Queen Elizabeth II coin portraits

Last week, a few of my Facebook friends have a discussion about Queen Elizabeth II coin potraits. One of them is asking about a potrait that look identical but with a different writing on them. One of them have a writing "ELIZABETH II D.G.REG F.D" and the other "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D". My friend were thinking that both of the portraits on the coins are different persons because of the different faces and writing on the coin obverse. Most of the answer on the discussion told him that both coins show the pictures of Queen Elizabeth II but with a different portraits design. The words abbreviations "D. G. REG. F. D." or "DEI GRATIA REGINA F D" stand for Dei gratia regina fidei defensor which means ""By the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith" and normally can be seen on British coins.

Here are some of the Queen Elizabeth II coin portraits designs:

Mary Gillick Portrait

First portrait of the Queen to appear on a coin was issued in 1953, shows The Queen wearing a wreath, a young woman in her mid-20s. This portrait was used both on UK coinage and the coinage of many commonwealth countries. The first portrait was used from 1953 to 1965 on all pre-decimal coins.

Cecil Thomas Portrait

A portraits on Malaya and British Borneo coins is a design by Cecil Thomas. His designs  showed an effigy of The Queen crowned and facing right. Cecil Thomas designed a ‘realm portrait’ which is similar in nature and appears in the same context as that of George VI who was king before and father to Queen Elizabeth II. The design approved for use on colonial coinage and certain medals.

Arnold Machin RA Portrait

A new portrait of the Queen was adopted for the decimal coins. Designed by Arnold Machin RA, it had in fact been approved by the Queen as early as June 1964. Like Mary Gillick, Machin avoided the couped portrait cut off by the neck which had been usual on coins earlier in the century. The wreath, however, was replaced with the tiara which the Queen had been given as a wedding present from her grandmother Queen Mary.  The design was used for the decimal coins from 1968 to 1984.

Raphael Maklouf Portrait

From 1985 to 1997, UK circulating coins were struck bearing a royal portrait by the sculptor Raphael Maklouf. The couped portrait – cut off at the neck – shows the Queen with the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, and includes a necklace and earrings. A close examination reveals the artist’s initials, RDM, on the truncation of the neck, the inclusion of the middle letter – for David – ensuring that the signature would not be misinterpreted as a reference to the Royal Mint.

Dora de Pedery-Hunt Portrait

Dora de Pedery-Hunt was an artist who designed various coins and medals. She created the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that was used on Canadian coinage in 1990. She was the first Canadian citizen to design an effigy for Her Majesty, The Queen. Her effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 64 years old.

Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS Portrait

Portrait design by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS is a winning design in a competition held by the Royal Mint to design the obverse of the 1997 Golden Wedding crown. The design introduced in 1998 and show the matureness of the Queen’s years, etchings of age to reflect her 71 years.

Susanna Blunt Portrait

Susanna Blunt is a Canadian portrait artist who designed the most recent portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the current Canadian coinage, which began in 2003. Blunt was invited by the Canadian Mint to join eight other artists in a nationwide competition for a new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on Canadian coins. Blunt created the image from a photograph of the Queen.

Source: Wikipedia, Royal Mint UK,

Australia $5 Queen's visit coins

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II will be visiting Australia starting tomorrow until 29 October 2011 to open a 2011 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Canberra. The Royal Australian Mint has released a 2011 $5 Queen's visit commemorative coins. The coin features sixteen St Edward's Crowns, representing each time Her Majesty has visited Australia. It was designed by Mr Wojciech Pietranik, one of the Mint's most celebrated coin designers. The commemorative coins was launched by the Assistant Treasurer, Hon Bill Shorten on Monday.

The design has been approved by Her Majesty the Queen herself and will be packaged in a styled presentation card well suited to the occasion. The 2011 Queen's Visit $5 coin, retailing at AUD$20, is available now through the Royal Australian Mint, as is a special rolled CHOGM 2011 $1 coin product. The regal styled presentation card also includes a special pocket to add the CHOGM 2011 circulating commemorative $1 coin. Although it looks like gold, the coin is made of an aluminium, zinc and bronze mix.

