The coin is devoted to world known personality – Christopher Columbus. Obverse side of the coin features his portrait and astrolabe – the main nautical instrument of those times. Reverse side features the scene when Columbus presents his project to monarchs of Spain sitting on the throne.
The Year of the Ox Coin (first time in Ukraine)
Weight – ½ ounce (face value – AUD 50)
and ¼ ounce (face value – AUD 25), metal –999,9 gold
In Chinese culture people born in the Year of the Ox – 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 and 2009 – are patient, confident and well-balanced.
The image of the ox fully conveys the strength of the real animal. The rest of the details on the reverse side are traditional for Lunar Calendar series: Chinese character meaning ‘ox’, the year and the rate of gold, the coin was minted of.
Austrian Philharmonic is made of pure gold of 999.9 standard. Having gold you have international currency, which you can sell anytime anywhere. World Gold Council has recognized "Wien Philharmonic " to be the most marketed coin in 1992, 1995 and 1996 globally.
Harmonious design of musical instruments, representing world-known Wien Philharmonic Orchestra – on the reverse side of the coin.
Large organ in the Gold concert hall of Wiena (Musikverein) is represented on the front side of the coin. This is a house of Wien Philharmonic Orchestra. Front side also represents the face value in EUR plus weight, standard and YOM.
Australian gold coins are called NUGGET or KANGAROO. Nuggets were issued in 1986. In the first years of issue images from other famous gold coins were embossed on the reverse side of them. In 1990 kangaroos appeared on the coins for the first time - Red Kangaroo opened the series. Other kinds of kangaroos continued the series afterwards.
Queen Elisabeth II is embossed on the front side of the coin.
On the reverse side there is a grey kangaroo – national symbol of Australia.
Canada was the first country to mint a gold coin made of pure gold - MAPLE or MAPLE LEAF. Originally the standard of gold coin in 1 ounce was .999 (99.9% of purity), but since 1983 purity was increased to the maximum - .9999. The highest purity increases the value of Maple Leaf and makes it of a light golden color, though the high purity gold coin is very soft.
On the front side of the coin there is a portrait of Elisabeth II.
On the reverse side there is a Canadian national symbol – Maple Leaf.
Gold Chinese Panda was minted in 1982 for the first time and since then it has become more and more popular both among numismatists and investors. The coin`s purity is 99.99 % and new original design of 2005.
On the front side of the coin there is a very attractive image of panda-mother and its baby. This is for the second time since 1982 when there more than one panda present on the coin.
Reverse side: Hall of prayer for lavish harvests in the Temple of Heaven.
«World football championship Germany 2006» (Spain, 2003)
face-value – 100 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999
weight – gold 999 – 6,75 g
The first from Spanish coins dedicated to World football championship in Germany. The avers of the coin represents His Majesty King Huan Karlos and the reverse depicts the goalkeeper kicking out the ball from the gate.
«World football championship Germany 2006» (Spain, 2004)
face-value – 100 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999
âåñ – gold 999 – 6.75 g
The continuation of coin series, dedicated to subject-matter of World football championship in Germany of 2004 issue. The avers of the coin represents His Majesty King Huan Karlos and the reverse depicts the silhouette of goalkeeper against a background of gate net.
«The wedding ceremony of Prince Philip and Leticia» (Spain, 2005)
face-value – 200 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999
weight – gold 999 – 13.5 g
On the 22nd of 2004 the wedding ceremony of the heir of Spanish throne Prince Philip Asturiyskiy and his fiancée Leticia Ortis Rokasolano. At the celebrations were present regnant monarchs, heads and representatives of empire and royal dynasties from all over the world.
The August fiancé was born on the 30th of January 1968 from the marriage of Prince Huan Karlos and Princess Sofia (the daughter of the King Pavel I). After the accession to the throne of Huan Karlos in 1975, the Prince Philip became the heir of the throne. “The baptism of fire” was got by the young Prince Asturiyskiy within the revolution attempt in 1981 when he constantly stayed nearby his father. At the age of 16 Prince Philip started learning the military science. He got the education in military institutions and passed training in land forces, naval forces and military aviation, graduated from department of law of Madrid university. The Prince is fond of sports, in 1992 he became a champion of Spain in sailing. He was entrusted to carry the flag of Spain at the Olympic Games opening in Barcelona. The Constitution of Spain does not contain the distinct duties determination of the throne heir, besides he must become the regent in case of serious illness or inability to govern of the King. But in action the Prince Asturiyskiy actively participates in social life of Spain and gives support to his great father.
