BOC will launch Malaysia Panda Gold Coins

May 29, 2014, 6:07 am

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Today, Bernama reported that Bank of China (BOC) will launch Panda Gold Coins to commemorate the 40 years of strong bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. The Chinese Panda Bullion Gold Coin will be issued by the People's Bank of China in weight of 1 ounce, 1/2 ounces, 1/4 ounces, 1/10 ounces and 1/20 ounces.

The bank said the launch was also in conjunction with the celebration of Malaysia-China 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the arrival of Chinese pandas Fuwa and Fengyi to Malaysia recently.

"It is one of the world's top five bullion coins for investments along with the South African Krugerrand Gold Coins, Canadian Maple Leaf Gold Coins, American Eagle Gold Coins and Australian Gold Nugget Bullion Coins," said the bank.

"Traditionally, gold is the preferred financial instrument to withstand inflation, reckoned by its characteristics for stability in value, high liquidity, storable and portable, wide global acceptance.

"Gold coins and gold bars are the top-picks among all the primary physical gold investment in the world," the bank said.

No pictures or other extra information about the coin design that I can found in Bank of China website.

Rumours about the Malaysia giant panda coins has been going on in internet since last year. Early rumours said that the coins will be minted in gold and silver. Some friends said the coin will have a design of a tiger and a panda with a hisbiscus flower and bamboo. Most friends said that the coin main design should be Fuwa and Fengyi. People also talk that the coin will be release by China Gold Coin Incorporation.

If you have any information or pictures about the Malaysia Panda Gold Coins, please share them with us. Thank you.

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40th years Malaysia China Diplomatic Relations Commemorative coins launched

May 31, 2014, 1:15 am

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Bank Negara Malaysia will be issuing a 40th years Malaysia China Diplomatic Relations commemorative coins. On 31 May 2014, Y.A.B. Dato’ Sri Mohd. Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia presented the commemorative coins to H.E. Li Keqiang, Chinese Premier at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to signify the diplomatic relationship between the two countries over the four decades and will continue to strengthen in the coming years.

The coins will only be available for sale from 27 June 2014 at Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (MAG) and regional offices and branches located in Pulau Pinang, Johor Bahru, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

The coin obverse on the centre shows the Petronas Twin Towers and the Great Wall of China as the iconic features of Malaysia and China, while the flags of both countries (in colour for the coloured silver version) are featured below these icons. The words “MALAYSIA-CHINA DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS” are on the upper circumference and the years 1974 – 2014 denoting 40 years of anniversary are inscribed on the lower circumference of the coin.

The coin reverse show words 40th Anniversary are inscribed in the centre of the coin with the skylines of Malaysia and China on the left and right sides respectively. The skyline of Malaysia features National Museum, Telekom Tower, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Putrajaya Prime Minister’s Office, Petronas Twin Towers, Tabung Haji Tower, Sultan Abdul Samad Building and Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, Shah Alam. The skyline of China features Oriental Pearl Tower, China International Trust Investment Plaza, Great Wall of China, Beijing National Stadium, China Central Television Headquarters, Shanghai World Financial Centre, Jin Mao Tower, Forbidden City, Yonghe Temple and Temple of Heaven. The words “BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA” as the issuing authority of the commemorative coin are featured on the upper circumference of the coin, while the face value of the coin is inscribed on the lower circumference.

RM100 Gold Proof 40th Anniversary Of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations coin

Technical Specifications
Type: Gold Proof
Alloy: Gold (Au99.99)
Face Value: RM100
Mintage: 500
Diameter: 22.0
Weight: 7.96g
Edge: Milled
Sale Price: RM1,800.

RM10 Silver Proof 40th Anniversary Of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations coin

Technical Specifications
Type: Silver Proof
Alloy: Silver (Ag99.9)
Face Value: RM10
Mintage: 2,000
Diameter: 40.7mm
Weight: 31.1 g
Edge: Milled
Sale Price: RM200

RM1 Nordic Gold 40th Anniversary Of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Relations coin

Technical Specifications
Type: Nordic Gold (B.U.)
Alloy: Cu89 Zn5 Al5 Sn1
Face Value: RM1
Mintage: 25,000
Diameter: 30.0mm
Weight: 8.5g
Edge: Milled
Sale Price: RM10

These commemorative coins are also available in a Set of 3 and a Set of 2. The Set of 3 consists of the gold, coloured silver and nordic gold proof coins. It will be sold at RM2,100 per set with 750 sets available. The Set of 2 consists of the coloured silver and nordic gold proof coins. This set will be sold at RM250 per set with 750 sets available.

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Thylacoleo 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin

June 2, 2014, 7:07 am

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Perth Mint has released the fourth coins on the new Australian Megafauna coin series; Thylacoleo 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin. The 99.9% proof silver coin design by Paleo-Artist Peter Trusler and an Australian legal tender coin. No more than 6,500 of the Australian Megafauna – Thylacoleo 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin will be released by The Perth Mint.

The coin reverse show a design by Australian paleo-artist Peter Trusler of a Thylacoleo and its young set against a coloured background. The inscription THYLACOLEO and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark are also incorporated into the design. The coin obverse show Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date and the monetary denomination.

The term megafauna (mega meaning 'very large' - fauna meaning 'animals') describes a range of super-sized vertebrates - animals with backbones - that emerged after the dinosaurs. Favoured by conditions at that time, they were able to grow much larger than is common today. Many megafauna species became extinct during the Pleistocene, an epoch that lasted until around 12,000 years ago.

Thylacoleo carnifex is the fabled marsupial lion, which was the largest known marsupial carnivore. The animal was powerfully built, with strong jaws and very strong forelimbs. The species possessed sharp claws, well suited to securing prey and for climbing trees. The first digits (thumbs) on each hand were semi-opposable and bore an enlarged claw. The Thylacoleo also had massive shearing teeth, a unique trait among marsupials.

Previous releases: Procoptodon, Diprotodon, Genyoris

Forthcoming release: Megalania

Technical Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz): 1
Monetary Denomination (AUD): 1
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00
Maximum Mintage: 6,500
Designer: Peter Trusler

Each coin is housed in a stylish case and wonderfully themed shipper including information about the Thylacoleo. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

You can order your Australian Megafauna coin series; Thylacoleo 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin via Perth Mint website www.perthmint.com.au.

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TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION COINS

June 3, 2014, 5:52 am

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On 3rd June 2014, Australian Perth Mint has released a new coins Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coins. Under official license of Hasbro, Perth Mint present three silver lenticular coloured commemoratives, portraying the iconic Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown. Each coin is meticulously struck by The Perth Mint from 99.9% pure silver in proof quality.

The coin reverse showing Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown morphing from a robot to a semi-truck, yellow Chevrolet Camaro and Lockdown Supercar. With the use of lenticular lenses, the images transform from one to the other as the coin is moved. The coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a chequered border, the monetary denomination, and the 2014 year-date.

Transformers: Age of Extinction – Optimus Prime 2014 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coin

Optimus Prime morphing from a robot to a semi-truck

Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots, a brave and compassionate commander determined to improve the universe. In Transformers: Age of Extinction this fearless leader is depicted as a semi-truck on transformation. Optimus Prime finds himself constantly in battle with the Decepticons in his quest to protect the inhabitants of Earth, and the universe at large.