Technical Specification:

Denomination: $5

Metal: Al/Zn/Bronze

Mass: 20.00g

Diameter: 38.74mm

Finish: Uncirculated

Mintage: Unlimited

Designer: W. Pietranik

For enquiries and coin orders, you can visit Royal Australian Mint at http://www.ramint.gov.au/

Bhutan Royal Wedding Coin

Bhutan's King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck has married with his childhood sweetheart and India-educated commoner Jetsun Pema on 13 October 2011. The Royal Wedding of His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty the Queen Jetsun Pema is one of Bhutan's most anticipated event. Thousands of people have gathered in Bhutan's capital Thimphu to catch a glimpse of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his new queen after an elaborate wedding ceremony earlier this week. On Sunday, I check if the Bhutan Royal Wedding Coin still available, look like the" Bhutan Royal Wedding 1oz 999 Fine Silver Proof Colour Coin" has been sold out.

The Singapore Mint is the official Mint for the Bhutan Royal Wedding Commemorative Coins. The exclusive coins bear the portrait of the esteemed Royal Couple on the obverse and the logo of the Royal Wedding is featured on the reverse. The Royal Wedding Logo embodies the symbolic Khorlo (Wheel), signifying the Royalty; Two Circles with the Dhar (Ceremonial Scarf) signifying the Eternal Union of Thap (Method) and Sherab (Wisdom) and the Dham Tshig Tsangma and Lotus, symbolising the Purity of the Union. The Singapore Mint also produce two specially minted one-kilogramme coins as a Royal Wedding Coin Gift.

Specifications

Mintage: 20, 000 pc(s)

Issue Date: 01-Nov-2011

Diameter (mm): 40.70

Weight (g): 31.10

Material: 999 Fine Silver

Price: S$180.00

The coins sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6895 0288 / 6222 2486 / 6238 9890 or www.singaporemint.com.

PS: This coin has been sold out since the 1st day of it release.

Santa Claus Christmas 2011 coin

Christmas day is still few months away but I know most of you are already looking for a nice Christmas gift. Royal Canadian Mint has released a new coin Santa Claus Christmas 2011 coin; 50-Cent Holiday Coin-Gift from Santa (2011). The Mint don't announce how much of the coin has been minted, only show "While Supplies Last" in this coin mintage information. This Copper plated steel coins is the fifth issue in Royal Canadian Mint annual series of Holiday lenticular coins. It has a bright colors and 2-image lenticular design: Santa point the globe to his next stop and see him fly to deliver gifts.

Coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. Tilt the coin to reveal Santa in his flying sleigh! It’s a captivating effect created by this coin’s unique lenticular technology that’s bursting with vibrant colour.

Technical Specification:

Mintage:  While Supplies Last

Composition: copper plated steel

Finish: brilliant (with lenticular and colour on the reverse), specimen (obverse)

Weight: (g) 12.61

Diameter: (mm) 35

Edge: plain

Certificate: non-serialized

Face value: 50 cents

Artist: n/a

Price: USD26.67

For enquiries and coin orders, you can visit Royal Canadian Mint at http://www.mint.ca/

Dickson Niewmismatic

When I visit Dickson Niewmismatic shop on 30 September 2011, I also had a chance to interview him. Beginner need someone who had been a successful in his field to inspire them, this interview is for beginner collector who need to be inspired. I had seen many newbies collector collect something because they friend collect them not because value of the collection. Coin collecting is a rewarding hobbies, if you collect a wrong thing, it will be a waste of money. I hope interview with Dickson Niew will inspire some of you who had just start collecting. Will try to do more interview in the future.

When do you start collecting

I had been collecting coins since I am a little children but only do it seriously in 2007. I am lucky because my eldest brother now in Singapore is a hardcore coin collector. I had a chance to take some of his extra collection and keep it as my collection.

What do you collect?

Mostly Malaysia Parliament coins. I specialize in Malaysia error coins and counterfeit coins. 

Who inspire you?

Nobody give me inspiration to start collecting but you can say my brother force me to collect.

You most precious collection?

1976 1 sen copper. Not because of its price but on how I get it in my collection. I had been asking many of my numismatic members if they had that coin in their collection, not easy to get but worth it. I also have a complete set of Brilliant Uncirculated Parliament series.

Where do you get your collection?

I get almost all my collection in Malaysia; Coin shop, pasar karat, flea market and Malaysia eBay.

Future of coin collecting in Malaysia

Nowadays, I had seen many youngster start to collect coins. Some of them come from a professional background; Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer etc. I also have shop visitors from my Facebook friends. But I had seen youngster trend to collect solid numbers banknote, you should try to collect Malaysia tin coins. its far much better in value and history. You can get a solid number in every circulation but you cannot get duit ayam, jongkong or Johor Katun when nobody want to sell them. It is part of Malaysia history.

