The most unusual money. Unusual coins of the world
Interest in collecting coins is driven by a wide variety of anniversary and commemorative items, some of which are very rare.
But in this article we will look at money, appearance which delight numismatists all over the world.
The largest coin in the world
The coin of the American sculptor Stanley Whitten is considered the heaviest and largest specimen in the world. Its face value is $1 million, and this is another of its records. The obverse features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II. On the reverse is a maple leaf, a typical emblem for Canada. Gold was used as the material, and the mass of the specimen is 100 kilograms. A total of 15 copies were made, which are added to private collections.
Coin with the smallest weight
This category includes silver coins Nepal, produced in 1740. The weight of such a specimen is 0.002 grams. For comparison, a 1 ruble coin from the Bank of Russia weighs 3 grams (minted in 2016).
Exclusive coins of the world
In 2008, the next international meeting of mints took place. As a result of international disputes, the most beautiful coin was recognized as a copy of the Mexican Bank, minted in 2005. The obverse features the coat of arms of Mexico, and the reverse depicts the ancient Aztec calendar.
Coins made of wood
No matter how strange it may sound, not only money made from non-ferrous metals is valuable. The Congo Mint introduced wooden coins into circulation in 2005. Maple was chosen as the material.
The coins were treated with moisture-resistant varnish. The circulation included copies with the same denomination, but with different images of animals on the obverse and reverse.
The purpose of releasing such unique products was an action calling for the protection of wild animals.
But this was not the first practice of issuing wooden money in the world. Before the outbreak of World War II, a rare batch of original wooden coins was issued in Canada. The material was so unreliable that only a few copies have survived to this day in good condition.
Cardboard coins
Towards the end of World War II, Japan experienced severe shortages of both precious and ferrous metals. As a result, money was issued from a special fiber similar to cardboard. Most of these examples were used in the Manchuria region in 1944-1945.
Diamond coin
Such a unique copy was produced in England. The obverse of the coin depicts Elizabeth II. The diameter of the gemstone is less than 1 millimeter. It is almost impossible to see both sides of a real work of art without a magnifying glass.
Coin with water
In 2007, pure silver copies with a face value of 1 dollar came into circulation on the island of Palau. The copies differ from all other coins in that they have an ampoule of holy water from a French source attached to them. The obverse of this unique piece depicts the Virgin Mary.
The most fantastic type of coin is money made of super-strong material intended for the space market.
Copies were developed for the world at the University of Leicester.
The main material of money is plastic high pressure, capable of withstanding the highest cosmic overloads.
Who knows, perhaps one day this money will find its use, because it is not used on Earth.
Unique coins of Russia
The Bank of Russia has repeatedly issued unique money in honor of famous events.
Russian gold coins
Was released in 2008 gold coin with a weight of 3 kilograms and a face value of 25 thousand rubles. The anniversary edition was released in honor of the 190th anniversary of the Goznak enterprise. A total of 50 copies were produced. In 2010, the Bank of Russia turned 150 years old. In honor of this, a gold coin with a face value of 50 thousand rubles was released into circulation. Her weight is 5 kilograms.
In honor of olympic games In Sochi, a gold coin was issued with a denomination of 10 thousand rubles and weighing 1 kilogram. A total of 250 copies were minted in Russia. Not only in Russia, but also during the USSR, short series of gold coins were issued commemorative coins.
Among the unique coins of Russia is the limited anniversary series “Sochi 2014”.
Beautiful coins in honor of the 2014 Olympics
The main symbols of the sporting event were the Leopard, Polar bear and Bunny. Their images are decorated with commemorative coins.
Production began in 2011 and continued until 2014. The series contains 46 different copies dedicated to different types sports
Coins were made of non-ferrous metal, silver and gold. This move will allow to replenish the collections of numismatists with different levels income.
In addition, each copy is stamped with the memorable year 2014. The anniversary batch consists of both commemorative and investment coins.
Investment Olympic coins of Russia
This money is used to invest funds comparable to buying gold. Their price directly depends on the cost precious metals and their weights. The collection consists of three types:
- Silver coin with a face value of 3 rubles. Its weight is 31 grams. A total of 1.5 million copies were produced.
- Gold coin with a face value of 50 rubles and weighing 7.7 grams. The circulation was 4 million copies.
