have the standard reverse which features the denomination. 
Item AM-SET23 ARMENIA 6 COIN SET 10-500 DRAM 30th ANNIVERSARY OF CURRENCY $12.00

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NEWTHE FREE REPUBLIC OF NIAS COIN FEATURES SAILING SHIP

Free Republic of Nias 20 Mark 2023The Free Republic of Nias was a short-lived Nazi state proclaimed by German prisoners on the Island of Nias in what is now Indonesia.  After Germany invaded the Netherlands in May 1940, the Dutch rounded up the Germans living in the Netherlands East Indies and attempted to transport them in three ships to India.  One of the ships was attacked by Japanese bombers.  Of the 477 prisoners who were aboard, just 67 managed to survive and reach Nias in lifeboats.  There local Dutch authorities placed them under arrest.   On March 28, 1942, news came of the Japanese military successes.  The local police revolted and placed the Dutch authorities under arrest and released the Germans.  The following day the Germans, in cooperation with the leaders of Nias, proclaimed the Free Republic of Nias.  The Germans reached out to Japanese authorities who they expected to be their allies. They attempted to turn their Dutch and English prisoners to the Japanese   Instead, the Japanese sent six ships to occupy the island, and on April 24, 1942 all Europeans, regardless of nationality were transported off Nias to Sumatra. The obverse of the unofficial 2023 Free Republic of Nias 20 Mark coin depicts the republic's emblem.  The reverse features a Pinisi type sailing ship that was likely used by Japanese to remove the Europeans.  The triangular, silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of 150 pieces.
Item NIAS FREE REPUBLIC OF NIAS 20 MARK 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWOIL ROCKS COIN DEPICTS UNIQUE "FLYING SHIP"

Oil Rocks (Neft Dashlari) 500 Manat 2023 depicts Lun EkranoplanOil Rocks, known as Neft Dashlari in Azerbaijan, is a city built on a series of platforms over the Caspian Sea.  The first oil well in complex was drilled in 1949.  Soon an entire functioning city was built over the Caspian Sea as oil production expanded.  At its peak in the 1960's the city housed some 5000 workers and included nine-story living quarters, hotels, parks with trees, a restaurant, movie theater, soccer pitch, and hospital connected by some 190 miles (300km) of streets built on piles or landfill.  Control of Oil Rocks passed to Azerbaijan after the collapse of the Soviet Union.  Since then, oil production has declined and portions of the city has fallen into disrepair or collapsed, though it is estimated there is as much as 178 million barrels (30 million tons) of recoverable oil remain.  The obverse coin depicts a helicopter landing on one of the city's platforms.  The reverse depicts the Lun Ekranoplan.  The Lun is the world's only Ground Effect Vehicle (GEV) to be deployed as a warship.  It resembles an airplane but can only fly up to about 13 feet (4m) off the surface of the water. The plan was to create an attack/transport ship that had the speed of an airplane.  Its eight jet engines gave it a top speed of 297 knots (340mph, 550kph).  The 242 foot long vessel (73.8m) carried a crew of 15. Its weapons included six guided missile launchers and two 23mm cannons.  Only one was ever completed which entered service in the Soviet Navy in 1987.  It was soon discovered that the Lun was unable to operate in rough seas.  After the collapse of the Soviet Union it was abandoned.  An attempt to tow it to a museum in 2020 resulted it in it getting stuck on a sandy beach, where at last reports, it remains today.  The unofficial, odd-shaped, 42mm, silver-plated, Proof 2023 Naft Dashlari 500 Manat has a mintage of only 125 pieces. 
Item NEFT OIL ROCKS (NEFT DASHLARI) 500 MANAT 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWSENTOSA COIN DEPICTS CONCORDE

Sentosa 50 Dollars 2023 coin depicts ConcordeSentosa, originally known as Blakang Mati, is located off the southern coast of Singapore.  Fortifications to protect Singapore were built on the island in the 19th century.  In the 1970's the island was renamed Sentosa and turned into a resort.  Today it houses 14 hotels, 2 golf courses, a theme park, casino and a sheltered beach.  It attracts more than 20 million visitors a year.  The obverse of this unofficial 2023 Sentosa 50 Dollar coin depicts the Singapore coat of arms and Merlion with the name Sentosa in English, Tamil and Chinese.  The reverse depicts a Concorde landing in Singapore with the Marina Bay Sands Resort in the background.  The Concorde was a supersonic airplane that served Singapore between 1977 and 1980.  The Concorde ceased all operations in 2003.  The Marina Bay Sands Resort was not built until 2010.   The 39mm silver plated brass coin has a mintage of 125 pieces.
Item SENTOSA SENTOSA 50 DOLLARS 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWRHINOS FROM REHOBOTH