Counterfeit coins in Malaysia
For me, a counterfeit 1985 50 sen in my possession is the best Malaysian counterfiet coins. It look almost the same with the original 1985 50 sen.

Error coins in Malaysia

They're 3 round of Malaysia error coins; 1990, 1998 and 2007. But in the third round many human mint coins come into market (50 sen bang with 1 sen etc). It might be great to have such thing but when they're too many human mint coins come into market, people will lose confidence.

Dickson Niew is also a blogger at Niewmismatic Error Coins and a life time Malaysia Numismatic Society member. His blog mostly talk about Malaysia parliament and bunga raya error and rare coins. He also have a little shop in Subang USJ; Dickson Niew Collection Corner. You can meet him personally to get a free authentication of your error and rare coins.

Marilyn Monroe 85th anniversary coin

Are you a Marilyn Monroe die hard fan? A Marilyn Monroe 85th anniversary coins are available for your collection from Coin Invest Trust. The coins come with two variety, a 5 dollars .925 Silver and a 1 dollar Copper Silver plated. Both coins issued country is Cook Island. The 5 dollars Silver coin is inserted with real diamond as her earring and only 1,926 coins will be minted. 5 August next year, it will be 50 years since Marilyn Monroe died.

Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 - August 5, 1962) was a legend already during her lifetime. Her life was the story of Cinderella - from an unknown girl to the idolised and adored megastar. She grew up in humble conditions and managed what rarely anybody achieves. She became so famous that, to this very day, just under 50 years after her death, she is still remembered. It is said that the movie star received more fan post in the first years after her tragic death than many a Hollywood star in those times. Marilyn Monroe was an incredibly beautiful woman who was very expressional in her films and on photographs.

Marilyn Monroe - silver

Art.-No.: 25504

Country: Cook Islands

Year: 2011

Face value: 5 Dollars

Metal: Silver .925

Weight: 25 g

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Quality: Proof

Mintage: 1'926 pcs.

The silver coin has a real diamond insert.

Marilyn Monroe - Copper Silver Plated

Art.-No.: 25506

Country: Cook Islands

Year: 2011

Face value: 1 Dollar

Metal: Copper silverplated

Weight: 27 g

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Quality: Proof

Mintage: 2'500 pcs.

You can buy these coin from Coin Invest Trust by emailling them at Info@coin-invest.li or browsing their website: www.coin-invest.li. They can also be contact by Phone: +423 388 16 88 or Fax: +423 388 16 89.

Malaysia Numismatic Celebrity

Do you meet any Malaysia Numismatic Celebrity lately? It has been a bit hot discussion with some online friends when one of them show the picture of Saran Singh that she encounter during her visit to Amcorp Mall. Exactly, have you meet any of our own Malaysia Pakar Numismatic (Malaysia Numismatic expert)? I had meet many of them but only last year I took pictures with them (for personal collection). Most of the sifu (expert) don't want to share their pictures online because they want to keep it low profile.

Do you know that you have a best chance to meet with all the best in Malaysia Numismatic this coming Saturday? Malaysia Numismatic Society will be conducting their MNS Auction no. 149 this Sunday on 25 September 2011 at 9am in Jabatan Muzium Malaysia, Muzium Negara, Jalan Petalawati, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. You may contact Mr. Lawrence at 012-3710951 for more details. Most of the sifu will be coming for that auction. You can also go to Dickson Niew blog and read more about the auction at Niewmismatic Mint Errors. One of the sifu in his field too (Malaysia Mint errors).

Who exactly that we can consider as Malaysia Numismatic Celebrity? For me, I like to meet all the sifu who had wrote a book of their own. So far, I had meet Steven Tan, KN Boon, Tony Lye Fong Nge and many more. I had seen Saran Singh many times before but I never had a chance to chat or take picture with him. Some of my friends also want to meet david@profxxx, a famous Malaysia eBay Powerseller. You can also go to his blog Malaysia Straits Banknote. He also got many knowledge in Malaysia numismatic but he rarely wrote a thing about Malaysia numismatic.

How about you? Who do you consider as Malaysia Numismatic Celebrity? Get a chance to meet some of them at MNS auction. Share your experience with everyone in here.

Rugby World Cup 2011 Coins

Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC) will be starting in 2 days time. New Zealand will be hosting this year RWC starting on 9 September 2011 until 23 October 2011. 20 countries will be competing each others in 13 venues for the 7th world cup. I am not a big fan of Rugby but any big competition like this should had some collection to help us remember them when it is over. I had been searching for information on any Rugby World Cup coins for 2011 that I can find but I only found 4 Mint/coin dealers who launched such coins for coin collector.