Technical Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz): 1
Monetary Denomination (TVD): 1
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135
Maximum Diameter (mm): 47.60 x 27.60
Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00
Maximum Mintage: 5,000
Designer: Jennifer McKenna

Transformers: Age of Extinction – Bumblebee 2014 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coin

Bumblebee morphing from a robot to a yellow Chevrolet Camaro

Bumblebee was the second character to ever appear on-screen in the original animated series, The Transformers, when it debuted in 1984. Back then, Bumblebee transformed into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle. Thirty years on, fan-favourite Bumblebee is back for the fourth instalment of the popular Transformers movie franchise. In Transformers: Age of Extinction, Bumblebee is depicted as a yellow Chevrolet Camaro on transformation.

Bumblebee is one of Optimus Prime’s most trusted Autobots. What he lacks in size, he more than makes up for in courage, determination and bravery, proving there is certainly more than meets the eye to the Autobots’ loyal ‘little brother’.

Lockdown morphing from a robot to a Lockdown Supercar

Lockdown is a rogue Transformers Decepticon, and ruthless bounty hunter who will stop at nothing to bring in his bounty. With a head that can change into a gun, he is a truly dangerous killer. In the original animated series, The Transformers, he was an Autobot CyberNinja who trained under Yoketron, before being banished for betraying him. Lockdown later returned to kill Yoketron as his first job as a bounty hunter. In the fourth instalment of the popular Transformers movie franchise, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Lockdown is back with a vengeance.

Each Transformers: Age of Extinction 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coins are individually packaged in an exclusive display box which transforms to reveal the rectangular collectable. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

You can order your Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coins via Perth Mint website www.perthmint.com.au.

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1851 Humbert $50 Gold to be offered by Spink USA

June 3, 2014, 7:05 am

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A 1851 United States Assay Office $50 Gold "Slug" (Humbert Gold) or ingots will be offered by Spink USA along with a number of other U.S. rare gold rarities will cross the block in New York on June 18 when Spink auctions the "Forest Park Collection". Formed largely in Philadelphia in the 1950's and 1960's, the collection features a wonderful selection of U.S. coins, medals, tokens, and paper money along with a select group of ancient and world coins.

The Augustus Humbert U.S. Assay Office $50 Gold piece (lot 2499) is graded NGC MS 61 and estimated at $150,000-200,000. In March of 2014 a PCGS MS60 realized $282,000 in a Heritage sale.

A little bit history about United States Assay Office $50 Gold "Slug" by Spink:

"On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. Over 300,000 people migrated to California and many of them converged on San Francisco creating an economic boom of major proportions. This boom created an economic problem of major proportions, eventually bringing about the minting of these legendary "Californians,""quintuple eagles,""five eagle pieces," or "slugs" - the $50 pieces produced by Augustus Humbert, United States Assayer of Gold in 1851.

The economic problem arose from the simple fact that there was no United States mint in California. There was no way for miners, prospectors or merchants to convert their gold into coins, and this made it extremely difficult to conduct simple business transactions. Petitions sprang up urging the state to set up a government assay office, but this suggestion was opposed by bankers, gold dust dealers and merchants who were making a good living buying or accepting gold in trade at a large discount.

The solution to the problem was the establishment of a United States Mint in San Francisco, but that would take an act of Congress. Opposition came from the states that already had United States Mints - Penssylvania, North Carolina, Louisiana and Georgia. A compromise was reached, and an act was passed in 1850, establishing a Federal Assay Office. The act authored "ingots" of $50 " to be struck, consisting of refined gold "….of uniform fineness…." Legends were to include the words "LIBERTY" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA." These "ingots" would circulate like Federal coins, but their metallurgic composition differed from the gold coins that were issued by the official U. S. Mints. Copper, nitric acid, sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acids were necessary in order to create the proper metallic content, and these raw materials were not available on the West Coast.

Technically, the United States Assay Office was not a U. S. Mint, but the officials at the Philadelphia Mint treated Humbert as if he were a branch-mint supervisor. The production of the master dies and hubs for the "ingots" was carried out under the direct supervision of Mint officials. The "ingots" circulated side by side with U.S. and foreign gold coins, and they were acceptable for the payment of Customs duties."

1852 U.S. Assay Office $10 piece (lot 2500), graded NGC MS 61, estimated at 12,000-16,000

1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 (lot 2501), graded NGC AU 58, estimated at 10,000-15,000

For catalogues or further information, please contact Spink New York at 212-262-8400 or visit their website www.spink.com.

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Perth Mint Poseidon 2014 2oz Silver High Relief Coin

June 4, 2014, 3:55 am

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On 3rd June 2014, Perth Mint has released second coins in The Gods of Olympus series: Poseidon 2014 2oz Silver High Relief Coin. Only 1,500 of the Gods of Olympus – Poseidon Coin will be released by The Perth Mint. The 2 oz of 99.9% pure silver issued as legal tender of the Government of Tuvalu. In ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon was worshipped as the God of the Sea.

Poseidon: God of Sea

The coin’s reverse depicts a bearded Poseidon riding the waves on his chariot pulled by two hippocampi, clutching his trident, with dolphins porpoising in the background. The design includes the inscription POSEIDON and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The coin obverse show the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the 2014 year-date, and the monetary denomination.

Historically, Poseidon was always portrayed as a mature man with a fully-grown beard, and equipped with his best known weapon, the trident, which he used to shake the earth, shatter rocks and create storms, causing devastating earthquakes and tsunamis. His other symbols include a bull, dolphins, horse and fish.

Poseidon was one of six children and the second of three brothers, Zeus, Poseidon and Hades, born to Rhea and Cronus, the ruler of the Titans. Having overthrown their father, the three brothers divided the universe between them. Zeus took control of the heavens, Poseidon the sea, and Hades the underworld. After being given the sea to rule over, Poseidon built for himself a spectacular underwater palace on the ocean floor made from coral and gems. He was often depicted riding atop the ocean waves, sometimes on his chariot pulled by sea-horses, also known as hippocampi.

In ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon was worshipped as the God of the Sea. Adept at gathering clouds and creating violent storms, Poseidon was responsible for countless shipwrecks and the drowning of many souls, yet he also held the power to grant a ship a successful voyage, and to save those in danger. He is also often referred to as the ‘earth-shaker’ due to his penchant for causing earthquakes.

Technical Specifications:
Silver Content (Troy oz): 2.00
Monetary Denomination (TVD): 2
Fineness (% purity): 99.9
Minimum Gross Weight (g): 62.27
Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.50
Maximum Thickness (mm): 6.00
Maximum Mintage: 1,500
Designer: Tom Vaughan

The coin is housed in a prestigious round wooden display case, with stunning detail on its lid and packaged in a beautifully illustrated shipper. Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

The Gods of Olympus series: Poseidon 2014 2oz Silver High Relief Coin have been sold out within a few minutes after the coin is launched on Perth Mint website. They're many complaints by collectors via Perth Mint website, coin collectors blog and forum about a long waiting time before the website told them that the coin was no longer available. Within hour, some eBay sellers sold the Perth Mint Poseidon coin for USD$429.99. The original Perth Mint price is only around USD$150. One of the extremely sought after coins for the year 2014.

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A chance to win Transformers silver coins

June 5, 2014, 4:32 am

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Do you want a chance to win Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014 1oz Silver Proof Lenticular Coins. Yes.., a chance to win an exclusive pack comprising three 2014 TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION lenticular silver coins featuring Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Lockdown. You don't need to pay or buy anything, just answer a simple question.