The future Spanish queen Leticia Ortis Rokasolano has recently worked TV presenter and is famous around Spain. She graduated Komplutense university in Madrid, after that worked in mass media and on TV.
face-value – 200 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999
weight – gold 999 – 13.5 g
In 2004, simultaneously with European Union expansion several mints of the Old World were united by new European numismatic program with the aim of collection coins issue under this slogan.
The coin depicts handshake as the symbol of greeting of new members of European Union, which was increased at once by 10 countries.
face-value – 200 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999
weight – gold 999 – 13.5 g The Prize of Prince Asturiyskiy – is one of the most famous literary prizes. Among the others (for achievements in art, social sciences, international collaboration, etc.) is subsidized from the Fund of Prince Asturiya and from 1981 and annually presented in Ovedo.
This coin is dedicated to 25th anniversary of Prize establishment of Prince Asturiyskiy, are minted by the Regal Spanish Mint as proof. The front side depicts Prince Philip with the emblem of the Fund. On the reverse side there is a frontward of «Campoamor» theatre in Ovedo, where the annual ceremony takes place, on the left side is the view of the Prize symbol itself created by an outstanding sculpture John Miro.
face-value – 300 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999 – gold 999 (17.26 g) and silver999 (11,54 g)
weight – 28,8 g
World basketball championship 2006 took place in Japan from 19th to 3rd of September. Japan was qualified as a host-country. Italy, Puerto-Rico, Serbia, Turkey received from FIBA a wild card. Argentina took part in the championship as the Olympic champion 2004. The rest 18 teams went through elimination matches (6 from Europe, 4 from America, 6 from Asia and Africa and 2 from Oceania).
The coin is produced by the same technology – from two parts of silver and one of gold. On the reverse there is a player of Spanish combined basketball team.
«World football championship Germany 2006 (bimetallic)»
face-value – 300 EUR
metal and standard– gold 999 – gold 999 (17.26 g) and silver 999 (11,54 g)
weight – 28,8 g
The third series of coins, dedicated to World football championship in Germany in 2006 started from issue of a very original coin. It consists of 3 parts united in the process of coinage of gold 999 standard and silver of 925 standard. On the front side there is a football player hitting the ball in the gates (minted from silver). On the reverse there is a goalkeeper near the gates catching the silver ball (which coincides with ball location on the avers).
`Year of Mouse` (Australia, silver 999) 1kilo and 1 ounce.
face value – 1 and 30 Australian Dollar
metal and standard – silver 999
weight – 1 troy ounce (31.1035g) and 1 kilo
YOM – 2008
`Silver Koala` is the first coin in a new series with an image of one of the most popular marsupials in Australia. Coin with its weight of one ounce has purity of 999.9.
Diameter - 40.6 mm
In 1990 the coin series `Kookapurra` continued mintage of coins with the images of Australian animals. The first one was platinum Koala in 1988, and in 1989 new gold coins were minted - `Nugget` with an image of kangaroo. In 1990 300,000 coins `Kookapurra` were issued, but demand on them exceeded issue in five times and all the coins were sold at the day of issuance.
Silver (standard 999.0)
Weight: 1 kilo and 10 ounce (311.03 g)
Issue of the first coin Panda in China in 1982 became a start for the series of silver coins, which stirred collectors from all over the world. Today popularity of this coin is so high like never before. Only the symbol of this coin is worthy of notice by a lot of collector of such coins. Big Panda is known as an animal with big black spots around its eyes, playful temper and funny character and therefore it is so loved by people.
Fight for life-saving of this amazing animals living in bamboo forests of south-eastern part of China became a symbol of rescuing wild nature all around the world. New silver coin of 2007 continues tradition of this series and has a high-quality image of a female-panda with its baby. On the front side of the coin there is an image of a Heaven Palace – one of the most popular places of interest of the ancient China.
«Closternburgh Abbey» (Austria, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Face value: 10 Euro
Weigh: 18 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2008
The given coin is one of the series of the coins “The outstanding Abbeys of Austria” of the Austrian Mint which was put into use on the 16th of April, 2008.
Going down the Danube, just approaching Vienna, you can get into the small town Closternburgh, which is situated around the ancient Abbey on the hills, overviewing the Danube valley. Since 1114 the monks, sticking to the Saint Augustine`s canons, have lived here.
