Coin 1. St. Prophet Elijah · Coin 1. St. Prophet Elijah Organization that presents the coin Bulgarian National Bank Face value 100 levs Metal and assay Gold 999° Weight, g 8,64

Coin 1. St. Prophet Elijah

Organization that presents the coin Bulgarian National Bank

Face value 100 levs

Metal and assay Gold 999°

Weight, g 8,64 g

Diameter (or corresponding size for non-round shape coins), mm

24 mm

Thickness, mm

Mintage, pcs 2000 pcs.

Production (technology) quality Proof, mint state

A brief description of the obverse and reverse images

The obverse of the coin features: the BNB logo and the year “1879” on the strip; the nominal value “100 ЛЕВА” (100 levs), the year of issue “2014”, and “БЪЛГАРСКА НАРОДНА БАНКА” (Bulgarian National Bank) inscribed in circumference.The reverse features an image of St. Prophet Elijah in his heavenly chariot and an inscription “СВЕТИ ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ” (St. Prophet Elijah) in a semi-circle below it.

A brief annotation St. Elijah is one of the great Biblical prophets in the Christian tradition and, alongside Moses, one of the great figures of the Old Testament. He is revered also in Judaism, Islam and the Bahá’í faith.The narratives put St. Elijah’s birth in the 9th Century BC at the Gilead city of Tishbe east of the Jordan, hence his calling Elijah the Tishbite. St. Elijah was a prophet in the Kingdom of Israel under the reigns of Ahab, Ahaziah and Jehoram. He devoted himself to the true faith in God and fought the idol worship being encouraged by Ahab and his wife Jezebel who had instituted the cult of the pagan deity Ba’al. St. Elijah was a righteous man given to strict fasting and austere asceticism. This imbued him with great spiritual power that shone amid the darkness of his time. The prophet fearlessly defended the true faith and was spared death, ascending to heav-en in a fiery chariot drawn by horses of flame before the eyes of his disciple prophet Elisha.Bulgarian folk belief described St. Elijah, or Sveti Ilija, as a bringer of thunder. Master of the summer tempests and hailstorms, he can invoke drought, punish wicked people, and protect crops. Our forefathers believed that the sound of thunder was caused by Sveti Ilija riding his fiery chariot across the sky.The Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Prophet Elijah on 20 July, Ilinden.

Author of the coin Stefan Ivanov

Producer Bulgarian Mint

scale 3:1

Coin 2. 100th Anniversary of death of the painter Béla Spányi

Organization that presents the coin Hungarian Mint Ltd.Face value 10 000 hungarian forintMetal and assay Silver 925°Weight, g 24 gDiameter (or corresponding size for non-round shape coins), mm

37 mm

Thickness, mm 2 mmMintage, pcs 3000 pcs.Production (technology) quality ProofA brief description of the obverse and reverse images

Portrait of the painter Béla Spányi on the obverse and a landscape inspired by a painting of Spányi on the reverse.

A brief annotation Unique concept of the depiction, as the two dimensional landscape in the rectangular centre portion continues in a relief around the edges.

Author of the coin Enikő Szőllössy, sculptress, Hungarian delegate of the FIDEM since 1983. Awarded 21-times, among others by the Munkácsy-award, the most valued renumeration for outstanding artworks in Fine Arts in Hungary.

Producer Hungarian Mint Ltd.

scale 1.5:1

Coin 3. Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator

Organization that presents the coin Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia

Face value 1000 dram

Metal and assay Silver 925°

Weight, g 25,00 g


27,0 x 47,0 mm

Thickness, mm 2,35 mm


Production (technology) quality Proof, gilding, pad-printing


Obverse: in the center – the coat of arms of the Republic of Armenia with the nominal value underneath; “REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA” in Armenian and English is inscribed at the bottom and on the right. Reverse: St. Gregory the Illuminator and his Right Hand, partially pad-printed; at the top – inscriptions “HOLY ETCHMIADZIN” in Armenian and English and the Holy Etch-miadzin’s symbol – the Armenian letter “Է” standing for “essence”; at the bottom – the year of issue in digital and ecclesiastical marking “2014 ՌՆԿԳ”; “RIGHT HAND OF SAINT GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR” in Armenian and English is inscribed on the left.

A brief annotation In 302 AD, Gregory the Parthian was elected as Catholicos of Christian Armenia and headed the Apostolic See founded by two Apostles - St. Thaddeus and St. Bar-tholomew, Armenia’s first illuminators.For leading a righteous life and bearing horrendous torments for the Christian faith, Gregory the Parthian Catholicos of Armenia was canonized during his lifetime by the Armenian people. The title “Illuminator” was given to him in great appreciation of the Pontifical mission, preaching and education.After the death of St. Gregory the Illuminator his relics were buried, while his right hand was taken to Catholicosate and placed in a special reliquary.From 330s on, the Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator has become a symbol of the highest spiritual authority of Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians: “as the seal and guarantee of legitimate and true Pontificate”. It has been maintained in the Holy See of Etchmiadzin since 1441.The Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator is one of the main sanctities to bless the Holy Chrism of the Armenian Apostolic Church.St. Gregory the Illuminator is a saint recognized by all traditional Christian Churches. For centuries his venerated relics were spread all over the Christian world.“Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator” is the second coin of the “Treasures of Etchmiadzin” coin series.

