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Spain collector coins issued to celebrate FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

2012-01-03T12:01:00.000-08:00

Spain will issue conmemorative coins for the championship FIFA World Cup 2014.

The characteristics of the parts are:
* 10 euro currency face value (8 real silver 925 thousandths, the rest being copper, the limited area in the image of the trophy bears a coating of gold of 975 mils).
* Tolerances in law: Minimum of 925 thousandths of a minimum of 975 silver and gold thousandths.
Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
* Diameter: 40 mm.
* Shape: Round with knurled edge.
* Quality: Proof.

Reasons:
On the obverse of King Juan Carlos I. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. At the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2012. Motives and legends surrounding a pearl beading.

In The reverse image of the world map. It is highlighted three countries: Spain (current world champion, represented by the Spanish flag), South Africa and Brazil (joined by these lines and a ball, remembering the last and the next country to host the FIFA World Cup ).

In the center of the world map in the space occupied by the Atlantic Ocean, appears in gold with a gold plated trophy FIFA World Cup, and below, in two lines and capital letters, the value of part 10 EURO. At the top of the coin, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend FIFA WORLD CUP. Below and to the right, the mint mark.At the bottom of the coin, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend BRAZIL 2014.

The maximum number of pieces to coin will be 15,000 and the starting date of issue will be the first half of 2012.
The initial price of sale to the public of the Spanish currency is 60 euro.

Commemorative coin of Bicentennial of the May Revolution in Argentina

2011-12-13T09:33:00.000-08:00

The Central Bank of Argentina reported that on Monday December 2, 2011 will begin circulating the new currency of two pesos. This is a mint commemorative Bicentennial of the May Revolution. Coexist with tickets of equal value and integrate the current money supply. Serve as payment for all transactions

The first series of this coin is 100 million units, which will reach the public as usual mechanism BCRA distribution through financial institutions. The distribution process will begin on Monday, December 12.

Contrary to the current 1 peso coin, this new piece at the heart of the coin is silver and gold ring is. Its diameter is 24.5 mm.

In terms of design, at the center of the obverse presents the Argentine Bicentennial visual identity created for the commemoration by the Office of the President, with the inclusion in the center of the sun. In the ring, meanwhile, reads in the upper arch reading "Argentina" and in the lower arch, "In Union and Liberty."

The reverse of the coin features the core face value, "2 pesos", framed with the visual identity of Argentine Bicentenary. In the lower arch ring shows the year of commemoration, "2010", completing the perimeter with laurels and pearl.

Also, the song of the new $ 2 coin is composed of four sections and four slotted flat, alternating each other to facilitate touch recognition by the visually impaired.

Its metal composition comprises a copper alloy (92%), aluminum (6%) and nickel (2%) in the ring and copper (75%) and nickel (25%) in the nucleus.

From there on the market will start to speculate whether it also will double the cash up to the issuance of paper money, that is, if you will bear the $ 200, or $ 500, to resemble the purchasing power of the highest nomination dollar and euro.

Commemorative coins of the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EU

2011-10-06T14:31:00.000-07:00

They met 25 years since the accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Union, and for that reason, the houses of both countries coins Royal Mint in Spain and the Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda in Portugal, have decided to launch selling a pair of commemorative pieces, one gold and one silver.

The coins have the same design, they differ only by the shield of each country, and facials. Facials in Spanish are 20 and 10 euro, while the Portuguese are 0.25 and 10 euro.
In the front gold pieces corresponds to an engraving of two sheets of paper, plus the national emblem, while in the back we see the same print, with the addition of a sphere with stars, representing the European Union.

The silver coin however, is on the obverse the profile of His Majesty, King Juan Carlos I, and the Portuguese edition, his coat of arms. The reverse contains the face of the coins, which is 10 euro for two, and a metal band recorded.
The kits, which are already publicly available, have a value of 95 or 163 euros, so, depending on if you buy only the few Spanish coins, commemorative or four.

Dominican Republic changed its banknotes

2011-10-06T14:29:00.000-07:00

The Dominican Republic's Central Bank announced changes to the bills and one of those changes is the new national currency instead of reading "gold weights" say "RD."

In order that the public can identify the authenticity of banknotes, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic reported that tickets RD $ 2,000.00 RD $ 1,000.00 RD $ 500.00 RD $ 100.00 RD $ 50.00 for the year 2011.

The bank states that these changes are set forth in Article 229 of the Constitution, promulgated on January 26, 2010 and Article 25, paragraph c) of the Monetary and Financial Law No. 183-02, dated 21 November 2002.
The increase in security ticket RD $ 500.00 RD $ 1,000.00 to RD $ 2,000.00 is in changing the position of "circular seal of the Central Bank," which will be located just below the bunch with four (4) flowers of mahogany the center of the tickets.
Similarly, the position change and modification of the figure with ink that changes color when you change positions the ticket, will be located at the site of the Central Bank's circular seal.

This ink has a different figure for each denomination and in its center the human eye can see a central roller pan up and down.

Also in the bottom of the watermark with the value of the denomination in numbers, there are many points each pixel with a different form for each denomination.

The Central Bank also reported that the RD $ 100.00 tickets have experienced the change of the mode of application of the ink that changes color when you change positions the ticket, which can be seen with more clarity and brightness.

The institution specifies that the new notes will start circulating as stocks run out paper tickets in previous years.

Add these new notes are integrated into the national monetary cone and circulate together with the other names already in force in discharge for the payment of all public and private obligations.

Silver coin of 100 Anniversary of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)

2011-10-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

The Bank of Mexico presented the commemorative silver coin of 100 Anniversary of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), in a ceremony at the banking hall of the main building of the Central Bank. The ceremony was chaired by the Governor of the Bank of Mexico, Dr. Agustín Carstens Carstens, the Rector of the Leading Studies, Dr. José Narro Robles, and the Secretary of Finance, Dr. Jose Antonio Meade Kuribreña.

The obverse of the piece bears the national emblem of Mexico, surrounded by the legend United Mexican States. For its part, the reverse has a stylized contemporary composition and landmarks of the City University, Heritage: The main facade of the Rectory Tower, designed by Mario Pani, Enrique del Moral and Salvador Ortega, in which shows the silhouette of the university emblem, the Central Library, designed by Juan O'Gorman, Gustavo M. Saavedra and Juan Martinez de Velasco, decorated with murals of the first "historical representation of culture" and which shows the north wall, corresponding to pre-Columbian times and which concerns the duality of life and death , also at the bottom of the field, distinguishes the silhouette of the Olympic Stadium University of architects Augusto Perez, Raul Salinas and Jorge Bravo Moro, whose front is adorned with the mural "The University, the Mexican family, peace and youth Athlete "by Diego Rivera.

In the bottom half of the field, under the architectural described, represent the elements from the Rectory escultopintura entitled "The people at the university. The university to the people" by David Alfaro Siqueiros. The legends of this face remind us of commemoration, which accompanies the university motto "For My Race Talk Spirit."

Note that the reverse design of the coin, was the result of the proposal that won first place among sixty-nine, resulting from the launching of the contest conducted by the National School of Plastic Arts of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico for design of this commemorative coin on November 28, 2010, whose results were published in the Gazette of the UNAM, March 7, 2011.

Finally, according to the specifications contained in the decree published in the Official Journal of the Federation dated January 27, 2011, the currency goes into circulation today has the following:

Specifications:
a) Nominal value: Ten pesos.
b) Shape: Circular.
c) Diameter: 40.0 mm (forty millimeters).
d) Act, 0999 (thousand nine hundred ninety-nine) silver.
e) Weight: 31,103 g. (Thirty-one one hundred and three milligrams grams) equivalent to 1 (one) ounce of pure silver.
f) Contents: 1 (one) ounce of pure silver.
g) Edge: Striated continuous.
h) dies:

Obverse: The National Coat sculptural relief in a semicircle above the inscription "UNITED MEXICAN STATES." The frame smooth.

Reverse: At the center a stylized contemporary composition and landmarks of the Ciudad Universitaria, below it the number 2010. In the upper field parallel to the legend under NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF MEXICO, below it the number 100 and the word YEARS. In the upper right the sign "quot; followed by the number 10. In the lower left quadrant of the mint Mint Mexico and parallel to the exergue under the caption" RACE TO SPEAK FOR MY SPIRIT. "

Latin American Historical coins

2011-10-06T14:22:00.000-07:00

The Bank of Mexico reported today that puts into circulation commemorative coin eighth silver numismatic program belonging to the Meeting of Two Worlds. In this edition, the piece focuses on "Ibero-American Historical Coins."

The above numismatic program began in 1992 at the initiative of the National Mint today and Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda of Spain. At the time, this institution Latin American countries invited to participate in the biannual issue coins to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Meeting of Two Worlds.

As for the design of the eighth commemorative coin, the reverse of a composition presents an excerpt from the "Carta Marina Nvova Tavola" developed by the Venetian Girolamo Ruscelli, which first appeared in 1562 and was part of the work "Geography" of that author, published in Venice in 1598. Strictly speaking it is a portulano (collection of drawings of various ports, bound in atlas form). In the foreground, playing the front and back of the coin with a weight of silver, known popularly as "Peso Caballito", considered the same as Mexico's first commemorative coin, which was coined in 1909 to commemorate the centenary the start of the Independence of Mexico.

This series coin limited broadcast with the participation of the following countries (in alphabetical order): Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

According to the specifications contained in the decree published in the Official Journal of the Federation dated June 14, 2011, the currency goes into circulation today has the following:

Technical specifications
Nominal Value: Five pesos.
Diameter: 40.0 mm.
Edge: Striated.
Metal: Silver (0925 law).
Weight: 27.0 g (0.8681 Oz.).
Finish: Mirror.

Obverse: In the center, the National Emblem in sculptured relief surrounded in a semicircle above the legend "United Mexican States." Surrounding this and following the contour of the frame, the national emblem of the other countries participating in the eighth issuance of commemorative coins of the fifth anniversary of the Encounter of Two Worlds. The frame smooth.

Reverse: In the upper field in a semicircle, the legend "LATIN AMERICAN HISTORICAL COINS." Deprecated center to right field the reverse design of the piece known as "horse weighing" in the foreground and the front in the background with the national emblem used in the said currency. In the lower left field the dollar sign "quot; continued the number" 5 "under it the number" 2010 ". In the upper left field the mint of the Mint of Mexico. In the exergue the word" MEXICO " . In the background, sea plane which appears in New Spain. The frame smooth. "

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Coins for the Dual Year Spain - Russia

2011-09-20T10:57:00.000-07:00

The year 2011 marks the Spain-Russia Dual 2011 with the one intended to lay the elements for a qualitative change in relations between the two countries, especially in the economic sphere. Within the framework of the celebration of the Spain-Russia Dual many events one of which is to issue a commemorative coin collection event.
Through EHA/2490/2011 order was agreed to issue, minting and circulation of collector coins "Dual Year Spain - Russia" (Official Gazette of September 20, 2011).

Features of the pieces.
10 euro coin face value (8 real silver of 925 milliseconds, with the remainder being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.

Reasons:
In the obverse of King Don Juan Carlos I. Surrounding it, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend JUAN CARLOS I KING OF SPAIN. At the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Legends surrounding the motives and see a pearl beading.

On the reverse, in the central area are the images of Don Quixote and a Russian ballet dancer. To the left of the landscape appears Quijote de La Mancha, below, the mint mark. To the right of the dancer appears the Russian landscape. Between the two central images in the bottom of the coin, in two lines and uppercase, the face value of the piece, 10 EURO. At the top of the coin, in a circular up and in capital letters, the legend YEAR DUAL SPAIN - RUSSIA.

The maximum number of pieces to coin will be 7,500 and the initial date of issue will be the second half of 2011.

