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RECENT WORLD COIN ISSUES

NewNEW COINS FROM VENEZUELA

Venezuela Bolivar Fuerte coin setDue to severe inflation brought on by excessive government spending, Venezuela recently re-valued their currency on January 1, 2008.  1 new Bolivar fuerte (strong) is equivalent to 1000 of the old Bolivars.  Along with this revaluation came a new set of coins.  The new coins issued were the 1, 5, 10, 12 1/2, 25 and 50 Centavos and a bi-metallic 1 Bolivar, all dated 2007. The national arms is on the obverse of each coin. The 1 Bolivar pictures national hero Simon Bolivar on the reverse, who helped liberate Latin America from Spanish rule in the early 19th Century.  The other denominations show the denomination in large numerals on the reverse.  The 12 1/2 Centavos (1/8 Bolivar) is an unusual denomination that harkens back to the 19th century when Spanish Pieces-of-Eight circulated in the region.  Venezuela last issued the denomination in 1958.  Despite the name “fuerte” the currency trades on the black market at less than half of the official exchange rate.
Item C-VE-SET07
  VENEZUELA 2007 7 COIN SET 1 CENTAVO - 1 BOLIVAR, UNC.    $7.50

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NewFIRST COIN OF THE BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY

British Antarctic Territory 2 Pound coin, 2008The British Antarctic Territory released its first coin in 2008.  It is the world's first real coin from Antarctica.  The 39mm copper-nickel 2 Pound coin commemorates the Centenary of the Granting of the Letters Patent. The Letters Patent is a legal document granted by the Monarch declaring sovereignty over the Territory.  The Territory is situated in Antarctica and lies south of latitude 60°S and between longitudes 20° and 80°W. The Territory comprises the Antarctic Peninsula with all adjacent islands, the South Orkney and South Shetland Islands and the Weddell Sea, as well as the landmass extending to the South Pole.  It is administered by the Governor of the Falkland Islands.  The obverse pictures Queen Elizabeth.  The reverse features the arms of the Territory, which includes a penguin, a British lion and a sailing ship.
Item BAT-08  BRITISH ANTARCTIC TERRITORY 2 POUNDS 2008, UNC.  $14.50



NewTRISTAN DA CUNHA COINS FEATURE SEALIFE

Tristan da Cuhna 2008 eight coin set: 1/2 Pence - 1 Crown
Tristan da Cunha is a small, wet and windy island in the mid-Atlantic.  In 2008 Tristan da Cunha issued its first coin set. The eight coin set includes a large (38mm) copper-nickel 1 crown that depicts a pair of whales.  The bi-metallic 25 pence features a pair of bottlenose dolphins. A killer whale (Orca) is on the brass 20 pence.  A crab is on the 10 pence.  The 5 pence show a sea turtle. A violet seasnail is on the 2 pence.  The 1 pence shows a lobster. A snipe eel is on the 1/2 Pence.  Because Tristan da Cunha is a British posession, Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse.  All eight coins are Uncirculated
Item TDC-SET8  TRISTAN DA CUHNA 8 COIN SET, 1/2 PENCE - 1 CROWN, 2008, UNC.  $27.50


2008 MAUI TRADE DOLLAR FEATURES HULA DANCER & WHALE

Maui 2008 $2 Trade dollar
Maui, the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands has long been popular with tourists because of its gorgeous scenery, beautiful tropical beaches and numerous cultural activities. Each year, the Maui Chamber of Commerce issues a trade dollar that is good in trade at participating merchants throughout the island during the year that it is issued.  Most of the coins are kept as souvenirs rather than being turned in for redemption at the end of the year, which helps raise funds for educational projects on the island.  Over the years the series has become increasing popular with collectors.  The 2008 Maui trade dollar is different than the previous issues in several important ways.  It is the first that features a human, rather than just an animal in the design.  The coin pictures a hula dancer. Two birds fly overhead and a whale leaps from the ocean in the background.  Due to the falling value of the dollar, the face value of the Maui Trade Dollar is now 2 Dollars, rather than one dollar as were previous issues. The coin is 39mm in diameter, is struck in copper-nickel and is Uncirculated.
Item C-MAUI-08  MAUI, 2008 TWO DOLLAR TRADE COIN, UNC.  $5.00