Author of the coin Author of the project – RESOURCE Group of Companies

Producer Mayer Mint, Germany

scale 1:1

Coin 4. 2014 FIFA World Cup - Brasil

Organization that presents the coin Imprensa Nacional-Casa Da Moeda (Portugal)

Face value 2,50 Euro


Weight, g 12 g


28 mm


Mintage, pcs 15 000 psc.

Production (technology) quality Proof


On the obverse, a football player running a finishing move of shot/defense; being this competitive sport and the stadium symbolically represented by beacon networks.In reverse we can interpret the world cup as football event recreating once again the globe ball in to the center; in the extremities left and right ends there are two monuments like Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) and the Christ King (Portugal) making mention of the host country to the Portuguese representation; your connection while nations and unity through football sport.

A brief annotation In 2014, Brazil hosts the final phase of the 20th Football World Cup, a competition organized by FIFA, gathering 32 nations from the five continents around what is con-sidered as the most popular sport in the world.To mark this major sports event, INCM is issuing a commemorative collector coin with a face value of 2.50 euros, designed by sculptor Hugo Maciel. This issue is limited to 15,000 copies in proof silver and 5,000 copies in proof gold, presented in a case with a guarantee certificate.

Author of the coin Hugo Maciel

Producer Imprensa Nacional-Casa Da Moeda (Portugal)

scale 2:1

Coin 5. Stradivarius

Organization that presents the coin ART MINT (France)

Face value 1 dollar


Weight, g 31,1g


40 x 40 mm

Thickness, mm 3 mm


Production (technology) quality WOOD INLAY varnished handmade! Proof, partly coloured.


The coin obverse shows the back side of the violin, featuring real wood, the nominal value, an image of the Queen Elizabeth II with inscription under it, “Elizabeth II”, the name of the issuer, “Niue Island”, the fineness “Ag 999” and the year of issue “2014”. On the coin reverse there is a coloured image of the very famous stradivarius violin “LADY BLUNT” and the inscriptions: “Antonio Stradivarius”, “1770 – 1827”.

A brief annotation The Lady Blunt Stradivarius violin of 1721 is a violin made by Italian luthier Antonio Stradivari of Cremona, Italy. The violin is named after its first known owner Lady Anne Blunt, daughter of Ada Lovelace, granddaughter of Lord Byron.The Lady Blunt is one of the two best-preserved Stradivarius violins in existence. It has survived, like the Messiah Stradivarius of 1716, in near-original condition since it has resided mostly in the hands of collectors and seen little use.This violin was sold at auction by Sotheby’s in 1971 for the then-record amount of £84,000 (US$200 000).In 2008 it was sold to the Nippon Music Foundation for over US$10 million in a private transaction. The Lady Blunt was sold by Tarisio Auctions on their 20 June 2011 online auction for £9.8 million (US$15.9 million), more than four times the previous auction record for a Stradivarius, held by the Molitor when it was sold for US$3.6 million in 2010. The proceeds will go to the Nippon Foundation’s Northeastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief Fund. When it went up for sale it was called “the best-preserved Stradivarius to be offered for sale in the past century”.

Author of the coin ART MINT (France)

Producer ART MINT (France)

scale 1.5:1

Coin 6. Coin dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the birth of Kristijonas Donelaitis

Organization that presents the coin The Bank of Lithuania

Face value 50 litas


Weight, g 28,28 g


38,61 mm





On the obverse and reverse there are images of the life, works and activities of Lithu-anian peasants, depicted with reference to motifs of the poem METAI (The Seasons) by Kristijonas Donelaitis. The obverse also features a stylized coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania, Vytis, surrounded by the inscriptions LIETUVA (Lithuania), 2014 and 50 LITŲ (litas).The reverse also features the sun, representing the earth’s natural cycle change, surrounded by the inscriptions: KRISTIJONAS DONELAITIS, 300.On the edge of the coin there is the inscription: JAU SAULELĖ VĖL ATKOPDAMA BUDINO SVIETĄ (The climbing sun wakes the world again).

A brief annotation K. Donelaitis is a Lithuanian poet of great importance and value. Only the hexametric poem The Seasons (Metai) and his six fables remained. He took the side of the low-est social class, considered peasants as his brothers, compatriots and friends. They were the ones who became the heroes of the epos The Seasons. The poet preached the idea of eternal return and cyclical movement. His “little sun” returns in spring and reaches its zenith, while in autumn it rolls on, all the while dictating the work and ac-tivities of the peasants. The whole epos is marked by the sign of eternal relevance, characteristic of classic literature.

Author of the coin Graphic design is made by Tadas Žebrauskas and sculptor model — by Giedrius Paulauskis.