The aforementioned coins were minted by the State in the National Mint and Stamp-Real Casa de la Moneda, which deliver to the Bank of Spain through the production of the documents representing the coins.

National Factory Mint - Royal Mint proceed with the sale of these coins, by itself or by companies hired for the purpose, will undertake to sell the public on a regular basis as well as export.

These coins may be marketed together with collector coins issued by the Russian monetary authorities to commemorate the event. Russian coins will be governed by the laws of Russia, country of issuance.

The initial price of retail Spanish currency will be 50 euro, excluding tax.

New banknotes in Peru 50, 100 and 200 soles

2011-08-31T15:03:00.000-07:00

In order to increase security in paper money and prevent counterfeiting Peruvian Central Bank (BCR) has mandated that from now enter into circulation the new banknotes of 50, 100 and 200 soles on the market.

These three names complete the new family of banknotes in Peru, which present new security features next generation that will be readily recognized by the population.

An additional fact is that the notes of 100 and 200 soles will have a special security thread with moving parts that rotate to appreciate when a source of light.

BCR has also pointed out that, for the public to make their transactions smoothly, the new banknotes will circulate simultaneously with the names with the old design.

At the top of the front of each ticket is the name of the BCR and the upper back edge of the denomination in letters and on the right arms of Peru

The 50 banknote is red soles Indian and the front has the face of Abraham Valdelomar writer (1888 - 1919) was a storyteller, poet, journalist, essayist and playwright Peru. It is considered one of the leading storytellers in Peru, while the reverse is the New Temple of Chavin culture.

The soles 100 banknote is blue in the front has the face of Jorge Basadre (1903 - 1980) was a Peruvian historian and historian of the Republican period and contemporary country. He was also a fine critic and literary scholar, a politician who held important public positions in the field of education and culture, teacher and educator of several generations, as a professor and teacher. The image of Gran Pajaten of the Chachapoyas culture is displayed on the back.

Finally, the 200 soles is gray and has the face of Santa Rosa de Lima whose original name was Isabel Flores de Oliva, OP (1586 -1617) was a Peruvian saint, hence the name Santa Rosa de Lima, tabogana. Dominica tertiary Mystic canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. This is the first Santa of America, sublime patron saint of Lima and Peru (from 1669) and the New World and the Philippines (1670).
On the back of the banknote is the Sacred City of Caral.

Costa Rica circulate new banknotes of one and two thousand colones

2011-06-21T13:21:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Costa Rica today began to circulate new banknotes and two thousand colones, the bank said in a statement.

According to the agency, from this Monday until Aug. 31 the new and old notes may be used interchangeably in their agencies, branches and ATM networks.

He explained that as of August 31 the old notes will only be received as deposit orexchanged at branches and agencies of commercial offices, while from November 1, 2011 may only be exchanged at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.

The proposed financial institution has an attractive design that incorporates security elements identifiable with the touch, turn and look at the ticket.

Both have shaded images, touch-sensitive elements, makes for the blind, a transparent window and an element which changes color.

The new ticket thousand colones red is a historical figure Braulio Carrillo Colina and shows the coat of arms of Costa Rica.

The reverse is a dry forest ecosystem, which include a Guanacaste tree, a cactus flower and a white-tailed deer.

Features
Size: 125 x 67 mm
Substrate: Polypropylene
Predominant Color: Red

Meanwhile the new ticket two thousand colones, blue, presented as Mauro FernándezAcuña character, along with the facade of the College for Girls.

This note is shown on the reverse a coral reef, highlighting a bull shark, a starfish andsea pens.

Features
Size: 132 x 67 mm
Substrate: Paper 100% cotton fiber
Predominant Color: Blue

The Costa Rican currency exchange with the U.S. dollar is about 510.15 colones.

Shortage of coins of 50 and 100 Guarani

2011-06-21T13:18:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) was momentarily out of coins of 50 and 100 Guarani due to the delay of the supplier of those names, confirmed yesterday that Jose Meza, treasurer of the parent bank. The process of monetization of previous series exacerbates the shortage.

The issuer communicates to the public the difficulties of the Central to provide coins of 50 and 100 Guarani and inform the public just solve the problem of providing the currently encountered. However, in the treasury of BCP yesterday knew nothing of the time required to stabilize the stock of these coins.

In some shops, consulted by our newspaper, said that the shortage began to be felt, especially coins G. 50. The fact requires them, in some cases, to return less than what corresponds to its customers, or others, to absorb the difference.

The same thing happens in supermarkets and on buses, which is not always understood by customers, they say. Others choose to give candy as returned.

According to data from public contracts, the last order of exchange that made the Central was the 27th of April this year.

Minting and supply of coins of 50, 100 and 500 Guarani international tender was awarded in the Casa de la Moneda de Chile SA, represented here by signing Ruvicha Tape.

On the other hand, should also be noted that since January this year there is the exchange of coins issued before 2006. These are G. 5, 10, 50 (silver) and 50.100 and 500 (gold), for new series of equal value, an operation which meant a greater issue of new coins by the BCP.

Only in the first quarter of this year, the parent bank 30,120,000 issued coins of the denominations, which doubles the amount that was circulated throughout 2010, some 15,158,010 units.

While in the vault of the parent bank, at the end of April this year, had about 41,681,790 units of the different denominations in the process of monetization or loss of value.

Banknotes 5,000 to 10,000

Moreover, the treasury of the Central Bank reported that to date has not yet received the new items of tickets 5,000 to 10,000 Guarani names which are also late and whose scarcity hinders the activities of traders.

The treasury of the issuing entity has also reported that sufficient stock of 20,000 tickets and 2,000 Guarani and currency of 1,000 Guaraní, with whom they think will meet the needs of the system.

Mexico´s giant coin

2011-06-16T11:07:00.000-07:00

Mexico's Congress authorized the issuance of the largest gold coin that was manufactured in Mexico: the commemorative Bicentennial of the beginning of the War of Independence.

The decree issued by the federal government emphasizes that it is a piece of one kilogram of pure gold 0999 law with a diameter of 90 mm, will have on the obverse the coat of arms, and back, the figure of the Angel of Independence 1810-2010Bicentennial legend and the face value of 200 pesos.

"To coin a piece of the proposed dimensions is a unique event in the country'snumismatic tradition, coupled with than others, like Canada, Russia, China and Australia, have been minted gold coins of this size or even larger, with great success, which would strengthen Mexico's presence in the international numismatic market, "justified the commission ruled in the Senate to approve the issuance.

For the federal executive, the currency proposal was "unprecedented" since theancient weigh only 41.6 grams, 37.5 grams of which are gold 0900 law, and its diameter is 37 mm.

Coins of "Numismatic´s Heritage of Mexico"

2011-06-16T11:03:00.000-07:00

Mexico's Congress, decree twenty-four mint bimetallic coins commemorating the "Heritage Numismatic Mexico," with the following characteristics:
Face Value: One hundred pesos.
Shape: Circular.
Diameter: 39.0 mm (Thirty-nine millimeters).
Edge: Striated discontinuo.Composición: The coins are bimetallic, comprise two alloys, one for the central part and one for ring perimeter, which will be as follows:
Central part of each coin.
Composition: Sterling Silver.
Law: 0925 (Nine hundred thousand twenty-five), minimum of silver.
League Metal: Copper.
Weight: 16,812 g (Sixteen grams, eight hundred and twelve milligrams).
Content: 15,552 g (Fifteen grams, five hundred fifty and two milligrams), equivalent to ½ (half) of one troy ounce of pure silver.
Tolerance Law: 0005 (Five thousand) more or less.
Tolerance on weight per piece: 0.336 g (Three hundred thirty-six milligrams) more or less.

Ring perimeter of each coin.
May consist of any of the following alloys:
a. Aluminum-bronze alloy.
b. Alloy steel coated brass.
c. Aluminum-bronze alloy-iron.

The Front will be the center, the national emblem in relief sculpture in a semicircle above the legend "United Mexican States." The frame smooth.
The reverse will be:
The reverse of the first coin: At the center, the image on the back of a coin colonial 8 reales, 1732, columnar type in the field parallel to the frame above the legend "Heritage Numismatic MEXICO", in left field the Mint the Mint of Mexico, in the right field the year of issue in the exergue the sign "quot; continued to" 100 "dot beading. The frame smooth.

Second currency: the center, the image of the obverse of a coin colonial 8 reales, Carlos III, 1783, type of bust.
Third currency: the center, the image of the back of a coin insurgent Morelos 8 reales, copper, type SUD

Fourth coin: At the center, the image on the back of an 8 reales coin Republican, type glow, 1824, Durango mint, assayer RL

Fifth coin: At the center, the image on the back of a coin of the United Mexican States, weighing, 1914, type horse.

Sixth coin: At the center, the image on the back of a coin weighing villista, 1913, coined in Hidalgo del Parral, Chihuahua, type of ball.

Seventh coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin colonial 8 reales, Carlos III, 1804, the Philippines and chops reseller.

Eighth coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin colonial 8 reales, 1608, Mexico mint, original "F" type macuquino.

Ninth coin: the center, the image of the back of a provisional currency realistic 8 reales, 1811, struck in Zacatecas, "LVO", the first type.

Tenth coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin from the Second Empire of 1 peso, 1866, minted in Mexico.

Eleventh coin: At the center, the image on the back of an 8 escudos Republican currency, type of mannitol, 1828, minted in Mexico, JM initial test in the field parallel to the frame above the legend "Numismatic MEXICO HERITAGE."

Twelfth coin: At the center, the image on the back of a coin of the United Mexican States, 5 pesos, 1950, Inauguration of the Southeastern Railway, minted in Mexico.

Thirteenth coin: the center, the image of the back of a Zapatista currency 2 pesos, 1915, struck in Suriana.
Fourteenth coin: the center, the image of the back of a real 3-colonial currency (name in points), minted in Mexico, assayer's initial R, type Carlos and Juana, the first series.

Fifteenth coin: the center, the image of the back of a Republican 1 peso coin, type scale, struck in Zacatecas, assayer initial H field parallel to the frame above the legend "Numismatic MEXICO HERITAGE."

Sixteenth coin: At the center, the image on the back of an 8 reales coin Republican, type glow with chops in the field parallel to the frame above the legend "Numismatic MEXICO HERITAGE."

Seventeenth coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin of the Supreme Board insurgent American 8 reales, 1811, silver in the top parallel to the frame labeled "Numismatic MEXICO HERITAGE."

Eighteenth coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin of the First Empire, 8 escudos, 1822, minted in Mexico, the first type.

Nineteenth coin: the center, the image of the back of a 1 peso coin villista, 1914, struck in Cuencamé, Durango, six stars.

Twenty coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin viceregal 8 escudos, type pelucon, Fernando VI, 1748, minted in Mexico.

Twenty-first coin: At the center, the image of the obverse of a coin revolutionary Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca, 60 pesos, 1916, struck in Oaxaca.

Twenty-Second currency: the center, the image of the back of a provisional currency realistic Oaxaca, 8 reales, 1812, struck in Oaxaca, big lion.

Twenty-third coin: At the center, the image on the front of a colonial coin of Charles IV, 8 reales, 1806, Busto type, minted in Mexico, resealing of British Guiana.

Twenty-fourth coin: At the center, the image on the back of a coin ¼ real Republican, copper, 1834, minted in Mexico, initial A.

The coins can be coined from the entry into force of the decree until 06/14/11 and December 31, 2014.

Argentina will issue coin for 160 years the College of Uruguay

2011-06-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

Argentina's Senate approved the bill's deputy PS, Lisandro Viale, to mint a commemorative coin for 160 years in the Colegio del Uruguay "Justo José de Urquiza," the city of Concepción del Uruguay, (completed in 2009), with the image of the historic building.