- Gold coin with a face value of 100 rubles. The weight of the product is 15.5 grams. 0.5 million copies went into circulation.
The surface of all specimens is matte, without specularity.
Commemorative coins series
Commemorative rubles include items made of precious metals, the purchase of which is subject to an 18% tax. The following money is worth noting from this collection:
- 925 silver coins weigh 1 kilogram and have a denomination of 100 rubles. The circulation was 20 thousand copies;
- three-ruble silver coins, the circulation of which amounted to 1.2 million copies.
Coin as a work of art
“Milestones of Humanity” is the name of a unique and very beautiful coin, produced in 2016. It shows the Egyptian labyrinth. A total of 999 $10 copies were produced in .999 sterling silver. In 2015, a series of 15 copies were released worldwide using the same material. If you collect all 15 copies into one single mosaic, you will get an image of the painting “The Kiss”.
In 1516, a law on the purity of beer was issued. According to the decree of the Bavarian Duke, the drink should consist only of water, malt and hops. 500 years later, a rare series of coins in the shape of a beer cap was issued in honor of this law. The denomination of the piece is 1 dollar; 999 silver is also used as material.
Everyone knows that the first to conquer space were not people, but animals. Thanks to them, they were able to study the effects of high overloads on the body. In honor of these heroes, a short series of Russian commemorative coins was issued. Each copy has a denomination of 1 ruble. The reverse depicts the coat of arms of the Russian Federation, and the obverse contains photographs of famous dogs. Each piece contains 3 Swarovski crystals. The collection consists of 5 copies.
In 2015, 2,500 pieces with the Lord's Prayer were minted in 925 silver on Cook Island. Silver coins are made in 3D format.
In principle, any ancient coin seems today to be something unique and unusual, but even among this incredible variety of wonders there are unique ones, such as the huge boulders of the island of Yap weighing up to 5 tons, or Chinese metal plates weighing up to 3 kg, on which were stamped with one hundred coins, obviously for ease of use.
And ancient Roman coins were even called elephant money because of the image of an elephant that occupied the entire surface of the metal plate. Australian dollars are also interesting. They consisted of two coins: the central part of the dollar was removable and had its own denomination, as did the rest around it.
However, not only ancient coins attract the attention of lovers various kinds miracles. Anniversary collectible coins modern coinage also deserve mention among the most unusual coins. By the way, the cost of some of them reaches one and a half million! Not a bad investment, right?
Today, thanks to modern technology collectible coins can purchase the most amazing view. For example, multi-colored coins are issued, the price of which depends not only on the alloys included in their composition, but also on the artistic value of the entire product, as well as on the number of issued copies. Yes, if you suddenly decide to laugh at the ancient heavy coins, pay attention to the modern collection series dedicated to tropical fish. One such coin weighs almost more than 5 kg!
Such coins have a quite suitable aquarium-shaped frame. Why not a suitable gift for an underwater lover? If, of course, you have an extra fifteen thousand rubles. Australians also never cease to please numismatists with expensive new items, having released a whole collection of coins dedicated to motor vehicles of the early twentieth century.
Such unusual coins are not only for collectors. They are not a bad investment as they are made from high quality precious metals. You can give them for any occasion and for absolutely any taste, the main thing is that you have enough money for such a gift.
Coin with a real black pearl
Silver coin with Swarovski crystal
The Central Bank of Congo has released three coins dedicated to the biblical story of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts to the newborn Jesus. These coins are unusual in that each of them has inserts corresponding to these gifts: gold, myrrh and frankincense.
Continuing the relay of commemoration of John Paul II, the Liberian government has released a very unusual coin. The coin is completely black except for the gold bas-relief of the Pope.
An oval coin with a piece of coal found during one of the expeditions in 2000 in the remains of the Titanic ship
Canadian coins with hologram.
Canadian coins with enamel.
Coins in the shape of the Australian continent
Coins with inserts of precious and semi-precious stones
Square coins of Turkey.
100 Austrian schillings. 900 silver, titanium inlay.
4 triangular coins arranged like a puzzle
Coin with concave relief
Coin with a built-in electronic clock
Commonwealth Games, three-metal coin: gold, silver, copper.
Chinese fan-shaped coins. Series Chinese calendar, Gold, Silver 999
Liberia. 100 dollars. Silver 999.