Producer Lithuanian Mint

scale 1.5:1

Coin 7. Gods of Olympus – Zeus

Organization that presents the coin The Perth Mint, Australia

Face value 2 dollar (Tuvalu)


Weight, g 62,27 g


40,50 mm



Production (technology) quality Bullion quality, high relief, rimless format and antique finish


Issued as legal tender of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, bordered by the inscriptions QUEEN ELIZABETH II, TUVALU, the 2014 year-date, the monetary denomination, and the weight and fineness of the coin.The coin’s reverse design depicts a bearded Zeus rising up into a stormy sky wielding his thunderbolt and sceptre with an eagle flying above his shoulder. The design also includes the inscription ZEUS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

A brief annotation In ancient Greek mythology, Zeus was worshipped as the supreme ruler of Mount Olympus and the Pantheon of gods that lived there. He was the god of the sky and weather, law and justice, morals and fate, and the spiritual leader of both gods and men. Zeus seized control from the Titans and divided the universe between his siblings. He took control of the heavens, Poseidon the sea and Hades the underworld. To showcase the depth and detail of the coin’s artistry, the release was struck in high relief to a rimless format, and finished with an antique treatment to reflect the age and strength of the theme.

Author of the coin Tom Vaughan – Possessing an Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design, Tom’s artistic specialties include drawing and digital illustration. After working in Australia’s diverse printing industry for five years, Tom commenced his role as a designer at The Perth Mint in 2010.

Producer The Perth Mint, Australia

scale 1.5:1

Coin 8. St. Sergius of Radonezh

Organization that presents the coin National Bank of the Republic of Belarus

Face value 500 belorussian rubles

Metal and assay Silver 925°/ Gold 999°

Weight, g 500 g


100,25 mm

Thickness, mm -




The coin has a round shape with a raised rim on the front and back sides. The flank of the coin is with intermittent notches, an individual number of a coin is specified on a smooth surface. Obverse: at the top in the center - the relief image of the State coat of arms of the Republic of Belarus, above in a circle there is an inscription: “РЭСПУБЛІКА БЕЛАРУСЬ” (The Republic of Belarus); across the coin on the background of the sky and birds there are gold-plated images (on the silver coin) accompanied by explanatory inscriptions. These images depict scenes of life of St. Sergius of Radonezh (the birth of St. Sergius of Radonezh, the epiphany of a venerable old man to young Bartholomew, the blessing of parents, enthronement of Ser-gius of Radonezh as deacon and priest, creation of a source from the ground, the blessing of Prince Dmitry Donskoy (stamp performed by pad printing), the epiphany of the Virgin to Sergius of Radonezh, the burial of St. Sergius of Radonezh); at the bottom of the coin there are inscriptions along the rim: on the right - fineness and the year of issue, on the left - face value “500 РУБЛЁЎ” (500 rubles).Reverse: in the center - the relief image of St. Sergius of Radonezh (on the silver coin the halo is covered with gold), along the rim - ornament used in iconography, with inlays of Swarovski crystals and an inscription: “ПРЕПОДОБНЫЙ СЕРГИЙ ИГУМЕН РАДОНЕЖСКИЙ” (St. Sergius Hegumen of Radonezh).

A brief annotation

Author of the coin Eduard Kurghinyan (Republic of Armenia)

Producer BH Mayer Mint (Germany)

scale 1:1.5

Coin 9. Centenario de la Toma de Zacatecas(Centenary of taking of Zacateras)

Organization that presents the coin Casa de Moneda de México

Face value 20 pesos

Metal and assay Copper nickel 75Cu25Ni (center)Aluminum bronze 92Cu6Al2Ni (ring)

Weight, g 15,945 g


32 mm


Mintage, pcs 5 000 000 pcs.

Production (technology) quality Bullion


Obverse: The National Emblem is represented by an Eagle devouring a snake, perched on a cactus nestled on an island. This is a sign for the land, given for the god Huitzilopochtli as promise to the Aztecs on their long pilgrimage through the center of Mesoamerica. The main image is surrounded by a wreath of red oak and laurel, and the legend “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”.Reverse: The reverse has stamped as main motif in the center, the equestrian image of Francisco Villa, flanked for the portraits of the generals Felipe Ángeles y Pánfilo Natera, the main architects of the Zacatecas Battle. In the lower part of the field, the silhouette of the “Bufa Mountain”, fundamental and strategic place for the development of this important battle. This set is surrounded by a half circle, with the legend “CENTENARIO DE LA TOMA DE ZACATECAS” and in the exergue, lower part of the field, it is read to left to right, the inscriptions “1914 – 2014”, in reference to the commemorative centennial of the battle; the denomination “$20” and the symbol mint (ceca) of Casa de Moneda de México.

A brief annotation The Zacatecas Battle is one of the most transcendental chapters of the History of Mexico, it means the armed victory of the Mexican Revolution.On June 23, 1914, 38 cannons of the “División del Norte”, opened fire at the same time, as the beginning of the heroic battle.The Zacatecas Battle gave definitive path to the Mexican Revolution, which conducted in the same year 1914, to the Aguascalientes Convention and three years later to the Constit-uent Congress of 1917, where was promulgated our actual Constitution.To the generals Francisco Villa, Felipe Ángeles y Pánfilo Natera, a big acknowledgment for the victory of their troops, which overthrow from the power to Victoriano Huerta one month later.