The College is located in the city of Concepción del Uruguay, Uruguay Department, Entre Ríos, Argentina, was created by General Justo José de Urquiza, on July 28, 1849 and is the oldest secular establishment Argentina, second only to years by the Jesuit Colegio de Montserrat, Cordoba, and beating his time in over a decade, the National College of Buenos Aires and at the time of its creation was proposed as an alternative to poor public education in the country " said the deputy.

According to a press release recalled the Deputy, the College was not only the country's first secular establishment, but also was the first to encourage the entry into the classroom of young people from all religions, both genders and any race or social.In 1942 he was declared "National Monument". In the grounds Socialist lawmaker proposes that "when Urquiza said that his heir would this college, wanted to turn symbolize their hope that their maximum contribution to national life would be understood as an input in preparation for a different future for peace, development for the advancement of the arts and sciences. "

Pioneered free education, a pioneer in the education of both sexes, a pioneer in teaching physical education, science and the arts, a pioneer in suppressing the tenets of the content of teaching, a pioneer in giving shelter and a prominentEuropean émigrés many of whom were fleeing persecution for their innovative ideas.

Some data summarizing the relevance and importance of the institution.

It has two museums - a complete natural history museum and a historical museum - a library of 23,000 volumes, an old printing press which dates from 1852, which served as a lookout lookout twice heroic, a courtyard with cistern carved from a single block of Carrara marble, a centenary camphor donated by General Urquiza and an impressive triptych of sculptor Lucio Correa Morales reminded the school's founder, Dr. Alberto Larroque and administrator George Clark.

Coin Series IV "Spanish Painting"

2011-06-16T10:57:00.000-07:00

The Gazette (Spain) (BOE) published the Ministerial Order is agreed the issue, minting and circulation by the Mint and Stamp collectibles dedicated painter El Greco, Murillo, Ribera and Zurbarán.

This is the fourth series of coins dedicated to Spanish artists, who play on both sides of various works of such artists.

Domenicos Theotocopulos, El Greco, has two coins, one of 400 euros of face value and another fifty, whose retail price will be 1,250 and 245 euros respectively, while Murillo, Ribera and Zurbarán have coins ten euros of face value, whose retail price is 50 euros.

The Order is EHA/1398/2011 of 24 May, agreed that the issue, minting and circulation of collector coins of the fourth series of "Spanish Painters."

The order specifies that the coin series is dedicated this year to the following artists: Domenico Theotocopoulos, El Greco (1541-1614), Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), José de Ribera, El Españoleto (1591-1652) and Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664).

Features:
400 euro currency face value (8 escudos gold of 999 milliseconds).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 999 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
On the obverse the table 'old gentleman, "El Greco, which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "El Greco".

The reverse in a detail of the painting "The Martyrdom of St. Maurice," El Greco, which is preserved in the National Heritage. Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial. At the top of the coin shows the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below left, the mint mark. Below, in two lines and uppercase, the value of the coin, 400 EURO.Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

50 euro coin face value (cincuentín, silver of 925 milliseconds, the rest being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 168.75 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 g.
Diameter: 73 mm.
Shape: Circular with a smooth edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
On the obverse a detail of the top of the play "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz", El Greco, which is preserved in the Church of Santo Tome, Toledo. On the left is the year of issue, 2011. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, figure legend SPAIN. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "El Greco".
The reverse in a detail from the bottom of the play "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz", El Greco, which is preserved in the Church of Santo Tome, Toledo.
At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, in capital letters, the value of the coin, 50 EURO.
On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

10 euro coin face value (3 pieces, 8 real silver of 925 milliseconds, the rest being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
The obverse of the first piece is reproduced an image of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, according medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Murillo."
On the back of the first piece is played the play "El Buen Pastor", Bartolome Esteban Murillo, preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

On the front of the second piece is reproduced an image of José de Ribera, as medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011.Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Bank."
On the back of the second piece is played the play "The Dream of Jacob" by José de Ribera, which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

On the front of the third piece is reproduced an image of Francisco de Zurbarán as medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011.Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Zurbarán."
On the back of the third piece is played the play "Fight Hercules with the Nemean lion," by Francisco de Zurbarán, preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark.Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

Face Value Price Maxnimun number of pieces8 escudos. . . . . . . . . . . Euro 400 euro 3000 1250Cincuentín. . . . . . . . . . . 245 euro 50 euro 50008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro 50 euro 10 0008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro 50 euro 10 0008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro 50 euro 10 000Authorizing the National Mint and Stamp, Royal Mint to allocate funds numismatic museum of this entity for up to five pieces of each of the coins minted under this ministerial order and, if those elements of the manufacturing industry due to the characteristics of the emission of interest or numismatic museum.

The initial date of issue will be the second half of 2011.
Article 5. Minting and circulation.

The aforementioned coins were minted by the State in the National Factory
Mint, Royal Mint, which delivered them to the Bank of Spain through
the production of the documents representing the coins.
The National Factory Royal Mint-Mint shall pay
the face value of these coins, which will be paid to the Treasury, and once acquired,
proceed to market through the process below.

Commemorative coin approved for Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute

2011-05-05T10:50:00.000-07:00

In February started the proposal for this coin but in april with 95 votes, the Senate authorized the issuance of a bimetallic coin with face value of 20 pesos, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN).

The opinion, endorsed without discussion, the IPN is a leading avant-garde in the training of technicians and professionals in the fields of administration, science, engineering and new technologies.

"He has served millions of Mexicans who have contributed to the scientific life, cultural, academic and research in Mexico," so it is necessary to recognize its work force since 1936, said the full Senate.

He noted the significant growth in the number of scientists from the IPN incorporated into the National System of Researchers (SNI) since 2003 to 2007 rose from 322 to 518, and in 2010 had 741 scientists assigned to the SNI.

IPN currently has an enrollment of over 150 thousand students in 271 races, grew out of a technical education system involving Narciso Bassols and engineers Luis Enrique Erro and Carlos Vallejo Márquez.

The former president of Mexico, Lazaro Cardenas, began the integration of the National School of Commerce, the Industrial School of Arts and Crafts and the School of Homeopathic Medicine.

Now these institutions are known as the High School of Commerce and Administration (ESCA), School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (ESIME) and the National School of Homeopathic Medicine (ENMH).

Similarly, the Senate endorsed the characteristics of the eighth silver coin commemorating the Fifth Anniversary of the Encounter of Two Worlds, and a gold coin to mark the Bicentenary of Start of National Independence Movement.

In another opinion adopted by the full Senate, establishes the characteristics of 24 bimetallic coins commemorating the Heritage Numismatic Mexico.

Solidarity Currency in El Salvador

2011-05-05T10:46:00.000-07:00

In the parish Sinincay, located about 15 minutes northwest of Cuenca, dozens of traders agreed since last April 10 at an alternative way to trade than the dollar, the UDI (Solidarity Exchange Unit) for the purchase of of certain premises in the area.

However, this system is already generating mixed reactions in the country. "The only means of payment or currency in Ecuador for financial transactions by financial institutions or through the dollar.Therefore, the circulation of money substitutes is prohibited and punishable by law. " This gave the Superintendency of Banks yesterday outside the payment system.

To some experts it is a parallel currency, which would represent a first step towards de-dollarization. In exchange for your minded is a complementary instrument operates successfully in other countries for the benefit of the popular economy and solidarity.

The UDI were printed on paper money in Holland, with assurances to prevent forgery. These can be redeemed by members of the credit union's Integral and can be used only in the parish, as long as they deliver dollars for what they have monetary support, said Javier Felix, Fundación Pachamama, one of the three entities that promote this pilot project. The other two are National Network of People and Solidarity Finance of Ecuador (Renafipse) and STRO organization of the Netherlands.

Felix explains, this kind of social currency or means of supplementary payments, manage to promote sales within the community and avoid unnecessary departure from the jurisdiction of foreign exchange and generate a sense of community.

The idea was that the sale of products made and delivered to a lower interest loans in UDI. So productive work at a fair on April 10 in which producers and partners exchanged their dollars for UDI, and made the trade. For Felix, there is no intention to create a system to replace the dollar.

In contrast to Mark Lopez, a former member of the Central Bank Board, this process involves the creation of a parallel currency with no real backing. In the case, for example to have a run in the cooperative, the lender can enter into liquidation by illiquidity.

For Lopez, what is happening is like what happened in Argentina with plantains and other parallel currencies that were created. "It's a monetization of the economy and is a step towards de-dollarization because currency is being issued without the backing for the country," he said.

According to the main Renafipse, Rodrigo Aucay, the Central Bank's role in this case lies in the monitoring and supervision of the project to complete it, point out strengths and weaknesses.

About 50 Sinincay traders involved in these exchanges are part of a cooperative agreement with the Integral. Their views are diverse.Viñanzaca Miriam, who owns a beauty salon, says few people who cancel their services with UDI, because in his view there is still mistrust.

Others are betting the method. "It's good that money does not go out of our parish, to try to keep the economy here and mobilize around the city," Orlando said Gordon, who owns a restaurant.

Coins and Banknotes of Paraguay could change

2011-05-05T10:43:00.001-07:00

The council of ministers met with members of the Central Bank of Paraguay, who presented the project of modernization money.

"This project involves removal of zeros from the currency denomination of our country. This process must have an appropriate framework for the bill, but that does not, under any aspect, reducing the purchasing power of the Paraguayan currency, "he said after the meeting the Minister of Justice and Labor, Humberto Blasco.

Secretary of State indicated that the government will begin in the next days a series of contacts with sectors such as media, business, political and technical, so as to present the plan and provide a thorough understanding of plan you plan to implement.

"The objective of the Central Bank of Paraguay is to facilitate the use of money, transfer, use the volume of money, considering that this application is a tendency to level all of America and most of the world," said Blasco.

He noted that three zeros be removed and change the name of our currency, which will be renamed "New Guarani."

He said that according to studies and once the project is approved, there is an estimated period of three years for full implementation and change.

"It's going to socialize through the press, and social actors, then you have to submit to Congress a draft law, after the approval of the bill sets a deadline of three years to draw from ancient coin circulation and implement the new coin, with the new name Guarani, "said Secretary of State.

The project was presented by the head of the Central Bank of Paraguay, Jorge Corvalan, and key technicians of the parent bank.

Only in South America with six digits

According to the BCP, the redenomination plan seeks to eliminate three zeros from the Guarani to facilitate economic transactions in the country and will also serve to unify our currency in the form of present prices compared to owning other values of region in relation to the scope of the exchange rate (dollar).

They explained how the Central Bank, Paraguay is one of seven countries in the world have in their monetary cone banknotes in denominations of six digits or more, and only in South America, the fact that, among other things, difficult to understand the level of prices, wages and other aspects that make the local economy.

The request for approval to replace the current for a new ticket, with the same colors and features, with innovation that will Guarani preceded by the word 'new', and was deducted three zeros. Thus, of 5,000 tickets will be five new Guarani Guarani, the 10,000, ten, the 50,000, 50, and 100,000, 100 new Guarani. According to government officials who said the project has the backing of the Economic Team and the President gave his approval for implementation.

Segovia Mint Opens

2011-04-04T15:20:00.001-07:00

The City of Segovia Segovia reminded that from Monday, April 4, will be open daily Segovia Mint at 16:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00, 12:00 and 16:30 hours, accompanied by an official guide of the city.

These visits, lasting approximately 2 hours, allow citizens to access not only the physical space of the plant, but they know the history of the Mint, the uses that have given over more than 300years of activity and the basic lines that will guide their future use.

Will be sponsored by the company Volconsa and managed by Empresa Municipal de Turismo, which will form the groups. This activity is part of the collaboration that the company, a member of Club 16, provides the achievement of the Cultural Capital 2016.