Perth Mint via their official Facebook is organizing a new competition here: http://ow.ly/xDTka

HOW TO ENTER

Simply answer this question: If you had a Transformers power, what would be your chosen ‘altmode’?
Leave your answer as a comment, making sure to be as original, creative and intriguing as possible!
Best answer received by 12 June 2014 wins!

ELIGIBILITY

This competition is open to entrants worldwide.
Gold Corporation’s agents, associated companies, employees and their immediate families, are not eligible to enter this competition.
The Perth Mint reserves the right to exclude any person from this competition for any reason whatsoever. The Perth Mint in its sole discretion reserves the right to disqualify any entrant for any reason including an entry which is not in accordance with these terms and conditions of entry or if the entrant engaged in any conduct in entering the competition which is fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or generally damaging to the goodwill or reputation of The Perth Mint or the competition.
Entrants in the competition may enter multiple times as long as each answer is original.
Incomprehensible and incomplete entries will be deemed invalid.

PRIZES

A total of one (1) prize winner will be chosen to receive a Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014 1oz 99.9% Pure Silver Three-Coin Pack.
The prize cannot be exchanged for cash.

COMPETITION PERIOD

Competition entries must be received by 11.59pm on Thursday 12 June 2014 (AWST). The competition closes at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 June 2014 (AWST).
The winner will be chosen by The Perth Mint during the week commencing 16 June 2014.

HOW TO ENTER

To enter the competition, entrants are required to answer the question in the comment field below the Facebook post about the competition.
Entries can only be submitted by Facebook comment under the relevant post.

This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By participating in this contest you understand and agree to the terms and conditions and release Facebook from any liability, damages, losses or injury.

For full terms and conditions go to http://ow.ly/xDUOh

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5 zloty Discover Poland 25 years of Freedom

June 5, 2014, 7:05 am

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On 22 May 2014, the National Bank of Poland has issued a 5 zloty Discover Poland–25 years of Freedom Bi-Metalic coin to commemorate 25th anniversary of the fall of communism. The coin commemorates the critical year 1989 which iniciated deep changes in the geopolical reality. With the triumph of "Solidarity” Polish citizens won freedom in a democratic country.

The coin reverse show the Victoria gesture which is a symbol of victory and freedom. In the background – a contour of the map of Poland on a stylized decorative surface. In the upper part of the coin, along the rim – the name of the coin in Polish: 25 LAT WOLNOŚCI. In the lower part of the coin – elements in the form of dots.

In the central part of the coin obverse show an image of the coat of arms eagle from the Republic of Poland. Below – the year of issue: 2014. Along the rim – the face value: 5 zloty and the issuing country: RZECZPOSPOLITA POLSKA.

Technical Specifications:
Face value: 5 zloty
Metal: cupronickel/aluminium bronze (ring: MN25; core: CuAl6Ni2)
Size: 24.00 mm
Weight: 6.54 g
Mintage: up to 1,500,000 pcs
Issuer: National Bank of Poland
Date of issue: May 2014

You can also buy your 5 zloty Discover Poland–25 years of Freedom online via Mint of Poland website at www.mennica.com.pl

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Nieu Island 2 dollars World Cup Coin

June 6, 2014, 7:55 am

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The Mint of Poland has struck a Nieu Island 2 dollars World Cup Coin to dedicated to one of the most popular sports disciplines in the World – Football World Cup. The coin minted in in .999 fine silver with a limited mintage of 2,222 pcs.

This silver coin was made with the use of diverse technologies. Multi-coloured flags on its reverse have been mapped with the precise digital printing. Additionally, the realistic look of a ball has been emphasized by a relief and different kinds of frosting.

The coin reverse show a relief image of a ball on center with 32 of the country's flags which participate in this year’s competition around the ball and a group of football fans against a mirror-like surface infront of the ball.

The coin obverse show the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On the right – the mint mark (m/w). Below – the hallmark: Ag 999. In the rim – inscriptions: ELIZABETH II, NIUE ISLAND (the issuer), 2 DOLLARS (the face value) and the year of issue – 2014. Along the rim – a decorative motif in the form of dots.

Technical Specifications:
Face value: 2 dollars
Metal: Ag 999
Size: 38.61 mm
Weight: 1 oz
Mintage: 2,222 pcs
Issuer: Niue Island
Quality: proof
Decoration: digital printing
Date of issue: May 2014

The coin came with a presentation box and numbered certificate of authenticity. You can contact the sales office of the Mint of Poland at: sales@mennica.com.pl for further information.

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Complete List of Government Mints & Central Banks

June 7, 2014, 7:18 am

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A complete list of official government mints and central banks throughout the world. In this article, you can find the mints & central banks website and currency information. Not every mint in this world make a bullion coin but all of them mint a commemorative coins for collector. You can check their website for the latest commemorative coins that they produce and offer for sale.

A mint is an industrial facility which manufactures coins for currency. In modern mints, coin dies are manufactured in large numbers and planchets are made into milled coins by the billions.

If you're looking for a silver bullion coin list, you can find it here; countries with silver bullion coin.

List of Official Government Mints around the world's:

Australia- i.The Royal Australian Mint ii.Perth Mint
Austria- Austria Mint
Belgium- Royal Belgium Mint
Brazil- Casa da Moeda do Brasil @the Brazilian mint
Canada- Royal Canadian Mint
China- i.China Gold Coin Corporation; ii. China Banknote Printing and Minting Corporation-Shanghai Mint, Shenyang Mint & Nanjing Mint;
Croatia- Croatian Mint
Czech Republic- Czech Mint
Denmark- Royal Danish Mint
Finland- Mint of Finland
France- Monnaie de Paris
Germany- i.Berlin Mint; ii.Bavarian State Mint; iii.The Mayer Mint GmbH; iv.Hamburg Mint; v.The State Mints of Baden-Wuerttemberg;
Hungary- Hungarian Mint Ltd
India- India Government Mint
Israel- Israel Coins and Medals Corp.
Italy- Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Japan- Japanese Mint Bureau
Khazakstan- Kazakhstan Mint
Lithuania- Lithuanian Mint
Mexico- Casa de Moneda de México
Netherlands- Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt @Royal Dutch Mint
New Zealand- New Zealand Mint
Norway- Royal Norweigan Mint
Poland- Mint of Poland
Portugal- Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda
Romania- Monetaria Statului
Russia- Goznak
Singapore- Singapore Mint
Slovakia- Mint Kremnica
South Africa- South African Mint
Spain- i.Royal Mint of Spain; ii.Royal Mint of Spain;
Switzerland- Swiss Mint
Taiwan- Taiwan Central Mint
Turkey- Turkish State Mint
United Kingdom- Royal Mint
United States- United States Mint

In the list for Central Bank, I have added the current currency names, sign and ISO 4217 Code. The ISO 4217 code list is used in banking and business globally. The first two letters of the code are the two letters of ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes (which are also used as the basis for national top-level domains on the Internet) and the third is usually the initial of the currency itself. So Japan's currency code is JPY—JP for Japan and Y for yen. This eliminates the problem caused by the names dollar, franc and pound being used in dozens of different countries, each having significantly differing values. Also, if a currency is revalued, the currency code's last letter is changed to distinguish it from the old currency.

