Новости нумизматики и коллекционирования

Монетный двор Австралии, Perth Mint, в апреле 2014 года представил вторую монету «Азиатский слон» серии «Материнская любовь», посвященной уникальную связи между матерью и ее потомством в дикой природе.

Аверс традиционный: портрет королевы Елизаветы II работы Яна Бродли. Вдоль края монеты расположены надписи: «QUEEN ELIZABETH II», «1/2oz 999 SILBER 2014», эмитент «TUVALU» и номинал «50 CENTS».

На реверсе в цвете запечатлены мама слон и маленьких слоненок, держащийся за хобот матери. Внизу выгравирована надпись: «ASIAN ELEFANT». Также указан знак монетного двора «P» Perth Mint.

Монета 50 центов из серебра 999-й пробы (proof) имеет вес 15,591 г, диаметр 36,60 мм, толщину 2,30 мм. Тираж — 6 000 шт.

Другие монеты данной серии: «Львица», «Жираф», «Медведь» и «Орангутанг».

The second release in this special new series celebrating the unique bond between a mother and her offspring in the animal kingdom, features an Asian elephant and her calf.

Displaying a special connection, a mother Asian elephant and her calf move together among other related females and their young, under the direction of a matriarch. The elephant calf is born fully formed but is slow to mature.  Requiring much care as it develops, its mother dedicates all of her time and love to her calf, and will only give birth again after her first born has been weaned. Highly protective, and ever conscious of her baby’s wellbeing, an Asian elephant mother will charge fiercely at any threat to her young calf.

The coin’s reverse depicts a coloured elephant calf locking trunks with its mother surrounded by jungle palms. The inscription ASIAN ELEPHANT and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark also appear in the design.

Issued a legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the monetary denomination.

The coin is housed in a display case and box-shipper portraying stunning imagery, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. A superb way to protect and present all five coins in their illustrated shippers, this series display box comprises an easy-to-assemble polypropylene charcoal tray and a transparent sleeve, and is complimentary with the delivery of the third coin release when purchased as a subscription.

Previous release: Lioness
Forthcoming releases: Giraffe, Bear, Orangutan

Монетный двор Финляндии 11 апреля 2014 года выпустит памятную монету «Первая марка и Нумизматика». Монета посвящена национальной валюте Финляндии. Данная монета станет единственной золотой монетой Финляндии, отчеканенной в 2014 году.

Первый финская валюта, марка, была выпущена в серебре на Монетном дворе Финляндии 15 октября 1864 года по указу Императора Александра II. На аверсе был изображен двуглавый российский орел с гербом Финляндии на груди.

Аверс и реверс новой монеты представляют элементы первой финской монеты: дубовые листья и декоративные ленты. Вокруг расположены надписи «NUMISMATIIKKA», год выпуска «2014» и инициалы дизайнера «V» на одной стороне. На другой — эмитент «SUOMI • FINLAND», номинал «€ 100» и год выпуска «2014».

Монета 100 евро из золота 917-й пробы (proof) имеет вес 5,56 г, диаметр 22 мм. Тираж — 6 000 шт.

The Mint of Finland have unveiled a new coin which remembers the first modern Finnish currency, the Markkaa, and pays tribute to Finnish coin collectors. By decision of the Ministry of Finance, Mint of Finland will release a commemorative coin entitled ‘First Mark and Numismatics’ on 11 April. It is a homage to scholars and collectors of metal coins as well as commemorating the birth of Finland’s national currency. This is also the only Finnish gold coin to be struck in 2014.

The first Finnish mark was struck in silver at Mint of Finland on 15 October 1864. The obverse depicts the two-headed Russian eagle with the lion coat of arms of Finland on the shield at its centre. The oak leaves and decorative ribbon encircling the silver mark’s reverse are repeated on the new ‘First Mark and Numismatics’ collector coin.

“This gold coin reminds us of the importance that nations traditionally attach to metal coins. The messages in metal convey the values of their era across centuries, even millennia,” says Henna Karjalainen, Communications Director at Mint of Finland and in charge of commemorative coins.

The face value of the ‘First Mark and Numismatics’ commemorative coin is EUR 100. Packed in a handsome wood box, it will sell for EUR 440. Mint of Finland will also be striking a numbered special edition of the commemorative coin, packed in Vitriini glass cases designed by Iittala. The numbered gold coins will sell for EUR 600.

The coin, designed by artist Hannu Veijalainen, depicts on the obverse elements of the first design of the markkaa coin. The oak leaves and decorative ribbon encircling the face value of the silver marks originally seen on the reverse are replicated on the new First Mark and Numismatics collector coin. The text “NUMISMATIIKKA” can be seen along the upper rim. A similar and co-ordinated design is depicted on the reverse along with the text “SUOMI FINLAND” as well as the coin’s denomination of €100 and year of issue, 2014.