Month: November 2018
Latvia’s “National Entrepreneur” Wins Most Artistic 2016 Dated COTY
The Republic of Latvia’s 5 Euro silver “National Entrepreneur” was named the most artistic coin in the Krause Coin of the Year Awards for coins dated 2016. The multi-faceted coin features a QR code, highlighting that it is possible to combine the art of the coin with modern technology. The coin was designed by Paulis […]
November 26, 2018
China’s “Year of the Monkey” Wins Best Circulating for 2016 Dated COTY Coin
China’s bi-metallic “Year of the monkey” 10 Yuan coin won the Best Circulating category in the Krause Coin of the Year Awards for 2016 dated coins. In addition to the stunning design, the coin features new security features. The commemorative circulating 10-yuan coins are legal tender of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The “Year of the […]
November 19, 2018
Australia’s Northern Sky Cassiopeia Wins 2016 Dated COTY “Best Silver Coin”
Australia won the Best Silver Coin in the Krause Coin of the Year Awards for its 2016 $5 silver “Northern Sky Cassiopeia” dome-shaped coin. It is the first of a three-coin series featuring the Northern Sky constellations. It was designed by B. King. The Australia Mint’s previously issued Southern Sky series of coins inspired the United States […]
November 12, 2018
France’s Gold Joan of Arc Wins 2016 dated COTY “Most Historically Significant Coin”
In a somewhat surprising selection, the Krause Coin of the Year judges selected France’s Joan of Arc coin as the “Most Historically Significant Coin.” The 200 Euro gold coin is the third issue in the multi-year Women of France series, which pays tribute to three important women of France each year. In 2016, the Women […]
November 5, 2018