They're some Central Bank in this link don't have any website link because their site are down when I wrote this article.

List of Central Bank & Currency:

Afghanistan (afghani-sign: Afs; Pashto: افغانۍ; Persian افغانی; code: AFN)- Central Bank of Afghanistan
Albania (lek-sign: L; code: ALL)- Bank of Albania
Algeria (dinar-sign: د.ج or DA; code: DZD)- Bank of Algeria
Angola (kwanza-sign: Kz; code: AOA)- Banco Nacional de Angola
Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Anguilla and Montserrat (East Caribbean dollar-sign: $; code: XCD)-Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Argentine (peso-sign: $; code: ARS)- Central Bank of Argentine Republic
Armenia (dram-code: AMD)- Central Bank of Armenia
Aruba (florin-sign: Afl.; code: AWG)- Central Bank van Aruba
Australia (Dollar-sign: $; code: AUD)- Reserve Bank of Australia
Azerbaijan (Manat-sign: m.; code: AZN)- National Bank of Azerbaijan
Bahamas (Bahamian Dollar-sign: $; code: BSD)- Central Bank of the Bahamas
Bahrain (Dinar-sign: .د.ب or BD; code: BHD)- Central Bank of Bahrain
Bangladesh (Taka-sign: ৳ or Tk, code: BDT)- Bangladesh Bank
Barbados (dollar-sign: $ or Bds$, code: BBD)- Central Bank of Barbados
Belarus (ruble-sign: Br, code: BYR)- National Bank of Republic of Belarus
Belgium (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- National Bank of Belgium
Belize (dollar-sign: $ or BZ$; code: BZD)- Central Bank of Belize
Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal & Togo (CFA franc-code: XOF)- The Central Bank of West African States
Bermuda (dollar-sign: $; code: BMD)- Bermuda Monetary Authority
Bhutan (ngultrum-sign: Nu; code: BTN)- Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan
Bolivia (boliviano-sign: Bs. or Bs; code: BOB)- Banco Central de Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Convertible marks-sign: KM; code: BAM)- Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana (pula-sign: P; code: BWP)- Bank of Botswana
Brazil (real-sign: R$; code: BRL)- Central Bank of Brazil
Brunei (dollar-sign: B$; code: BND)- Autoriti Monetari Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria (lev-sign: лв.; code: BGN)- Bulgarian National Bank
Burundi (lev-sign: BFu; code: BIF)- Bank of the Republic of Burundi
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon (CFA franc-code: XAF)- The Central Bank of Central African States
Canada (dollar-sign: $; code: CAD)- Bank of Canada
Cape Verde (escudo-sign: $; code: CVE)- Banco de Cabo Verde
Cayman Islands (escudo-sign: $; code: KYD)- Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Chile (peso-sign: $; code: CLP)- Banco Central de Chile
China (renminbi-sign: ¥; code: CNY)- People's Bank of China
Colombia (peso-sign: $; code: COP)- Banco de la República Colombia
Comoros (franc-sign: CF; code: KMF)- Banque Centrale des Comores
Democratic Republic of the Congo (franc-sign: FC; code: CDF)- Banque Centrale Du Congo
Costa Rica (colón-sign: ₡; code: CRC)- Banco Central de Costa Rica
Croatia (kuna-sign: kn; code: HRK)- Croatian National Bank
Cuba (peso-sign: $; code: CUP)- Banco Central de Cuba
Cyprus (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central Bank of Cyprus
Czech Republic (koruna-sign: Kč; code: CZK)- Czech National Bank
Denmark (krone-kr.; code: DKK)- Denmark Nationalbank
Djibouti (franc-Fdj; code: DJF)- Banque Centrale De Djibouti
Dominican Republic (peso-$; code: DOP)- Banco Central de la República Dominicana
Ecuador (US Dollar-sign: $; code: USD)- Banco Central del Ecuador
Egypt (pound-sign: E£; code: EGP)- Central Bank of Egypt
El Salvador (US Dollar-sign: $; code: USD)- Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador
Eritrea (nakfa-sign: Nfk (Latin Script) ናቕፋ (Ethiopic Script); code: ERN)- Eritrea central bank
Estonia (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Bank of Estonia
Ethiopia (birr-sign: Br; code: ETB)- National Bank of Ethiopia
Falkland Islands (pound-sign: FK£; code: FKP)- do not have a central bank
Fiji (dollar-sign: $; code: FJD)- Reserve Bank of Fiji
Finland (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Bank of Finland
France (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banque de France
Gambia (dalasi-sign: D; code: GMD)- Central Bank of The Gambia
Georgia (lari-sign: ლ; code: GEL)- National Bank of Georgia
Germany (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Deutsche Bundesbank
Ghana (cedi-sign: GH₵; code: GHS)- Bank of Ghana
Greece (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Bank of Greece
Guatemala (quetzal-sign: Q; code: GTQ)- Banco de Guatemala
Guinee (franc-sign: FG; code: GNF)- Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée
Guyana (dollar-sign: $ or G$; code: GYD)- Bank of Guyana
Haiti (gourde-sign: G; code: HTG)- Bank of the Republic of Haiti
Honduras (lempira-sign: L; code: HNL)- Banco Central de Honduras
Hungary (florint-sign: Ft; code: HUF)- The Central Bank of Hungary
Iceland (krona-sign: kr; code: ISK)- Central Bank of Iceland
India (rupee-sign: code: INR)- Reserve Bank of India
Indonesia (rupiah-sign: Rp; code: IDR)- Bank Indonesia
Iran (rial-sign: ﷼ code: IRR)- Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Iraq (dinar-sign: د.ع; code: IQD)- Central Bank of Iraq
Ireland (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central Bank of Ireland
Israel (sheqel-sign: ₪ code: ILS)- Bank of Israel
Italy (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banca d'Italia
Jamaica (dollar-sign: J$; code: JMD)- Bank of Jamaica
Japan (yen-sign: ¥; code: JPY)- Bank of Japan
Jordan (dinar- code: JOD)- Central Bank of Jordan
Kazakhstan (tenge- code: KZT)- National Bank of Kazakhstan
Kenya (shilling-sign: KSh; code: KES)- Central Bank of Kenya
Kosovo (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Kuwait (dinar-sign: د.ك or K.D.; code: KWD)- Central Bank of Kuwait
Kyrgyz Republic (som- code: KGS)- National Bank of Kyrgyz Republic
Laos (kip-sign: ₭ or ₭N; code: LAK)- Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo
Latvia (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Bank of Latvia
Lebanon (pound-sign: ل.ل; code: LBP)- Bank of Lebanon
