Gold Proof Sovereign Four-Coin Set

The new Gold Proof Sovereign Four-Coin Set at 1095 British pounds depicts a welcome return of St George to the gold sovereign family and many collectors will be anxious to add this to their collections.

This is a proof set stunningly presented in a luxurious green presentation case complete with its Certificate of Authenticity, uniquely numbered and guaranteeing the provenance and stringent specifications of the four companion coins.

These 22 carat gold coins have a very low issue limit of just 1,750 sets.

The obverse designer is Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS and the 5 proof gold sovereign coins have a weight of 39.94, 15.98, 7.99, and 3.99 grams respectively.

This set of Gold Proof Sovereign coins will make an excellent addition, especially for that collector who specializes in sovereigns.

New Gold Coin from South Africa

The South African Mint has struck a new gold coin from South African

In the Protea series of 24 carat gold coins features Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.

As per the South African Mint.

“THE great achievements of SA should be honored, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu said before striking a gold coin commemorating his Nobel peace price at the SA Mint, in Midrand, today.

"We ought to be celebrating some of our great national achievements. We are too prone as South African to sell ourselves short," Tutu said.

"We have so much to be proud of. We ought to be a country that can show the world how to be compassionate."

He struck a gold coin bearing his image, and which forms part of the SA Mint’s Protea series honouring SA’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureates. The launch series is to feature 300 coins.

Former ANC president Chief Albert Luthuli was featured in the series last year.”

"The archbishop is a very, very special person both from a religious and spiritual view, also as a councillor, peacemaker and (for) playing an important role in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission," Mboweni said.

The new 2006 Protea gold coin series set consists of three coins, the one troy ounce gold coin, a one tenth of an ounce gold coin and a one Rand sterling silver coin. All are available from the South African mint.

They depict Tutu and an excerpt of the speech he gave shortly after receiving his Nobel Prize in 1994.

2006 10th Anniversary Two Dollar Gold Coin

In February the Royal Canadian Mint launched the new 10th Anniversary two dollar gold coin. This was the new two dollar coin to replace the two dollar bank note. This bi metallic coin is composed of a 22 carat gold outer ring with a 4.1 carat gold core.

This is the anniversary of the unique bimetallic construction of a nickel outer ring with an aluminum bronze core with the design of a polar bear standing on the edge of an open section of the Arctic sea ice.

The polar bear has ruled the Arctic for millennia. In doing so, it has captured the imagination of people around the world. Canadian wildlife artist Brent Townsend had perfectly captured the bear’s distinctive profile; a somewhat hunched posture that hints at its lowly gait. But don’t be fooled by the polar bear’s sluggish pace - it’s a deliberate heat-preserving measure that is in stark contrast to the intelligent and quick-witted mind that’s inside!

COIN SPECIFICATIONS

Face Value: 2 dollars
Mintage: 3,000
Composition: 22 karat gold outer ring with a 4.1 karat gold core
Weight (g): 14.02
Diameter (mm): 28
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Numbered
Artist: Brent Townsend
$399.95 CAN

This 10th Anniversary two dollar gold coin is a exceptional proof coin and one that every enthusiastic coin collector will and want to own!

2006 PURE GOLD COIN- IRIS VERSICOLOR

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched the 2006 pure gold coin – Iris Versicolor. The flower, Iris Versicolor, also called the Blue Flag, is the official floral emblem of Quebec and is a spring flower native to the province which was adopted in 1999.

The new 2006 pure gold coin – Iris Versicolor. Has a face value of 350 Canadian dollars and is the ninth in the series of provincial flowers. The coin is struck in 99.999 percent pure gold and hand polished to proof perfection. Only 2,006 have been minted, which matches the year of mintage of course, and costs around 1,296 Canadian Dollars.

COIN SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 2,006
Composition: 99.999% pure gold
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 35
Diameter (mm): 34
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: $350
Artist: Susan Taylor

This is a delightful gold coin that would make an ideal additional for any coin enthusiast especially if they have been collecting the series of floral gold cons from the Royal Canadian Mint.

