2023-02-24 07:00
New aluminium commemorative coin set:"Planets of the Solar System"The common side:(image from eBay seller fortumor)(news from Jo Hoogeveen) Read More
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Latest information about new world coin types and varieties. Will post mainly information about official and legal tender coins.
2023-02-23 21:21
New commemorative:From the new collection 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone: "Albus Dumbledore"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8… Read More
2023-02-20 23:01
New bimetallic commemorative coloured type:"Centenary of the Flying Scotsman"TECHNICAL DATARing composition: nickel-brassCenter composition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.40 mmWeight: 12.00 gMin… Read More
2023-02-17 18:18
New silver collectors' type:"100th anniversary of the birth of Krista Bendová"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .900Diameter: 34.00 mmWeight: 18.00 gMint: Mincovňa Kremnica (Slov… Read More
2023-02-14 06:00
New commemorative type:TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 g(news and image by Eddy Reynaert) Read More
2023-02-13 08:11
Five new bimetallic circulation commemoratives:"Saka style"The Saka style is a unique manner of performing animal images in the cultures of the Late Bronze and Early Iron Ages of the Eurasia… Read More
2023-02-10 11:04
New bimetallic circulating commemorative to be issued soon:"100th anniversary of the first blood transfusion in Slovakia"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass… Read More
2023-02-01 06:42
New bimetallic commemorative:"Second item in the Swiss glaciers series: Rosenlaui glacier"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: aluminium-bronzeCenter disc: copper-nickelDiameter: 33.00 mmWeight: 15… Read More
2023-01-31 17:31
New dual-plated commemorative type:"Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickel (with full silver-plate and selective gold-plate)Diameter: 27.30 mmWei… Read More
2023-01-27 07:56
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"New type from the Bundesländer series: Hamburg"The "Elbe Philharmonic Hall":TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass… Read More
2023-01-26 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"Paris 2024 Olympic Games"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter: 25.75 mm… Read More
2023-01-25 07:15
New circulating commemorative finally released:"75th Anniversary of Independence" Read More
2023-01-13 11:41
New base metal commemoratives in normal and coloured editions:"Happy Merry-Go-Round No. 1"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.00 mmWeight: 10.00 gLINK: Bank of Russia Read More
2023-01-13 06:15
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"People with disabilities"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: nickel plated steelCenter disc: brass plated steelDiameter: 25.00 mmWeight: 8.50 gThickness: 2… Read More
2023-01-12 09:08
New silver commemorative coin:"Together to prevent human trafficking"The logo of the Egyptian "National Coordinating Committee for Combating and Preventing Illegal Migration and Trafficking… Read More
2023-01-11 09:19
New CuNi commemorative:"Bicentennial of the Sacrifice of Policarpa Salavarrieta"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 35.00 mmWeight: 21.75 gMintage: 20,000(news from Guillermo G… Read More
2023-01-03 15:57
New circulation composition:While existing type (KM#347) was made of copper-nickel, this new type is nickel plated steel.(news from Wolfgang Schuster) Read More
2022-12-30 13:00
New commemorative circulation type:"Calpe House Award 2022"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: brassDiameter: 22.50 mmWeight: 9.50 g(news by Eddy Reynaert)(image from eBay seller numista_gibraltar)LI… Read More
2022-12-30 07:30
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language… Read More
2022-12-30 07:20
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language… Read More
2022-12-30 07:10
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language… Read More
2022-12-30 07:00
The Bank of Israel has made some updates of the inscription on circulating coins in accordance with guidelines from the Academy of the Hebrew Language and the Academy of the Arabic Language… Read More
2022-12-29 14:00
Five new commemorative types:"125th Anniversary of the publication of Dracula"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gArtist: Graham Humphreys(image and data… Read More
2022-12-29 09:00
New bimetallic commemorative:"Year of the Rabbit"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: brassCenter disc: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.00 mmWeight: 9.10 gThickness: 2.10 mm(news and image by Pabitra Saha… Read More
2022-12-28 23:45