Lesotho (loti-sign: L; code: LSL)- Central Bank of Lesotho
Liberia (dollar-sign: L$; code: LRD)- Central Bank of Liberia
Libya (dinar-sign: LD or ل.د; code: LYD)- Central Bank of Libya
Lithuania (litas-sign: Lt; code: LTL)- Bank of Lithuania
Luxembourg (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banque centrale du Luxembourg
Macau (pataca-sign: MOP$; code: MOP)- Monetary Authority of Macau
Macedonia (denar-sign: ден; code: MKD)- National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia
Madagascar (ariary-sign: Ar; code: MGA)- Banque Centrale de Madagascar
Malawi (kwacha-sign: MK; code: MWK)- Reserve Bank of Malawi
Malaysia (Ringgit-sign: RM; code: MYR)- Central Bank of Malaysia
Maldives (rufiyaa-sign: MRf; code: MVR)- Maldives Monetary Authority
Malta (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central Bank of Malta
Mauritania (ouguiya-sign: UM; code: MRO)- Central Bank of Mauritania
Mauritius (rupee-sign: Rs; code: MUR)- Bank of Mauritius
Mexico (peso-sign: $; code: MXN)- Banco de México
Moldova (leu- code: MDL)- National Bank of Moldova
Mongolia (tugrug-sign: ₮; code: MNT)- Central Bank of Mongolia
Montenegro (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central bank of Montenegro
Morocco (dirham-sign: د.م.; code: MAD)- Central Bank of Morocco
Mozambique (metical-sign: MT; code: MZN)- Banco de Mozambique
Myanmar (kyat-sign: K; code: MMK)- Central Bank of Myanmar
Namibia (dollar-sign: N$; code: NAD)- Bank of Namibia
Nepal (rupee-sign: Rs or ₨ or रू; code: NPR)- Central Bank of Nepal
Netherlands (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Dutch Central Bank
Netherlands Antilles (guilder-sign: NAƒ, NAf, ƒ, or f; code: ANG)- Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles
New Zealand (dollar-sign: $; code: NZD)- Reserve Bank of New Zealand
Nicaragua (cordoba-sign: C$; code: NIO)- Banco Central de Nicaragua
Nigeria (naira-sign: ₦; code: NGN)- Central Bank of Nigeria
North Korea (won-sign: ₩; code: KPW)- Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Norway (krone-sign: kr; code: NOK)- Norges Bank
Oman (rial-sign: ر.ع.; code: OMR)- Central Bank of Oman
Pakistan (rial-sign: ₨; code: PKR)- State Bank of Pakistan
Palestine - Palestinian Monetary Authority
Panama (balboa-sign: B/; code: PAB)- Banco Nacional de Panamá
Papua New Guinea (kina-sign: K; code: PGK)- Bank of Papua New Guinea
Paraguay (guaraní-sign: ₲; code: PYG)- Banco Central del Paraguay
Peru (sol-sign: S/.; code: PEN)- Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
Philippines (peso-sign: ₱; code: PHP)- Bangko Sentral Ng Pilipinas
Poland (zloty- sign: zł; code: PLN)- National Bank of Poland
Portugal (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banco de Portugal
Qatar (rial-sign: QR or ر.ق; code: QAR)- Qatar Central Bank
Romania (leu- code: RON)- National Bank of Romania
Russia (ruble-sign: RUB; code: RUB)- Central Bank of the Russian Federation
Rwanda (franc-sign: FRw, RF or R₣; code: RWF)- Banque Nationale du Rwanda
Samoa (tālā-sign: WS$; code: WST)- Central Bank of Samoa
San Marino (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Central Bank of the Republic of San Marino
Saudi Arabia (riyal-sign: ر.س or SR; code: SAR)- Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency
Serbia (dinar-sign: RSD or РСД ; code: RSD)- National Bank of Serbia
Seychelles (rupee-sign: SR or SRe; code: SCR)- Central Bank of Seychelles
Sierra Leone (Leone-sign: Le; code: SLL)- Bank of Sierra Leone
Singapore (dollar-sign: $; code: SGD)- Monetary Authority of Singapore
Slovakia (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- National Bank of Slovakia
Slovenia (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banka Slovenije
Solomon Islands (dollar-sign: SI$; code: SBD)- Central Bank of the Solomon Islands
Somalia (shilling-sign: Sh.So.; code: SOS)- Central Bank of Somalia
South Africa (rand-sign: R; code: ZAR)- South African Reserve Bank
South Korea (won-sign: ₩; code: KRW)- The Bank of Korea
Spain (Euro-sign: €; code: EUR)- Banco de Espana
Sri Lanka (rupee-sign: රු, Rs, SLRs, /-; code: LKR)- Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Sudan (dinar-sign: LSd or £Sd; code: SDD)- Central Bank of Sudan
Suriname (dollar-sign: $; code: SRD)- Centrale Bank van Suriname
Swaziland (lilangeni-sign: L; code: SZL)- Central Bank of Swaziland
Sweden (krona-sign: kr; code: SEK)- Sveriges Riksbank
Switzerland (franc-sign: Fr. or SFr. or FS; code: CHF)- Swiss National Bank
Syria (pound-sign: LS or £S; code: SYP)- Central Bank of Syria
Taiwan (pound-sign: NT$; code: TWD)- Central Bank of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Tajikistan (somoni- code: TJS)- National Bank of Tajikistan
Tanzania (shilling-sign: TSh; code: TZS)- Bank of Tanzania
Thailand (bhat-sign: ฿; code: THB)- Bank of Thailand
Timor-Leste (US Dollar-sign: $; code: USD)- Banco Central de Timor-Leste
Tonga (pa'anga-sign: T$; code: TOP)- National Reserve Bank of Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago (dollar-sign: $; code: TTD)- Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia (dinar-sign: د.ت or DT; code: TND)- Banque Centrale de Tunisie
Turkey (lira- code: TND)- Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey
Turkmenistan (manat-sign: T; code: TMT)- Central Bank of Turkmenistan
Uganda (shilling-sign: USh; code: UGX)- Bank of Uganda
Ukraine (hryvnia-sign: ₴, code: UAH)- National Bank of Ukraine
United Arab Emirates (dirham-sign: د.إ; code: AED)- Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom (pound-sign: £; code: GBP)- Bank of England
United States (dollar-sign: $; code: USD)- Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Uruguay (peso-sign: $U; code: UYU)- Banco Central del Uruguay
Uzbekistan (som- code: UZS)- Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Venezuela (bolivar-sign: Bs.F. or Bs; code: VEF)- Banco Central de Venezuela
Vietnam (dong-sign: ₫; code: VND)- State Bank of Vietnam
Yemen (rial-sign: ﷼; code: YER)- Central Bank of Yemen
Zambia (kwacha-sign: ZMK; code: ZMW)- Central Bank of Zambia
Zimbabwe (dollar-sign: $; code: ZWD)- Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe

