New Zealand 2014 Kiwi

New Zealend issued next a 2014 coin motive in series of Kiwi's and treasurs of New Zealand. This series has 3 coins, BU silver coin in coincard or blister, a proof silver coin both in pure 999 silver 1 oz and also a 1/4 oz. proof pure 9999 gold coin.

Mintage for silver coins was reduces and it is 10'000 for BU coins and 5'000 for proof silver coins.
Gold coin is limited to only 950 coins!

Kiwi are flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. At around the size of a domestic chicken, kiwi are by far the smallest living ratites and lay the largest egg in relation to their body size of any species of bird in the world.

Somalia wildlife elephant 2014

Somalia issued for 2014 a new coin motive in African wildlife elephant. This coin series is minted since 2004. Coins is minted in pure silver 999, 1 oz.

Australia kookaburra 2014

Australian motive of a new coin in series of Australian Kookaburra, series is minting since 1990. Kookaburra is minted in 1 oz, 10 oz and 1 kg coins, as a legal tender of Australia.

The smallest koala from Perth Mint

In 2013 Perth Mint issued the smallest koala ever. This fine gold coin striked in 9999 is a legal tender of Australia with face value  $ 2 AUD. Weight of the coin is 0.5 gram and it is placed inside a nice coincard.

Australia 2014 Koala

Australia issued a new motive in series of Australian koala. For the first time on motive is only a head of koala. Coin is minted in pure silver 999 and several sizes, from 1/10, 1/2, 1 oz and 1 kg.

China Panda 2014

Bank of peoples republic of China has issued for year 2014 new coin in series of panda. 1 oz pandas are minting since 1989. In the past few year Panda is again single. Also the capsle for coin is improved. Coin is minted in pure silver of 999 and in round of 40 mm.

Canada 2013 Santa coin

 

From Canada for the second year you will find, $20 for $20 program, Christmas  motive coin.

Coins is legal tender and was minted in 225 000 pcs and it was fast selling coin, as you can exchange it at Canadian mint. Coins is minted in 9999 pure silver 1/4 oz coin. Coin is placed in nice blister.

I also wish you nice X-mas holidays 2013

Royal Candaian Mint changed logo

Royal Canadian Mint changed logo for new one

Old Royal Canadian Mint logo

Cameroon 2010 Rhinoceros Noir

A little older modern numismatic commemorative coin from Cameroon. This coin was issued in 2010 at only 999 pcs, from pure silver in weight of 2 oz. Speciality of this coin is Ruthenium plating on the coin. As a legal tender the face value is 1 500 CFA.

Ruthenium is a chemical element with symbol Ru and atomic number 44. It is a rare transition metal belonging to the platinum group of the periodic table.

The black rhinoceros or hook-lipped rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is a species of rhinoceros, native to eastern and central Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Angola. Although the rhinoceros is referred to as black, its colors vary from brown to gray.