New Zealand Post
-All Blacks Silver Proof Coin

2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin launched by New Zealand Post on 19 October 2010. The one ounce pure silver coin is authorised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and, as per all New Zealand legal tender coins, has a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the ‘heads’ side. On the reverse of the coin, you can see Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief, All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver. Read More.

-All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011

All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011 is the second coin issued by New Zealand Post. The coin portrays the All Blacks performing Te Rauparaha’s famous ‘Ka Mate’ haka before a match - a performance for which they are renowned the world over.The rim of the coin is engraved with Te Rauparaha’s renowned chant of the ‘Ka Mate’ haka: “Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!” (“Will I die! Or will I live!”). Read More.

-2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released an official legal tender commemorative coin featuring the Webb Ellis Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup. The Cup is named after William Webb Ellis, who is often credited as the inventor of rugby football. The trophy is silver gilt and has been presented to the winner of the Rugby World Cup since the first competition in 1987. Read More.

-RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof set

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand also produced a RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set. You will get the Webb Ellis Cup Coin and four other coins representing country that had won Rugby World Cup before;  Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003). Read More.

Perth Mint
-Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011

Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011 minted by Pert Mint. The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo.Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination. Read More.

South African Gold Coin Exchange
-2011 Mandela SA Rugby

The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) launched the new 2011 Rugby Coin Set on 31 August 2011. The coin set come with a 1/2oz gold and a 1oz silver coin. The reverse of the coin feature the Springbok emblem and the reverse show Mandela’s bust with the words “A Long Walk To Freedom”. The coin set minted by Mint of Norway and has a limited mintage of 2011 sets. They also launched an exclusive 2oz Mandela Rugby Set contains a 2oz gold and 2oz silver medallion. Read More.

South Africa 2011 Rugby World Cup Set

Another Rugby World Cup 2011 coins minted is the commemorative 2011 Mandela SA Rugby. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) launched the new 2011 Rugby Coin Set on 31 August 2011. The coin set come with a 1/2oz gold and a 1oz silver coin. The reverse of the coin feature the Springbok emblem and the reverse show Mandela’s bust with the words “A Long Walk To Freedom”. The coin set minted by Mint of Norway and has a limited mintage of 2011 sets. They also launched an exclusive 2oz Mandela Rugby Set contains a 2oz gold and 2oz silver medallion that features Mandela’s bust on the obverse and the Springbok on the reverse. This 2oz Springbok set has a limited mintage of 500 and also minted by the Mint of Norway.

Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in 1987 and 1991 because of boycotts against South Africa. However, on their debut in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks made South Africa proud by winning the final match against New Zealand 15 - 12. In 2007 the Springboks once again lifted the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup high by beating England 15 – 6.

This is more look like a medallion then a coin for me but I think it still a good collection to mention for Rugby World Cup 2011 Coins. You can contact South African Gold Coin Exchange at online@sagoldcoin.com to enquire about the Springbok coin set.

RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand also produced a RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set. You will get the Webb Ellis Cup Coin and four other coins representing country that had won Rugby World Cup before;  Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003). The coin minted according to their nation. Only 2011 sets a minted for this collection.

Rugby World Cup 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One New Zealand dollar (NZD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.999), gold gilding (0.999)

Weight: 31.135g

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The Webb Ellis Cup, selectively gold gilded and special high-relief

Mint: BH Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

The New Zealand Coin - exclusive to this set

The first-ever Rugby World Cup Tournament was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987. The All Blacks faced a passionate French side in the Final at Eden Park and emerged victorious. The New Zealand silver proof coin has been struck from pure silver and shows an All Black in the 1987 uniform, fending off an opponent. The backdrop is a stylistic interpretation of the hammerhead shark (Mangopare) and the fern shoot (Koru) - the unique branding of RWC 2011.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One New Zealand dollar (NZD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver (0.999)

Weight: 31.135g

Diameter: 38.85mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: All Black in New Zealand's 1987 kit fending off opponent

Mint: The Perth Mint

The Australia Coin - exclusive to this set

The Wallabies’ first victory came in 1991 in London, where they defeated the English in a close but low-scoring game. Their second triumph was in 1999 in Cardiff, Wales, against France. The pure silver Australia coin is legal tender in Australia and has been struck to proof quality. The prominent player is shown in the official 1991 Australian kit during a line-out. The coin also bears RWC’s stylised Webb Ellis Cup design in the background.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One Australian Dollar (AUD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.999)