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Garret Specimen 1804 dollar offered by Stack’s Bowers

June 7, 2014, 7:04 pm

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One of the world famous 1804 silver dollar the “King of American Coins,” will be offered in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries official auction in conjunction with the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Rosemont, Illinois on August 8. The beautiful coin is the famous T. Harrison Garrett Class III coin acquired in 1883 and held by the family until 1942, when it passed to The Johns Hopkins University.

Will this coin make it to the Top 10 world's most expensive coins list?

Garret Specimen 1804 dollar

Varieties of 1804 Dollars

Two different reverse dies were used to make the 1804-dated dollars, each mated with the same obverse.

Class I 1804-dated dollars: Reverse die with E in STATES over a cloud.
Class II 1804-dated dollars: Reverse die with E in STATES over junction between two clouds. Plain edge. Made in 1859.
Class III 1804-dated dollars: Reverse die as preceding. Lettered edge. Made circa late 1850s onward, last date of manufacture unknown, but possibly into the late 1860s or early 1870s.

The Garrett Specimen was made in 1859 or later as noted above. By circa 1875 it was in the hands of Captain John W. Haseltine of Philadelphia, one of the leading rare coin dealers and auction catalogers of the era, who stated that he had found it in the inventory of Koch & Co., professional numismatist in Vienna. Haseltine sold it to O.H. Berg, a Baltimore collector. On May 23 to 24, 1883, Haseltine cataloged and sold The Berg Collection, where the dollar was lot 568.

The buyer was George W. Cogan, New York City dealer, who acted as the agent for T. Harrison Garrett of Baltimore. Garrett, a connoisseur par excellence, became interested in coins while he was a student at Princeton in 1864. By 1883 he had assembled the largest private collection in United States, a cabinet that included coins from ancient to modern and had outstanding specimens of most of the great American rarities. In 1888 Garrett died in a boating accident aboard his yacht in Chesapeake Bay. The collection was then passed to his estate, and later to one of his sons, Robert Garrett (who as a star athlete won the first American gold medal in the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens in 1896). In 1919, Robert transferred ownership to another brother, Ambassador John Work Garrett, who lived in the family mansion, Evergreen House. After his passing, the collection was gifted in 1942 to The Johns Hopkins University.

In the 1960s, the collection was under the curatorship of Sarah Elizabeth Freeman, then Carl W.A. Carlson, and Susan Tripp. The 1804 dollar was kept at Evergreen for a long period of time, but was later taken with most of the rest of The Garrett Collection to a subterranean bank vault in downtown Baltimore for safekeeping. As security and other expenses prevented the collection from being available for study, the University opted to sell it at auction to raise funds for the improvement of Evergreen House, by then a conference and study center, and the restoration of Homewood, Charles Carroll’s mansion on the grounds of the University. Carroll was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence. On March 26 and 27, 1980, in Part II of The Garrett Collection, our predecessor firm Bowers and Ruddy Galleries presented the 1804 dollar as lot 698. The buyer was the partnership of Pullen & Hanks. Later the coin changed hands several times, the details of which will be given in the forthcoming auction catalog along with many other aspects of the history of “the King of American Coins.”

Q. David Bowers, Chairman Emeritus of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, noted: “Over the years many rarities come back to us after being off the market, sometimes for years or decades. It is tremendous pleasure to see this great 1804 again. It brings back memories of my working with Susan Tripp and The Johns Hopkins University from 1979 to 1981, including many visits to Baltimore. Its buyer will gain a rich link with numismatic tradition and history.”

The Garrett 1804 dollar will be on display at several upcoming conventions, including the Long Beach Coin Expo, June Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo, and the Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the ANA World’s Fair of Money.

Source: Stack's Bowers

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Top 25 Coin Websites Blogs Forums

June 8, 2014, 7:32 am

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This is a list of my Top 25 coin websites, blogs & forums that I frequently visit. There are thousands of coin websites on the internet but I only frequently visit sites on this list.

Do you read some of the websites in my list? They're many information give by them about numismatic, rare coins, prices guides, popular coins, gold coins, silver coins, coin collecting and most of them provide an updated coin news daily.

I know they're few new coin blogs that are trying to enter the coin community in the internet. I welcome them but I don't share their site in here, unless they have been in the web for over a year and rank well in Google search. Hopefully some of them will be in my list next year.

The only problem that I had to face is that most of blogs and websites only talk about US coins. They're few blogs and websites actively talk about other countries coins. Most of them will be stop posting any new article after a year or two. Most probably they don't have time to write an article or a very low visitor has demotivated them.

If you're looking for link of official government mints and central banks, you can read my article; Complete list of government mints and central banks.

World's Top Coin Websites & Blogs:

1. Coinweek.com

2. Coinnews.net

3. Mint News Blog

4. PCGScoinfacts.com

5. Numismaster.com

6. World Coin News

7. Coin Update
8. Coin Collector Blog

9. Coin World

10. Coin Help

11. CoinFacts.com

12. Coins.about.com

13. Coin Collecting News

14. Silver Coin Today

15. Don's World Coin Gallery
16. Obsolete Coin
17. Smalldollars.com
18. World Coin Collecting
19. Malaysia Coin
20. Euro Coins
21. euroHOBBY
22. Niewmismatic Error Coins
23. Downies Blog
24. Numismatic News
25. Coined For Money

I also add some coin forums that you might want to join. I am not active in forum nowadays but I always browse these forums when I am searching for informations.

Best Coin Forum:

1. Coincommunity.com

2. Coin Forum

3. Coin Talk

4. Forum Ancient Coins

5. Coin Network

6. Coin People
7. Chinese Coin Forum

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Anglo-Saxon silver penny-a clue for murder

June 9, 2014, 5:20 am

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An Anglo-Saxon silver penny might be a clue for murder of an East Anglian king by a neighbouring monarch. The 1,200 year-old coin minted during the reign of Æthelberht II has been been found in a Sussex field by a metal detectorist. The unique coin will be auctioned at Dix Noonan Webb, in London on 11 June 2014, when it is expected to fetch £15,000 to £20,000.

The beautiful coin found by Darrin Simpson, a 48 year-old pest control specialist from Eastbourne, Sussex, who has been a metal detectorist for 12 years. He found the coin in an unidentified site in Sussex March this year.

“I thought it was a Saxon coin, the first one I had found, and I was very happy about that,” said Mr Simpson. It was not until he contacted the Early Medieval Corpus of Coin Finds at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge that he realised the full importance of his discovery. “It was a bit of a shock really, I couldn’t sleep for two nights after it was identified,” he said. “The condition is really good. This is a unique coin. I doubt if I will ever find anything better.”

The coin is only the fourth ever found from the reign of Æthelberht II, a shadowy figure who ruled East Anglia in the late 8th-century. The other three are all in museums and have a different design. The coin found by Mr Simpson is the first to have Æthelberht’s name and the title REX on the same side.

“This new discovery is an important and unexpected addition to the numismatic history of 8th century England,” said Christopher Webb, head of the coins department at Dix Noonan Webb.

Little is known about Æthelberht II’s reign but stories about his piety and his gruesome end ordered by Offa, king of neighbouring Mercia, have survived down the centuries. His reign over the kingdom of East Anglia is thought to have begun in 779. Fifteen years later in 794 he reluctantly agreed to marry Eadburh, Offa’s daughter, and set off to visit her at the Mercian king’s villa at Sutton Walls in Herefordshire.

In a scene worthy of the television series Game of Thrones, Offa’s queen Cynethryth persuaded her husband to have their guest killed and Æthelberht was seized, bound and beheaded. Even in those brutal times, the murder of one king by another was rare.

According to medieval legend, Æthelberht’s severed head later fell off a cart and, after being found in a ditch, restored a blind man’s sight. The dead king was declared a saint and became the focus of a religious cult in East Anglia. Many parish churches in Norfolk and Suffolk are still dedicated to him.

The coin to be auctioned at Dix Noonan Webb may have been one of the reasons for Æthelberht’s terrible end. The East Anglian king is believed to have struck the other three known coins from his reign with the approval of his much more powerful neighbour Offa. However the newly-discovered penny looks like an act of defiance by the increasingly ambitious Æthelberht.

The fact that Æthelberht’s name and the title REX (King) appear on the same side of the coin may have demonstrated a degree of independence that was simply too much for Offa and Cynethryth to bear and they decided to kill him. How this penny came to be in a Sussex field will never be known but its discovery by Mr Simpson provides us with a possible motive for a 1,200 year-old Anglo-Saxon royal murder.