Author of the coin Casa de Moneda de México

Producer Casa de Moneda de México

scale 2:1

Coin 10. Ilmari Tapiovaara and interior architecture

Organization that presents the coin Mint of Finland

Face value 20 euro


Weight, g 25,5 g


38,8 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof with laser frosting

A brief description of the obverse and re-verse images

The collector coin’s obverse depicts the Mademoiselle chair, iconic chair designed by Tapiovaara. The reverse features a map of the world, with Tapiovaara’s destinations of 1937, 1952, 1958, 1964 and 1974 – France, the United States, Paraguay, the Soviet Union, and Mauritius – marked with sectors and dates spreading outwards from Finland.

A brief annotation Designer and interior architect Ilmari Tapiovaara (1914-1999) is one of the most re-nowned Finnish designers. His most famous designs include the Domus and Made-moiselle chairs. Tapiovaara’s work was based on ideas of social responsibility and de-mocracy.He was also the first Finnish designer to be active in the field of international design.

Author of the coin Harri Koskinen

Producer Mint of Finland

scale 1.5:1

Coin 11. Elements of Life – Cheetah

Organization that presents the coin Numiscom GmbH & Co. KG, Germany

Face value 2000 francs (Congo)


Weight, g 62,20 g


50,00 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof, embedded vial with piece of original Cheetah DNA (blue) safely stored in resin.


Obverse: Portrait of Abay, tame Cheetah in the zoo Brunswick, glass vial with blue point. The blue part is actually original Cheetah DNA. Reverse: Official coat of arms of Congo, face value.

A brief annotation World’s First! 100% original Cheetah DNA was extracted, coloured and stored in resin. You could clone your own Cheetah with this coin. Cooperation with the zoo Brunswick, a specialist laboratory and the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia. Each coin helps the Cheetah population in Namibia (donation per coin).

Author of the coin Idea by Mrs. Nina KaminskiDesign by Mr. Jan DittbrennerRealization by Mrs. Nina Kaminski

Producer Reischauer, Germany

scale 1:1

Coin 12. Barsbek – Kyrgyz people’s kagan

Organization that presents the coin National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic

Face value 10 som


Weight, g 28,28 g


38,60 mm


Mintage, pcs 2 000 pcs.

Production (technology) quality Uncirculated, with oxidation


The main element of the front side is the image of the Kyrgyz soldier dressed in a military ar-mor, mounted on a horse. The soldier is a generalized image of the Kyrgyz kagan Barsbek, who contributed to formation and strengthening of the national identity. His numerous armies are on the background, and there is the cloud in the sky in the form of the head of a snow leopard – kagan allegorical image. All composition is framed by an inscription “Barsbek – Kyrgyz people’s kagan” and the fragment of a solar disk symbolizing the period of blossom and glory of Barsbek. The national emblem of the Kyrgyz Republic is on the reverse side in the center of the orna-mental disks. Ornamental disks symbolize the sun and movement, are unifying elements for the front and reverse sides of the coin.

A brief annotation Ajo Barsbek (ajo – the supreme governor, who headed the state) ruled the state of Kyrgyz people at the end of the VII century. Realizing the real force and influence of his state, made the important political act by accepting the highest title – kagan with a throne name Ynanchu Alp Bilge. By 709, Barsbek managed to create the powerful anti-Turkic coalition. This coalition comprised, beside the Kyrgyz kaganat, the Tan Empire and the Turgesh kaganat. The prominent leader of the Second Turkic kaganat Toniukuk characterized the situation as follows: “Kyrgyz kagan was our strongest enemy”.

Author of the coin Murat Sagimbaev

Producer Kazakhstan Mint

scale 1.5:1

Coin 13. The 450th Anniversary of the Birthday of Galileo Galilei

Organization that presents the coin Saint Petersburg Mint of Goznak (Russia), Central Bank of Russia

Face value 25 rubles


Weight, g 169,00 g


60,00 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof, enameling, insertion of crystals, partially gilding.


The obverse: in the centre – the emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, under it – the semicircular inscription “БАНК РОССИИ” (BANK OF RUS-SIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim – on top: “ДВАДЦАТЬ ПЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ” (TWENTY FIVE RUBLES), below: to the left – indications of the precious metal and its fineness, in the centre – the year of issue “2014 г.” (2014), to the right – the fine metal content and the mint trade mark.The reverse: in the lower part of the disc – the relief portrait of Galileo Galilei at the celestial globe with a telescope in his hand, in the second plan, against a background of blue colored starry sky and the diagram of the Heliocentric System, made by use of techniques of partial gilding and inserting of crystals, – figures of three scholars and the inscription along the rim: “ГАЛИЛЕО ГАЛИЛЕЙ” (GALILEO GALILEI), to the left – the relief image of the Falling Tower of Pisa, to the right – of a celestial body.

