Numismatics Catalog

Germany

2016

This commemorative silver coin was issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2016 as part of the innovative “Climate Zones of the Earth” series. It features a unique polymer ring in blue, symbolizing the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, surrounding a silver core. One side displays a stylized view of planet Earth with continents rendered in a dotted pattern, while the reverse bears the German federal eagle, the denomination of 5 Euro, and the inscription “Bundesrepublik Deutschland.” The coin is notable for its advanced minting technology combining silver and polymer elements.

China

2016

This commemorative coin celebrates the Year of the Monkey from the Chinese lunar zodiac, a symbol associated with intelligence, agility, curiosity, and creativity. The design features a stylized monkey rendered with decorative patterns and traditional motifs, reflecting the strong connection between Chinese folklore, astrology, and visual art. By combining zodiac symbolism with refined ornamental engraving, the coin highlights the role of cultural tradition and storytelling as a living part of contemporary numismatic design.

France

2019

This 10 Euro commemorative coin issued by Monnaie de Paris is dedicated to Paris as a global cultural symbol, blending architecture, urban rhythm, and contemporary graphic design. The obverse features the Eiffel Tower at the center, overlaid with dynamic, radiating golden bands and textured urban patterns that evoke movement, energy, and multiple perspectives of the city. The reverse presents a geometric, faceted surface reflecting modern design language and Paris’s role as a capital of art, fashion, and innovation. Through its layered composition and bold visual contrasts, the coin reinterprets Paris not as a static monument, but as a living cultural performance shaped by history, creativity, and modern expression.

France

2017

This 50 Euro commemorative coin issued by Monnaie de Paris celebrates French gastronomy as an art form and a cultural heritage. The minimalist obverse features a refined circular composition with a bold golden center, symbolizing purity, balance, and the essence of taste. The reverse is richly detailed with culinary elements—vegetables, kitchen tools, and flowing lines—accompanied by the inscription “La cuisine est l’art de transformer instantanément en joie des produits chargés d’histoire” (“Cuisine is the art of instantly transforming history-laden ingredients into joy”). The coin elevates cooking beyond function, presenting it as a performative cultural expression deeply embedded in French identity, tradition, and creativity.

Lithuania

2018

This Lithuanian 5 euro silver coin features an abstract, poetic composition inspired by cultural and artistic heritage rather than literal imagery. The design uses fragmented human silhouettes, flowing forms, and a spiral motif accentuated with subtle color, symbolizing collective movement, rhythm, and unity. The layered relief and dynamic composition evoke performance, song, and shared cultural expression, reflecting Lithuania’s strong traditions of communal art, music, and identity conveyed through contemporary medallic design.

Latvia

2023

This Latvian 5 euro coin celebrates Riga Fashion and contemporary design culture, translating fashion aesthetics into medallic art. The stylized female figure is rendered in a flat, graphic manner, with bold color blocks and textile-inspired patterns resembling modern fabric prints. The minimalist facial features and dynamic posture evoke fashion illustration rather than traditional numismatic portraiture. By combining color application, abstraction, and fashion symbolism, the coin bridges the worlds of visual art, design, and cultural identity, positioning fashion as a significant form of artistic expression within modern Latvian culture.

Austria

2006

This gold commemorative coin is part of Austria’s renowned series dedicated to the art of Gustav Klimt, featuring the iconic motif Judith II (Salome). The obverse presents a stylized portrait inspired by Klimt’s expressive, sensual visual language, while the reverse depicts a female allegorical figure rendered in flowing lines and ornamental patterns characteristic of Viennese Art Nouveau. The coin translates Klimt’s exploration of femininity, power, and symbolism into refined medallic relief, merging fine art with numismatic craftsmanship.

Israel

2010

This silver commemorative coin is inspired by the biblical story of Jonah and the Whale, interpreted through a modern, minimalist artistic language. One side features an abstract, flowing composition symbolizing the whale and the sea, while the reverse includes Hebrew, English, and Arabic inscriptions along with the denomination. The design emphasizes spiritual reflection, redemption, and the timeless moral narratives of biblical tradition, presented through contemporary medallic art rather than literal illustration.

United States

2014

This innovative commemorative coin issued by the United States celebrates the National Baseball Hall of Fame and represents a landmark in modern numismatics as the first curved coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint. The obverse features a deeply concave design depicting a baseball glove, sculpted to mimic the natural curvature and tension of leather, while the reverse is convex, showing a baseball with raised stitching that enhances the tactile realism. The opposing curvatures create a striking three-dimensional effect rarely seen in circulating or commemorative coinage. By combining advanced minting technology with a culturally iconic subject, the coin bridges sport, sculpture, and engineering, marking a pivotal moment in contemporary American coin design.

United States

2014

This commemorative gold coin was issued by the United States Mint in 2014 to honor the 75th anniversary of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The coin features a distinctive curved, concave–convex shape that enhances its sculptural design. One side depicts a detailed baseball glove, while the reverse shows a baseball with stitched seams and inscriptions including “Five Dollars” and “E Pluribus Unum.” Struck in fine gold, the coin celebrates baseball as a central part of American cultural history and represents one of the most innovative designs ever produced by the U.S. Mint.