This unusual coin master minters is unique in that the outer circle of massive silver coins made in the form of a “puzzle”, on each part of which there is an image and the names of the twelve apostles. Each of the 12 pieces of the “puzzle” is silver coins is a separate coin with its own denomination - 5 dollars of the Republic of Liberia. The central part is also separate coin with a face value of 40 dollars of the Republic of Liberia.
Coin dedicated to the apostles - twelve chosen disciples of Jesus Christ, whose mission was to preach the Gospel. These are the brothers Peter and Andrew, the brothers James and John Zebedee, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James Alphaeus, Thaddeus (Judas Levway), Simon the Canaanite and Judas Iscariot.
They were called simply "The Twelve", and this name remained with them even at the time when, after the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, they became eleven. The sacred number of apostles was replenished by the election of Matthias shortly after the Ascension of Christ. Later, 70 more apostles were elected, also endowed with the power to preach, teach, forgive sins, and lead communities. But the first twelve are the closest disciples of Jesus Christ, witnesses of His earthly ministry.
The set celebrates 60 years of racing success and Ferrari racing cars. 6 coins depicting the most successful models of the decade, and 1 coin depicting the E2007 model competing in the latest Formula I.
12 silver coins triangular shape, each of which reflects the story of a shipwreck in the mysterious Bermuda Triangle.
Eland. Series: Giants of Africa. Gold 999.9, 2 coins: 1/4 oz b 1/10 oz. Edition of 300 pieces, South African Mint Company.
Mongolia, 500 Togrog, Silver 999.
The “Yeti” coin is special, on the obverse of the coin there is an iridescent image Bigfoot, if you look from different angles, you can see how he walks.
Coin illusion. Palau, 5 dollars.
The Swiss artist Sandro del Prete (* 1931) is the founder of the optical illusion drawing, which he called “Illusorismus”. One of his images is a riddle - What do you see under the great helmet? Don Quixote on a horse accompanied by his squire Sancho Panza? Or do you see the face of the “Knight of the Sad Image”?
Cook Islands, $5, Silver.925, natural pearl insert.
One of the most famous paintings by the Dutch painter Jan Vermeer is “Girl with a Pearl Earring”.
Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. The biggest in every way gold coin.
Dimensions: 53 cm (21 inches) in diameter and over 3 cm (1.2 inches) thick. Weight 100 kilograms of pure gold
The record coin was released as a competitor to the largest coin before, “Big Phil”. It was released in honor of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Its denomination is €100,000
Perhaps the most strangely and unusually designed and executed coin is coin$10 denomination made of fine silver, which was issued in 2002 in the Republic of Nauru, an island republic located in the western part of Pacific Ocean. The coin is dedicated to education European Union and its transition to a single currency - the euro.
The Russian government issued
face value... 100 francs - 37 rubles 50 kopecks!
There is an official assumption that in this way Nicholas II wanted to commemorate the Franco-Russian union, but numismatists are more inclined to think that 100 francs were intended for circulation in the casino system.
At the exchange rate, 100 francs amounted to an extremely illogical Russian denomination - 37 rubles 50 kopecks and had an even more illogical weight, identical to two and a half imperials. At a time when everything was tied to the value of gold, 100 francs could not be perceived as anything other than the nonsense of the Russian coinage system. Everything suggests that these coins were not for circulation.
Unusual coin The "Dancing Man" with motion effect was issued in Australia in 2005 by the Perth Mint to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. When viewed from different angles, it creates a movie-like sequence of a man dancing in the film, which was filmed in Sydney on August 15, 1945, in memory of the 39,000 Australians who died in the war.
The coin is packaged in the form of a metal box for storing films.
The circulation of silver coins with a face value of 1 Australian dollar was 25,000 copies, and the gold coins with a face value of 100 Australian dollars were 750 pieces.
Four leaf clover is a symbol of good luck. By ancient legend, the person who finds this rare specimen is, from that moment and forever, haunted by luck and success. Moreover, this lucky man himself brings good luck to everyone who meets him, collaborates with him, or is simply in his neighborhood.
And so that everyone has a lot of luck and happiness in the small island state of Palau, they decided to give it by releasing a funny gold coin in the shape of a four-leaf clover.