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NEW COINS FROM NIGERIA INCLUDES BI-METALLICS Price Reduced

Nigeria 2006 3 coin setNigeria recently issued three new coins:  a 50 Kobo, a bimetallic 1 Naira and a bimetallic 2 Naira dated 2006.  Taira pictures the national assembly building.  The 1 Naira portrays Herbert Maculay, one of the leaders of the Nigerian independence movement.  Ears of corn are on the 50 Kobo.  The coins are Uncirculated, however there may be a few minor spots.

Item C-NG-SET06  NIGERIA 3 COIN SET 50 KOBO - 2 NAIRA 2006, UNC.  $7.00
Item C-NG-SET06x10   10 of the above Nigeria coin sets, Unc.  $45.00



NEW COINS FROM EASTER ISLAND

Easter Island coins: 1 - 500 PesosEaster Island coins: 1 - 500 Pesos
This attractive, new, Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) coin set features seven 2007 dated coins featuring local culture and wildlife. The obverse of of the bi-metallic 500 Peso and 200 Peso features the creator god Makemake, while the obverse of other coins feature the famous huge carved stone heads found on the Island.  The reverses feature native cutural items and wildlife.  The famous Moai carved stone statues are on the reverse of the 500 Pesos.  A Hammerhead shark is on the bi-metallic 200 Pesos. A Vaka, a double hulled, masted canoe, is on the eleven-sided copper 100 Pesos.  A Moray  Eel is on the copper 50 Pesos. Tangata Manu, the Birdman, is on the eleven-sided brass 10 Pesos.  A Forceps Fish is on the brass 5 Pesos.  A Bonito Fish is on the nickel-plated brass 1 Peso.  The coins appear to be an unofficial issue.  All coins are Uncirculated.
Item \L-EASTER  EASTER ISLAND 7 COIN SET 1 - 500 PESOS 2007, UNC. $24.95

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100th ANNIVERSARY SCOUTING COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Turkey 35 Yeni Lira 2007 100th anniversary of ScoutingProtugal 5 Euro 2007 100th Anniversary of Scouting - Baden-PowellFalkland Islands 1 Crown 2007 100th anniversary of Scouting - Baden PowellIsle of Man 1 Crown 2007 100th anniversary of Scouting - Baden Powell
2007 marks the 100th anniversary of the Scouting movement, founded by Robert Baden-Powell in England.  A number of nations have issued coins to honor the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts / Girl Guides. Turkey issued a multi-colored 39mm sterling silver Proof 35 Yeni Lira coin.  One coin features the multi-colored logos of the Turkish Boy Scouts and Girl Guides while the other side pictures Scouts and Guides. The coin has a mintage of just 5000 pieces.  Portugal issued an interesting silver 5 Euro coin with a modernistic portrait of Baden-Powell on one side and the Portuguese Arms and the Scouting logo on the other.  The Falkland Islands issued a 39mm copper-nickel 1 Crown that pictures Baden-Powell and a Boy Scout on one side and the Queen on the other.  The Isle of Man issued a 39mm copper-nickel 1 Crown that picgtures Baden-Powell standing and boys and girls engaging in various scouting activities on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other.
Item L-TR-SCOUT  TURKEY 35 YENI LIRA 2007 SCOUTING MULTI-COLOR  SILVER PROOF $69.75 Back in stock

Item L-PT-SCOUT  PORTUGAL 5 EURO 2007 SCOUTING SILVER BU    $29.95
Item L-FK-SCOUT  FALKLAND IS. 1 CROWN 2007 SCOUTING BU    $10.00
Item L-IOM-SCOUT  ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 2007 SCOUTING BU   $10.00