In order to participate in them, from now may withdraw invitations in the Central Reserve Segovia Visitor Reception Center, which is open from 10:00 to 19:00 hours.

Only allowed to withdraw a maximum of 4 invitations per person. Its price is free and the maximum number of people who may be part of each group is 30.

Organized groups and associations must apply in writing to the Central Reserve Segovia Visitor Reception Centre (Plaza del Azoguejo 1) or email address: info@reservasdesegovia.es

Octavio Paz´s commemorative coin

2011-04-02T22:07:00.000-07:00

The Mint and the Bank of Mexico introduced and put into circulation the new 20-peso coin with the image of Octavio Paz to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of his appointment as the Nobel Prize in Literature 1990. The presentation of this piece coins, was in charge of the governor of the Bank of Mexico, Agustin Carstens, and Consuelo Sáizar, president of the National Council for Culture and the Arts, as well as the writer's widow, Jo Merie Paz, and the director Banxico, Marcelo de los Santos Fraga.

The first coin was given to his widow Marie Jo Peace at a ceremony in the main building of the Banco de Mexico.

The currency whose dimensions are 32 mm in diameter, presented in a side with the national emblem and the words "Mexico", while in the other a bust of winning in 1990, touching his chin.

The 20-peso coin was put into circulation starting this Thursday with the legal tender in order to be used by people in their daily transactions or collected.

The presentation highlighted that the minting of this coin will allow many Mexicans come to the work of noted poet and essayist Octavio Paz.

"May it serve its currency appreciation and gratitude on the part of Mexicans, so that new generations come to his work and read and learn," said Consuelo Sáizar, president of Conaculta.

"It should hold a special way to the only Mexican writer has won the Nobel Prize in literature. This award was given to Peace when he was 76 years old," said Agustin Carstens, Mexico's central bank governor. He explained that the proposal for the creation of this coin came from the deputy and senator Kenya López Rueda, PAN parliamentary group, but soon became a plural proposal that transcended party, likes and dislikes.

For Octavio Paz's widow, Marie Jo Paz, the biggest success of this coin is that hand in hand invited to enjoy the work of who won his heart.

"That's what I like, that's going to move to a very large scale and not a ticket elite, that gives me great pleasure and good is a positive sign," said Marie Jo Paz, Octavio Paz's widow.

"The invitation is tactical, the beautiful statue of Octavian, the legend 1990 Nobel Prize in literature is an incentive for young people to read or reread Mexican Octavio Paz, not only his books of poetry, books about Mexico, but for example their books on love, "said Enrique Krauze, author and historian.

As the "double flame", "Parole" and of course the "Labyrinth of Solitude."

The coin of 20 pesos to Octavio Paz was circulated throughout the country. Bimetallic core is a copper-nickel and aluminum brass ring.

2 Euros Slovenia 2011

2011-03-22T10:42:00.000-07:00

In Slovenia this March 21 went into circulation commemorative 2-euro coin in honor of the centenary of the birth of Rozman Franc(1911-1944).
The coin was minted at the Mint of Finland, with an emission of one million coins.
The design is by Edi Berk.

Franc Rozman was a Yugoslav Partisan commander in World War II, where he fought as a supporter of the liberation of the German occupation of Slovenia.
Previously participated in the International Brigades against Francoduring the Spanish Civil War.

New 1000 pesos in Chile

2011-03-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

Chile completed the renovation of the Family of tickets, in exchange for pesos bill

The Central Bank of Chile presented the new image of the note of one thousand dollars, the fifth and last of the New Family of Banknotes since September 2009 has gradually replaced the existing 30 years.

The circulation of new paper money will begin next May 11, through commercial banks and gradually, through ATMs. This was announced by the Central Bank president, José de Gregorio, who unveiled the image of the new issue with general manager and manager Alejandro Zurbuchen treasurer, Ivan Montoya.

The new bill, like those of 2.00 and 5,000 pesos, will be of polymer material, and on the front will have a pronounced relief and a transparent window complex, which incorporates within it the character and the number 1,000.

Like the notes of 2,000 and 5,000 pesos, has an incomplete picture of the number in each of the faces-looking back-up the number 1,000 in its fullness-and Antú that the tilt change from green to gold.

The obverse of this payment keeps the portrait of Ignacio Carrera Pinto, this time based on a portrait by Juan Manuel Huidobro in 1982, from the collection of the Military Academy. It also incorporates the image of the heart of Copihue, national flower and the Antú, Mapuche symbol representing the sun that fertile land in the same position as the bills of 2,000 and 5,000 pesos.

The reverse shows an image of Torres del Paine National Park, known world biosphere reserve located in the Magallanes region, noted for its spectacular scenery and rock formations, making it a unique tourist destination and international fame . For its part, the fauna is represented by the image of a guanaco, ruminant mammal that lives in the Andes between Peru and Tierra del Fuego, often in places of little movement.

The ticket is the smallest of all, 7 mm smaller than the $ 2,000, while keeping the same height, 120 x 70 mm, 25 mm less than today. This as due to one of the features of the new family that facilitates the identification, which is the difference of 7 millimeters in length between each of their names, in descending order of their value. Therefore, the $ 20,000 bill has measure 148 x 70 mm versus the $ 10,000 that measures 141 x 70 mm, the $ 5,000 134 x 70 mm and $ 2,000 127 x 70 mm. For its part, the new bill of $ 1,000 has measure 120 x 70 mm, 25 mm less than today. All tickets will retain the same height.

The circulation of the New Family of tickets has been a gradual process, which included all denominations and which began in September 2009 with a bill of 5,000 pesos, followed by the introduction of the bill of 10,000 pesos in March , 20,000 pesos in July and 2,000 in November 2010. Soon, 11 May, with the introduction of the bill of 1,000 pesos, will complete the renovation of the Family of Banknotes of Chile.

Oruro, Bolivia Bicentennial coin

2011-02-14T13:03:00.000-08:00

The Central Bank of Bolivia presented on 9 February in honor session of the Legislative Assembly in the city Department of disbursing the commemorative coins in honor of the bicentennial of the Revolution of Oruro. And the night of February 11 Bicentennial give the coin of Oruro to the residents of this Andean region who live in the city of La Paz as part of the celebrations of the anniversary of his cry for freedom and urged the people of Oruro to maintain up whenever the emblem of freedom and equality.

The Commemorative Coin was delivered by the President of BCB, Marcelo Zabalaga, the Governor of Oruro, Santos Javier Tito Veliz and subsequently the President of the Multinational State, Evo Morales, as a symbol of membership of the Central Bank to the Bicentennial celebration liberal cause of October 6, 1810.
He reminded attendees that the October 6, 1810, is a civic date incorporated into the official calendar since 2005. This is not an isolated date, is the culmination of an ideal of freedom conceived in 1739, endorsed the February 10, 1781 by Sebastian Paymaster and spirit remained dormant in the city for more than 86 years until the declaration of Independence in 1825.

Zabalaga said that this is the contribution to the commitment to ensuring the best future for the country and the contribution made by the Bolivian Government in the search for better days for the Bolivian population and particularly for the people of Oruro, confirming the commitment of daily work support the productive power of his arms, Oruro.

Commemorative coin, the obverse bears the bust of Thomas Barron that the October 6, 1810 Village led the rebellion against the colonial power Oruro. On the reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Bolivia.

The piece weighs 15 grams, has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 29 mm, 2 mm thick and smooth edge. Its outer ring is silver (Ag900), while the core of brass and aluminum (Nordic gold).

The BCB issued seven thousand units of the Currency and is available in boxes of the institution in the city of La Paz and the Credit Bank city of Oruro.

Spain celebrates the "European heritage" and Francisco de Orellana with a coins

2011-01-19T12:33:00.000-08:00

Spain celebrates the "European heritage" and Francisco de Orellana with a coin With EHA/36/2011 order on 10 January, it was agreed the issue, minting of collector coins with the motto "European heritage."
With this slogan is issued the eighth series of collector coins of Europe Programme. The issue is dedicated to Francisco de Orellana, discoverer of the Amazon River in the V Centenary of birth.
Features. 200 euro currency face value (4 shields, gold 999 ms). Tolerance Law: Minimum 999 ms. Weight: 13.5 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.20 grams. Diameter: 30 mm. Shape: Circular with fluted edge. Quality: Proof.
Description: On the obverse is the effigy of King Juan Carlos. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, is the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. In the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
In The reverse, left, a picture of Francisco de Orellana, on the right, the image of a boat captained by explorer Extremadura, on this, the common brand name adopted by the countries issuing coins dedicated to the Program Europe underneath the boat, the mint mark. In the top right of the coin, in two lines and in capital letters, appears the figure of value, 200 EURO, in the bottom of the coin, in a circular, figure legend Francisco de Orellana. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.

10 euro coin face value (8 real silver of 925 parts per thousand, the remainder being copper). Tolerance Act: Minimum of 925 mil. Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g. Diameter: 40 mm. Shape: Circular with fluted edge. Quality: Proof.
Description: On the obverse is the effigy of King Juan Carlos. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, is the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. In the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
In The reverse, left, a picture of Francisco de Orellana, on the right, the image of a boat captained by explorer Extremadura, on this, the common brand name adopted by the countries issuing coins dedicated to the Program Europe underneath the boat, the mint mark. In the top right of the coin, in two lines and in capital letters, appears the figure of value, 10 EURO, in the bottom of the coin, in a circular, figure legend Francisco de Orellana. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
The initial date of issuance is the first quarter of 2011.
Face value Denomination Circulation Price4 Escudos 200 euros 3000 630 euros8 reales 10 euro 12 000 48 euros

Balboa returns to Panama

2011-01-17T15:02:00.000-08:00

Panamanian authorities have confirmed that prepare Balboa coinage, the national currency to circulate alongside the U.S. dollar. The head of the Procurement and Contracting Unit, Ministry of Economy and Finance, José Ramón Fernández, said the project foresees the designation coinage of one and two Dollars.

The proposal supports the circulation of coins with the same nominal value of the dollar to reduce costs by managing the foreign currency as legal tender in Panama since 1904, has served the international banking system development.

Today, Panama coins minted 50, 25, 10, five cents and a penny for the same weight and size of its U.S. peers, but not until now that boom takes the initiative to be put into circulation the balboa.

Early Dollars printed on paper or metal wedged circular stopped decades ago, when the Panamanian economy was still small and became overwhelming presence of the dollar. Fernández predicted that "all banks established in Panama accepted the new balboa and use it with the same nominal value of the U.S. dollar without restriction, as it is done with free circulation coins.

Some people consulted by the page Américaeconomica.com considered that this is an unrealistic step and do not opt for replacement. Gustavo Chacin, V Finance invesment, receurda that Panama has no central bank and that "the replacement of the dollar is not viable. It would be suicide for the country because you do not.The debt is dollarized, so that replacement by balboa no sense. "

Chacin believes this is an issue returns to the debate every so often. "It's a nationalistic debate meaningless, he said. The dollar came into force in Panama when Panama's economy was still small and it was overwhelming presence of the dollar. At present, the country's economy reached 20,000 million dollars of GDP, which, according Chacin, remains low.

Minister Fernandez said that the Panamanian government to the United States pays a high cost for the return of damaged notes, and they have a lifespan of nine months to a year ago. Panama added that the dollar it costs to acquire the United States. However, to circulate the U.S. dollar in Panama, Mexico, through the National Bank of Panama to purchase face value in its various denominations, and must bear all freight and insurance costs implicit in the import operation themselves.

The same occurs with the U.S. dollar coins because they are the owners of the right of the perceived usefulness of the cost of minting the coin and the face or nominal value that represents the same, which is known as seigniorage .