Saint Augustine’s Abbey in Closternburgh was founded in 1114 by the margrave Leopold III (afterwards sainted). The legend says that Leopold`s wife, Agness, lost the very expensive scarf in the capful of wind, this scarf was found some years later by Leopold, who was hunting. The legend says that the virgin Maria`s vision led him to the foundation of the Abbey in that exact place. The legend, certainly, remains only the romantic story, though this scarf still exists and is kept in the museum of the Abbey.
The Saint Leopold is buried in the crypt of the head church under the wing altar, consisting of 45 gilded and enameled frescos, depicting the scenes from the Bible and dated by the end of Õ²² century.
During the Reformation epoch the Abbey turned out to be neglected and devastated, however it was reconstructed and fortified for military aims. In 1683 this fortified construction played its invaluable role in the victory over the Turkish army, besieging Vienna. Closternburgh was also besieged, but with the help of the inhabitants and artillery it managed to repulse an attack of Turks without the outward help.
In 1730 the Emperor Charles VI visited Closternburgh and decided to restore the Abbey as a court complex in Baroque taste, consisting of the four yards and seven luxurious halls, uniting Saint Augustine`s Abbey with the residence of the emperor (by the model of the Spanish monarch`s residence by Madrid). The unexpected death of the Emperor in 1740 put an end to the construction and till this day all Closternburgh has remained the unfinished work in Baroque taste with the only one competed internal yard.
The most destroying blow to the Abbey was delivered in ÕÕ century by Nazi. In 1941 it was dissolved: some monks were sent out, some of them were sent to the regular army and the rest of them was put into prisons or shot down for the reason of the support of the underground movement against the Nazi.
Today Closternburgh numbers 47 lay brothers and monks. The Abbey museum, attracting the thousands of tourists every year, has been reconstructed and extended lately. Like the majority of the Abbeys of Austria, Closternburgh can by right be proud of the impressive collection of the works of art, books, coins and medals as well as of the well-known wine-cellars.
«A sailing regatta in Rouen» (France, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Face value: 1,5 Euro
Weigh: 163,7 g
YOM: 2008
Metal and standard: 950
Since 1989 in Rouen the ten days` festival “A sailing regatta” has taken place every 5 years. The best sailing vessels from the whole world, attracting attention of the millions of the visitors, are presented at the festival.
The winners of the prestigious international sport competitions take part in this festival.
The vessels with their splendid sails are depicted on the obverse of the coin. And the cape Horn and the navigation instruments are depicted on the reverse.
As a whole, the idea about the creation of such kind of an arrangement like a sailing regatta in Rouen occurred to Patric Herru in 1983, when he, being a representative of the city administration, was in charge with public relations and the organization, the realization of the cultural events of the city. The idea of the organization of the gathering of the sailing vessels increased in turnover and in 1985 the association “The sails of Freedom” was founded in Rouen. Since that time many different festivals have taken place, but the festival “Rouen – New York Race for Freedom” among the big manydecked yachts, first held in 1986, still remains the most famous.
«Southern mountains» (Singapore, 2008)
– imported to Ukraine for the first time
Weigh 17,3 ã,
Metal and standard 999,
Face value 1 Singapore dollar
Kent Ridge park is situated in Singapore on 45 land hectares in the mountain ridge zone with the very magnificent growth. The museum Bukit Chandu, built in the memory of the courageous soldiers, who were fighting in last battles for Singapore during the Second World War, is situated in the park.
The image of the museum Bukit Chandu with the group of schoolboys and teachers is minted on the coin. On the image you can see also a park path, which is very popular among the true connoisseurs of nature.
Face value: 1 Singapore value
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and standard: 999
YOM: 2008
The reserve Labrador (16,8 hectares) is a native land of the park Labrador. Famous for the memorable places of the Second World War, this oasis of peace and nature miracles opens its guests the wonderful views to the ocean.
The most well-known Park`s symbols, namely the red beacon Berlayer and the gates in the form of Dragon`s teeth, which for hundred years served as the navigation guiding lines for the Asian and European navigators and traders, sailing by Singapore shores, are shown on the coin. The Labrador berth – the most favourite place of fishermen and the lovers of the sailing cruise steamboats observance in the distance, is also depicted on the coin.