Weight 31.135g

Diameter: 38.85mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: A line-out wit three Australian players from the 1991 Rugby World Cup

Mint: The Perth Mint

The South Africa Coin - exclusive to this set

South Africa entered and hosted the Tournament for the first time in 1995. Upon reaching the Final in Johannesburg, they faced the All Blacks and scored the winning drop goal in the last two minutes of extra time. Their second victory came in 2007 against France in Paris. The South African coin is 2 Rand and legal tender. Struck in proof quality fine silver, this coin pictures a player in South Africa’s 2007 kit running with the Rugby ball against a background of RWC’s stylised rugby ball image.

Technical specification:

Denomination: Two South African Rand (R2)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.925)

Weight: 33.626g

Diameter: 38.725mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: The South African Coat of Arms. The word South Africa in all 11 official

languages forms a pattern around the Coat of Arms

Reverse design: A player in South Africa's 2007 kit running with the rugby ball, over Rugby World

Cup 2011 stylisied representation of a rugby ball

Mint: The South African Mint

The England Coin - exclusive to this set

In 2003 the Rugby World Cup Tournament returned to Australia and was revamped to include 20 teams and 48 matches. England and Australia were thrilled to meet at the Final in Sydney, where England obtained their first-ever Rugby World Cup Championship title during the last moments of extra time.The £5 coin has been struck from fine silver by the Royal Mint. This proof-quality coin is exclusive to this set, and captures an English player in the 2003 uniform performing a drop-kick. The background includes the stylised rugby ball fishbone graphic from the infamous Rugby World Cup Event Mark.

Technical specification:

Denomination: Five pounds (£5)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.925)

Weight: 28.28g

Diameter: 38.61mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

(Jersey coin)

Reverse design: A player in England's 2003 kit kicking the rugby ball with the Rugby World

Cup 2011 stylised represenation of a rugby ball in the background

Mint: The Royal Mint

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released an official legal tender commemorative coin featuring the Webb Ellis Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup. The Cup is named after William Webb Ellis, who is often credited as the inventor of rugby football. The trophy is silver gilt and has been presented to the winner of the Rugby World Cup since the first competition in 1987. It has been held by Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003).

The 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin is the first coin in the 2011 coin programme and the New Zealand Post official Rugby World Cup 2011 product range. Government issued and New Zealand legal tender, the $1 coin is produced to the highest standards of craftsmanship. The one-ounce pure silver proof coin showcases the competition’s prize at its centre, with the Webb Ellis Cup shining through in special high-relief 24-carat gold gilding. In celebration of this prestigious event, the 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin is beautifully presented in a laser-engraved wooden case, lined with velvet to keep the precious collectable safe. Each case is individually numbered and comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity. It’s a superb way to join the build-up to the 2011 Tournament, and is destined to become a treasure for generations

Technical specification:

Denomination: New Zealand one dollar (NZD $1)

Composition and finish: Silver proof (0.999), gold gilding (0.999)

Weight: 1 ounce

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The Webb Ellis Cup, selectively gold gilded and special high-relief to provide a 3D effect, Rugby World Cup 2011 event mark

Designed by: Cue Design, Wellington, New Zealand

Mint: BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 15,000 (of which up to 12,000 will be available as individual coins)

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011

All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011 is the second coin issued by New Zealand Post. The coin portrays the All Blacks performing Te Rauparaha’s famous ‘Ka Mate’ haka before a match - a performance for which they are renowned the world over. Continuing the ‘black’ theme of the first All Blacks coin, the uniforms of the front three rugby players are accurately represented in full colour - all black, with the team’s fern emblem emblazoned on the rugby jersey and shorts. The second row of rugby players is beautifully engraved in fine silver. The rim of the coin is engraved with Te Rauparaha’s renowned chant of the ‘Ka Mate’ haka: “Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!” (“Will I die! Or will I live!”). 

This coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 3,000 coins and numbered certificates of authenticity, this New Zealand legal tender coin is a precious and highly collectable keepsake of your favourite rugby team. The 2011 All Blacks Coin: the haka sits in a striking black acrylic presentation panel, offering a modern way to display this precious coin. The acrylic panel is housed within a black leatherette box, which is embossed with the All Blacks logo. This official All Blacks licensed product is a fantastic sports souvenir and makes a truly memorable gift.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One dollar

Finish: Proof

Composition: 0.999 silver

Weight: 1oz

Diameter: 40mm

Edge treatment: Smooth edge engraved with the chant "Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!"