Panama only get seigniorage in national currencies are balboa Dollars or fractions, ie when the service contract coinage minting a house.

In that sense, Panama only benefits from seigniorage (which can be very significant in currencies like one or two Dollars and it is planned), when asked to mint its own coins to a mint instead of importing all euro notes and coins from the United States of America, and give all this utility to the U.S. government.

New 2000 pesos in Colombia

2011-01-17T14:55:00.000-08:00

The Bank of the Republic of Colombia put into circulation, the newbill of 2,000 dollars which has a trademark for the Blind, located onthe left side and in high relief that corresponds to the number "2" in Braille.
This ticket has the same design and same security system as above.
In Bogotá this new version (braille) entered service on December 28, 2010, with an edition of 100 million units, two thousand.Throughout the month of January will be distributed in the differentbranches of the Bank of the Republic.
Currently, the only bills that have Braille are 50 thousand dollars tohave the number 50 on the lower face of the ticket, along with theserial number, also in relief.
According to the Issuer, gradually all tickets will be modified withBraille.

Coin of Raimondi Stela in Perú

2010-11-30T08:20:00.000-08:00

The Central Bank put into circulation from today the third coin Nuevo Sol A coin series "Wealth and Pride of Peru", alluding to the Raimondi Stela.

By a circular issued today in the official gazette El Peruano, the Central Bank states that the currency is Alpaca alloy characteristics, with a weight of 7.32 grams and a diameter of 25.5 mm and chamfered edges.

On the front is a Coat of Arms and back the name and scenes from the Raimondi Stela is carved in one side represent the main deity of the Chavin culture.

This divinity is felinizada anthropomorphic type, standing, facing forward, with open arms, each arm holding a sort of staff. The hands and feet end in claws.

On the left side of Stela mark appears the National House of Money on a geometric design of vertical lines. The right side of the trail is the denomination, the name of the currency on undulating lines and a banner reading "Estela de Raimondi, S. VIII and V BCE. "

The issuance of this third coin is 10 million units and will circulate simultaneously with the current coins of A New Sun.

Bank of Nicaragua 50 anniversary coin

2010-11-25T14:01:00.000-08:00

The Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN) officially launched commemorative coins alluding to the 50 anniversary of its creation as part of activities for the anniversary, and for the purpose of leaving a testimony of the event to the nation.
The three types of coins which were minted in gold, silver and nickel under the name of 50 cords, are 35 mm in diameter and weighs 31,103 grams.
At the top of the front it reads 50 Anniversary, at the right is the National Bird Guardabarranco with the year of issue 2010, the center four Sacuanjoche flowers at the bottom and the name 50 Cordobas, the reverse has the shield of the NCB .
The President of BCN, Antenor Rosales Bolanos said that with the issuance of the gold coin is to recognize the efforts of all Nicaraguans, as well as officers, employees, workers who have contributed valuable to fulfill its monetary authority fundamental objective to ensure price stability and the smooth functioning of the internal and external payments.
He added that with the silver seeks to represent the transparency and the Central Bank's continuing change in the 50 years since its establishment has appropriated the unique challenges of each period in the economic history of our country and the demands of international environment, promoting key actions for monetary policy, exchange and credit.In the case of nickel, a hard strong element, Rosales said it represents the institutional strength of the Central Bank in its 50 years of commitment to stability and economic development of the nation.
During the presentation ceremony in recognition of valuable contributions in the 50 years of institutional life, the 50 th Anniversary Gold Coin it was handed to the presidents of the national monetary authority of the period from 1960 to 2006.

Coin conmemorative 70 anniversary of the BCV

2010-10-27T15:09:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) will circulating a special coin of Bs 0.50, designed and minted by the Central Bank to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
It is of 5,000,000 pieces, which are distinguished from the current 0.50 per show Bs on the reverse the official logo of the 70 anniversary of the BCV, in the front are the same. These coins are legal tender, ie allow for payments for goods and services, but is expected to arouse the interest of collectors, since it is a finite issue: once you've put them all in circulation will be minted overwith the same characteristics.
The allocation of the coins will be the same as conventional ones.In the piping of the bags of 1,000 pieces with the name of Bs 0.50 be combined at random 200 pieces of the special edition.Therefore, will appear gradually and the possibility of finding them when conducting transactions with a single.

La Casa de la Moneda de Venezuela, minted coins with the steel and nickel alloy of the same denomination coins in circulation. With such measures the Central Bank intends to promote a culture of greater care and awareness about the heritage value of banknotes and coins.

Bicentennial coins Uruguay

2010-10-13T14:12:00.000-07:00

The Government sent to Parliament a proyect to enable the Central Bank to mint coins of 50 and 1,000 pesos to commemorate the bicentenary of the Emancipation East, which will be celebrated in 2011.
The bill continues the tradition of reflecting on their banknotes and coins, the most important milestones of national history. "
Will be ten million coins minted from 50 Uruguayan pesos will color "antique copper", a diameter of 28 mm and to 10.4 grams. In addition, another 5,000 units will be minted with a value of 1,000 Uruguayan pesos. "The coin is silver. A tolerance of 2% alloy.Have 25 grams and 37 mm in diameter Its shape is circular and fluted edge, "reports president.The ornamentation of the coin is at the discretion of the Central Bank.

Chile´s new 2000 pesos banknote

2010-10-07T08:02:00.000-07:00

On November 17 will begin to circulate the new banknote of 2,000 pesos, which was presented by the Central Bank.

José DeGregorio, president of the Central Bank, said the first ticket will start circulation through commercial banks and then via ATMs.

This, like the current one, will be of polymer, but its design has some changes, such as favoring the face of Manuel Rodriguez, based on an engraving by Narciso Desmadryl of 1854, and eliminate riding a horse drawing, as well as the change registration position of the Central Bank of Chile, which was previously up and now goes to the bottom.

On its face, the new bill, which maintains the same color-has a more pronounced relief, while the transparent regions now incorporate details such as the face of Rodriguez.

It also incorporates the image of the heart of Copihue (national flower) and Antu (mapuche symbol) in the same position as the $ 5,000.

Meanwhile, the back has an image of the National Reserve Nalcas in the Araucanía Region, where the volcanoes and Tolhuaca Lonquimay.

In relation to security of the ticket, De Gregorio said that "there are more items tactabilidad and contains more elements of uniform design safety." Also maintained that "we have seen crude imitations, as these tickets are extremely complex to fake."
Facing some criticism from people about some of the new polymer banknotes, De Gregorio said to be "they are lifestyle changes that are occurring throughout the world regarding the use of polymer, which is the same as used in the $ 5,000 "Moreover, the BC announced that the $ 1,000, which will also be polymer begins to flow starting next year.

This is the fourth note of the "new family" of paper money in September 2009 began to replace the one that existed 30 years ago.

In 2011, with the introduction of the bill of $ 1,000, complete the reversal of tickets to the new family. According to the BCV, the day that a circular will be announced "in due course by the Central Bank, as has been done with the other denominations."

Peru with new coins of 2 and 5 Soles (sun)

2010-10-06T10:27:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Peru put into service two new bimetallic coins of S /. 2 and S /. 5 with new designs that will run simultaneously with the current coins of the same denomination. These coins are part of the coin series "Wealth and Pride of Peru"

The new coins have the following characteristics:

Core alloy: Copper / Aluminum / Nickel
Alloy Ring: Stainless Steel
Diameter: 2 soles: 22.38 mm to 5.62 grams. 5 soles: 24.38 mm to 6.64 grams.

On the front (label) both coins bear the coat of arms of Peru and the legend "Banco Central de Reserva del Peru" and the year of issue. The size of the Shield covers almost the entire core. The border or edge of the coin features a continuous striatum.

2 soles coin

On the back (side), the new coin has two suns the denomination in numbers and a motif alluding to the Nazca Lines, "The Hummingbird", reproduced in a composite of two overlapping dimensions covering both the core as part of ring.

At the top pre-Columbian iconography has geometric theme. In the bottom of the core notice the word NEW and in the ring SOLES word on a series of vertical lines.

5 soles currency

The new coin features five suns in the reserve's denomination in numbers and reason for alluding to the Nazca Lines, "The Frigate Bird," which plays covering both the core as part of the ring. At the top pre-Columbian iconography has geometric theme.

In the bottom of the core notice the word NEW and in the ring SOLES word below a horizontal line and a set of vertical lines.

Mexican coin is the most beautiful in 2010

2010-10-01T21:06:00.000-07:00

The group of world Mints awarded the "The World's Most Beautiful Coin" to a Mexican silver coin commemorating the centenary of the Revolution and called "The Revolutionary Rail, said Thursday the Bank of Mexico and the Ministry of Finance.

Financial authorities said in a statement that this decision was taken during the World Conference XXVI Mint directors taking place in Canberra, capital of Australia "award that has previously acquired other Mexican currency."
The central bank said that this award was won in competition with 22 other currencies of countries like Germany, Austria, Australia, Canada, Korea, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, England, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa and Thailand.
He explained that after two-day exhibition of coins, the directors announced the decision to more than 300 suppliers and observers around the world.
The ten-peso Mexican coin is 48 mm and weighs 62.2 grams of pure silver, which accounts for two troy ounces with fluted edge.
Presents an image in relief "on a revolutionary four steel locomotive, carrying rifles and dressed in the fashion of the time, show the character of a nation moving forward and constantly strives for greatness", the sources said in a statement.
Mexican authorities recalled that in 2008 another Mexican currency with the image of the "Aztec Calendar" received the same award.
At the meeting, the directors of the mints agreed to hold the next conference in Mexico in 2014 in the Federal District and the city of San Luis Potosi, the state capital.
Besides the prize money, Mexico presented in this event other commemorative coins of the Bicentennial of Independence and the centenary of the Mexican Revolution.

The Segovia mint will open as a museum

2010-10-01T21:00:00.000-07:00

The Mint of Segovia, will open its doors in spring of next 2011. This was just pointed out the mayor of Segovia, Pedro Arahuetes, and the director of museums in Segovia, Alonso Zamora, head of the museum project.

The Real Ingenio who built Felipe II in 1583, and in which some of the coins minted largest in Spain for four centuries, recover their numismatic value through a museum of history of the Currency, with recreations of the systems manufacturing coins. The museum will display the types of issue: a hammer, with rollers in the sixteenth century through the wheel presses (Baroque) and automatic faucets turbine.

Be "a walk in chronological order, starting in 1583 and completed in 1868, the date of the last coinage. More than 9 million euros have been invested in the rehabilitation, of which 6 million have been borne by the central government and the remainder equally between the Junta de Castilla y León and the city of Segovia.

"The rehabilitation works already cover 90% of the execution," said Arahuetes, welcomed the forthcoming opening in spring. Ingenio Royal Rehabilitation is an old project of the city yet, knowing the importance of the only mint that is still standing in Spain, has taken thirty years to return its importance.

The old currency Factory became the 50's of last century flour mill and the Consistory bought in the 80 to the last owner. Since then, the case has been fraught with difficulties, especially economic, given the scale of rehabilitation, conservation and difficulties along the river, the group of buildings declared BIC category of industrial monument.

As pointed out by archaeologists and historians to the site visit "The building itself is part of the machinery itself," says Jorge Soler, hence its size, huge, and its elongated shape, to introduce the machinery used for their other river as a power source in a time when transmission systems did not exist.