Face value: 1 Singapore dollar
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and Standard: 999
YOM: 2008
At a height of 105 metres above a sea level the mountain Faber- the second by the height mountain of Singapore after Bukit Timah hill-is situated. One of the oldest Singapore parks, Mount Faber is a popular place, where the visitors can enjoy the exciting views of the Southern part of Singapore or the Southern islands and descend by the rope way to the Sentos resort too .
The coin depicts a wonderful architecture construction, built on the top of the hill. This is a station of rope-ways, the walls of which are decorated with the jewel, where the tourists constantly arrive to descend by the rope-way or to have a snack in the restaurant or in the café, situated inside the station. In the background the already known rope ways cross the skyline.
Face value: 1 Singapore dollar
Weigh: 17,3 g
Metal and standard: 999
YOM: 2008
Telok Blangah Hill Park – is a historical place of the meetings of the trade communities, that have prospered on the territory of Singapore since the ÕIX th century.
The mansion Alkaff is an evidence of the success and the prosperity of the tradesmen. This is an elegant colonial bungallo, built by an Arabian tradesman in order to please the eyes of the people, coming from different countries of the world. The garden terrace is one more exciting park place-the most favorite place of wedding couples where you can admire the panorama of all Singapore.
Face value: 5 Euro
Weigh: 18 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2005
The tradition of the mintage of coins, dated to the Olympic games appeared in 1952, when the first coin, dated to the Olympic Games in Helsinki, was issued in Finland. Since that time the similar numismatic programmes have accompanied all Olympiads, issuing the coins with the subject-matter, bearing relation to the sport or to the location, fauna, art and culture of the accepting state.
In 2006 the coins, devoted to the Olympic games in Tourine, appeared – the first time in the history of Italian sport. No coins were minted neither in the Olympiad in Kortine (1956) nor in the Olympiad in Rome (1960).
Starting with the Games in Helsinki the coins, devoted to the Olympic Games, always enjoyed a great popularity among the collectors around the whole world. The coins, devoted to the Olympic Winter Games in Tourine (2006) gained the similar success.
The diameter of coins, all are of “proof” quality (mirror background), is 32 mm for the silver coin of 5 Euro and 34 mm for the silver coin of 10 Euro.
Face value: 10 Euro
Weigh: 22 g
Metal and standard: 925
YOM: 2005
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
According to Chinese Calendar, each year has its own symbol – one of twelve animals –, which significantly influences character of a person born in the respective year. The symbol of 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 and 2007 was Pig. People born in the Year of the Pig are honest, clever and generous.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994 and 2006 were years of the Dog.
They say that the animal on the reverse side of the coin is symbolic, because it influences a person born in the respective year. People born in the Year of the Dog are very flexible, honest and trustworthy.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
According to Chinese Lunar Calendar, people born in the Year of the Rooster (1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993 and 2005) are honest, hard-working and talented personalities. The coin also features rising sun, camellia flower and Chinese character ‘rooster’.
Weight – 5 ounces
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 8
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
People born in the Year of the Monkey (1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992 and 2004) are clever, have an ability to solve any problems easily and they are usually lucky.
Weight – 5 ounces
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 8
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
The coin features rabbit sitting in the grass, Chinese character ‘rabbit’ and the year. People born in 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1987 and 1999 are talented, clever, have taste and fortune favors them. These people are tender, delicate, loving, sometimes volatile and dreamy.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
People born in the Year of the Snake (1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001) are said to be passionate, romantic and wise. They tend to think over the meaning of life. ‘Snakes’ trust only own judgments and disregard others’ opinion. The silver coin traditionally features the symbol of the year, Chinese character meaning ‘snake’. The image of snake is gilded.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
The coin features the symbol of the year – gilded goat with small goat lings and Chinese character meaning ‘goat’. The reverse side features clouds, which symbolize longevity, peace and wealth. People born in the Year of Goat (1991, 1979, 1967, 1955, 1943, 1931, 1919 and 2003) are livable and friendly.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
The reverse side of the coin features young vigor stallion and Chinese character meaning ‘horse’ and the year.
1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990 and 2002 were years of the Horse. People born in the Year of the Horse are sociable, appreciate self-freedom and spend money reasonably.
Weight – 1 ounce
metal – 999 silver
face value – AUD 1
According to Chinese Calendar, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008 were the years of the Rat.
The reverse side of the coin features a rat and Chinese Character meaning the symbol of the year. The obverse of the coin features the official portrait of Her Highness Queen Elizabeth II, the year and the face value.
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