Grey Kangaroo Gold Coins

Just announced by the Perth Mint are the Grey Kangaroo Gold Coins

This is the second of the Fauna gold Coin Series. The first was the Saltwater Crocodile. Due in May is the Emu, in July the Koala and in September will be the Kookaburra.

Discover Australia is a magnificent collector coin program from the historic Perth Mint. Scheduled for release between 2006 and 2008, the program comprises pure gold, silver and platinum proof coins depicting Australia's amazing fauna, landmarks and flora and these coins are available as an individual coin or in a subscription set.

This is a 99.99 percent proof quality gold coin with a the year-date and The Perth Mint's traditional ‘P’ mintmark also appearing in the design.

Specifications include:
Proof Quality 99.99% Pure Gold
Fauna Theme - Grey Kangaroo
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Limited Mintage:

.5 troy ounce 1000
1/10th o troy ounce 2500
1/25th troy ounce 2500.

The coin's reverse depicts a mob of Grey Kangaroos (Macropus giganteus), one of many species of Australia's best known animal. Kangaroos are marsupials, a mammalian group that almost exclusively developed in Australia. In 1770, naturalist Joseph Banks recorded the aboriginal word 'gangaroo' to describe these beautiful creatures, which possess powerful hind legs for hopping and a pouch to carry their young.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin depicts Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse.

Each coin is housed in a superb presentation case with a lid made from Australian jarrah timber. The case comes in a protective outer shipper featuring Discover Australia's distinctive logo and each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Mintage.

This would make a delightful set or even just one of the coins, for any coin enthusiast and the Grey Kangaroo Gold Coins will give many hour of enjoyment and pleasure.

2006 50c Selectively Gold Plated Proof Coins

The Royal Australian Mint has introduced the 2006 50c Selectively Gold Plated Proof Coin to commemorate Queen Elizabeth the II’s 80th Birthday and her momentous visit to Australia to open the Commonwealth Games.

A limited issue of 7500 of these coins were struck and the twin coin sets are magnificently presented in a rich wooden case fitted with a striking black lining.

Per the Mint, “The Birthday Coin is sparkling and celebratory and the Royal Visit Coin represents the stability of the Crown contrasted with the rapid growth of Australia. This symbolism was approved by the Queen and masterfully designed by her appointed goldsmith and jeweller Mr. Stuart Devlin.”

Specifications of the coin are:

Denomination is 2 by 50c pieces of Pure 99.99 percent silver. The coins weight in at 18.25 grams and have a diameter each of 31.55. the finish is Gold Plated Proof and the designer is S Devlin.

These coins are quite beautiful and would certainly grace any coin enthusiasts collection.

2006 1/25 Ounce Gold Coin-Cowboy

The 2006 1/25 Ounce Gold Coin-Cowboy is the third in the series of the smallest gold coins the Canadian Royal Mint has ever issued.

This coin celebrates the frontier spirit, the cowboy. This adventurous soul was the backbone of the cattle ranches that settled the West during the last two centuries. And, despite modern technology, many of his tasks remain unchanged. A 1/25 ounce gold coin, it is struck in 99.99 percent pure gold in a proof finish and with a mintage of only 25,000 is sure to be very much in demand.

The previous two issues sold out very quickly so it would be prudent to get your 2006 1/25 Ounce Gold Coin-Cowboy as soon as possible.


COIN SPECIFICATIONS

Mintage: 25,000
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 1.27
Diameter (mm): 13.92
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: 50¢
Artist: Michelle Grant

The 2006 1/25 Ounce Gold Coin-Cowboy will make an excellent addition to any coin collection.

2006 Olympic Winter Games coins

The coin program of the XX Olympic Winter Games in 2006 in Turin features 11 legal tender commemorative coins - six silver and five gold - to be issued on four different dates starting in March 2005.

The Numismatic Program has become a tradition at almost all Olympic Games. The first coin was issued in Finland on the occasion of the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. The 2006 Olympic Games coins are the first ever issued in Italy's Olympic history: no coins were minted for the Cortina Games in 1956, nor for those in Rome in 1960.

The coins will feature the official pictograms representing the Olympic winter sports, and several prominent monuments in Turin. The final issue, January 2006, illustrates the Olympic Torch Relay.