A brief annotation The coin devoted to the jubilee of the great scientist of the XVI c.

Author of the coin Artist – A.D. Schablykin, sculptor – F.S. Andronov

Producer Saint Petersburg Mint of Goznak (Russia)

scale 1:1

Coin 14. Tiffany Art – Baroque Dresden

Organization that presents the coin Coin Invest Trust (Lichtenstein)

Face value 50 dollars (Republic Palau)


Weight, g 1000 g

Diameter (or corresponding size for non-round shape coins), mm 100 mm

Thickness, mm -


Production (technology) quality Antique finish quality with stained glass.


Obverse: part of the wallpavillon realized with very fine details and impressive relief. The Coat of arms of Palau is integrated in the design.Reverse: part of the Kronentor realized with very fine details and impressive relief.

A brief annotation The multi award-winning Tiffany Art series celebrates its anniversary. In 2014, as the 10th issue, we also present a magnificent Silver-Kilo as an exclusive limited edition of only 99 pieces alongside the traditional 2-ounce piece.

Author of the coin Coin Invest Trust (Lichtenstein)

Producer B.H. Mayer (Germany)

scale 1:1

Coin 15. Ioannes Paulus II Maximus

Organization that presents the coin International Coin House AG

Face value 100 dollars (Niue Island)

Metal and assay Silver 999,9°

Weight, g 3110 g


130 x 100 mm – shape of the Polish borders

Thickness, mm 33 mm


Production (technology) quality Proof with gold plating, shape of the Polish borders, 27 diamonds inserts.


The obverse shows a view on the Wawel Castle, and the view on Vatican from the side of the Tiber River. The central image is surrounded by an elaborate floral motif – flowers being the ‘John Paul II’ Clematis bred by Brother Stefan Franczak, world-known horticulturist. On the reverse inside of the medallion there is a profile of Pope John Paul II, leaning on the ferrule (the papal crosier), next to it is the papal crest, and on the edge of the medallion, in addition to beautifully crafted ornaments, the inscription “Sanctus Ioannes Paulus PP. II”. Above placed is the papal motto “Totus Tuus” (“All yours”). Background of the coin shows the Jasna Góra Monastery, together with Our Lady of Jasna Góra on the left and a stained glass window of John Paul II on the right - also located in the Basilica.

A brief annotation This unique coin with unusual weight of one hundred ounces (over 3 kg) was made in ex-tremely difficult to achieve the shape depicting an outline of the Polish borders. Additionally, 27 diamonds symbolizing 27 years of the pontificate of Pope John Paul II were placed on the coin. From a variety of precious stones we chose the diamond, because of its biblical signifi-cance as a symbol of indomitable will and courage – especially in suffering.

Author of the coin International Coin House AG

Producer B.H. Mayer’s Mint Karlsfeld, Germany

scale 1:1

Coin 16. Baccarat

Organization that presents the coin Monnaie de Paris

Face value 50 euro


Weight, g 163,8 g


50 mm

Thickness, mm


Production (technology) quality Proof Finish, Red resin deposit


The obverse of the coin presents the pattern of the Tsarina’s pedestal table’s tray. This table was ordered to Baccarat by Tsar Alexander II for his wife, Tsarina Marie Alexandrovna. It is part of a series composed of a pedestal table, a fountain and a candelabrum. The RF symbol is placed in the centre of the coin; it is a reproduction of the republican monogram used on the presidency of the French Republic’s Baccarat service. The reverse emphasizes the know-how: on the background, the pattern represents the de-sign of the glass created for Tsar Nicholas II (Alexander II’s grandson), and the rich drawing of its foot. A blower drawn in a contemporary way forms a glass that appears in hollow on the coin. The face value is inscribed on this unit, using an octagon to draw the figure 0. One of those figures is colored, as a reference to Baccarat’s distinctive red octagon.

A brief annotation Monnaie de Paris, doyenne of French institutions, is celebrating its 1150th anniversary in 2014 with the launch of the “French Excellence collection”. Each year, the series will place the spotlight on a form of craftsmanship that contributes to the unique legacy of French lux-ury. Our partnership with the members of Comité Colbert, allows expertise to be exchanged to create a collection of coins and original pieces that will showcase the tradition and vitality of our craftsmanship and act as ambassadors for French excellence in France and on the international stage.This year the series begins with the crystalmaker Baccarat, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2014.

Author of the coin Monnaie de Paris Engraving Workshop

Producer Monnaie de Paris

scale 1:1

Coin 17. Ankh

Organization that presents the coin Numiartis (Germany)

Face value 20 dollars


Weight, g 85,02 g


55 mm

Thickness, mm 5 mm


Production (technology) quality Antique finish, gilding, colored symbol


Obverse: around written name of the series: Egyptian Symbols and name of the symbol ANKH with year of issue. In the middle - mummy of Pharaoh between col-umns. Below - pyramids with gold symbol of cross ankh.Reverse: On the edge of coin there are Egyptian symbols and inscription “Egyptian symbols”. In the middle there is a view on ancient Egypt (columns, pyramids, statues) - all things are connected with theme of series and take us to the world of pharaohs and mysteries.The main part takes coat of arms from Palau.

