Numismatics Catalog

Austria

2016

This Austrian 100 Euro gold coin, titled “Red Fox”, celebrates European wildlife through refined numismatic art. The design features a highly detailed portrait of a red fox nestled within grasses and ornamental floral patterns, symbolizing intelligence, adaptability, and the richness of natural ecosystems. The flowing decorative elements echo traditional Austrian artistic motifs, blending realism with elegance. Issued as part of a nature-themed series, the coin highlights the importance of biodiversity and the cultural appreciation of native fauna through precious metal craftsmanship.

Canada

2016

This 20 Dollar Canadian commemorative coin, titled Mother Earth, presents a powerful ecological narrative centered on the planet as a living, interconnected system. The obverse features a colorized Earth enclosed within a droplet-like form, symbolizing the fragility and preciousness of natural resources, particularly water. Surrounding the globe are finely engraved animals, plants, and landscapes representing biodiversity across ecosystems—land, air, and water unified within a single composition. The reverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, providing a formal counterbalance to the organic imagery. Through its sculptural relief and selective color, the coin emphasizes environmental stewardship, planetary balance, and humanity’s responsibility toward nature.

Canada

2014

This $20 Canadian silver coin celebrates the beauty of nature through an innovative artistic depiction of a maple tree canopy viewed from below. The reverse features intricately engraved branches with selectively applied yellow coloration, representing autumn maple leaves — a powerful national symbol of Canada. The upward perspective immerses the viewer in the natural environment, highlighting the interconnection between landscape, identity, and seasonal cycles, while showcasing advanced minting and color application techniques.

Finland

2015

This Finnish 5 euro coin is dedicated to Lapland, the northernmost region of Finland, known for its Arctic landscapes and indigenous Sámi culture. The reverse features a reindeer, an iconic animal of Lapland and a central symbol of northern ecology, traditional livelihoods, and seasonal migration. The obverse includes Finland’s heraldic lion within a minimalist, modern composition. Through its bimetallic structure and restrained design language, the coin highlights the close relationship between humans, wildlife, and the fragile Arctic environment, emphasizing sustainability and respect for nature in extreme northern conditions.

United States

2015

This coin is part of the America the Beautiful Quarters Program and is dedicated to Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana. The reverse features a wild turkey in flight, a species native to the region, shown emerging from the forest landscape. The design highlights the biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and natural beauty of one of the southern United States’ most ecologically diverse forest areas. Through realistic engraving and dynamic composition, the coin emphasizes the importance of preserving natural habitats and celebrating America’s protected landscapes.

Australia

2022

This commemorative silver coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 2022 to celebrate the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. The design features a dynamic underwater scene with coral formations, tropical fish, and a whale shark, enhanced by selective color to convey movement and light beneath the ocean surface. The inscription “Great Barrier Reef” emphasizes the coin’s environmental theme, while the denomination of 5 dollars appears integrated into the coral design. The coin highlights the ecological significance of the reef and the importance of marine conservation.

Austria

2018

This commemorative gold coin was issued by the Austrian Mint in 2018 as part of its wildlife-themed collector series celebrating native fauna. The coin is dedicated to the capercaillie, one of Europe’s largest and most distinctive woodland birds, native to Alpine and forest regions of Austria. One side features a detailed depiction of a capercaillie amid stylized natural motifs, while the reverse presents the bird in its forest habitat, highlighting its impressive plumage and characteristic display posture. Struck in fine gold with a denomination of 100 Euro, the coin reflects Austria’s commitment to biodiversity, conservation, and artistic excellence in numismatic design.

Austria

2021

This commemorative bi-metallic coin was issued by the Austrian Mint in 2021 as part of its Silver–Niobium series addressing global scientific and environmental themes. The design focuses on climate change and its impact on natural ecosystems and human society. The colored niobium core features symbolic elements representing water management, ecology, and global responsibility, including a turtle, plant life, and human profiles. The silver outer ring depicts environmental imagery such as insects, fish, vegetation, and technological symbols, illustrating the interconnected relationship between nature, economy, and sustainability. The coin highlights contemporary environmental challenges through advanced minting technology and symbolic design.

Australia

2022

This commemorative coin was issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 2022 to highlight the ecological importance of honey bees and their role in pollination and food sustainability. The design features two honey bees positioned around a central honeycomb pattern, with a translucent amber-colored insert symbolizing honey. Floral elements and hexagonal motifs emphasize the natural structure of the hive and the cooperative behavior of bees. The coin combines innovative minting techniques with an environmental theme, drawing attention to biodiversity and conservation.

Canada

2018

This commemorative coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2018 and features a striking yin and yang composition formed by two wolves rendered in contrasting finishes. One wolf is plated in gold, while the other appears in black ruthenium, symbolizing balance, duality, and harmony in nature. The intertwined design reflects opposing yet complementary forces, drawing inspiration from the ancient yin-yang philosophy. The coin is notable for its high-relief sculpting, selective plating, and modern artistic interpretation of wildlife symbolism.