The coins, whose principal aim is still to promote the Olympic event, will feature the official pictograms representing the Olympic winter sports, and several prominent monuments in Turin. The final issue, scheduled for January 2006, is intended to illustrate the Olympic Torch Relay.
Promoting the Games

"Eleven months out from the XX Olympic Winter Games," commented Mario Pescante, the Supervisor of the 2006 Games in Turin, "issuing commemorative coins is a key moment in the promotion of the Games, winter sports and Italy as a whole. The coins will also be part of the characteristic Look of the 2006 Games."

There is also the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games 20€ Palazzo Madama Gold Proof
A memorable tribute, the 20€ is a glorious reminder of the Ancient origins of the host of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. Measuring 21mm, this 6.451g coin depicts the Palazzo Madama & looks brilliant struck to flawless Proof standard.

The quality of 2006 Olympic Winter Games coins are complemented by the impressive presentation. Housed in an Italian Mint embossed white leatherette case, each 20€ is complete with an official Certificate of Authenticity attesting to the limited 10,000 mintage.

US First Gold Coin Returns Home

America’s very first gold coin returns home after 25 years. The Famous Brasher Doubloon, insured for six million dollars will be returning to Baltimore. It will be exhibited for 2 days at the Baltimore Convention Centre on March 17th to 19th, 2006.

America's First Gold Coin Returns to Baltimore for $6 Million "Homecoming"
Insured for $6 million, the fabled Brasher Doubloon -- the United States' first gold coin -- returns to Baltimore for the first time in a quarter century for a public display, March 17 & 18, 2006.

The coin was first struck in 1787 by Silversmith Ephraim Brasher and is considered one of the most important coins in American history

"The denomination, 'doubloon,' may seem unusual today, but it was the coin-of-the-realm when the Brasher Doubloon was issued in 1787 as proposed coinage for the new republic. At the time, doubloons contained $14 worth of gold, but the Brasher Doubloons actually had $15 worth of gold when they were made," explained John W. Dannreuther, a co-founder of Professional Coin Grading Service of Newport Beach, California, the world's largest rare coin authentication company. "This is America's first $15 denomination coin."

"The coin was hand-struck in 1787 by George Washington's New York City neighbor, silversmith Ephraim Brasher," said Edward Kuszmar an official of the collector’s show. "It's one of the most important coins in American history."

The coin went through a number of auctions and sales after being kept in a vault for many years and in 1981 it was sold for 625,000 dollars

"Being the first gold coin struck for the United States makes it a national treasure with tremendous significance for American history. It underscores the beginnings of our economic system," said Contursi, the coin's current owner.

"Only seven Brasher Doubloons survive today, and the one coming back to Baltimore is unique. It is the only one with the designer’s initials, 'EB,' punched across the breast of an eagle depicted on the coin. The other surviving examples have the initials on the

Benjamin Franklin gold coin from France

A new coin to look out for is the Benjamin Franklin gold coin from France.

This is a very nice one quarter troy ounce gold coin with a face value of 10 Euros.
It is 920/100 pure gold proof quality coin and the mintage is an astounding 1000 only!
The French Mint of course have sold out but the coin may still be available from some dealers

Specifications of the coin are:

- 10€ Gold 1/4OZ 06
Artist Sternberg/Atelier de gravure
Weight 8,45 g = 0.30 oz
Diameter 22 mm = 0,87 inch
Mintage 1 000
Metal Gold 920/1000
Quality Proof
Face value 10 euros

Of course Benjamin Franklin was famous as an American writer philosopher and statesman. Also famous for his kite verifying the nature of electricity. France is honoring this man whom they consider was a Friend of France with this commemorative coin

In addition a sold silver coin has also been struck the specifications being:

1/4 € Silver BU 06
Artist Sternberg/Atelier de gravure
Weight 22,20g = 0.71oz
Diameter 37mm = 1.30inch
Mintage 15 000
Metal Silver 900/1000
Quality Brillant uncirculated
Face value 1/4 euro

There are still some of these silver coins available. Both coins look like they will increase in value over the years and it will be well worth watching out for the Benjamin Franklin gold and silver coins from France and obtaining them if possible.