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Sun Yat Sen pattern Half Dollar in Hong Kong Auction

June 10, 2014, 5:39 am

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An Extremely Rare Sun Yat Sen pattern Half Dollar struck in San Francisco will be one of the main attraction in Stack’s Bowers & Ponterio August 2014 Hong Kong Auction. The Half Dollar featuring Sun Yat-sen and Junk boat design was minted in San Francisco in 1936 by the request of the Chinese government.

The main obverse design features the widely recognized bust of Dr. Sun Yat-sen facing left created by A. Motti of Italy and furthered refined by John Sinnock of the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse legend states: “25th Year of the Republic of China”.

The reverse design features the iconic Junk boat image, with two sails as it glides across the water to the right. Two Chinese characters for “Half Dollar” appear on either side of boat.

This coin has been graded by NGC, and is tied for finest certified by either NGC or PCGS with a grade of MS-63.

Sun Yat-sen was the first president and founding father of the Republic of China. He played an instrumental role in the overthrow of the Qing dynasty during the years leading up to the Double Ten Revolution. He was appointed to serve as Provisional President of the Republic of China, when it was founded in 1912. He later co-founded the Kuomintang (KMT), serving as its first leader. He is reffered as the "Father of the Nation" in the Republic of China.

Many Asian numismatic rarities will be offered in the upcoming Stack's Bowers August 2014 Hong Kong Showcase Auction. You can contact make a call at 800.458.4646. or visit their website www.stacksbowers.com for more information.

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Coin Constellation 2014: People’s Choice Award vote

June 11, 2014, 6:00 am

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Everyone are invited to cast your vote for Coin Constellation-2014: People’s Choice Award. 260 commemorative coins and 25 coins series, minted from 1st January till 31st December 2013, are representing 31 countries in this one of the most prestigious contest. Coin Constellation is the only international contest of commemorative coins held on the territory of Russia.

You can cast your vote by visit: http://www.gold10.ru/eng/about/coin-constellation/competitive-coins-2014/

The coin with most votes will get the People’s Choice Award. The voting will last from 1st June till 1st September 2014; among all the voters there will be a prize draw and the lucky ones may get a subscription to the Gold Chervonets Magazine for year 2015 and collectable coins made of precious metals. As a tradition the most active commentators will also receive special prizes.

Participants of Coin Constellatio–2014 are the following national banks: Lithuanian Bank, Bank of Latvia, Bank of Mexico, Bulgarian National Bank, National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, National Bank of Poland, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus, National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, National Bank of Ukraine, Trans-Dniester Republican Bank, Central Bank of Armenia, Central Bank of Russia.

The leading mints of the world submitted their coins for the contest: The Perth Mint (Australia), Royal Spanish Mint, The Royal Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Andorra Mint, Pobjoy Mint, Mint of Poland, The Singapore Mint, Mint of Finland, Moscow and Saint Petersburg Mints of Goznak, Monnaie de Paris, Holy Land Mint, Hungarian Mint, the Royal Dutch Mint, the South African Mint, HelveticMint (Switzerland), Imprensa Nacional-Casa Da Moeda (Portugal).

For the first time among the participants there are Royal Australian Mint, Central Bank of Philippines.

Among the contestants are the famous coin distributors: Tatfondbank (Russia), Bank VTB 24 (Russia), Resource Trade (Russia), Russian Souvenir (Russia), Coin Invest Trust (Lichtenstein), Emporium Hamburg (Germany), NUMISCOLLECT (the Netherlands), PAMP (Switzerland), Treasures of Oz (Australia), Moneda Nueva (Spain), New Zealand Post.

The results of the contest will be announced at the solemn Awarding Ceremony which will take place on 18th September 2014 in Moscow at the Fifth International Coin Conference and Exhibition COINS-2014.

The organizer of the contest of commemorative coins «Coin Constellation» is the Russian publishing house “Water Mark”, the publisher of the Gold Chervonets Magazine and the organizer of the COINS International Conference and Exhibition.

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Coin facts about Malaysia 1 Ringgit

June 12, 2014, 5:03 am

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Malaysia's circulation coins have three series; Parliament series; Bunga Raya/Hisbiscus series and the latest 3rd series coins. Malaysia coins were originally issued in denominations of 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and 1 ringgit. 1 sen and 1 ringgit coin have long ceased production by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). Not many people know about the facts of the Malaysian coins. Today, I will share with you, "coin facts about Malaysia 1 Ringgit".

Where the name ringgit come from

The word ringgit means "jagged" in Malay and was originally used to refer to the serrated edges of silver Spanish dollar which circulated widely in the area during the 16th and 17th century Portuguese colonial era. When other trade dollar began to be used in the region, people also called them Ringgit.

Ringgit Tua/Ringgit Meriam: Spanish Trade Dollar.
Ringgit Patong: Spanish dollar silver coins
Ringgit Ketun: Netherlands 2 1/2 Gulden
Ringgit meriam: Syiling 8 Reales Sepanyol
Ringgit Garoda: Mexico 8 Reales & Peso
Ringgit Muda: Japanese Trade Dollar
Read more: Asal-usul nama Ringgit

When the name 1 Ringgit was first used?

If taking into account the use of the name, the words 1 Ringgit has been used during Straits Settlements era with the introduction of British Trade Dollar. The British Trade Dollar introduce in Straits Settlements starting from 1895 with a Malay Jawi characters for "Satu Ringgit" written on the reverse.

Anglo-Saxon silver penny fetch £78,000

June 12, 2014, 1:10 pm

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On 11 June 2014, a unique Anglo-Saxon silver penny fetched £78,000 at an auction at Dix Noonan Webb, the international coins and medals specialists, in London. The beautiful coin which provides a clue to the murder of an East Anglian king and which was found in a Sussex field by a metal detectorist is far above the pre-sale estimate of £15,000 to £20,000.

“There was fierce bidding for this unique coin,” said a spokesman for Dix Noonan Webb.

“The price paid shows that the worldwide market for important pieces like this Æthelberht II coin is extremely strong.”

Bidders in the room, on the internet and those who had lodged advance commission bids pushed the price up rapidly from its £17,000 starting point. The final hammer price was £65,000 and by the time buyers’ commission was added the winning bidder paid £78,000.

Darrin Simpson, the 48 year-old metal detectorist from Eastbourne, Sussex who found the coin, said:” It’s fantastic, an amazing result. I am really quite shocked.”

He will give half the money to the Sussex farmer who owns the field where the coin was found and another quarter to the three friends who were detecting with him when he discovered it in early March this year.

The coin auctioned at Dix Noonan Webb may have been one of the reasons for Æthelberht’s terrible end. The East Anglian king is believed to have struck the other three known coins from his reign with the approval of his much more powerful neighbour Offa. However the newly-discovered penny looks like an act of defiance by the increasingly ambitious Æthelberht.

Source: Dix Noonan Webb

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Pogue Collection auction by Stack's Bowers

June 14, 2014, 4:29 pm

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announce that the firm has been chosen to market the Pogue Collection. The Pogue family of Dallas, Texas under the connoisseurship of D. Brent Pogue, focuses on copper, silver, and gold coins from the early 1790s to the late 1830s. Many of these extraordinary examples are the finest known today. It is anticipated that the collection will be sold over a series of auctions in New York City over the next several years.