A brief annotation Coin presents one of Egyptian symbols ANKH – cross which represents physical and eternal life. This symbol was using in ancient Egypt, therefore is presented with mummy and pyramids.

Author of the coin Numiartis (Germany)

Producer B.H. Mayer (Germany)

scale 2:1

Coin 18. Royal Delft® - Dutch East India Compagnie

Organization that presents the coin NumisCollect (The Netherlands)

Face value 10 dollars (Cook Islands)


Weight, g 50 g


50 mm

Thickness, mm


Production (technology) quality Proof with a real piece of Royal Delft ® earthenware insert.


Obverse: cook Islands effigy with Elizabeth II, Cook Islands and 10 Dollars.Reverse: top wrфiting THE DUTCH EAST INDIA COMPAGNIE. With 3 ships, original draw-ing by Royal Delft® company in Delft, Netherlands. Original earthenware insert of Royal Delft ® with logo of VOC.

A brief annotation Royal Delft ® is an earthenware factory in the Netherlands in business since 17th century. The last remaining original factory. This coin has an original drawing by one of the painters at Roy-al Delft ® and the blue earthenware insert is handmade, hand painted by Royal Delft ® artist. VOC (Dutch East India Compagnie) was a shipping company around the same time the fac-tory Royal Delft® was established. A unique artistic coin with great artist involved.

Author of the coin NumisCollect Development Team (The Netherlands)

Producer BH Mayer Mint (Germany)

scale 1:1

Coin 19. Ioannes Paulus II Pretiosus Electrum


Metal and assay Gold 999,9°

Weight, g 373 g


100 x 70 mm - shape of the Polish borders

Thickness, mm


Production (technology) quality Proof with gold plating, shape of the Polish borders, 27 diamonds inserts, each coin features embedded amber medal with a profile of John Paul II.


The obverse shows a view on the Wawel Castle and the view on Vatican from the side of the Tiber River. The central image is surrounded by an elaborate floral motif – flowers being the “John Paul II” Clematis bred by Brother Stefan Franczak, world-known horticulturist. On the reverse inside of the amber medallion there is a profile of Pope John Paul II, leaning on the ferrule (the papal crosier), next to it is the papal crest, and on the edge of the medal-lion, in addition to beautifully crafted ornaments, the inscription “Sanctus Ioannes Paulus PP. II”. Above placed is the papal motto “Totus Tuus” (“All yours”). Background of the coin shows the Jasna Góra Monastery, together with Our Lady of Jasna Góra on the left and a stained glass window of John Paul II on the right - also located in the Basilica.

A brief annotation Unusual denomination – commemorating the year of canonization of John Paul II. The emis-sions includes only 27 pieces, plus – the each piece of amber is unique, Papal Mint intro-duces a system of personalization: the customer not only selects the amber medallion for his coins, but also the inscriptions on the edge.

Author of the coin Artist – Mariusz Drapikowski

Producer B.H. Mayer’s Mint Karlsfeld, Germany

scale1:1

Coin 20. Het “De Nederlandsche Bank” Vijfje

Organization that presents the coin Royal Dutch Mint

Face value 5 euro


Weight, g 15,5 g


33 mm

Thickness, mm




The obverse of the commemorative coin features a silhouette of King Willem-Alexander in a refined calligraphy style. This used to be a security measure applied to bank notes.The reverse features a similar play of lines. The lay-out of the central face value is reminiscent of the old 100 guilders note. The text “200 Jaar de Nederlandsche Bank” is engraved into the outer edge. The geometrical waves in the background symbolize the passing of time. The waves contain tiny lettering that is only visible through magnification, similar to the system used for bank notes.

A brief annotation The Dutch Bank’s early years were made difficult by the slow acceptance of bank notes as a valid form of payment. It wasn’t until after 1850 that DNB became a true national bank, active throughout the country. During the first half of the 20th century, DNB saved our country from several financial crises. In doing so, its importance as a financial institution increased. This role was formalized after the Second World War. In 1952, it is also formally appointed banking su-pervisory. Later on, this task would be extended to include all Financial institutions. Nowadays, DNB also concerns itself with matters like low inflation and safe electronic payment.The Dutch Bank also holds the Dutch monopoly on issuing bank notes.

Author of the coin Michael Guilfoyle

Producer Royal Dutch Mint

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Coin 21. 20 Years of Democracy in South Africa

Organization that presents the coin South African Mint Company

Face value 200 rand

Metal and assay Gold 999,9°

Weight, g 31,107 g


32,69 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof quality, Frosted and brilliant finishes


Obverse: The national coat of arms of South Africa, the year “2014” and the words “South Africa”. The motto at the coat of arms is written in the Khoisan language and literally means “diverse people unite”. The coat of arms also represent symbols: the ears of wheat (symbol of fertility, nourishment of people and agricultural aspects of the Earth); elephant tusks (symbol of wis-dom, strength, moderation and eternity); shield (identity and spiritual defence); human figures (symbol of unity); the spear, “knobkierie” and bird (symbols of defence, authority and peace).Reverse: former President Nelson Mandela at the front of a row of votes. Nelson Mandela is featured casting his first vote in 1994 at the first free and democratic elections in South Africa. The words “20 years of democracy” and the denomination “R200” are also depicted.