New gold coins for 2006

There are some striking new gold coins for 2006 being issued including:

British 2006 Gold Sovereigns and half sovereigns with St George and the Dragon.

A commemorative British coin to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 80th Birthday
This will be a 5 pound Crown gold coin.

2006 Two Pounds Coin - Isambard Kingdom Brunel celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Isambard Brunel

2006 Australian Gold Nugget coins in 8 different sizes. A size for all in other words from one twentieth of an ounce up to one full ounce of gold.

The Australian ‘Year of the Dog gold coins.

The Big Australian nugget gold coins. These come in 2 ounce, 10 ounce and a massive one kilo of pure gold.


There is even a fifty pence piece from the British Royal Mint of 0.4600 Troy Ounces pure gold with a weight of.15.50 grams.

There are the Canadian new gold coins 2006 being issued shortly and the Chinese Panda and many more.

In short there is a massive range of new solid gold coins for avid collectors as well as serious investors and those who just plain like the look of the coins.

All are equally beautiful and undoubtedly any collector will derive much please from the new gold coins for 2006!

Isle of Man Gold Coins.

Available from the Popjoy Mint are the Isle of Man Gold Coin series.

These delightful coins feature the exotic shorthair cat which was first obtained by crossbreeding Persian Longhair and British Shorthair cats in the 1950s.

All the Gold Exotic Shorthaired Cat 2006 Coins come 999.9 percent pure gold Brilliant Uncirculated in one ounce, one half and one fifth ounce coins.

Also available are the silver Proof fine 999. percent Isle of Man BU coins as well.

This is a very nice coin, especially if one has a fondness for cats, and would make an excellent addition to any coin collection.

Isle of Man Gold coins are not usually so would be expected to improve in value as time goes on.

They are available at the Popjoy Mint Isle of Man Gold Coins

The Popjoy Mint, based in the UK manufactures coins and precious metal coins not just the Isle of Man, but gold and silver coins for a number of countries around the world.

UAE Central Bank issues commemorative coins

In DHABI The Central Bank is issuing commemorative coins to celebrate the memory of Shaikh Zayed

There are two gold and two silver coins to be issued in memory of the Late President Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder of the UAE.

The gold coins weigh 60 and 40 grams respectively, and will be sold at the gold price on the day of sale, plus additional costs estimated at Dh60.

The commemorative silver coin has a denomination of Dh100. and weight of 59 grams. It depicts the portrait of the Late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, while on its back there is an image of the Shaikh Zayed Mosque. It will be sold at its face value plus Dh20

The coins will only be available at the bank counters with effect from March 11 but it is expected they will eventually find their way to the west where they will command a good price.

Those interested may purchase the commemoratives gold and silver coins from tellers at banks operating in the UAE. Each gold coin will be sold at the yellow metal price on the day of sale plus the additional costs estimated at Dh 60, while the silver coin will be sold at its face value plus the additional costs at Dh 20.

2006 Gold Proof Sovereign Set

The British Royal Mint has a very nice 2006 Gold Proof Sovereign Set
Of four coins (pictured)

In this set all the coins are struck in 22 carat red gold and there is a very low mintage of only 1,750 sets so it is very likely this will be a a set very much in demand over the years.

Priced at £1,095.00 (just over 3,388 UD dollars) is an expensive set but does contain

Collectors will be delighted to note that Pistrucci’s classic depiction of St George makes a welcome return on the gold sovereign family of 2006 and, made all the more beautiful in Proof quality, therefore makes for a fabulous collection that is always one of the favorites in the Royal Mint Showcase.

All coins are 22 carat and the obverse designer was Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
The set includes a:

H/SOV coin weighing 7.99 grams
SOV coin weighing 22..05 grams
D/SOV coin weighing 15.98 grams
£5 face value coin weighing 36.02 grams

A total of 82.04 Grams of 22 carat gold.

The 2006 Gold Proof Sovereign Set is a very nice set and well presented in a luxurious green presentation case complete with its Certificate of Authenticity, uniquely numbered and guaranteeing the provenance and stringent specifications of the four companion coins.