NEW DANISH COINS SHOW POLAR BEAR & SHIP

Denmark 10 & 20 Kroner 2007Denmark released two new coins dated 2007. The 10 Kroner commemorated International Polar Year and pictures a standing polar bear.  International Polar year is a two year international scientific program that includes hundreds of projects involving thousands of researchers.  The 20 Kroner portrays the research ship Vaeddern (The Ram) which is engaged a year-long scientific circumnavigation of the globe. Both coins are aluminum-bronze and picture Queen Margrethe II on the obverse.  They are some of the only scientific projects to be honored with circulating commemorative coins.
Item L-DK-10K07  DENMARK 10 KRONER 2007 POLAR BEAR, UNC    $6.50
Item L-DK-20K07  DENMARK 20 KRONER 2007 SHIP UNC.    $11.00


NEW COINS OF SUDAN INCLUDES BI-METALLICS Back in stock

Sudan 2006 four coin set
Sudan, long torn by civil war, recently released a new series of 2006 dated coins.  The bi-metallic 50 Piastre features a dove, a symbol of peace, The bimetal 20 Piastre pictures a cow, a symbol of wealth and prosperity for many Sudanese.  The 10 Piastre shows an ancient Nubian pyramid, recalling the nation’s ancient glories.  The 5 Piastre shows the national arms.   All four coins are Uncirculated, however like many issues of the Khartoum mint, they tend to be weakly struck.
Item L-SD-SET4  SUDAN 4 COIN SET 5 - 50 PIASTRES, 2006 UNC. $12.50
Item L-SD-50P  SUDAN 50 PIASTRES 2006 DOVE, BIMETAL from above set, UNC.    $5.00

For the previous set of Sudan coins, please see:
ClickHereSCARCE SUDAN COIN SET

LIECHTENSTEIN SILVER CROWN CELEBRATES ITS BIRTH

LiechtensteinThe tiny European Principality of Liechtenstein issued this silver Proof 10 Franken coin in 2006 as part of its celebration of the 200th anniversary of its sovereignty.  It was formed by uniting two lordships that were part of the Holy Roman Empire.  In 1806 it gained its sovereignty and joined the Rhine Confederation.  In 1815 it joined the German Confederation and in 1866 became fully independent. The coin has a modernistic portrait of Johann I, who helped achieve Liechtenstein's sovereignty and ruled the nation until his death in 1836.  The reverse features the Arms of Liechtenstein.
Item L-LI-06  LIECHTENSTEIN 10 FRANKEN 2006 SILVER PROOF  $49.50




Poland 2 ZlotePOLAND 2 ZLOTE COMMEMORATIVE SETS

 Each year Poland produces a number of attractive commemorative 2 Zlote coins covering a wide variety of topics, including endangered wildlife, historic cities, famous Poles, sporting events, etc.  The coins are struck in an aluminum-bronze alloy called Nordic Gold.  The issues are reasonably priced and popular with collectors, however collecting them can be difficult due to the large number of issues.   Luckily we found someone that assembled complete sets of the 2004, 2005 and 2006 2 Zlote coins from original mint bags.  The 2004 series consists of 24 coins.  The 2005 series consists of 19 issues.  The 2006 set consists fo 23 issues. The sets are not packaged and only  a limited number of sets available.
Item BK-PL-SET04    SET OF ALL 24 POLAND 2 ZLOTE 2004 UNC    $79.50
Item BK-PL-SET05    SET OF ALL 19 POLAND 2 ZLOTE 2005 UNC.    $69.50   
Item BK-PL-SET06    SET OF ALL 23 POLAND 2 ZLOTE 2006  UNC.   $75.00


FOR MORE COINS FROM POLAND, PLEASE SEE:
Click HereOLD POLISH SILVER COIN OF SIGISMUND III
Click HereRECENT POLAND COIN SET
Click Here1988 AND 1989 POLAND COIN SETS
Click HerePOLAND GOLD ON SILVER WORLD CUP SOCCER COIN
Click HereGOSPEL WRITERS ON SILVER PROOF POLISH MILLENNIUM COIN