“For over 30 years, under Brent’s guidance, we participated in the most famous ‘name’ auction sales, many of which were presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries. Our goal was to develop a cabinet without precedent as to quality and value and I believe that we have accomplished that goal. It is only fitting that the legendary Q. David Bowers and the company’s exceptional staff of numismatic professionals – specifically Harvey and Larry Stack, Christine Karstedt, and Greg Roberts – which we have had the pleasure of working with to build our collection, present it to a new generation of enthusiasts who will enjoy these coins as much as we have. Each is quite special, and most are well documented as to their history and pedigree,” said a Pogue family representative.

“Working with the Pogue family and Brent Pogue on this project is a tremendous honor for me. Sharing the amazing accomplishments of the collectors and the fascinating stories behind the important rarities in definitive reference books and auction catalogs, will be one of the most memorable accomplishments in my career,” stated Q. David Bowers, chairman emeritus.

Christine Karstedt, who has worked with the family for many years, will coordinate the educational displays, auction schedules, and marketing for this amazing collection. She stated, “We are now planning the grand suite of events to present the Pogue Collection, the most significant offering of finest known early coins ever formed. As a look behind the curtain, the cabinet includes two Class I 1804 dollars, including the finest known Imam of Muscat/Childs specimen, the only 1854-S half eagle to come on the market since 1982 when the family acquired this specimen during the Eliasberg sale, and the 1822 half eagle also an Eliasberg rarity and the only one in public hands, to mention just a tiny handful of legendary coins.”

Source: StacksBowers.com.

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Top 10 FIFA 2014 World Cup commemorative coins

June 15, 2014, 7:49 am

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International men's football tournament, FIFA 2014 World Cup already began on 12 June 2014 in Brazil. In this list, I shared "Top 10 FIFA 2014 World Cup commemorative coins", that in my opinion show a beautiful design and worth to collect. According to FIFA official international commemorative coin programme, 40 countries have joined their programme.

Many countries have released their own FIFA 2014 World Cup commemorative coins. Country like the defending champion Spain have released their World Cup coins since 2012. The Tournament host via Banco Central do Brazil released nine different coins comprising of one gold, two silver, and six cupro-nickel coins. France Domed Shaped 2014 FIFA World Cup Coin by Monnaie de Paris is another commemorative coins that should be in the collection of World Cup Coin collectors.

FIFA under their official international commemorative coin programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup has re-appointed MDM (Münzhandelsgesellschaft Deutsche Münze) for the development, promotion and roll-out of the official international commemorative coin programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 40 different countries around the world have joined FIFA numismatic programme and have released their official gold and silver commemorative coins as well as the official silver commemorative medals. The official international commemorative coin programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup is aimed at globally promoting the tournament and spreading awareness of its official marks.

Here are my Top 10 FIFA 2014 World Cup commemorative coins:

1. Cook Islands $10 Dollars 2014 FIFA World Cup Coin

2. France Domed Shaped 2014 FIFA World Cup Coin

3. 50 Vatu Vanuatu 2014 FIFA World Cup Coin

4. 25 cents Canada 2014 World Cup coin

5. 150 Kuna Croatia 2014 FIFA World Cup Coin

6. Australia 2014 World Cup Silver coin

7. Nieu Island 2 dollars World Cup Coin

8. 2012 Spain €10 FIFA World Cup Silver Coin

9. Argentina 5 Pesos 2014 World Cup Silver coin

10. 5 Dollars Solomon Islands 2014 FIFA World Cup coin

31 national teams joined the host nation Brazil in the FIFA 2014 World Cup. A total of 64 matches are being played in 12 cities across Brazil in either new or redeveloped stadiums. For the first time at a World Cup finals, match officials are using goal-line technology, as well as vanishing spray for free kicks. The Brazuca is the official match ball of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, made by Adidas, a FIFA Partner and FIFA World Cup Official Match Ball supplier since 1970.

Who will be the best team and won the 2014 World Cup? Top 10 FIFA 2014 World Cup commemorative coins.

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Kedai Cenderamata Dickson Niew Collection

June 16, 2014, 4:24 am

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Today, I visit Dickson Niew Collection shop at Seksyen 14, Subang Jaya. His shop already changed from Dickson Niew Collection Shop to "Kedai Cenderamata Dickson Niew Collection". When I wrote this article about his shop for the first time on 30th Spetember 2011, he just start working as a full time dealer and he is busy arranging items for his collection corner. Today, he already rent the whole shop and you can find almost everything that you need for your coin and banknote collection.

Nowadays, almost every Numismatic collector in Malaysia and Singapore already knew Sifu Dickson Niew. If you want to visit his shop, I advise you to make an appointment first since he always busy with customer coming to his shop and his work as Malaysia Numismatic Secretary, advisor to Kelab Warisan Numismatic, member of Asia Numismatic Society, Singapore and also representative & coordinator for Collectibles Auction Asia (CAA), Singapore.

Finding Dickson Shop is not that hard if you're familiar with Jalan Kewajipan, Subang Jaya, Just look for Seksyen 14 signboard. If you're from KESAS, just head to Subang Parade/Carrefour Subang. When you find a roundabout, turn left (first exit) and enter USJ 14 junction. His shop is just few blocks away from that junction, just look for "Kedai Cenderamata Dickson Niew Collection" blue signboard.

If you're coming from Kuala Lumpur using Lebuhraya Pantai Bahru, you need to go straight and passed Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, until you see INTI College Subang Jaya on your right, his shop is on the left, near to the pedestrian bridge. You can also go there by Komuter but you need to get a taxi/bus to his place.

Alternatively, you can also search his shop location using Google Maps. Just search for "Dickson Niew Collection". If you're using WAZE apps, search using Google for "Dickson Niew Collection".

Here are Dickson Niew video:

Kedai Cenderamata Dickson Niew Collection

Address: 58, Jalan SS14/2, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

Tel: +60-179796337 (better called him before you make a visit)

E-mail: dicksonniew@gmail.com

blog: dniewcollectors.blogspot.com.

Opening Hours: Almost everyday (11.00am until 7.00pm)

Sifu Dickson Niew selling tin coins (Malay sultanate), Malaysia Silver Commemorative proof coins, Error coins and banknotes, Uncut banknotes, Japan Invasion Money or JIM notes, Malaysia coins and banknotes, Malaya coins and banknotes, Straits Settlements coins and banknotes, Silver Trade Dollar, Foreign banknotes and coins. Coins & banknotes accesories (coin holder, coin album, banknote album, magnifying glass ). He also sell some collectibles items; Coke-cola, vintage bottles, old porcelin, old vases, match box etc.

If you're looking for Saran Singh book, The Encyclopaedia of the Coins of Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, 1400-1986, he have few reprint book for sale. This book is a reprint with permission from Saran Singh not like a photocopy books you saw people selling in Facebook for RM200.

Sifu Dickson Niew also offering coin and banknotes grading services to Malaysian collector using third party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) for coins and Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) for banknotes. You can read more about it here; Dickson Niew Currency Grading Services.

Micro review:

Dickson Niew Collection Shop
Reviewed by lunaticg on Jun 16. A must visit Coin Dealer in Malaysia.If you collect Malaysia Parliament and Bunga Raya coins, this shop is a must visit to you. Just make sure you call him before you visit his shop.Rating: 5.0

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