2006 22-Karat Gold Coin

The new 2006 22 karat gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint captures the atmosphere of the early days when the lumberjacks worked in the great Canadian forests in the 1900 century filling the demand for timber.

This is a striking coin up to the usual excellent standard of the Royal Canadian Mint, with timer felling on the one side and Queen Elizabeth depicted on the other.

The face value of the coin is 200 Canadian dollars but the Mint is selling them for 489.95 Canadian Dollars. They are composed of 91.67% gold and 8.33 % silver with a total weight of 16 grams.

These are Proof coins with a diameter of 29 mm. They are set to become a collectors item as there are only 4500 coins minted.

More information is available at the Mint site 2006 22-Karat Gold Coin

The 2006 22-Karat Gold Coin is certainly a coin to watch out for and, if possible get before it runs out.

US Liberty 5 dollar gold coins

USAgold have announced the acquisition of some US Liberty 5 dollar gold coins

Per their announcement, “Each coin contains just under one-quarter ounce of gold, with an actual gold content weighing in at 0.2419 oz. In weight and size, these coins compare closely with the always-popular European and South American issues that frequent our monthly Buyers' Groups."

General availability is another story, however. Under normal circumstances, if someone wanted to secure a large number of British sovereigns, Dutch guilders, or Swiss 20 francs, their order could be filled with ease. A reasonably large order of US $5 Liberties is a different story. Such an order could take months to fill. But now, because of this recent acquisition of 950 coins, USAGold can offer this item in quantities that would have been impossible to offer in the past.”

These coins are in extra fine condition and they are being offered at a price range per coin from 198 to 182 dollars depending on the quantity of coins purchased.

“Referred to as the Liberty Half Eagle, the US $5 gold piece holds the distinction of being the only coin of any denomination or strike to be minted at all seven of the national US Mints. Minted from 1866 to 1908, the $5 Liberty depicts the crowned image of Lady Liberty on the obverse, surrounded by 13 stars representing the original 13 colonies. On the reverse is the traditional bald eagle image, with a shield on its breast, clasping three arrows in its left talon (sinister) and an olive branch in its right (dexter), symbolizing the power of Congress to bring both war and peace, respectively. The eagle's head is turned to the right, signaling its preference for peace. On an interesting side note, the seal for the President of the United States was virtually the same, except the eagle faced the talon holding the arrows. In 1945, Harry S Truman changed it so that the seals were the same. Christian Gobrecht, most famous for the "seated liberty" design seen on dimes, quarters, and half dollars during this era, designed the Liberty series presented here.”

More information can be found at US Liberty 5 dollar gold coins

2006 Gilded Kookaburra Gold and Silver

The Perth Mint, Australia, have designed a 2006 Gilded Kookaburra Gold and Silver coin. This is the 2006 1oz Gilded Edition & Pin Gilded Kookaburra Design and is part of the Australian Kookaburra Silver Coin Series

This very nice coin is struck from one ounce of 99.99 percent silver with two exquisitely gilded 24 carat gold kookaburras on a tree branch on the reverse side. The Obverse carries Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Each coin comes with a commemorative gold-plated pin featuring a similar kookaburra design theme.

The mintage is limited to 10,000 sets of coin and pin and are housed in a stylish, silver colored presentation box, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Cost is just over 40 dollars with shipping expected to be around 20 dollars

The coins are issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965 and the face value is 1 Australian Dollar (equal to about 76 US Cents)

The 2006 Gilded Kookaburra Gold and Silver is a very pretty coin and likely to make a very nice addition to any collection

Royal Canadian Mint Issues New Gold Coin Series

OTTAWA, Feb. 27 /CNW Telbec/ - Today the Royal Canadian Mint officially released its newest line of collector products, featuring new issues from popular series. These ongoing series include the 99.999% Pure Gold coin series, the smallest gold coins produced by the Royal Canadian Mint series, the National Parks of Canada series, and the Mint's Golden Flowers series.

Featured products in the Mint's new collection include the 2006 Pure Gold coin- Iris Versicolor, the 2006 1/25 oz Gold coin- Cowboy, the 2006 National Parks coin- Nahanni, and the 2006 50-cent Sterling Silver coin- Golden Daisy. Also part of the new line are the 2006 Architectural Treasures- CN Tower coin and the 2006 Coin and Stamp Set- Sable Island Horse and Foal.