New banknote 2000 pesos in Chile, will perform next week

2010-10-01T20:55:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank reported on Wednesday 6 October will unveil the design of the new $ 2,000, the room will be unveiled in the complete renovation of the national paper currency, which already has commercial movements of the new notes of $ 5,000, $ 10,000 and $ 20,000.
That day the central bank will also announce the date on which goes into circulation the new banknote.
As has happened with previous bills, retain the figure of the hero Manuel Rodríguez, but a new image, the modification in size, design and especially in security measures to prevent counterfeiting.
Likewise, in the reverse incorporate some landscape geography relevant Chilean Central Bank said in a statement.
The current replacement for the new bills is a gradual process that will include all denominations (1.000-2.000-5.000-10.000 and 20,000) which was launched in September last year with the introduction of the $ 5,000.
"This new banknote will have a modern payment method and developed with the latest technology that is now in circulation. The new notes are inclusive, incorporating elements of our identity (history, natural landscapes, roots) and also features will facilitate their identification for the blind, visually impaired and elderly, "said Central Bank.

New coin proposed in Mexico

2010-10-01T20:50:00.001-07:00

Mexico's President Felipe Calderon sent to the Chamber of Deputies the initiative proposed by the minting of a coin called "Bicentenary of Start of National Independence Movement."

During the regular session in San Lazaro, there were two other initiatives where the federal Executive seeks 24 coins minted a series called "Numismatic Heritage of Mexico and other currencies with the title Fifth Anniversary of the Encounter of Two Worlds."

The Start shift to the Committee on Finance, note that the first coin "Bicentenary of Start of National Independence Movement" is to participate in the celebration of national festivals such ancestral tradition and preserve Mexican numismatics, strengthen issuance of commemorative coins, and promote the mining industry.

In nominal value of the currency shall be two hundred dollars in gold metal, circular in shape and will have the registration edge Independence and Freedom, as well as the national emblem in relief sculpture.

Regarding the 24 bimetallic coins commemorating the "Numismatic Heritage of Mexico", highlighting historical passages and Independence, La Republica, Colonia, Viceroyalty and Revolution, among others.

New 50 Cordobas at Nicaragua

2010-09-24T20:28:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Nicaragua, BCN, through its manager Dr. Antenor Rosales Bolanos announced yesterday that on Monday, September 20 will come into circulation next 50 Cordobas special tickets to mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the issuing bank State.

Will be put into circulation banknotes 6 million new 50-cordobas and with the same validity of the ticket of the same name that runs in the country. Printed on polymer substrate is small and its features are vertical and not horizontal like the others of the same denomination. It's memorial for the 50 year anniversary of the NCB.

Is illustrated with images of what was the first building of the NCB, and the flower sacuanjoche Somoto Canyon.

Currently in circulation with the polymer substrate material notes of the denomination of 10, 20, 200 and 50 Cordobas. The fifty córdobas ticket is still valid, said the head of the issuing bank.

The Central Bank of Nicaragua, BCN, was created by Decree No. 525 of August 26, 1960, published in the Official Gazette No. 211, September 16, 1960.

The first president of the Central Bank of Nicaragua, BCN, Francisco Lainez, the famous and powerful once called "Czar" of the country's finances, was the current president of BCN, Antenor Rosales Bolanos, a commemorative exhibition of the new note of 50 cordobas .

Panama new coin

2010-09-02T12:41:00.000-07:00

The Board of Panama Viejo made the presentation of the new coin of fifty cents, alluding to the Convent of the Nuns of the Conception, the new currency will be distributed by the National Bank.

Centered on the obverse of the coin is the image of the Convent of the Nuns, in the upper contour of the monument's name and the year "2010" in the lower contour. On the back, in the center, is embodied the shield of the Republic of Panama, the phrase "Republic of Panama."

The Panamanian State through Law 73 of November 11, 2009 approved the minting of coins 3 million fifty cents, current movement, and memorial to the Monumental Complex of Panama Viejo.

During the presentation at the Convent of the Nuns of the Conception was released to the audience the new currency of fifty cents alluding to the image of the Convent of the Sisters, whose manor shall revert to the funds from the Board of Old Panama, for the restoration of historic Monumental.

This coining the Panamanian State has sought to highlight the value of the Monumental Complex of Panama Viejo, both for Panama and the rest of humanity.

To celebrate its entry into service, the Board of Panama Viejo organized an activity to show the collection of coins belonging to Carlos Henriquez, chairman of the Board of the National Bank.

Argentina new $2 pesos coin

2010-08-31T09:22:00.000-07:00

The Government of Argentina plans to launch by mid next year the $ 2 coin, which initially coexist on the same banknote of that denomination. The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) has already launched the bid to cover the provision of 300 million with blanks that will be minted.
The BCRA is responsible for analyzing and deciding the acquisition of the blanks without mint-after checking the quality of materials and price, among other factors, and then refer them to the Mint, for its completion.
The determination, according to authorities, reflects an amount that is considered essential for consumers. Thus, accompany the existing $ 1 coins, $ 0.50, $ 0.25, $ 0.10 and $ 0.5.
The idea was also by the need to replace the banknotes for a nickel for extending the life of that value. It is estimated that due to the times that are handled in the bidding process, the coins might come into service in August or September of next year. The official rate of 300 million banknotes for metal parts will be implemented from November 2011.
While still not known with certainty what the national figure who will bring new money, nor the size of it, it is estimated that the colors will reverse the $1 (the nucleus is silver and the gold selvage).
The Central Bank had already conducted emissions commemorative coins with values of two pesos $: One was in 1999, to mark the centenary of Jorge Luis Borges. In this currency, setting out the writer's face engraved on one side and the other, the Labyrinth, which highlighted his work.
In 2002, the Central Bank launched an issue of commemorative coins of two pesos anniversary of the death of Eva Duarte de Peron, which occurred in 1952, and on the obverse the profile of the political leader of Argentina, and back a print that resembled a crowd in the traditional Plaza de Mayo.
A posteriori, in 2007, the national government issued one of two dollars, in this case to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of oil in Argentina. In this award, highlighting the image of the first oil well established in Comodoro Rivadavia.
Also commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Falklands War, the Central Bank launched a special issue of two million coins of two pesos, with the aim of paying tribute to the fallen combatants.
Even in 1994, the government of Carlos Menem issued a five-peso coin in commemoration of the "National Constitutional Convention" which amended the Constitution.

Community Currencies , proposed by President Chavez

2010-08-31T09:19:00.000-07:00

The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Hugo Chávez Frías, called upon the inhabitants of the commune in socialist construction Panal (Honeycomb) 2021, which includes seven community councils January 23 sector west of Caracas, to the creation of a communal currency through which concrete exchange of goods and services within the locality.
The Head of State said that the creation of community currencies is covered in the Constitution and the Draft Law for the Promotion and Development of Community Economic System, and urged other communities to initiate their use.
During inspection of a packer located in the Commune Sugar Honeycomb 2021, said that the implementation of the new currency will advance community improvement of barter, which strengthens the solidarity and community organization through trade.
"You can make a coin for it to work right here is why we have the mint that will facilitate special role for anyone to falsify," the Head of State.
He explained that the currency exchange would be worthless against a good and the community itself should determine in which locations could be effective implementation. Chavez said that it could be used as remuneration in voluntary work or to benefit the neediest families, but never paid formal employment.
"You will put the name you want, you can be comb 2021, or 23, as you decide." Chavez said. He invited people from 23 January to study in depth the laws that underpin the creation of community currencies to immediately start its implementation and progress in their development.
Currently the National Assembly (AN) prepares the report of the Draft Law for the Promotion and Development of Community Economic System, which provides for the use of barter and community currency in commercial transactions between communities, but not intended to substitute no means the lawful currency Venezuelan Bolivar.
The proposed social currency is also applied in countries such as Argentina, USA, Chile, Mexico and Brazil, as well as European nations.

New 500 pesos banknote at México

2010-08-30T19:33:00.000-07:00

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) announced the entry into service of the new banknotes with the face of muralist Diego Rivera and painter Frida Kahlo. The two figures are self-portraits of the artists themselves.

In the face of the note appears as the main reason a self-portrait of Diego Rivera, who formed the great triad muralist twentieth century Mexico with Jose Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros.Al side of his face plays the painting "Girl with Calla Lilies .

On the back of the banknote, the main image is a portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Rivera's wife. Together with a reproduction of "Self Portrait of the Universe." The painter was noted for creating paintings in which she herself was the main theme, while others approached the surrealist movement.

Thus, the figure of General Ignacio Zaragoza, hero of the Battle of Puebla, was displaced.

With this banknote replacement program culminates with the family of banknotes announced on September 26, 2006 by the Mexican Central Bank on the occasion of celebration of 200 years of independence, and the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution.

The new banknotes will start circulating in parallel with the old, which will gradually be withdrawn from circulation as they are captured by the banking system, it said.

Bolivia comemorative coin

2010-08-12T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) was released the "commemorative coin of the principles and values of the new constitution" was promulgated on 7 February.
Were sent to develop 7000 units of commemorative coins to the Mint Royal House of Holland
The silver coin of 27 grams, will cost 200 Bolivianos and is sold in boxes of BCB and agencies of the Union Bank.
The coins are forged with a smooth edge composition of silver 933, high quality, weighing 27 grams, with a cylindrical shape with 32 mm in size.

"The Constitution provides that the State assumes and promotes as ethical and moral principles of society loves qhilla plural concepts, llulla loves, loves suwa (do not be lazy, do not lie, do not steal), sum qamaña (live well) Ñandereko (harmonious life), Teko kavi (good life), ivi maraei (land without evil) and Qhapaj nan (road or noble life), "argues the paper.

The first three concepts: llulla loves, loves and loves suwa keel, the effigy of President Evo Morales and his name is engraved on one side of the coin and in the other, the national emblem and the legend: State Plurinational Bolivia .

The Central Bank said that when the current Constitution was promulgated, the country launched a renewed phase of its history with the birth of the State Plurinational Bolivia and a new time-oriented principles and values recovered from ancient customs and social relations.

"In commemoration of the historic enactment of the Constitution and the validity of its principles and values, the Central Bank of Bolivia has issued a commemorative coin," justifies such an entity.

New 100 pesos in Mexico

2010-08-09T20:49:00.001-07:00

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) today put into circulation the new bill of 100 pesos.

The new 100-peso banknote is 66 mm high by 134 long, has the image of Nezahualcoyotl front and back the city of Tenochtitlan, also has security features to the touch, sight and movement .

As well as the wire with three-dimensional effect, which distinguishes the pre-Hispanic symbol of a snail associated with the god of wind, which seems to float and move horizontally and vertically.

It also contains the image of an ear, whose right side is printed with special ink that changes color, from brown to green when tilted at various angles and a watermark with the image of Nezahualcoyotl.

Manuel Galan, general manager of issue of Banxico, said that in the coming weeks will be announced the last ticket of the New Family, which started in 2006, which will be 500 pesos, which will have 148 mm long and will feature images of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo.

This piece is the fifth of the new family of banknotes which started in 2006, which are already running the 20, 50, 200 pesos.

The new notes will be 100 pesos to the public, like the pieces of the same name made of paper and polymer, which celebrate the centenary of the Mexican Revolution.

Stopped new 20,000 Colones of Costa Rica

2010-08-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) announced it would postpone the entry into service of new ¢ 20,000 banknote originally anticipated by 11 August.

Yesterday the bank announced in a press release, that next Monday will give details of moving the release date of the banknote bearing the image of the writer Maria Isabel Carvajal, Carmen Lyra.

It is assumed that a graphical error prompted the agency to stop the release of the new ticket.

Since June, the Central Bank gave notes ¢ 20,000 to financial institutions, companies that operate ATMs and casinos, among others, to conduct the adjustments to their teams with the technical specifications.

The Central Bank introduced last April the "new family" consisting of notes of ¢ 1000, ¢ 2000, ¢ 5000, ¢ 10,000 ¢ 20,000 to ¢ 50,000. It's called "family" as they all have items placed in the same position.

