Modern Coins
News in Arabic about modern coins - Recent to 150 years old
The most famous counterfeit Saudi gold coins
Gold coins are renowned for being among the most difficult currencies to counterfeit throughout history due to the scarcity of the precious metal. However, even some distinctive gold pieces, particularly Saudi gold coins, have not been immune to forgery. 1- The four-pound Saudi coin (1945-46): This issue is known among researchers and collectors as the Aramco dollar or Aramco pound, the first of the gold coins…
February 3, 2021Patriarchs of the Coptic Orthodox Church
By Engineer Mina Farag. Introduction: The Egyptian Mint recently issued a set of medals for the Patriarchs of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt. January 2021. The set consists of three medals inside a red velvet box, each representing a different Patriarch. The description is as follows: Medal 1: Commemorating the 50th anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the passing of Pope Cyril VI, Pope…
February 1, 2021A commemorative coin to honor medical teams
Fifteen million change bearing the logo of Egypt's medical teams has been released. Dr. Mohamed Maait, Minister of Finance, expressed his profound respect and admiration for the noble humanitarian mission being carried out with utmost dedication by Egypt's "White Army," who are at the forefront of the fight against the novel coronavirus. He described their heroic efforts as a testament to the unwavering commitment of medical personnel, a feat that history will record in letters of light.
January 31, 2021When was the date added to the coins?
Those who collect modern coins might smile if you asked them about the minting date of a particular piece. What you consider a 2020 issue, Ethiopians consider 2013, Israelis consider 5781, and Saudis consider 1442! The first to add dates to ancient coins were the Seleucids in 312 BC, when they began marking their coins to indicate when they were minted, starting from the date of their recapture of Babylon.
January 29, 2021Commemorative coin for the Handball World Cup
During its meeting today, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, the Cabinet approved a draft decree authorizing the issuance of a commemorative silver coin for the 27th Men's Handball World Championship – Egypt 2021, in the denomination of fifty Egyptian pounds. The Cabinet issued the decree authorizing the minting of 1,500 commemorative coins in the fifty-pound denomination.
January 27, 2021Italy introduces a new 2-euro coin
The two designs are intended to represent all healthcare professionals who have dedicated themselves to combating the coronavirus pandemic. Three million coins are expected to be minted by June 22 and are intended for general circulation. Italian Mint Medalist Claudia Momoni says, “It’s not easy to represent all healthcare workers with just two designs. I mean…”
January 23, 2021Police Day coin 69
The Egyptian Mint will issue 3 million one-pound coins bearing the Police Day logo in the coming days. The Cabinet, in its weekly meeting, approved the issuance of these coins, stipulating that they will be legal tender, not commemorative. 1- The issue is a one-pound coin, meaning it is commemorative but legal tender…
January 19, 2021A coin commemorating the centenary of Jordan
According to Al-Ghad newspaper, the government announced on Saturday the issuance of a new, special coin bearing the centennial logo to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Jordanian state. This announcement was made by Minister of Culture Basem Al-Tuwaisi during the launch of the state's centennial implementation plan. Al-Tuwaisi stated that the new coin will be symbolic and commemorative, and will not be in circulation.
January 9, 2021Cairo Historical Medals
Commemorative medals for Cairo's most famous mosques to celebrate 1050 years since its founding. The Egyptian Treasury and Mint issued a set of commemorative medals as part of the celebrations marking the 1050th anniversary of the founding of Cairo. This year's celebrations coincided with Cairo's selection by the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) as the Capital of Islamic Culture and Civilization. According to a statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Finance, the commemorative medals for the city of…
December 14, 20205 euros personal freedom
The Bank of Latvia has announced the release of a new 5-euro silver coin for 2020, themed "Personal Freedom." The obverse features a regular hexagonal pyramid in the lower left corner, faces covered with a frosted finish of varying intensity, black printing, and a gold plating or mirrored surface. It also bears the inscriptions "5 Euro" and "Latvia."
December 12, 2020Gold pieces for 2021
The Royal Mint in Britain has unveiled the new gold coins it will issue for 2021, coinciding with Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday. The coin's edge is encircled by 95 notches, one for each year of the Queen's 95th birthday. The 2021 gold coins will also bear a mark…
December 6, 2020Diamond-shaped coin
According to the Canadian Mint, there's no better way to celebrate the beauty of Canadian diamonds than with a diamond-shaped coin. This is the first time such a unique, full-scale gold coin has been minted. It's an engineering feat that has been in development for over a year! This is Canada's first solid gold diamond coin…
December 4, 2020Armadillo 2020
A new edition of Le Grand Mint featuring an artistic design inspired by "The New World" – our wonderful world, home to extraordinary mammals – adorns the second motif in the Evolution II silver series: a 31g sterling silver piece in a 25 Lebanese lira denomination featuring the armadillo, also known as the armored animal.
December 4, 2020Mr. Tiny
It's wonderful to see a gesture of loyalty towards an enthusiast who played a major role in educating many around him. Today we remember "Mr. Tiny." The first face I saw when I visited the American Numismatic Society headquarters for the first time a few years ago was that of Dan Tiny, or "Mr. Tiny" as he liked to be called—a large, imposing man…
November 17, 2020From Numismatics to History
From the Sharjah Archaeology Authority: From Numismatics to History, and until another lecture with us! Don't forget to join us next week by scanning the QR code in the image or via the link below! https://zoom.us/…/tJcsfuugrDwtHdObPkZ3JWvvc1jgA7pkzlCI We will be waiting for you to embark on a journey through history together!
November 17, 2020Two commemorative silver coins marking the 50th National Day
According to the Central Bank of Oman, two commemorative silver coins were issued to celebrate 50 years of Oman's modern renaissance, in recognition of the cultural legacy of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur – may God have mercy on him – and to embody the renewed renaissance led by His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq – may God protect him.
November 17, 2020Firefighters on a coin
The Royal Australian Mint has honored firefighters with a $2 AUD coin. Twelve months after the devastating bushfires that swept across the country, the Royal Australian Mint has released a commemorative, colorful $2 AUD coin to pay tribute to Australian firefighters, following the release of a circulating coin with the same design. The coin's design includes…
November 7, 2020A coin commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Green March
Rabat, November 5, 2020 – To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Green March, Bank Al-Maghrib issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 250 dirhams. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Mohammed VI alongside the inscriptions “Mohammed VI” and ”Kingdom of Morocco.” The reverse depicts an aerial view of the city of Dakhla, including the Atlantic coastline and the Moroccan flag.
November 6, 2020Two piasters, 1942... They deceived you when they said
They deceived you by saying that Egyptian royal coins were minted outside Egypt before the revolution and that minting only began after the establishment of the Mint in 1953… That's the rumor, but in reality, few of us know that some Egyptian royal coins were minted on Egyptian soil, specifically the two piastres of King Farouk issued in 1942.
October 30, 2020The Central Bank of Oman issues a coin to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
According to the Central Bank of Oman, a commemorative silver coin was issued to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The obverse of the coin features the Sultanate's emblem, displaying the name of the Sultanate of Oman, the name of the Central Bank of Oman, and the denomination in both Arabic and English. The reverse side displays the United Nations logo…
October 26, 2020