"This latest collection of exciting numismatic products is comprised of a series that has a broad appeal and special meaning to collectors," said Marguerite F. Nadeau, Q.C., Acting President and C.E.O. of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Here are some of the featured coins that are part of the Royal Canadian Mint's newest collection.

2006 PURE GOLD COIN- IRIS VERSICOLOR

Past and Present Bloom Together- The Blue Flag

This coin features Quebec's official floral emblem, the Iris versicolor, a springtime flower that is native to the province. The flower, appropriately called the Blue Flag, has the distinctive shape and arresting blue tones that make it the perfect floral emblem for Quebec. The province officially adopted it in 1999.

The coin, bearing a 350-dollar face value, is the ninth in a series of provincial flowers that began in 1998. The coin is crafted in 99.999% pure gold and hand polished to proof perfection. The coin is limited to a reduced worldwide mintage of 2,006, and is available for $1,295.95 CND.

2006 1/25 OZ GOLD COIN- COWBOY

This coin showcases an original design by Canadian artist Michelle Grant that depicts a contemporary saddle bronc with a rider and a stylized maple leaf underneath. The coin design celebrates not only the past, but also the modern cowboy that remains a vital part of today.

This 99.99% pure gold coin bears a face value of 50 cents, and has a limited worldwide mintage of 25,000. It is the third coin in the series of smallest gold coins ever produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. The previous two coins in the series were the 2004 Moose coin, which sold out at the Mint, and the 2005 Voyageur coin. It is available for $69.95 CND.

2006 NATIONAL PARKS- NAHANNI

This coin features a grizzly bear roaming the Nahanni National Park Reserve of Canada, a remote wilderness treasure located North of the 60th parallel in the Northwest Territories. The coin also features superior sculpting that captures the powerful beauty of the reserve's Virginia Falls, characterised by a vertical drop almost twice that of Niagara Falls.

The Nahanni coin, which is the fourth coin in a series depicting Canada's National Parks, is composed of 99.99% silver. It has a face value of 20 dollars and is limited to a worldwide mintage of 15,000. The coin is available for $69.95 CND.

2006 50-CENT STERLING SILVER COIN- GOLDEN DAISY

"Loves me... Loves me not..."

This coin features the Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare), a perennial herb found throughout the world. The daisy is known for both its healing properties as well as for its reputation as an undesirable weed that has spread to 40 countries from its native Europe. Despite these concerns, there is nothing quite like a crown of daisies or a vase full of its cheerful blooms.

This 50-cent coin is composed of sterling silver with selective gold plating. It was minted with the same artistic flair and technical precision as the other coins in this series, such as the 2005 Golden Rose, and the 2004 Easter Lily. The Golden Daisy coin has a worldwide mintage of 23,000 and is available for $36.95 CND.

The Architectural Treasures- CN Tower coin is available for $69.95 CND, while the 2006 Coin and Stamp Set- Sable Island Horse and Foal is available for $49.55 CND.

All coins feature the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt on the obverse.

All of the Mint's products are available directly from the Mint by calling 1-800-267-1871 in Canada, or 1-800-268-6468 in the US, by visiting the Mint's online boutique at www.mint.ca, by visiting the Mint's boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, or through the Royal Canadian Mint's global network of dealers and distributors.

The Royal Canadian Mint, an ISO 9001-2000 certified company, is the Crown
Corporation responsible for the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Royal Canadian Mint is recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage products and related services on an international scale.

For more information on the Royal Canadian Mint, its products and services,
visit Royal Canadian Mint Issues New Gold Coin Series
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2006 Brunel The Man £2 Gold Proof

2006 Brunel The Man £2 Gold Proof was struck to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and his achievements.

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, 9th April 1806 to 15th September, 1859 , was the only son of a French civil engineer. He was educated at Hove, near Brighton, England and in Paris. He was renown for his work on the Great Western Railway linking London to Bristol and later, for later steamship building.