Rehoboth 250 Dollars 2023 coin depicts RhinosRhinoceros are featured on both the obverse and reverse of this odd-shaped coin of the Free Republic of Rehoboth.  The Free Republic of Rehoboth was first founded in 1868 by a group of Basters who left British-ruled Cape Colony.  The Basters are of mixed African, European and Asian ancestry.  Their territory was incorporated into South-West Africa, which later became Namibia.  On March 20, 1990 they again declared independence.  A day later Namibia became independent from South Africa and soon confiscated all their territory.  The unofficial 2023 coin is denominated 250 Rehoboth Dollars.  The silver-plated coin is 42mm, has a mintage of only 125 pieces and is Proof.
Item REHBOTH REHBOTH 250 DOLLARS 2023 PROOF $24.00


NEWKINGDOM OF KABUTO COIN FEATURES BISON

Kingdom of Kabuto 7 Buto 2023 coin depicts European BisonThe Kingdom of Kabuto is a micronation that was proclaimed in 2016.  It claims previously unclaimed waters in the Dixon Strait between Alaska and British Columbia and enclaves within Poland and Croatia.  This unofficial 2023 7 Buto coin of Kabuto depicts a European Bison and calf on one side and the national emblem on the other.  The inscriptions are in Polish, which along with English is one of the official languages of the Kingdom. The eight-sided silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 125 pieces.
Item KABUTO KINGDOM OF KABUTO 7 BUTO 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWGRASSHOPPER ON COIN OF LAJTABANSAG

Lajtabansag 10,000 Korona 2023 coin depicts grasshopperLajtabansag existed as an independent state between October 4 and November 10, 1921.  After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I the Treaty of Trinon assigned the territory to Austria, which many inhabitants did not want.  Leaders in the territory declared independence and formed an army of former soldiers, students and peasants that managed to hold off the Austrian army.  Lajtabansag extracted “customs duties” from trains passing through the region by confiscating goods.  The result was not acceptable to either Austria or Hungary.  After high level negotiations, a plebiscite was held, which resulted in the city of Sopron becoming part of Hungary while other territory of Burgenland going to Austria.   The obverse of this unofficial 2023 Lajtabansag 10,000 Korona includes the national emblem.  The reverse depicts a grasshopper.  The five-sided 37mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 140 pieces.
Item LAJTABANSAG LAJTABANSAG 10,000 KORONA 2023 PROOF $24.00



NEWCHOCOLATE FROG ON REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA COIN

Republic of West Papua 40 Basan 2023 coin depicts Chocolate FrogThe Republic of West Papua is an unrecognized state consisting of the Indonesian part of the island of New Guinea.  The Dutch retained possession of the west New Guinea after the independence of Indonesia in 1949, with the expectation that it would eventually become an independent nation.  Instead, Indonesia took over the territory in 1963 against the will of much of the indigenous population.  The Republic of West Papua is  the provisional government that is fighting for the independence of West Papua..  This unofficial 2023 40 Basan coin of the Republic of West New Guinea depicts the West Papua coat of arms on the obverse. The reverse depicts a native Chocolate Frog, (Litoria mira) which was discovered in 2016. The six-sided, 39mm, silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 135 pieces.
Item W.PAPUA REPUBLIC OF WEST PAPUA 40 BASAN 2023 PROOF $24.00


NEWCYPRUS 2 EURO COMMEMORATES CENTRAL BANK

Cyprus 2 Euro 2023 Central BankCyprus commemorated the 60th anniversary of the founding of Central Bank of Cyprus on this 2023 2 Euro coin.  The Bank was established in 1963.  The design of the coin supposedly depicts tools on a microchip "symbolizing the stability of the economy in the modern industrial and digital era secured by the Central Bank of Cyprus".  It does not look like a computer chip to me and I don't see how that is connected to the Central Bank.  The name of the country is in both Greek and Turkish. 
Item CY-2E23-BANK CYPRUS 2 EURO 2023 CENTRAL BANK UNC. $7.00



