Numismatics Catalog

Poland

2014

This commemorative silver coin honors Jan Karski, a Polish resistance fighter and eyewitness to the Holocaust who risked his life to inform the Allied world about Nazi crimes against Jews and occupied Poland. The obverse features a symbolic key-shaped composition containing fragmented text and testimony, referencing truth, access to hidden knowledge, and moral responsibility. The design emphasizes memory, conscience, and the individual’s duty to speak against genocide and systemic violence. The coin stands as a powerful meditation on human rights, historical truth, and ethical courage in the face of atrocity.

United States

2007

This commemorative silver dollar marks the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America (1607). The reverse depicts three historic ships—the Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery—that carried the settlers across the Atlantic, symbolizing exploration, migration, and the beginnings of American colonial history. The design emphasizes themes of collective memory, national origins, and the complex human narratives of settlement, cultural encounter, and endurance that shaped the early foundations of the United States.

Italy

2013

This commemorative coin celebrates the 65th anniversary of the Italian Constitution, one of the foundational pillars of modern Italian democracy. The obverse depicts an allegorical female figure symbolizing the Italian Republic, seated in a dignified and protective posture, partially colorized with the green, white, and red of the national flag. The reverse features a classical representation inspired by the original Constitution of 1948, emphasizing civic rights, law, and democratic values. Through its symbolic imagery and balanced composition, the coin highlights constitutional principles such as freedom, equality, and the rule of law, underscoring the Constitution’s enduring role in shaping Italy’s social and political identity.

Italy

2015

This commemorative silver coin was issued to mark the 70th anniversary of peace in Europe following the end of World War II. The obverse features a symbolic female figure representing Peace, shown in a calm, contemplative pose surrounded by olive branches and stars, traditional emblems of harmony and European unity. The reverse reinforces the message through elegant allegorical composition, emphasizing serenity, cultural rebirth, and collective memory. The refined relief and classical sculptural style connect modern European ideals with timeless artistic traditions. Overall, the coin serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of conflict and the enduring value of peace, solidarity, and shared European identity.

Austria

2014

This commemorative silver coin was issued to mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain, a defining moment in European and global history. The design symbolically depicts a child pushing aside a physical barrier, revealing iconic European landmarks beyond it, most notably the Brandenburg Gate. This visual contrast emphasizes the transition from separation and oppression to freedom, openness, and unity. The use of a child as the central figure reinforces themes of hope, future generations, and the human cost of political division. Through its narrative composition, the coin transforms a historical event into a universal message about reconciliation, shared memory, and the enduring value of human freedom.

France

2019

This commemorative coin issued by France marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a defining moment in modern European and world history. The reverse design depicts expressive human figures and raised hands breaking through the wall, symbolizing freedom, unity, and the triumph of democratic values over division. Inscriptions referencing Berlin and the historic event are integrated into the fractured wall motif, reinforcing the theme of collapse and liberation. The obverse features the standard French Republic design framed by a geometric border. The coin serves as a powerful reminder of the end of Cold War divisions and the reunification of Europe.

France

2018

This commemorative silver coin was issued by the Monnaie de Paris to mark the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, which ended the fighting of the First World War. The design depicts scenes of public celebration and relief as civilians welcome peace, with colorized Allied flags and symbols emphasizing international unity. The reverse shows crowds gathered to commemorate the end of the war and honor those who served. Issued in 2018, the coin reflects France’s central role in World War I history and serves as a tribute to peace, remembrance, and reconciliation after one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

Finland

2015

This commemorative silver coin was issued by Finland as part of the Peace theme (Rauhan Vuosi). The design features abstract human forms and a stylized dove-like motif symbolizing peace, dialogue, and reconciliation. The reverse includes Finland’s national imagery rendered in a modern, fragmented style, emphasizing balance between nature and humanity. Issued in 2015, a year marked internationally by reflections on peace and cooperation, the coin highlights Finland’s commitment to humanitarian values and contemporary artistic expression in modern numismatics.

Canada

2015

This commemorative silver coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint marks the 100th anniversary of the poem “In Flanders Fields”, written in 1915 by Canadian physician and poet Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during the First World War. The reverse design depicts a Canadian soldier standing solemnly before rows of battlefield crosses, with poppies and the poem’s opening line symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice. The obverse features the effigy of King George V, under whose reign Canada fought in the Great War. The coin honors Canada’s military history and the enduring legacy of remembrance associated with World War I.

France

2017

This commemorative 2 Euro coin was issued by France in 2017 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon. The design features a stylized female profile with the pink ribbon, the internationally recognized symbol of breast cancer awareness, representing solidarity, prevention, and support for those affected by the disease. The inscription “25e Anniversaire du Ruban Rose 1992–2017” highlights the milestone anniversary, while the outer ring displays the twelve stars of the European Union. The coin emphasizes public health awareness and France’s commitment to medical research and social advocacy.