Each name refers to one of the six ecosystems that exist in Costa Rica and are printed on the front images worthy of the country.

The BCCR has 10 million items of note from ¢ 20,000 and the amount starts to circulate in the coming days will depend on demand.

The company that makes the new notes is Oberthur Technologies, whose facilities are located in Rennes, France.

Color Panama Coin

2010-08-06T09:28:00.000-07:00

Panama will emit about 2 million Balboas to be minted in coins 25 cents, with Panama flag embossed color image superimposed on the "Palace of the Herons".

The minting of coins group corresponds to a $ 50 million authorized by Act No. 74 of November 11, 2009.

The economy minister, Alberto Vallarino, introducing the proposal to the National Assembly said that the minting of circulation coins, painted and alluding to our flag, positioned to Panama as one of the three countries that has innovated the numimática, minting coins color flow, using advanced technology that will allow durability of the painted image equivalent to the durability of the currency under regular use conditions.

The new currency does not include color any variation in the metal composition, diameter, weight, or magnetic signal, which ensures its use in any slot machine, whether public telephones, parking meters, dispensing food, gambling, including others.

New 200 Quetzales banknote at Guatemala

2010-08-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

The Bank of Guatemala has announced it will launch a new banknote of 200 quetzales (U.S. $ 25) on August 10, 2010 (originally scheduled for November 2009 and after March 2010) in response to high demand and the rate of falsifying the existing note Q100, which was published with improved security, November 6, 2009.
The Q200 is printed by the German company Giesecke & Devrient who won the tender in May 2009.
The tickets are over 20 security features, including special paper, UV ink, latent image, OVI, security thread, the patch holographic, and laser printing.

In October 2002, initiated the project of creation of the new ticket Q200, with the commission formed by then-Treasurer Banguat, Fernando Ramirez, Director of Administrative Services, Mynor Saravia, the General Counsel of Banguat, César Martínez and Charge Cultural Activities, Ricardo Martinez.

They should do everything necessary to meet the new design proposals and raise it to the Monetary Board and to Congress for approval.

At first proposals were submitted for the issuance of tickets Q200, Q500 and Q1, 000, being proposed as the main themes for these bilet: Marimba, Guatemala and National Heritage Literature (declared by UNESCO).

The commission sought and allegorical theme of the new ticket Q200, failed to reach an agreement to select the character from Guatemala who would mention the new ticket, so called well-known Guatemalan historians to submit their proposals, given their knowledge. This situation called Celso Lara, Miguel Alvarez, Fernando Urquizú and Haroldo Rodas, who together proposed more than 130 characters and themes, with the theme The Marimba as the chosen, leaving at once for issuing ticket Q200

In this process, it was decided to capture images of Guatemalans Sebastian Hurtado, Mariano Alcántara Valverde and Germain in the new ticket.

The next step was a public call for the design of the new ticket. Of the more than five hundred submissions received, the jury chose 134 of those were only the final six. After that, comes the stage of technical development (in a lengthy process) and choose the final drawings of the front and back, the dominant color and secondary colors, complementary design elements such as figures defined, geometric shapes, strips and frames side, the general safety items such as paper or base material, and printing inks, and then choose specific safety devices.

quetzal image is different. Q200 The new bill shows the national bird perched on his two legs, unlike the traditional image that shows the quetzal in flight.

Guatemala is the first bill that honors three outstanding people, having the image of them in front;

In the upper (middle right) of the ticket, is a blues band. This is the belt of Tecum Uman, a replica of the monument of the zone 13 in Guatemala City.

Another security measure is the hallmark of Tecum Uman coat of arms on the front of the ticket, right at the bottom center. It is a seal of water leaving view this image.

New Peru coin of Sarcophagus of Karajia

2010-07-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of Peru (BCR) put into circulation the new currency of a sun alludes to the "Sarcophagus of Karajía" which is part of the series numismatic Wealth and Pride of Peru.

This becomes the second currency of that coin series because, as noted, the first to be marketed was the "Golden Tumi", launched on 29 March.

On the reverse of the coin (heads) is seen in the center one of the Sarcophagus of Karajía, formed by a capsule of the human aspect, which corresponds to a mortuary ritual of the Chachapoyas culture.

On the left side of the sarcophagus, it includes the mark of the National Mint on a geometric pattern of vertical lines, right next to the name in number, the name of the monetary unit of undulating lines and under the sentence Sarcophagus of Karajia, S. VII-XV d.C.

All this surrounded by an eight-sided polygon that forms the thread of the coin.

The obverse (Seal) is seen in the center the coat of arms of Peru and the words "Central Bank of Peru", the year of issue and a polygon
recorded eight sides that form the thread of the coin.

The BCR indicates that these coins are legal tender and will circulate simultaneously with the current coins of S /. 1.00.

He adds that this series coin "is intended, spread through a means of payment for mass use, the rich cultural heritage of our country and encourage the culture numismatics."

Characteristics of Currency

Title: S /. 1.00
Alloy: Alpaca
Weight: 7.32 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm
: Reeded
Mintage Year: 2010
Obverse: Coat of Arms
Reverse: Denomination and the reason for alluding to the Coffin
of Karajía
Issue: 10 million units

Spain World Champion Coins

2010-07-20T12:40:00.000-07:00

The National Mint of Spain will mint a coin series to commemorate the World Championship won by the national soccer team in South Africa, the government said.

The coins, which will be EUR 20 and 10, whose retail price without tax will be 44 and 65 euros respectively.
On the obverse the effigy of King Juan Carlos and back two different images with the words' South Africa 2010 World Champions. "

At € 20 you will see a player with two balls representing the different continents. At 10 euros, will play the hands of an archer trying to tackle a ball pretending to be a globe.

The initial circulation will be 20,000 each, quantities that may increase depending on demand.
The coins will go on sale in the second half of the year at prices ranging from $ 57 to $ 10 and $ 85 to $ 20.

Argentina's coin of Fifa World Cup 2010

2010-06-29T14:42:00.000-07:00

The board of Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) authorized the participation of Argentina in the Commemorative Coin Program World Cup South Africa 2010 with the issuance of coins.
Invited by the FIFA, the Planning and Control of Central Bank Treasury was responsible for design and thus, the Andean country will be one of the few, along with Brazil, South Africa, Spain, France, Germany and Portugal, which will produce currencies at this time.
The BCRA only minted gold and silver pieces, these coins will generic reasons related to football, which makes them ideal for collectors.
The gold coin, whose face value says "10 dollars" - gives, in the main field, the soccer ball in the net. In the left arch reads "Argentina" and the year of issue "2010." You will have a diameter of 23 mm and a weight of 6.75 grams. 175 units will be struck, the value will be $ 1,900, the value will vary with the price of the metal.
The silver coin has, in the central mark, an effigy representing multiple swollen Argentina with the national flag. It reads "Argentina" and the year of issue "2010." The back of both pieces displayed at the central logo that identifies the South Africa World Cup 2010 and falls below the face value of "5 Pesos" (for silver). However, the real value is $ 230.

General De Gaulle Coin

2010-06-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

A new two-euro coin, this time with the image of General Charles De Gaulle (1890-1970) to mark the 70th anniversary of his call to resistance to Nazi occupation, on June 18, 1940, which will be in circulation in France starting next Friday, June 18.

It issued 20 million units of the two-euro coin, said Christophe Beaux, chairman of the state company responsible for issuing coins in France.

"Every year, we are entitled to issue a specific piece," he said referring to the image of this coin, which was inspired by a picture of General de Gaulle in the studios of Radio London, from whose microphones launched the call for resistance.

The new coin was minted at the rate of one million copies a day in recent weeks. Then, these parts were delivered to the Bank of France, who will issue on Friday.

"Plastic" Banknote at Dominican Republic

2010-06-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic issued on 1 July a new 20-peso banknote made of polymer plastic-like material.
Key Features Transparent window in the form of butterfly wings BCRD initials in the butterfly-shaped figure with ink that changes from purple to gold shaded image of the equestrian statue of the national hero Gregorio Luperon, observable only to the light for the blind microprint Brand Yarn Relief Intaglio security, touch antiescáner Medallion Fund and circular antifotocopia Bank The ticket is non-fibrous polymer or porous, so stand three to four times more than the paper ticket, making it more convenient to print small bills.
In addition, the polymer banknote is more hygienic because it absorbs less moisture, sweat and dirt, and modern technology which makes possible to incorporate new and more effective security measures that make it difficult to counterfeit.
The printing of this new bill RD $ 20.00 in polymer was authorized by the Honorable Monetary Board through its Eighth Resolution dated May 28, 2008, after the Committee on Contests for printing banknotes and minting coins carefully weigh the advantages of this technology for the manufacture of small bills.
On July 24, 2009, the impression was subject to international competitive bidding contest LR No. BC02-2009-B.

Chile with new $20000 banknote

2010-06-10T15:37:00.000-07:00

El Banco Central de Chile presentó la imagen del nuevo billete de 20.000, el tercero de la Nueva Familia de Billetes.

The Central Bank of Chile presented the image of the new ticket to 20,000, the third of the new family of banknotes. The President of the Central Bank, José De Gregorio, said the new bill of $ 20,000 will enter circulation on 28 July, through commercial banks and gradually, through ATMs, replacing used since 1998 within one year.
The new ticket will have a orange copper color and design allows us to appreciate more clearly the concept of family that all tickets will Chileans, according to a press release from the Central Bank.
According to De Gregorio said, we chose the new color "through the public try to choose an easily recognizable tone, unlike the current one that has several colors. The circulation of the new family of banknotes is a gradual process that includes all denominations and which began in September 2009 with the ticket of 5,000 pesos, followed by the introduction of the bill in March 2010.
A 10 000 During the year 2010, will join the 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 pesos fourth name, the process culminating with the last ticket in 2011, when they enter into circulation the new notes of 1000 and 2000, which will be made of polymer. With the entry into service of this third title of the new family of banknotes, consolidating the representation of our natural beauty throughout the country: Central Area (Parque Nacional La Campana on the ticket of 5000), Southern Zone (Park Alberto de Agostini National ticket in 10,000) and Northern Chile (Natural Monument Salar de Surire on the ticket of 20,000). Just as happened with the ticket of 5000 and 10,000 pesos, 20,000 new ticket will coexist with the current ticket for about a year.
To fulfill this period, the Central Bank of Chile shorten the natural replacement process of note of this denomination, which is approximately three years. As data, De Gregorio said that "to keep inflation at 3% in 100 years more than 20,000 tickets will still be in circulation, because it will be equivalent to the current 1000 bill.
" This name corresponds to 10% of total circulation and is the fastest growing name among all the others, "what is normal in a process of further growth and greater purchasing power for people who demand large denomination bills," said Chairman of the Central Bank. "Within a year we plan to replace the 50 million tickets circulating $ 20,000 today," he added.
FEATURES The new 20,000 banknote paper is cotton, exclusive material for the manufacture of banknotes. This paper is an improved relative to the substrate that exists today, with a heavier weight and cotton thread, which gives it a texture more easily identified and can, in turn, make an impression with more relief for recognition. Also, the ticket will have a special symbol for blind people to identify it. It has elements of art security to facilitate the recognition of people and equipment using these payment methods. "Today we have tickets much safer than we are replacing, we have not seen fakes, only rough copies," said Jose de Gregorio. The obverse has a new portrait of Andrés Bello, based on a portrait by French artist Raymond Monvoisin (1790-1870) belonging to the University of Chile. Next to him, incorporating images of the heart of Copihue, national flower and Antu, Mapuche symbol representing the sun that fertilizes the soil. The reverse has an image of Salar de Surire Monument, located in northern Chile in the Region of Arica and Parinacota. It also contains the image of Chilean Flamingo, a bird that lives in shallow water areas, fresh and salt, along national level.As the whole concept of the family, the security measures between denominations of the same material are maintained, so as to make recognition easier for the public. Thus, the $ 20,000 bill has the same security measures of the ticket of $ 10,000, both made special cotton paper for the production of tickets. The new bill of $ 20,000 is among the safety features of an intaglio printing pronounced, a watermark more sophisticated, because together the portrait is added as an additional safety, the text 20 MIL, and incomplete picture in each one side, we can look back-supplementing the number 20,000.
It also has two security thread. One is visible only to the light and the other is a 3D Strip, within which there is a Antu, an icon that moves across the banknote is tilted. When tilted on the back, the number 20 000 will change color from green to a bright coppery orange.
DIMENSION One of the characteristics of the new family of banknotes that facilitates their identification is the difference of 7 millimeters in length between each of their names, in descending order of value. Therefore, the 20,000 tickets has measure 148 x 70 mm versus the 10,000 that measures 141 x 70 mm and 5000 with a size of 134 x 70 mm. The design of the new family of banknotes was awarded to the Swedish company AB Crane, while in production, the new family of banknotes was awarded to companies Note Printing Australia Ltd (Australia) and Crane AB (Sweden). The cost of developing each of them, in general, and depending on the exchange rate is between $ 50 and $ 100.

