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Coin of the day, day 21: Year of the Tiger 10€ silver coin
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Coin of the day, day 21: Year of the Tiger 10€ silver coin

The tiger is the third sign of the zodiac, and an earth sign. It is considered as brave, fighting and powerful but also cruel, vindictive and terrifying. The Tiger symbolises power and solitude. In the past, people often compared emperors and high dignitaries to this animal.

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Coin of the day, day 20: PHILOSOPHER’S STONE
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Coin of the day, day 20: PHILOSOPHER’S STONE

This breathtaking and beautiful coin is dedicated to Alchemyst – Nicolas Flamel who is supposed to have discovered the Philosopher’s Stone, granting immortality with its Elixir of Life. The coin features beautiful partial gilding, has a great High Relief, an Antique Finish quality and a Swarovski Crystal insert. The pride of our masters – the original edge of the coin – a stylized snake that “wraps” the whole coin.

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Coin of the day, day 18: 1oz silver proof Krugerrand
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Coin of the day, day 18: 1oz silver proof Krugerrand

Struck for the first time on 3 July 1967, with the aim of marketing South African gold, this legend in the coin industry was conceived when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was introduced in South Africa.

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Coin of the day, day 17: Kekkonen
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Coin of the day, day 17: Kekkonen

This collector coin pays tribute to Urho Kaleva Kekkonen (1900–1986), who was the eighth president of the Republic of Finland, holding office in 1956–1982. The obverse of the coin bears a portrait of Urho Kaleva Kekkonen. The reverse features a landscape of Finnish fields framing an open book depicting a constructed urban environment. The motif symbolises the president's mandate from the people. All coins in the series will share the same reverse. The collector coins are designed by Tero Lounas.

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Coin of the day, day 16: The Laurel
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Coin of the day, day 16: The Laurel

After the Sower, Hercules, the Rooster and Marianne, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to a new series from 2020 to 2022 : Nature of France. This last one highlights the beauty of the nature through three strong numismatic symbols : the oak, the laurel and the wheat. In 2021, the laurel will be given pride of place. Synonymous with eternity, Laurel is also a symbol of glory and is closely linked to Victory. A part of French history, it is therefore a major element in numismatics.

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Coin of the day, day 15: Princess
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Coin of the day, day 15: Princess

Creators of the Lithuanian Mint continue the Fairy Tales series with the delightful latest coin, "The Princess and the Pea", a piece of impressive beauty. The main message of the work – while traveling through life, let us avoid hasty conclusions and boring, primitive solutions. After all, with ingenuity, we can see and achieve much more than expected.

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Coin of the day, day 14: Fox, BIC uncirculated
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Coin of the day, day 14: Fox, BIC uncirculated

The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) belongs to the family of dog-like predators and is unmistakably similar to both dogs and wolves. Foxes can be found on almost all continents, and the forest has long since ceased to be their only habitat. The red fox is known for its twilight and nocturnal forays through the front gardens of big cities. Its eyes can clearly see its surroundings in the dark, by rotating its ears it can locate a squeaking mouse from a distance of more than 100m and its unique sense of smell is 400 times stronger than ours. These attributes make it an adaptable survivor who likes to rummage around our bins for food.

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Coin of the day, day 13: 2oz gold proof Krugerrand
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Coin of the day, day 13: 2oz gold proof Krugerrand

Struck for the first time on 3 July 1967, with the aim of marketing South African gold, this legend in the coin industry was conceived when the concept of a legal tender gold coin linked to the daily gold price was introduced in South Africa.

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Coin of the day, day 12: Italian Excellence
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Coin of the day, day 12: Italian Excellence

In the centre, a model of the Olivetti “Lettera 22” typewriter framed by a two-colour ribbon forming the name "LETTERA 22" with its typical original font. Around, the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” (“ITALIAN REPUBLIC”); below, the name of the designer, "A. MASINI". Coin with coloured elements.

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Coin of the day, day 11: SALVADOR DALÍ
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Coin of the day, day 11: SALVADOR DALÍ

Salvador Dalí i Domènech (Figueras, May 11 1904 to January 23 1989) was a twentieth-century Spanish painter, sculptor, engraver, stage designer and writer. He is considered to be one of the leading exponents of surrealism.

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Coin of the day, day 10: UNESCO - MAGELLAN AND MANUELINE AGE
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Coin of the day, day 10: UNESCO - MAGELLAN AND MANUELINE AGE

For more than 40 years, the UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) lists the sites that are part of the “world heritage cultural property sites”. Since 2007, Monnaie de Paris honours various monuments included in this list in a series of collector coins. From 2019, this thematic is expanding one more time all over the world.

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Coin of the day, day 9: World design capital
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Coin of the day, day 9: World design capital

The International Council of Societies of Industrial Design named Helsinki the 2012 World Design Capital. In honor of the anniversary, a 50-euro gold/silver commemorative coin was issued. The Mint Directors’ Conference 2012 awarded the title of Most Technologically Advanced Coin to the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 collector coin struck by Mint of Finland. The WDC coin separated itself from the competition through its finely executed design. What makes the WDC coin special is its centre section. It is gold-coloured and undulating, with clear differences in elevation; yet the highest ridge in the pattern is on the same level as the rest of the coin. The grooves and ridges are mirrored on the opposite face of the elegant coin.

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Coin of the day, day 8: The Water Tiger
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Coin of the day, day 8: The Water Tiger

For the forthcoming year 2022, the Lithuanian Mint has created a coin bearing the symbol of the year—the Tiger. This unique coin portrays traits such as determination, courage and strength, which are not only associated with tigers, but will also be of key importance in the new year.

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Coin of the day, day 7: Rhino
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Coin of the day, day 7: Rhino

The South African Mint celebrates Africa’s unique natural heritage by embodying the strength and beauty of the Big Five in this new series of legal tender coins.

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Coin of the day, day 6: Snowman
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Coin of the day, day 6: Snowman

The Snowman™ 2021 UK 50p Silver Proof Coin. Features an exclusive reverse design by the award-winning illustrator and animator Robin Shaw.

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