A brief annotation The R200 (1oz) pure-gold coin celebrates “20 Years of Democracy” in South Africa by com-memorating the first non-racial and democratic elections that were held in the country on 27 April 1994. Mr Mandela was elected President and inaugurated at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 10 May 1994. He led a troubled country and its people into a new future, built on the founda-tions of freedom and democracy. The new Constitution pointed towards a united, non-racial, non-sexist, democratic and prosperous society based on justice, equality, the rule of law, and the inalienable human rights of all. Every year on the 27 April all South Africans celebrate past achievements and remember and reflect on the paths that led to this historic occasion.

Author of the coin Artist/Designer: L GuerraObverse die-sinker: AL SutherlandReverse die-sinker: VL Chipa

Producer South African Mint Company

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Coin 22. World Cup Brazil 2014

Organization that presents the coin Royal Spanish Mint

Face value 10 euro


Weight, g 27 g


40 mm

Thickness, mm




In the centre of the obverse, there is a golden, gold-plated vertical rectangle containing an image of a football pitch. The rectangle is flanked on either side by a series of lines curving upwards and outwards to form footballs.In the centre of the reverse side of the coin, there is a golden, gold-plated vertical rectangle containing an image of the FIFA World Cup trophy. To the left, there is an image of a footballer in action; and, to the right, an image of a goalkeeper.

A brief annotation FIFA World Cup Brasil 2014 is the 20th edition of this competition, which is contested by the senior men’s national teams of the 208 members of FIFA. The championship has been awarded every four years since the inaugural tournament in 1930, except in the period from 1942 to 1946, because of the Second World War.The championship was hosted by Brasil, from June 12th to July 13th 2014.

Author of the coin Royal Spanish Mint

Producer Royal Spanish Mint

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Coin 23. The Art That Changed The World

Organization that presents the coin Mint of Poland


Metal and assay Gold 999°

Weight, g 46,65 g


40,00 mm

Thickness, mm


Production (technology) quality Proof, micro printing, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS


Obverse: left-hand on separate field – image of Basilica of Saint Mary of the Flower in Flor-ence, face value: “100 DOLLARS”, issuer: “NIUE ISLAND”. Right-hand – mascaron from Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Centrally – decorative ornament: lierne vault pattern. Below – effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, year of issue: 2014. Reverse depicts the front rosette of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris interlaced with im-ages of the apostles from the portal of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg. In the back-ground, along the rim – micro-printed gothic-style ornaments. The rosette is embellished with eight SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, each in a different shade.

A brief annotation It is not easy to define what art is. Although the cultural heritage is too diverse to explore, there are some outstanding works of art that form our collective imagination and cultural identity. By issuing the coin “The Art that Changed the World”, the Mint of Poland intended to encourage a reflection on the notion of art by referring to some of its biggest accomplish-ments. The Gothic rosette depicted on the coin symbolizes continuity and timelessness of art, as well as infinity of art forms.

Author of the coin Robert Kotowicz

Producer Mint of Poland

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Coin 24. 25 Years of Freedom

Organization that presents the coin Narodowy Bank Polski

Face value 5 zloty

Metal and assay Ring: MN25, core: CuAl6Ni2

Weight, g 6,54 g


24,00 mm


Mintage, pcs 1 500 000 pcs.

Production (technology) quality Standard


Obverse: in the centre, on a separate surface in the shape of a circle, the image of the Eagle established as the state emblem of the Republic of Poland. Below the Eagle, in a semi-circle, the notation of the year of issue: 2014. Along the rim, on a separate surface, at the top, a semi-circular inscription: “RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA”; at the bottom, a semicircular inscription: “5 ZŁOTYCH”, preceded and followed by a dot. Reverse: in the centre, on a separate surface in the shape of a circle intersected by wavy lines, a stylized image of a hand with two fingers arranged in the victory gesture; in the background a stylized contour of the map of Poland. Along the rim, on a separate surface, at the top, a semi-circular inscription: “25 LAT WOLNOŚCI | 25 YEARS OF FREEDOM”, at the bottom eleven dots.

A brief annotation Issue in order to commemorate the 25th anniversary of parliamentary elections, which took in place on 4 June 1989. These were the first partially free elections in the history of Poland after World War II. The Communist authorities ensured that at least 65 percent of seats in the Sejm were reserved for the Polish United Workers’ Party (PZPR) and its satellite parties. The remain-ing seats in the Sejm (35 percent) were intended for nonpartisan candidates. They competed for these seats and all seats to the Senate in a democratic manner. The elections ended in a decisive victory for the opposition.