A small country in Africa, Somalia, which has neither government nor currency, is constantly torn apart internal conflicts nevertheless, it is one of the countries that produces the most unusual and funny coins. The shapes and colors are simply amazing: first guitars, now motorcycles. Circulation 2007, coins in denominations of 1 dollar.
They are absolutely legal means of payment. But, naturally, they don’t go into circulation
Spintrias (lat. spintria), also known as brothel marks, are coin-shaped tokens used in Ancient Rome as a means of internal payment in lupanaria. IN Russian numismatics in practice, the term is sometimes applied to all antique tokens and coins with an erotic theme.
Especially for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, the mint released a special set commemorative coins. They are called Lucky Loonie. The mintage of coins is limited, for example, a silver dollar is issued in the amount of 40,000, and a roll of 25 pieces is issued in 10,000 pieces.
Mac Funamizu, a Japanese designer, designed new option representations familiar to money. This concept project was codenamed "Coin of Neverland".
Eat coin in denominations of 1 dollar. The next denomination, 50 cents is half of it, 25 cents is a quarter, etc.
The pick-shaped coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. The denomination of the triangular banknote is 50 cents. Circulation - 30,000 copies.
Made from an alloy of copper and nickel, the coin was issued in honor of one of the national symbols - the symbol of national unity of Canada - the six-string guitar.
Armenia, 100 dram. Silver coin with enamel and artificial crystal insert. Series - "Zodiac".
Canada, $15, gold, enamel. Series - "Moon Zldiak"
Canada 15 dollars, 2008. Set "Playing cards".
Several coins of different denominations dedicated national symbol Canada.
Set of coins"Road Kings". Tuvalu, 2010, 1 dollar. Silver, enamel.
Beautiful set of coins Canada. Boxed version of the set " Naval battles". Each coin The set is packed in a separate box.
Every ancient coin these days looks interesting and original, they are all very diverse, but you can also find special outlandish ones: with a huge weight of three kilograms or even several tons, coming from China or the island of Yap.
In Rome, in ancient times, money was called elephant money because the image of an elephant was engraved on the plates. Also noteworthy are dollars from Australia, which consisted of two collapsible coins, each of which had its own denomination.
The most amazing and unusual coins
These days thanks to innovative technologies, collectible coins also look unusual. There are multi-colored specimens. Their value is determined by the type of alloys, decoration and the total number of coins issued.
By the way, if the ancient heavy money plates seem funny to you, you can take an interest in the modern collection of coins, which is dedicated to tropical fish. Each coin weighs about five kilograms, and their frame, as befits a fish, is made in the shape of an aquarium.
This is a wonderful gift for connoisseurs underwater world, unless of course you are stingy with 15,000 rubles.
Until recently, the coin was called the largest - a million Canadian dollars, which weighs about a hundred kilograms and its diameter is more than 50 cm.
But not so long ago, Australians presented another gold coin with a weight of more than 1000 kg and a diameter of 80 cm.
Its cost is several times higher than the face value. Experts say it could cost up to 55 million dollars.
The largest coin in Russian Federation considered to be a coin issued in 2010 in honor of the anniversary of the Bank of the Russian Federation.
Its face value is 50 thousand rubles, and its weight is 5 kg.
50 of these coins have been issued, and you can use them to pay in a regular supermarket at their real denomination.
The coin from Mexico, which was issued in 2005, was recognized as the most beautiful in the whole world. What struck the experts the most was the most complex technology made, copies are sold at the Mint and at the main Mexican bank. On it you can see an image of the Aztec calendar and the country's coat of arms.
Among the amazing and unusual coins is the most valuable coin, which costs 3 billion dollars; it can be found in the Royal Belgian Library. Numismatists call it the Etna tetradrachm. And the oldest is a coin from the 8th century BC from Lydia. It is called “Satyr”, weighing about sixteen grams.
Spintrii are the most unusual coins of the ancient world that were circulated in brothels Ancient Rome. The coins depict sexual scenes. Such coins were not used in official money turnover, but rather played the role of tokens with which they paid the heterae. Real coins were exchanged for spintrii at the entrance to the brothel.
The most expensive coins at the moment include two copies - the double gold eagle, which was minted in the 33rd year of the last century and sold at auction. The American Mint produced a total of 445 thousand of these gold coins; they were later bought from citizens and melted down.