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The All Blacks performing the 'Ka Mate' haka before a match

Mint: BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 3000 coins

Haka coin Picture by stuff.co.nz

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 All Black-Haka Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011

Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011 minted by Pert Mint. The Wallabies have competed in all six Rugby World Cups, and won the World Cup on two occasions – in 1991 defeating England and in 1999 defeating France. The team competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series. Within this series, they contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with South Africa. Currently, Australia is ranked second in the International Rugby Board World Rankings. The coin struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Wallabies – Men of Gold coin is the official coin of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo. The design also incorporates the inscription MEN OF GOLD 2011 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Technical Specification:

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

Designer Ryan Vanderwiel

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in a classic display case and presented within a coloured shipper featuring the team colours. You can still buy this coin at Pert Mint Website: Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011.

2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin

2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin minted by New Zealand Post on 19 October 2010. The one ounce pure silver coin is authorised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and, as per all New Zealand legal tender coins, has a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the ‘heads’ side. The 2011 All Blacks Coin is the first commemorative coin release from New Zealand Post, under an exclusive licensing agreement with the New Zealand Rugby Union. On the reverse of the coin, you can see Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief, All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver.

The 1 oz silver proof coin has been struck in 0.999 pure silver with a black reverse face. The coin is unmistakably All Blacks, and the black background is given even more impact with the fern design rendered in low-relief and clearly visible when viewed from different angles. Shining through in the centre of the coin is the ‘one dollar’ denomination and the official All Blacks logo shown in the strength of pure silver.

Technical specification:

Denomination: New Zealand one dollar (NZD $1)

Composition: Pure silver (0.999)

Finish: Silver proof

Weight: 1 ounce

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief. All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver.

Mint: BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 10,000 coins

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 All Black Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

Kim Kardashian Gold Coin

A new Kim Kardashian Gold Coin will be released by Goldcoin.net to commemorate the wedding of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries last Saturday. Each coin will be hand crafted and minted in 1 ounce 24 carat gold. GoldCoin.net has been releasing the prototype Commemorative gold coin of the first-ever Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries pure gold coins. From many celebrity news site I read looking for this information, Goldcoin.net have not talk with Kim Kardashian about producing such coin.

The obverse of the coins will feature Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries with their names displayed on the top and [their wedding date] “August 20, 2011″ displayed on the bottom. The reverse of the coins will feature Kim’s $2 million engagement ring with “Together Forever” displayed on the top and “Only Time Will Tell” displayed on the bottom. Kim’s $2 million engagement ring will also be in 3D on that coin.

When I searching for more information about the price and when the coins will be available at Goldcoin.net, no such info provided. Will you buy this coins for your investment? I know some die hard fan of Kim Kardashian will buy these.

New Zealand Mint Star Wars Coins

Today, New Zealand Mint has released their New Zealand Mint Star Wars Coins. The item will only be available for shipping starting 1 November 2011. The coins have an official license from Lucasfilm Ltd and a legal tender to Niue Island. The series will be limited mintage and will surely be a collector items for Star Wars and coins collector fan. Currently they have 2 packages of 1 oz Silver; Darth Vader and Millenium Falcon sets. They also have a Silver Plated base metal coins with 10 Star Wars character, they are planning to release 40 of such item.

1. Star Wars Millenium Falcon coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Star Wars Millenium Falcon set representing the rebel alliance. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of your favourite character duos of Luke Skywalker / Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi / Yoda, R2-D2 / C-3PO, Han Solo / Chewbacca and a Millenium Falcon Ship box. Open the Millennium Falcon case and hear authentic movie sound effects of the ship’s iconic “jump to light speed”. Read More.

2. Star Wars Darth Vader coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Darth Vader set will be representing the dark side. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of the dark side including Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Death Star, Stormtrooper and a Darth Vader case. Open the Darth Vader case and hear authentic movie sound effects of Darth Vader breathing. Read More.

3. Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins

New Zealand Mint has launched their Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins. The coins will be legal tender coin set for Niue. A total of 40 coins will be released as Silver Plated base metal coins, and a unique 40 coin holder will be available later. For now, you can start to order your ten Silver Plated base metal coins. Read More.

You can order and buy your coin sets directly from New Zealand Mint; Star Wars Legal Tender coins.