New bimetallic commemorative type:"Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien"TECHNICAL DATARing composition: nickel-brassCenter composition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.40 mmWeight: 12.00 g… Read More
2022-12-28 23:35
New bimetallic commemorative type:"Centenary of the Flying Scotsman"TECHNICAL DATARing composition: nickel-brassCenter composition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.40 mmWeight: 12.00 gMint: The Ro… Read More
2022-12-28 23:25
New CuNi commemorative type:"75 Years of the National Health Service"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gMint: The Royal MintDesign: Martin Jennings and A… Read More
2022-12-28 23:15
New CuNi commemorative type:"75 Years of the Windrush Generation"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gMint: The Royal MintDesign: Martin Jennings and Valda… Read More
2022-12-28 23:05
New CuNi commemorative:"75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 38.61 mmWeight: 28.28 gDesigner: Martin Jennings and Daniel ThorneMint… Read More
2022-12-28 10:06
This is an interesting new type, more or less unnoticed since 2017 until it recently showed up in Numista.After the aluminum 5 Francs 1984 and 1992 (KM#15), the Union of the Comoros released… Read More
2022-12-28 09:00
Six new commemoratives:"New set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Birds of Prey"This new 10p set includes the Barn Owl, Buzzard, Golden Eagle, Red Kite, Kestrel and Hen Harrier.T… Read More
2022-12-27 09:00
Five new commemorative types:"HMS Victory"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 g(image and data from www.westminstercollection.com)LINK: The Westminster Col… Read More
2022-12-26 14:00
New collectors' commemorative type:"From the Hungarian Folk Tales series: King Little Cause"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickel-zincDiameter: 34.00 mmWeight: 16.00 gMint: Hungarian Mint… Read More
2022-12-26 09:00
New commemorative type, as part of 2022's O Canada 5-Coin Gift Card Set:"O Canada"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: three-ply brass finish plated steelDiameter: 26.50 mmWeight: 6.27 gArtist: Steve… Read More
2022-12-25 11:00
Six new commemoratives:"Garden Flowers"From the new Great British Flowers collection, this 10p set comprises six garden flowers: the Rose, Sunflower, Gerbera, Jersey Lily, Pansy and Sweetpea… Read More
2022-12-25 09:00
New commemorative type, as part of 2022's Birthday 5-Coin Gift Card Set:"Birthday"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: three-ply brass finish plated steelDiameter: 26.50 mmWeight: 6.27 gArtist: Steve… Read More
2022-12-24 11:00
Six new commemoratives:"Wild Flowers"From the new Great British Flowers collection, this inaugural 10p set comprises six wild flowers: the Poppy, Daffodil, Jersey Orchid, Daisy, Buttercup an… Read More
2022-12-24 09:00
New commemorative type, as part of 2022's Wedding 5-Coin Gift Card Set:"Wedding"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: three-ply brass finish plated steelDiameter: 26.50 mmWeight: 6.27 gArtist: Steve He… Read More
2022-12-23 14:00
New silver collectors' type:"Ukraine's fight for freedom"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .925Diameter: 34.00 mmWeight: 23.30 gMint: Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania)Mintage: 5,000Ar… Read More
2022-12-23 11:00
New commemorative type, as part of 2022's Baby 5-Coin Gift Card Set:"Bears (baby set)"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: three-ply brass finish plated steelDiameter: 26.50 mmWeight: 6.27 gArtist: St… Read More
2022-12-23 07:39
New collectors' silver issue:"Kóshpendi Sadaǵy"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silverDiameter: 38.61 mmWeight: 31.10 gMintage: 5,000Mint: Kazakhstan Mint (Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)… Read More
2022-12-22 15:00
New circulating commemorative:"Constructores de la República - Bicentenario 1821-2021: José Faustino Sánchez Carrión"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickel-zinc… Read More
2022-12-22 14:00
New circulating commemorative:"Constructores de la República - Bicentenario 1821-2021: José Baquíjano y Carrillo"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickel-zincDiameter: 2… Read More
2022-12-22 12:00
New commemorative type, as part of 2022's Holiday Five-Coin Gift Card Set:"Christmas Holiday - Santa"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: three-ply brass finish plated steelDiameter: 26.50 mmWeight: 6… Read More
2022-12-22 10:55
New circulation bimetallic type:(news by Pabitra Saha)LINK: Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan Read More
2022-12-21 17:00
New commemorative type:"Birth Centenary of Roza Baglanova"Roza Urbiybi Tazhibaykyzy Baglanova (1922-2011) was a Soviet and Kazakh soprano opera and pop music singer. She was honoured with ma… Read More
2022-12-21 11:00