BIG BI-METALLIC CABINDA COIN FEATURES CABINDA COINS

Cabinda 10 Escudo bi-metal coin picturing coinsCabinda is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. Though it declared independence in August 1975, it has been continously occupied by Angola, probably due to its rich petroleum resources.  In recent years a series of coins has been issued by the Bank of Cabinda. The issues are quite interesting and popular, as they picture native wildlife and include odd-shaped and bi-metallic issues.   It is unclear who authorized the coins.  The Cabinda government in London says they did not authorize the issue and of course the coins do not circulate in Cabinda as the area is still controlled by Angola.  In 2006 the Bank of Cabinda issued a huge 50mm bi-metallic 10 Escudo coin that commemorates the five years of Cabinda coin issues.  One side of the coin pictures all 12 coin issues of the Bank of Cabinda. The other side pictures a swordfish and the Bank's arms.  It is an impressive and attractive coin.
Item L-CAB-10E  CABINDA 10 ESCUDOS 2006 BI-METAL  UNC.  $35.00


FIRST COINS OF CABINDA

Cabinda coin set Cabinda 7 1/2 Convertible Escudos
Cabinda is a former Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa. It declared independence in August 1975, and in December that year it was invaded by Marxist troops from Angola. Since then there has been an on-going war.  Cabinda recently released its first coins.  Seven coins were issued  including a 1, 5, 10 and 50 Centavos and bimetallic 1, 2 1/2 and 5 Convertible Escudos.  The Cabinda Convertible Escudo is equivalent to a United States Dollar. All seven coins depict native fish.  The reverse of the coins shows the arms of the  Banco de Cabinda.  The coins date from 2001 to 2005.  In addition Cabinda issued a large rectangular 7 1/2 Escudos dated 2005 commemorating the 60th anniversary of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).  It has a mintage of only 1500 pieces.  The gold-colored coin is 60mm x 30mm and depicts a fish, pig and a chicken. It seems highly unlikely however that any of the coins ever even circulated as Cabinda is still under Angolan occupation and the issue was not authorized by the Cabindan Government. 
Item S-CAB-SET7  CABINDA 7 COIN SET 1 CENTAVO - 5 ESCUDOS, UNC.    $29.95
Item L-CAB-7E     CABINDA RECTANGULAR 7 1/2 ESCUDOS 2005, UNC    $18.00
Item L-CAB-7Ex10  10 of the above CABINDA 7 1/2 ESCUDOS 2005, UNC. $139.50


FOR OTHER RECENT ISSUES PLEASE SEE:

Click HereNEW COINS OF AZERBAIJAN
Click HereLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER COINS FROM BENIN
Click HereLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER FROM BURKINA FASO
Click HereCYPRUS CELEBRATES THE EUROPEAN UNION
Click Here NEW 2 EURO COMMEMORATIVE COINS
Click HereSET OF 12 TREATY OF ROME 2 EURO COINS, UNC.
Click Here ISLE OF MAN CAT COINS
Click HereLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER FROM IVORY COAST
Click HereKURDISTAN 2006 SEVEN COIN SET WITH SQUARE BI-METALLIC
Click HereFIRST CIRCULATING COINS OF KYRGYZSTAN
Click HereJOHN BROWN & CARACAL ON LOW MINTAGE NIGER SILVER & GOLD
Click HerePALAU MULTI-COLOR SEALIFE COINS FEATURING MERMAIDS
Click HereNEW BI-METALLIC RUSSIAN COINS CELEBRATE REGIONS
Click HereLOVERTURE & CHEETAH ON LOW MINTAGE SENEGAL SILVER & GOLD
Click HereSIERRA LEONE SET OF 4 2007 AFRICAN WILDLIFE COINS
Click HereNEW 2007 SLOVENIA EURO COINS





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