Struck to superb Proof quality in 22 carat yellow gold with the outer ring in 22 carat red gold there is a limited mintage of just 1500 of this gold coin so it is sure to become highly sought after.

Struck in superb Proof quality the Brunel ‘portrait’ two-pound bi-colour coin features Ian Rank-Broadley’s elegant portrait of the Queen on the obverse and is housed in an elegant presentation case. A signed Certificate of Authenticity completes the presentation.

The edge inscription states; 1806-1859 . Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Engineer

It is 22 carat gold and weighs 15.98 grams. The face value is £2 and the price £365.00 (around 640 US Dollars)

This is an interesting coin for any coin collector interested in British history as well as the aesthetic appeal of the coin. 2006 Brunel The Man £2 Gold Proof will make a fine addition to any collection.

2006 Gold Proof Sovereign

For those of a discerning nature one cannot go past the British Royal Mint's 2006 Gold Proof Sovereign.

This coin is sure to be one of the most treasured of any collector.

Depicting Pistrucci’s classic St George and the dragon design and the picture of the Queen on the obverse, each coin is proof minted to the exact weight and diameter of the very first modern sovereign of 1817.

The coin is struck in 22 carat gold and the mintage is limited to 12500. It is Presented in a luxurious black velour presentation case complete with its Certificate of Authenticity, uniquely numbered and guaranteeing the provenance and stringent specifications of the Sovereign.

The cost of the coin is £169.00 (approx 296 US dollars) and is obtainable, still, from the British Royal Mint at 2006 Gold Proof Sovereign.

The 2006 Gold Proof Sovereign will undoubtedly make a valuable addition for any coin collector to have.

San Marino Gold Coins

San Marino gold coins are produced by the worlds oldest recorded republic, San Marino contained within the borders of Italy. The words San Marino mean, ‘Saint of the Sea’.

The lastest gold coin is the MEDAL for the 100th Anniversary of the GENERAL ARENGO (1906-2006)

The face or obverse of the coin by the artist, Cretara, depicts the free of democracy with helicoids roots forming the DNA of the land of San Merino. Amidst the leave you can see three female figures, representing the Three Tower emblem of the republic.

In the composition of the face, the artist Cretara has designed the tree of democracy with helicoid* roots forming the DNA of the land of San Marino. Among the leaves, three female figures blossom, representing the Three Tower emblem of the Republic of San Marino. Each figure bears a gift, an olive branch, symbol of peace, a sheaf of grain, symbol of prosperity, and an oak branch, symbol of power. The diversity of the gifts expresses the concept that a society and progress only through balance and a civilized, democratic discussion of different forms of thought. On the back, the Three Towers are shown rising above the harmonious interlacing of the three plants of olive, oak and grain.

This coin will be issued on the 23rd March 2006

Specifications:

Coinage: by Picchiani & Berlacchi S.r.L.
Silver standard: 986/000
Diameter: 50.00 mm
Weight: 100.00 gr
Thickness: 5 mm
Maximum coinage 3,000 sets

These coins are quite beautiful and any collector would be happy to have a set of San Marino gold coins

*Helicoid:
1 : forming or arranged in a spiral
2 : having the form of a flat coil or flattened spiral

Australian Lunar Gold Coin

The Perth Mint are celebrating the Chinese Year of the Dog with this Australian lunar gold coin series.

The design on the reverse, features a Chow Chow, An intelligent breed of dog which originated in China. The obverse is the traditional picture of the Ian Rank-Broadley’s effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This is a proof quality coin struck from 99.99 percent pure gold and is issued as legal tender. Only 7000 of the one tenth of a troy ounce coins have been minted so this will become a collectors item.

Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity and will be tastefully presented in a green leatherette case.

This is the official Australian Lunar Gold Coin Series 2006 Year of the Dog Proof Issue 1/10oz Coin. Struck by the Perth mint, Australia.

Also available is the coins in a Three-Coin Set comprises a 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz coin. Each coin of course, is struck from 99.99% pure gold in proof quality and only 3000 of these sets will be minted. Each set comes with a certificate of authenticity and housed within a timber presentation case.

The Australian lunar gold coin will be well sought after in later years so will make excellent collectors coins.