New collectors' type:"For the Freedom of Ukraine"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .999Diameter: 35.00 mmWeight: 22.00 gMint: Lietuvos monetų kalykla (Lithuania)Mintage: 8,000Artist: Se… Read More
2022-12-20 19:00
New circulation bimetallic type as a solemn tribute to Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022) that marks the end of a historic reign.The Royal Canadian Mint has produced a special, black-ringed two… Read More
2022-12-20 16:44
New commemorative type:"200 years of the Portuguese Constitution of 1822"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.00 mmWeight: 10.00 gMint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portu… Read More
2022-12-13 18:56
New bimetallic commemorative celebrating the Bicentenary of British Astronomer Sir William Frederick Herschel:"Southern Constellation of Tucana - Toucan"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: nickel-b… Read More
2022-12-12 21:03
New silver collectors' piece:"30th anniversary of the establishment of the National Olympic Committee of Azerbaijan"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silverDiameter: 38.61 mmWeight: 31.10 gMint: Ba… Read More
2022-12-11 13:04
New circulation bimetallic type with latent image:(news by Pabitra Saha and Egon Conti)LINK: Bank of Ghana Read More
2022-12-08 09:03
New commemorative:From the new collection 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone: "The Hogwarts Express"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight… Read More
2022-12-07 21:42
New commemorative bimetallic type:"Christmas"TECHNICAL DATARing composition: nickel-brassCenter composition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.40 mmWeight: 12.00 gLINK: Gibraltar Stamps Read More
2022-12-07 21:28
New commemorative type:TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gLINK: Gibraltar Stamps Read More
2022-12-02 08:19
New silver collectors' piece:"Moravian star (Herrnhuter Stern)"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver 0.999Diameter: 30.00 mmWeight: 22.00 gArtist: Martin Dašek Read More
2022-11-30 23:01
New collectors' issues in CuNi, silver and gold:"60 years of The Rolling Stones"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 38.61 mmWeight: 28.28 gDesigner: Hannah Phizacklea and Jody… Read More
2022-11-30 06:40
New collectors' issue:"Bicentenary of the foundation of the city of Durazno"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .900Diameter: 33.00 mmWeight: 12.50 gMint: Mennica Polska (Poland)Mintage: 10,00… Read More
2022-11-27 18:00
New commemorative type:"Remembrance Day"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: aluminium-bronzeDiameter: 20.50 mmWeight: 6.60 gMint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia) Read More
2022-11-27 14:00
New bimetallic commemorative:"Women, Peace and Security UN resolution 1325"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-27 08:00
Five new collectors' types:"40th anniversary of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gLINK: The Westminster Collection Read More
2022-11-26 18:00
New bimetallic commemorative:"Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter: 25.75 mmWeight: 8… Read More
2022-11-26 14:00
New coloured collectors' type:"Harry Potter"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gMintage: 50,000LINK: The Westminster Collection Read More
2022-11-26 08:00
Six new commemoratives:"New set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Woodland Mammals II"This new 10p set comprises six more woodland animals, the Dormouse, Pony, Wildcat… Read More
2022-11-25 18:00
Six new commemoratives:"New set from the Great British Isles Wildlife series: Garden Birds"This new 10p set includes the Robin, Wren, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Swallow, Jay and the House Spa… Read More
2022-11-25 17:49
New circulation coin designs will start circulating from 1st january 2023:(news from Pabitra Saha)LINK: businesstech.co.za Read More
2022-11-25 14:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-25 08:00
New commemorative type:"100th Anniversary of Vajira Nursing School"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 32.00 mmWeight: 15.00 g(image from eBay seller asian_treasury) Read More
2022-11-24 18:00
New bimetallic commemorative:"Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration series: Swedish Antarctic Expedition"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gMint: The Pobjo… Read More
2022-11-24 14:00
New commemorative type:"Christmas Decoration"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 31.51 mmWeight: 15.50 gMint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)(image from eBay seller monedapet… Read More
2022-11-24 08:00
New commemorative type:"175 Birth Anniversary of Zhambyl Zhabaev"Zhambyl Zhabaev (28 February 1846 - 22 June 1945) was a Soviet and Kazakh traditional folksinger.TECHNICAL DATAComposition: c… Read More
2022-11-23 18:00