NEW2023 GREEK 2 EURO COINS HONOR SINGER AND MATHEMATICIAN

Greece 2 Euro 2023 Maria CallasGreece 2 Euro 2023 Constantin CarathedoryGreece commemorated the 100th anniversary of singer Maria Callas and the 150th anniversary of the death of mathematician Constantin Caratheodory on their 2023 2 Euro coins.  Callas was a famous operatic singer noted for her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice, dramatic interpretations and fiery temperament.  She was born in New York City to Greek parents in 1923.  Her mother brought her to Greece at age 13 where she received most of her musical training.  Following World War II she left Greece to become an widely acclaimed international opera star. Her portrait appears on the coin.  Caratheodory was considered one of the greatest mathematicians of his era.  He was born in 1873 in Berlin to Greek parents.  He grew up in Brussels where his father was the Ottoman ambassador to Belgium and spent most of his professional career in Germany. The coin depicts Caratheodory and some of his mathematical formulas.
Item GR-2E23-CALLAS GREECE 2 EURO 2023 MARIA CALLAS UNC. out
Item GR-2E23-CARATHEODORY GREECE 2 EURO 2023 CONSTANTIN CARATHEODORY UNC. $7.00



NewCROATIA'S FIRST COMMEMORATIVE 2 EURO COMMEMORATES JOINING THE EURO

Croatia 2 Euro 2023 Joining the EuroCroatia’s first circulating commemorative 2 Euro coin commemorates Croatia adopting the Euro in 2023 as their national currency.  The design of the 2023 coin includes s a stylized Euro € symbol and the distinctive checker board pattern from the flag and arms of Croatia. The edge lettering has the text "O LIJEPA O DRAGA O SLATKA SLOBODO" (Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom) from the Hymn to Freedom by the 17th century Croatian writer Ivan Gundulic.  The coin has a mintage of 250,000. 
Item HR-2E23-EURO CROATIA 2 EURO 2023 JOINING THE EURO UNC. $19.75



New2022 SIERRA LEONE COINS FEATURES MUSICIANS AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS

Sierra Leone 5 coin set: 1 - 50 Cents 2022 KM503-KM507
In July 2022 Sierra Leone did a 1000 to 1 currency revaluation and introduced a new series of coins.  The coins feature popular Sierra Leonian musicians on one side and their instrument on the other.  Sierra Leone is the only country that highlights musicians on all their circulating coins.  I suspect the designs are a lot more popular with the public than live dictators or dead politicians. The bi-metallic 50 Cents features accordionist and singer Salia Koroma.  The 10-sided, bi-metallic 25 Cents depicts blind musician Bassie Sorie Kondi wearing sunglasses and a Kalimba.  The 8-sided 10 Cents depicts Sooliman Ernest Rogers, a highlife and palm wine musician and guitarist and a guitar.   The scalloped edged 5 Cents pictures Jazz and Afropop musician Israel Olorunfeh Cole, popularly known as Dr. Oloh, along with a traditional Djembe drum.  Singer Sullay Abu Bakarr and a microphone are on the 1 Cent coin.
Item SL-SET22 SIERRA LEONE 5 COIN SET 1-50 CENTS 2022 KM503-507 UNC. $15.00



NewCANADA HONORS ARTIST JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE

Canada 2 Dollars 2023 Jean-Paul RiopelleCanada commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of artist Jean-Paul Riopelle with 2023 colored and non-colored 2 Dollar coins.  The reverses of the coins depict elements from panel 29 of his 132 foot long (40.39m) 1992 work L’Hommage a Rosa Luxemburg. The spray-paint and acrylic work was done as a tribute to American painter Joan Mitchell, which whom he had a close relationship.  Rosa Luxemburg was a communist who was executed in 1919 after attempting to overthrow the German government.  Canada has not yet approved a portrait of Charles III so the Susanna Blunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth along with the dates 2023 1952 +  2022 is on the obverse.
Item CA-2D23COL-RIOPELLE CANADA 2 DOLLARS 2023 JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE, COLOR VERSION UNC. $7.00
Item CA-2D23REG-RIOPELLE CANADA 2 DOLLARS 2023 JEAN-PAUL RIOPELLE, REGULAR VERSION UNC. $7.00



2022 BI-METALLIC FROM TURKEY COMMEMORATES NEW BRIDGE 

Turkey 1 Lira 2022 Canakkale Dardanelles Bridge KM1548Turkey 1 Lira 2022 common obverse Turkey commemorated the recently completed  "1915 Canakkale Bridge" that spans the Dardanelle on this 2022 bi-metallic 1 Lira coin.  1915 is part of the official name of the bridge and refers to an important Ottoman naval victory against the navies of the United Kingdom and France during World War I.  The bridge  is depicted on the obverse of the coin.  It iis the longest suspension bridge in the world with a main span of 1.257 miles (2.023 km).  The coin is 26.15mm in diameter and has the standard Turkish 1 Lira reverse.
Item TR-1L-BRIDGE TURKEY 1 LIRA 2022 BRIDGE KM1548 UNC. $2.50