But 2 dozen of these eagles remained in their original form, and one of them was sold for more than 7 million US dollars 14 years ago.
Second on the list is a gold dinar, which was bought at a London auction for £3.7 million.
The richest collector in the world is Bruce McNall from the USA, who began collecting at the age of 8, after receiving a coin album as a gift. While a student at the university, he became the owner of a store that sold coins. Today, the numismatist's collection is worth more than two hundred million dollars. In addition, Bruce is the owner of a famous hockey team and the main co-owner of a film studio in Los Angeles. This is how McNall's hobby led him to fame and fortune.
Puzzle coin “12 Apostles”
Silver 100$ from Liberia. This coin is very massive and made in the shape of a puzzle. When all the parts are assembled into one whole, you can see the image of the 12 apostles and their names.
All the particles are individual 5 Liberian dollar coins, and main part is a forty dollar coin.
The 12 apostles are disciples whom Jesus Christ himself chose; they were to follow the path of the Lord and preach among ordinary people.
All the disciples were called “12” even after the betrayal of one of them, Judas.
This number was replenished again by Matthias after the Ascension of the Lord.
Later, another 70 followers were elected who were supposed to teach, absolve sins and preach to the masses.
However, it was those twelve who were closest; they witnessed the ministry of Jesus on earth.
The Palau coin, also called an illusion by collectors, was founded by one of the great Swiss artists in the 30s of the last century.
It depicts a drawing with an optical illusion of deception. The denomination of the coin is five dollars.
Another unusual design is applied to the coin called the Dancing Man. Here you can see the effect of movement. The coin was issued in 2005, in memory of the end of the war.
The image is reminiscent of a dancer in one of the Sydney films, in memory of the fallen Australians.
The coin is shaped like a four leaf clover and is made from Palauan gold alloy. According to legend, such a funny coin brings good fortune not only to the owner, but also to people around him, employees, and relatives.
Coins in the shape of guitars, motorcycles and other unusual shapes and colors are issued in Somalia. These funny coins have a value of only 1 dollar.
A Canadian coin in the shape of a triangle, reminiscent of a guitar pick, worth 50 cents. 30 thousand of these copies were produced from nickel and copper. This form was not chosen by chance, because the guitar is a symbol of national Canadian unity!
TOP 3 original coins
Coins that are not used on our planet. They were released for space tourists and are planned for use in the future.
Their material is super durable plastic that can withstand very heavy loads. Such money does not yet have its own denomination.
Silver coin minted in Palau. On it, in addition to the image of the Virgin Mary, the magicians placed a special disk with a mini-bottle of holy water.
A talking coin from Mongolia with the image of the famous J. Kennedy.
On the right shoulder of the president there is a small button, when pressed, Kennedy’s famous expression is pronounced: “I am proud to be a Berliner.”
I bet that you had no idea that there were SUCH unusual coins in the world))
Central Bank of the Russian Federation. A three-kilogram silver coin and a kilogram gold coin.
Canada has begun issuing a series of unusual coins.
They are printed with real dinosaur fossils, processed according to special technology, patented by the Canadian Mint. On the surface of the first moenta is carved the image of the skeleton of Duckbill Parasaurolophus. Each coin is individual.
Technical parameters of the coin: Canada, 2007, silver 9999, 1 ounce, proof, mintage 20,000 copies
Canadian coins with enamel.
Heroes of children's fairy tales, the Three Little Pigs and Sleeping Beauty became the themes of the Isle of Man coins
There is a new addition to the family of small gold coins with symbolic meaning. This time Palau releases the Shooting Star coin.
One dollar, gold 9999 0.5 grams, Diamond Uncirculated
This small (half gram) 9999 gold coin is sure to captivate. Its shape, in the form of a four-leaf clover, is supposed to attract good luck, just like the previously mentioned coin with a natural four-leaf clover leaf.