Author of the coin Dobrochna Surajewska

Producer Mint of Poland

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Coin 25. Mother

Organization that presents the coin National Bank of the Republic of KazakhstanKazakhstan Mint of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Face value 500 tenge


Weight, g 31,1 g


38,61 mm

Thickness, mm


Production (technology) quality Proof with application of technology of gilding


Obverse: stylized image of the heart with an ornamental insert; an inscription “500 ТЕҢГЕ”, means face value of the coin; inscription “Ag 925 24 g” means metal, standard of coinage and weight; matting edge along the circumference; inscriptions “ҚАЗАҚСТАН ҰЛТТЫҚ БАНКІ” in state language and “NATIONAL BANK OF KAZAKHSTAN” in English.Reverse: in the central part on a matt surface, the image of mother and child against the gilded image of the stylized sun giving them the love is located; an inscription “АНА” in state lan-guage and “МАМА” in Russian language; inscriptions “ЖҮРЕКТЕН ЖҮРЕККЕ”, “ОТ СЕРДЦА К СЕРДЦУ”, “FROM HEART TO HEART” along the circumference.

A brief annotation “Mother” is the first coin of the series “From heart to heart” designed to reflect human values through the coins and make a kind of message from human to human, “From heart to heart”. Coins of this series will be a good gift for family and loving people.

Author of the coin Designers: V. Ivzhenko, A. Bassenov Sculptor: V. Ivzhenko, A. Zolotukhin

Producer Kazakhstan Mint of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan

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Coin 26. Rococo

Organization that presents the coin Russian Agricultural Bank

Face value 5 cedis (Republic of Ghana)


Weight, g 31,1 g

Diameter, mm 46,0 х 33,0 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof-like, pad printing

Description of the obverse and re-verse images

Obverse: at the top under the edge, on the oval mirror area there is a crown and the image of the State Emblem of Ghana, below which - the year of issue “20_14”. In the central part of the area - the profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the mark “IRB”, above the portrait: “REPUB-LIC OF GHANA”, below it – the inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II”, the face value “5 CEDIS”, the mintmark, the mark of the Assay Chamber, “Ag925 33,63g”. Along the rim there is a decorative ornament with floral elements and mythological characters.Reverse: in the center, on the mirror area of the coin there is a decorative golden shell, made by pad-printing, and the image of the Roman goddess Venus. Below the shell - a stylized image of waves and two fish. Around the central composition there is a rich decorative ornament with mythological characters. At the bottom along the rim – the inscription “ROCOCO”.

A brief annotation The coin is dedicated to the art style of Rococo that arose in France in the first half of the XVIII century (from the French “Rocaille” - shell). Rococo is light, playful and friendly art style. The coin design “Rococo” is completely established on the basis of the same style with whimsical shaped ornaments consisting of shells, coral formations, curls, flower garlands, intricately writh-ing stems. Compositional style of the coin features the elegance and grace. In the center there is a Roman goddess Venus dancing on a decorative shell.

Author of the coin

Producer Saint Petersburg Mint of Goznak (Russia)

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Coin 27. Grizzly Bear

Organization that presents the coin Royal Canadian Mint

Face value 300 dollars

Metal and assay Platinum

Weight, g 31,16 g


30 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof Finish


There is an unmistakably life-like quality to this coin’s intricately engraved reverse, which features a magnificent side profile of an adult grizzly bear. The rare, up-close glimpse of this mighty animal’s facial features allows the viewer to examine its concave profile that extends from between the eyes down to the nose tip. The grizzly’s short, rounded ears rise up from the bear’s shaggy fur, which is rendered with exceptional textural detail that adds to the depth, dimension and dynamic nature of the overall design.

A brief annotation It is a symbol of strength, of Canada’s wilderness; an imposing species that is both feared and revered, the grizzly bear is one of the strongest mammals to inhabit Canada’s western provinces. In paying tribute to this important wildlife species, this unforgettable coin offers a unique opportunity to admire the strength and beauty of the grizzly bear’s distinctive features, all masterfully engraved to create a masterpiece of realistic wildlife portraiture. The coin was minted and launched in 2014 and is intended for the next year.

Author of the coin Emily S. Damstra

Producer Royal Canadian Mint

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Coin 28. Lunar Horse

Organization that presents the coin Downies, Australia

Face value 8 dollar (Niue Island)


Weight, g 155,51 g


65 mm



Production (technology) quality Proof Coin with Selective gold plating on high relief.


The obverse design uses the official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and description of the Silver content, monetary value and date.The reverse design for the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse shows three horses gal-loping across the plains with a mountain range in the background. The main horse and Chinese symbol for “Horse” are highlighted in gold plate.

A brief annotation This “Year of the Horse” Gold-Plated 5oz silver proof coin on a large 65mm diameter flan perfectly captures the strength, movement and grace of this majestic animal is high relief. The reverse is distinguished by a magnificent design of three horses in full-stride across the plains with a mountain range in the background. The main horse is high-lighted in gold plate complemented by a distinguished representation of the traditional Chinese character for the word “horse”.

Author of the coin Illustrator and designer, Suankaew Chueysai

Producer PAMP

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