New collectors' commemorative type:"100 years of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .925Diameter: 33.00 mmArtist: Luc Luycx and Iris BruijnsMintage: 5,000(imag… Read More
2022-11-23 16:34
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"Centenary of the Great Offensive"The Great Offensive was the largest and final military operation of the Turkish War of Independence, fought between… Read More
2022-11-23 14:00
New collectors' commemorative type:"150th Birth Anniversary of Gedeon Richter"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelSize: 28.43 x 28.43 mmMint: Hungarian Mint (Hungary)Artist: Gábor… Read More
2022-11-23 08:00
New commemorative type:"90th anniversary of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.52 mmWeight: 11.30 gMintage: 30,000Mint: Royal Austra… Read More
2022-11-22 17:12
New commemorative type:"Porcelain Art"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 30.00 mmWeight: 13.50 gMint: Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (Portugal)Mintage: 30,000Artist: Andr&eac&hell…Read More
2022-11-22 08:00
New bimetallic commemorative celebrating the Bicentenary of British Astronomer Sir William Frederick Herschel:"Southern Constellation of Phoenix - Firebird"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: nicke… Read More
2022-11-21 23:01
New bimetallic commemorative:"25 years of the bi-metallic coin"TECHNICAL DATARing composition: nickel-brassCenter composition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.40 mmWeight: 12.00 gMint: The Royal M… Read More
2022-11-21 16:34
New commemorative type:"The Smith Family's Centenary"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: aluminium-bronzeDiameter: 25.00 mmWeight: 9.00 gMintage: 20,000Mint: Royal Australian Mint (Australia)LINK: Ro… Read More
2022-11-14 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-13 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-12 11:00
New commemoratives in copper and silver to be issued soon:"New Year coin: The popular pig"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copperDiameter: 28.50 mmWeight: 8.90 gMintage: 200,000Composition: silver… Read More
2022-11-12 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-11 14:00
New commemorative type:"Book Week coin: 20th anniversary of Diary of a Wombat"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 28.52 mmWeight: 11.30 gMintage: 40,000Mint: Royal Australian M… Read More
2022-11-11 12:05
New circulating denomination after the change of the offical country's name:(image from eBay seller quentinfreres) Read More
2022-11-11 12:00
New circulating denomination after the change of the offical country's name:(image from eBay seller quentinfreres) Read More
2022-11-11 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-10 16:00
26 new commemorative dollar coins:"The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 3"(news from Eddy Reynaert)(photo from eBay seller billionbuck)LINK: Royal Australian Mint Read More
2022-11-10 11:00
New commemorative circulation type:"75th Anniversary of Australian Peacekeeping"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: aluminium-bronzeDiameter: 20.50 mmWeight: 6.60 gMint: Royal Australian Mint (Austra… Read More
2022-11-10 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-09 16:00
26 new commemorative dollar coins:"The Great Aussie Coin Hunt 2"(news from Eddy Reynaert)(photo from eBay seller billionbuck)LINK: Royal Australian Mint Read More
2022-11-09 11:00
New collectors' issue:"100 years of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus"(image from eBay seller lemberg-zp) Read More
2022-11-09 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-08 23:05
New collectors' type:"From the starting Luminous Marine Life series: Blue-ringed octopus"The blue-ringed octopus is a brilliant example of how fascinating and colourful the underwater world… Read More
2022-11-08 17:15
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"From the Discover Poland series: Former Benedictine Monastery on Święty Krzyż Mountain"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCent… Read More
2022-11-08 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-08 05:53
New collectors' issue:"50th anniversary of the Andes tragedy"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: silver .900Diameter: 33.00 mmWeight: 12.50 gMintage: 5,000LINK: www.monedasuruguay.com Read More
2022-11-07 19:07
New commemorative:"25th Anniversary of the Death of Jacques-Yves Cousteau"TECHNICAL DATAComposition: copper-nickelDiameter: 27.30 mmWeight: 8.00 gMint: The Pobjoy MintMintage: 1,950LINK: www… Read More
2022-11-07 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
2022-11-06 07:00
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:"35 years of the Erasmus programme"TECHNICAL DATAExternal ring: copper-nickelCenter disc: nickel-brass, nickel and nickel-brass three layersDiameter:… Read More
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