An amazing series of coins from Niue, dedicated to great artists. Real works of art! Silver 925, face value 1 dollar, year of issue 2007
Coin - illusion "Cat in the window", 4000 kwacha, Zambia 2001
Coin dedicated to the visit of Pope Benedict XVI. A visit to the USA is quite unusual. Not only is it uniquely shaped like a map of the USA, it is also adorned with Swarovski crystals in the colors of the American flag. Cook Islands, 2008, $5, 999 silver, 25 g, edition of 5000, gold plated, Swarovski crystals in the colors of the flag USA, proof
Coins in the shape of the Australian continent
Among the new products of the coming 2010, the world's first coin with a three-dimensional hologram already stands out.
The coin is called "Tender Love" with main theme design in the form of three roses with a holographic coating.
The theme of the coins is the 175th anniversary of the publication of the first book of fairy tales by the great Hans Christian Andersen.
Samoa, 2010, 10 dollars, 925 silver, 25 g, diameter 38.61 mm, proof, edition of 2500 copies,
Titanium two-color coins. The British Virgin Islands have issued coins that, in addition to using a high-tech and unusual material - titanium, use its two oxides - gold and blue. The coins have different colors on the reverse and obverse.
Coins with inserts of precious and semi-precious stones
Square coins of Turkey
Oval coins "Flowers of Turkey"
100 Austrian schillings. Silver 900, inlay - titanium
Chinese fan-shaped coins. Series "Chinese calendar", Gold, Silver 999
"Miss You" Coin. Silver, enamel, Swarovski crystal
Australia, 2006, silver coin with a capsule containing miniature copies of six coins that were the means of payment before the introduction of decimalization monetary system in Australia
The first coin from a series about the outstanding sculptures of the world with an insert of a miniature sculpture made of real marble
Coin with sound! "I'm proud to be a Berliner!" - when you press the button, the coin reproduces the historical phrase of John Kennedy.
Crystal Silver Coin
Cook Islands, for the 80th anniversary of Benedict XVI, 2007, denomination 5 dollars, silver 925, 25 g, gold plated - gold 999, Swarovski crystals
Coin in memory of John Paul II in the form of a cross with black Swarovski crystals, silver, gold plated and Continuing the relay of commemoration of John Paul II, the government of Liberia has issued a very unusual coin. The coin is completely black except for the gold bas-relief of the Pope.
Coin-transformer " Sundial" and a compass coin
Set of four coins. The reverses of the coins together spell out the word "Cook". The circulation is 1779 sets i.e. year in which Cook was killed by natives in Hawaii
Illusion coin. Woman hiding in autumn leaves. Palau, 2008, 5 dollars, 925 silver
Coin with inserts of elements of a real meteorite. 925 silver, palladium plated
Continuation of the series of coins with inserts of elements of real meteorites. Martian meteorite. Cook Islands, 2009, 5 dollars, 925 silver, 25 g, diameter 38.61 mm, antique plating, copper plating, edition of 2500 copies,
A unique set dedicated to the main milestones in space exploration. The set, housed in a metal “astronaut” suitcase made of aluminum, includes five coins and a capsule with a lunar meteorite particle.
The world's first coin in the shape of a pyramid with a capsule containing sand from the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Pharaohs by the famous English archaeologist Carter in 1922
A unique coin with a thermal image. In its original state, the coin has a uniform red color. When you heat the coin with your hands, an image of a chicken appears
Cook Islands, Egyptian pyramids. Transformer coin. The insert can be installed vertically on the coin
Sierra Leone, $75. 24 karat gold, purple niobium.
Modern coins of Hungary
Two-color niobium coin
Unique spinning top coin
Marine calendar for 50 years.
Palau, 2009, $5, 999 Silver. Braille, raised dots on the coin spell out "2009".
Coin with a butterfly design
4 triangular coins arranged like a puzzle
The Central Bank of Congo has released three coins dedicated to the biblical story of the Three Wise Men bearing gifts to the newborn Jesus. These coins are unusual in that each of them has inserts corresponding to these gifts: gold, myrrh and frankincense.
A stunningly unusual coin issued in Niue. When you press the coin, the built-in light comes on, repeating the concept of the first incandescent electric lamp invented by Edison.
Coin with a built-in light source "Edison", face value $1, minted 2005, PROOF, mintage 2500, silver.925, weight 38.61
Coin with concave relief
"Commonwealth Games", three-metal coin: gold, silver, copper.