NewORANGE FREE STATE HONORS J.R.R. TOLKIEN

Orange Free State 100 Rand 2022 TolkienOrange Free State 500 Rand 2022 Lord of the Rings
Orange Free State was an independent republic in what is now South Africa. It was settled in the 1830's by Dutch colonists (Boers) fleeing after the English took control of Cape Colony.  It became a province in South African in 1902 after its defeat in the Second Boer War.  Renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein, Orange Free State in 1892.   These unofficial 2022 dated coins of Orange Free State were struck to commemorate the 130th anniversary of his birth and the 85th anniversary of the first publishing of The Hobbit.  The obverse of the 100 Rand features his portrait and signature and the Orange Free State coat of arms.  The reverse depicts Bard the Bowman and Bilbo the Hobbit.  The six-sided silver-plated Proof coin is 39mm and has a mintage of 145 pieces.   The eight-sided 500 Rand features Sauron, cave troll, Azog the defiler and a multi-colored Eye of Sauron on the obverse.  The reverse includes multi-color images of Frodo Baggins, the wizard Gandolf and the Eye of Sauron.  Gimli, the dwarf warrior is in the background.  The 38mm silver-plated coin has a mintage of 150 pieces.
Item ORANGE-100R ORANGE FREE STATE 100 RAND 2022 TOLKIEN PROOF $22.00
Item ORANGE-500R ORANGE FREE STATE 500 RAND 2022 LORD OF THE RINGS PROOF $25.00

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NewREPUBLIC OF SOUTH MOLUCCAS

South Moluccas 5000 Rupiah 2023The Republic of South Moluccas , (Indonian: Republik Maluku Selatan) is a government in exile that claims the islands of Ambon, Buru, and Seram in the Indonesian province of Maluku.  Indonesia gained independence from Indonesia in December 1949.  In April 1950 the heavily Christian South Maluku declared independence from mostly Muslim Indonesia.  The revolt was largely put down by the Indonesian army by November 1950, though fighting continued until 1963.  Thousands of Moluccans and the South Moluccan government went into exile in The Netherlands.   The unofficial Republic of South Moluccas 2023 5000 Rupiah coin depicts the head of a Cassowary bird, the national emblem and a cross on the obverse.  The reverse features a standing Cassowary.  The is a large, flightless bird that inhabits the islands.  It can grow to 6 feet (2m) tall and weigh over 150 pounds (70kg).  The 23mm, silver plated brass coin has a scalloped edge and a mintage of only 120 pieces.
Item MALUKU SOUTH MOLUCCAS 5000 RUPIAH 2023 PROOF $22.00



NewRABBIT ON COIN OF NORTHERN EPIRUS

Northern Epirus 10 Drachmas 2003Autonomous Republic of Northern Epirus was proclaimed on February 28, 1914 by Greeks who did not want to be incorporated into the recently created Principality of Albania, whose boundaries were drawn by the Great European Powers.  After the outbreak of World War I in July 1914 Greek forces occupied the area and tried to incorporate it into Greece, until they were driven out by French and Italian forces in 1916.  With the support of Italy, in 1921 the area was formally ceded to Albania though calls for independence or union with Greece have continued since then.  This unofficial 10 Drachmas coin of Northern Epirus features the Northern Epirus national emblem on the obverse and a rabbit on the reverse.  The six-sided 39mm silver-plated brass coin has a mintage of just 125 pieces.
Item EPIRUS NORTHERN EPIRUS 10 DRACHMAS 2023 PROOF $22.00



NewRAILROAD HONORED ON GRAUBUNDEN COIN

Graubunden 10 Francs 2023The Albulian Railway is commemorated on this unofficial 2023 10 Franc coin for the Swiss canton of Graubunden.  The obverse features the coat of arms of Graubunden and two women, one personifying the canton of Graubunden and the other is Helvetia personifying Switzerland.  The reverse depicts a steam engine and the Landwasser viaduct on the railway.  The construction of the railroad began in 1898, it was opened in 1903 and since 2008 has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The odd-shaped coin is 42 x 21mm.  The silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 120 pieces. 
Item GRAUBUNDEN GRAUBUNDEN 10 FRANCS 2023 PROOF $22.00