An unusual turquoise titanium coin dedicated to the world's first misprint postage stamp Western Australia in 1855
Canadian coins with hologram
Coins with horse designs
For the coming year of the Tiger eastern calendar Liberia released a set of colored rectangular coins. 4 coins, each: 5 dollars, silver 99.9, 20 g, size 56*25 mm, proof, circulation 8000 copies,
This coin is an amazing gift to remember your vacation! She smells like the sea!
A coin with the heavenly smell of the sea!
Palau, 2010, 5 dollars, 925 silver, 25 g, diameter 38.61 mm, proof, 2500 copies
Silver coin with a gold rectangular insert.
Series "Dangerous Animals" Tuvalu, 1 dollar, 999 silver
A coin that combines beauty, history, symbolism, and Orthodoxy. Icon of Kazan Mother of God. Cook Islands, 2009, 5 dollars, silver 999, 25 g, size 30*38 mm, proof, edition 2500 copies,
Another case of using wood in the production of a coin.
Icon of the Vladimir Mother of God. Art by Andrey Rublev. A unique coin with a removable wooden icon plate. Cook Islands, 2008, $5, 999 silver, 25 g, size 30/38 mm, edition of 2500 copies, proof
Like the original, the icon of the Holy Trinity, and its embodiment in silver, evoke admiration for its polished beauty.
Cook Islands coin, 2010, 5 dollars, silver 999, 25 g, size 30*38 mm, proof, mintage only 2500. This coin will become a rarity in many ways.
Coin with a capsule containing holy water from the source of Lourdes.
Coin with carbon insert from a real Formula 1 car - Ferrari F2008. Cook Islands, 2009, 5 dollars, 500 silver, 25 g, diameter 38.61 mm, proof,
The Cook Islands have released a set of coins that can be called the smallest in the world. Three 999 silver and gold coins weigh 0.12 grams each
Australia has released a series of coins-amulet "Fortune". "Longevity". "Success". "Wealth".
Series of coins "Mythological Chinese characters". Australia 2009, 1 Australian Dollar, 99.9 Silver, 1 oz, size 47.60 x 27.40, 4mm thick, color image, coin comes in a bright booklet.
Today I present two stunning amber coins, true works of art
Australia gave collectors a stunning gift for the New Year. Two new loose coins precious stones the clear capsule now contains diamonds from Kimberley. The coin was issued in silver and gold, with proof quality.
And a little humor: the largest wooden monument to the ruble was cut out and installed in Russia. He appeared on June 10, 2008 in the city of Tomsk. A wooden ruble weighing 250 kilograms and measuring more than two meters was installed on one of the squares for a traditional city event - the Tomsk Carnival. The wooden ruble is made in a realistic manner on a scale of 1:100. The festival organizers have already submitted an application to have the wooden ruble included in the Guinness Book of Records.
An elegant and meaningful coin issued by Nauru - Guardian Angel
Canadian designers decided that single-color coins were a relic of the past, and created a series of unusual colored coins with holograms. This is a step into the future.
But the designers who worked on the image of Turkish coins decided that the main thing is not the color, but the shape, so their single-color coins are cut in the shape of squares and ovals with nice embossing on both sides.
Coins made of gold and silver, made in the shape of a fan, so popular in China. They belong to the "Chinese Calendar" series, each packaged in a separate box and then in a case.
And in Belarus, fans of the work of Alexandre Dumas will be able to find something to their liking. Namely, a series of souvenir coins based on The Three Musketeers. Thus, four silver coins depict four inseparable friends, each has a zirconium of a certain color attached to his sword, and behind his back is an enamel painting depicting what was dear to each of them. Interestingly, the set is packaged in a special book-shaped case. Certificate included.
New Zealand has its own favorite books. So, everyone knows that Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” trilogy was filmed mainly in New Zealand, so the state decided to skim off all the cream that it could from this fact. Therefore, a series of souvenir coins was issued depicting the main characters of this trilogy. Both silver and gold coins were minted.
But Somali souvenir coins can hardly even be called coins. Souvenirs - that's all...
The same applies to coins made in the Congo. Both the wooden ones, issued with a slogan in defense of animals, and the silver ones, with inserts of gold, incense and myrrh, which symbolize the gifts brought to little Jesus by the three wise men.
Islands are small planets, separate worlds with their own laws and regulations, thinking and way of life. This is exactly what you think when looking at the amazingly unusual coins issued on the islands.
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