NewFINLAND 2023 2 EURO FOR SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES

Finland 2 Euro 2023 Social & Health ServicesFinland honored their Social and Health services on this 2023 2 Euro coin.  The coin features a stylized map of Finland (which looks like a labyrinth to me) and word for "well being" in both Finnish and Swedish.  Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sets policies.  Each county is responsible for providing the services. This includes health care, hospitals as well social services such as mental health, substance abuse treatment and rehabilitation, temporary housing and family counseling.  The coin has a maximum mintage of 400,000 pieces.
Item FI-2E23-HEALTH FINLAND 2 EURO 2023 SOCIAL & HEALTH SERVICES, UNC. $14.00



NewPORTUGAL CELEBRATES 2023 WORLD YOUTH DAY WITH 2 EURO COIN

Portugal 2 Euro 2023 Youth DayWorld Youth Day, a celebration that draws thousands of Catholic youth from around the world, was celebrated August 1 through 6 in Lisbon.  Pope Francis was in attendance.  The design of the coin features a cross encircled by individuals suggesting the shape of a globe which in turn is surrounded by a pair of hugging hands.
Item PT-2E23-YOUTH PORTUGAL 2 EURO 2023 YOUTH DAY UNC. $14.00


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NewCANADA CELEBRATES AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER ELSIE MACGILL

Canada 1 Dollar 2023 Elsie MacGill, color and non-color versionsObverse of 2023 Canada dollar coin depicts the late Queen ElizabethElsie MacGill, born in 1905, was the world's first woman to earn an aeronautical engineering degree in 1929 and was the first woman in Canada to receive a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1927.  Despite contracting polio and facing discrimination due to her sex, she worked herself up to become the Chief Aeronautical Engineer at Canadian Car and Foundry (CanCar).  While there she designed and tested the Maple Leaf II Trainer. Later she supervised the production of Hawker Hurricane fighters at CanCar  that were needed for Britain's war effort, earning her the title "Queen of the Hurricanes". In addition to her many engineering achievements she was an advocate for women's rights.   The eleven-sided 2023 Canadian 1 Dollar coin depicts Elsie MacGill carrying blueprints.  Above is a Maple Leaf II Trainer.  To the left is a Hawker Hurricane.  Two versions of the coin were struck.  One with the Hawker Hurricane in color, the other without color.  Canada has yet to come up with a portrait of Charles III, so Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse with the dates 2003 at the top and 1952 + 2022 at the bottom.
Item CA-1D23COL-MACGILL CANADA 1 DOLLAR 2023 ELSIE MACGILL, COLOR VERSION $5.00
Item CA-1D23REG-MACGILL CANADA 1 DOLLAR 2023 ELSIE MACGILL, REGULAR VERSION $6.00


NewHUNGARIAN BIMETALLIC COMMEMORATES 175th ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR MILITARY

Hungary bi-metallic 100 Forint 2023 Defense ForcesHungary issued this circulating 2023 bi-metallic 100 Forint to commemorate the 175th anniversary of their Defense Forces.  The Defense Forces were first organized by Lajos Kossuth during the unsuccessful 1848 Hungarian Revolution.  The obverse of the 23.8mm coin features the emblem of the Hungarian Defiance Forces: a Turul, a mythical bird of prey, holding the sword of Stephen I of Hungary in its claws, and the shield of the Hungarian Defense Forces.   The denomination is on the reverse.
Item HU-100F-23DEF HUNGARY 100 FORINT 2023 DEFENSE FORCES UNC. $7.00



NewHUNGARY HONORS THEIR AMBULANCE SERVICE

Hungary 50 Forint 2023 National Ambulance ServiceHungary issued a 2023 circulating 50 Forint coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of their National Ambulance Service.  It is the largest ambulance and medical institution in Hungary.  It was formally established in 1948, though traces its roots going back to 1887.  The 27.4mm copper-nickel coin depicts the Rod of Asclepius, depicting a snake coiled on a stick, which symbolizes the healing aspect of medical arts. Beneath the Rod of Asclepius is a six-armed Cross of Constantine. The cross represents the star of life signifying the steps in the process of life-saving: recognition, emergency call, first aid, paramedic care, control during transport and hospital care.  The denomination is on the reverse.
Item HU-50F-23AMB HUNGARY 50 FORINT 2023 AMBULANCE SERVICE UNC. $4.00





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