South Africa change 200 Rand banknote

2010-06-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

Today is D-day for people who still have old series R200 notes.
The South African Reserve Bank is urging consumers to swop these notes for new ones at any bank around the country. This comes after the bank recalled the old R200 note in April because of concerns around counterfeit versions of it.The Reserve's Bank Hlengani Mathebula says the public only have until today to exchange the notes at their normal banks. He says banks are not allowed to charge for the exchange."People can return all the notes to any commercial bank in the country, it doesn't matter whether that they bank with that specific bank or not. "The banks will exchange the notes for them for free, they are not going to charge them either deposit fees or any charge of any kind." After today's cut-off Mathebula says consumers will have exchange the old notes at one of the Reserve bank's seven branches. The new series notes, in circulation since 2005, are still legal tender. They're easy to spot from the old notes, as they have the five diamond shapes on the bottom.

Yellowstone National Park quarter

2010-06-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

Coin collectors and enthusiasts itching to get their hands on the new Yellowstone National Park quarter will have a golden — or, perhaps more accurately, copper and nickel — opportunity on Thursday.
The United States Mint is scheduled to introduce the Yellowstone quarter to the nation on Thursday, June 3, at a 10:30 a.m. event inside the park.
The introductory ceremony will take place in front of the Old Faithful Inn, a stone’s throw from the Old Faithful geyser. The geyser, along with a bison, is depicted on the tails side of the new quarter; the heads side of the coin features the familiar profile of George Washington.
The Yellowstone quarter is the second of 56 to be released over the next 12 years in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The tails side of each coin depicts a national site in each of the nation’s 50 states, the District of Columbia and the American territories.
Ed Moy, the director of the U.S. Mint, Yellowstone Superintendent Suzanne Lewis, historian and author Paul Schullery and Wyoming Tourism Board member Gene Bryan are scheduled to participate in Thursday’s roll-out ceremony of the Yellowstone quarter. The public is welcome to attend the event and children 18 years and younger will receive a Yellowstone quarter to commemorate the occasion.
Following the ceremony, folks may exchange their currency for $10 rolls of the Yellowstone National Park quarters. U.S. quarters are comprised of a copper/nickel alloy.
For those who can’t make it in person, the event will be broadcast live on the Internet at www.americathebeautifulquarters.gov.
The coins are being issued in the order the areas they depict came under federal protection. Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, designated as a federal reservation in 1832, was released first, in April. Yellowstone National Park, established in 1872, follows.
Coins for Yosemite National Park in California, Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon are slated to be released later this year.Though the ceremony isn’t until Thursday, a U.S. mint spokeswoman said the Yellowstone quarters were scheduled to be released today (Tuesday) for general circulation.

From:powelltribune.com

China to issue new commemorative coins for 16th Asian Games

2010-05-18T08:40:00.000-07:00

The People's Bank of China, China's central bank, said Tuesday it will issue a second set of gold and silver coins to mark the 16th Asian Games to be held in southern China's Guangzhou Province in November.
In an announcement posted on its website, the central bank said the new commemorative series will consist of one gold coin and one silver coin which will be legal tender.
The coins will be issued from May 31.
The gold coin will have a diameter of 22 millimeters and the silver coin will have a diameter of 40 millimeters.
The gold coin will have a face value of 100 yuan and will contain one quarter of an ounce of gold. It will have a maximum circulation of 30,000.
The 40-mm silver coin will have a face value of 10 yuan and will contain an ounce of silver. It will have a maximum circulation of 60,000.
The central bank issued the Series I commemorative coins for the 16th Asian Games in July last year.
The 16th Asian Games will be held from Nov. 12 to 27 in Guangzhou, capital city of south China's Guangdong Province.
The Chinese capital city Beijing hosted the 11th Asian Games in 1990.

By:news.xinhuanet.com

New coin exhibition opens in Athens

2010-05-04T14:32:00.000-07:00

People who have booked accommodation in Athens between now and December might find paying a visit to the city's Numismatic Museum and its new exhibition enjoyable.
Entitled Found underneath a tree root ... Ancient Greek Coin Hoards, the display features 21 separate coin piles from the gallery's collections dating from the 5th to the 1st century BC, ana-mpa.gr reports.
In addition, it concentrates on the mythology surrounding these items, as well as the circumstances of their discovery and the reasons for their concealment, such as keeping savings during a time when there were no banks to look after money.
And those who do attend will be able to peruse medals, lead stamps, precious gems and books dedicated to history, archaeology and numismatics as well.
Another site of cultural significance is the Acropolis, which travel guide Spotted by Locals recently described as an "absolute must-see" for anyone on holidays in Athens.
It said this attraction will leave vacationers breathless and is most likely the greatest piece of historical evidence the world has to offer.

By Sarah Mutch www.sunisle.co.uk

Costa Rica with new banknotes

2010-04-28T13:17:00.000-07:00

The new bill of ¢ 20 000 will begin to circulate in early August.
This was announced last night the manager of the Banco Central de Costa Rica, Roy Gonzalez in the National Biodiversity Institute (INBio), where there were six new denominations of banknotes to replace the existing. According to Gonzalez, the second ticket will be out of ¢ 2,000 in September or October, and hopes that before the end of the year and circle the other denominations, except the ¢ 50,000, as assessed by first accepting the ticket of ¢ 20 000 .
Each note refers to one of the six ecosystems that exist in the country and are printed on the front to worthy of the country. The presentation was made to relatives of the characters of the tickets. In addition, the artist Manuel Obregón piano work played in Symbiosis. ¢ 20 000 banknote will be printed 40 million of formulas at a cost of $ 0.0594 (about ¢ 30).
The company that makes these notes is Oberthur Technologies, whose facilities are located in Rennes, France. A family. Marvin Alvarado, director of the Central Bank Treasury, explained that the new notes are called "family" as all items are placed in the same position.
Tickets are the same height but different width, in order to help the blind or visually impaired. Dario Negueruela, emission and safety director of the Bank of Spain, who attended the activity, stressed that the security measures of the ticket of ¢ 20,000 are the same as has the new $ 100 U.S..

Royal Mint unveils modern new Britannia coin

2010-04-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

Today, the Royal Mint launches its newly designed 2010 Britannia coin series, which depicts the famous icon of Britain and British coinage as an Amazonian-like warrior, with a protective and serene watch over modern Britain’s liberty and values. The new design has been launched to celebrate Britannia’s enduring presence as an important symbol of national identity in changing times.

Designer Suzie Zamit says: “Britannia is a really important British icon and I wanted to create a design that represents her as a symbol of British liberties and democracy. I felt it was important to portray Britannia as strong - almost Amazonian - and courageous, but not overly warlike, more peaceful and protective.”

The new 2010 Britannia coin series is launched in both gold and silver, available in an extended range of both individual coins and Proof sets. Suzie Zamit’s beautiful design is the first new Britannia design since 2008 and offers a fresh interpretation of the goddess, capturing the strong, courageous and watchful qualities of her spirit.

The new Britannia wears a Corinthian-style helmet, emphasising her warlike spirit and is accompanied by a lion to symbolise courage. However, Britannia’s serene gaze and the presence of an olive branch, also portrays the goddess as a protective defender of peace and modern British liberty and values. Her eastward looking gaze alludes to Britain’s role in the EU and its presence in Afghanistan.

Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coin at the Royal Mint, said: “Britannia is an enduring icon that has become an integral part of British coinage and heritage. She represents the strength of the British national identity and Suzie Zamit has captured this force in her new design. We are delighted to have created a coin that honours the history of British coins, whilst celebrating the future of modern Britain. Our 2010 Britannia Series is a great chance for us, along with the public, to celebrate this constant symbol of British success.”

realwire.com

BNR to issue commemorative gold collector coin

2010-04-12T08:44:00.000-07:00

On Monday, April 12, the National Bank of Romania will put into circulation, for numismatic purposes, a gold coin commemorating the 160th anniversary of the birth of poet Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), BNR reports in a press release.

The round-shaped gold coin, 35 mm in diameter, has a face value of RON 500, weighing 31.103 g. On the obverse, in the upper half, is Romania’s coat-of-arms partially overlapping the face value – leu 500; below, an open book on a laurel wreath. The left page of the book features Eminescu’s portrait from 1869 and the right page show some of the poet’s signatures. The coat-of-arms and the book together with the laurel wreath superpose a double circle partially surrounding the elements of design.

The inscription ‘ROMANIA’ is engraved in a half circle on the lower outer side. On the reverse, in the middle, is the poet’s memorial house in Ipotesti, where the poet spent his childhood, and his portrait from 1885 surrounded by a double circle similar to that on the obverse. The inscriptions ‘MIHAI EMINESCU’ and ‘160 ANI DE LA NASTEREA POETULUľ are engraved in a half circle on the upper side and on the lower side respectively, and the years ‘1850′ and ‘2010′ on the left side and right side respectively.

Each coin is housed in a transparent plastic capsule and is accompanied by a leaflet featuring an overview of the numismatic issue in Romanian, English and French. The leaflet comes with a certificate of authenticity bearing the signatures of both the Governor and the Head Cashier of the National Bank of Romania. The numismatic issue comprises 500 coins. The selling price is leu 4,980, VAT exclude.

www.financiarul.ro

PBOC to Issue New Commemorative Coins for Shanghai Expo

2010-04-12T08:42:00.000-07:00

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, will issue a set of gold and silver commemorative coins this month to celebrate the upcoming World Expo 2010 Shanghai (Series II).

In an announcement posted on its website, the central bank said the new Shanghai Expo commemorative series, consisting of two gold and two silver coins, are China's legal tenders and the issuance will start as of April 22.

The set of new coin series includes two gold coins diametered at 23 and 60 millimeters respectively, and two silver ones with a diameter of 40 millimeters each.

The smaller gold coin, with a face value of 150 yuan, contains one third of an ounce of gold and has a designated maximum circulation of 60,000. The bigger and more expensive 2,000-yuan gold coin contains five ounces of gold with a maximum circulation of 1,000.

Each silver coin contains an ounce of silver with a maximum circulation of 80,000 for both.

The central bank issued the Series I commemorative coins for Shanghai Expo in June last year and the new coin series will be distributed by the China Gold Coin Incorporation through its branches across the country.

The Shanghai Expo, believed to be one of China's greatest events this year, is due in China's economic hub of Shanghai from May 1 to Oct. 31 this year

english.cri.cn

Coin to celebrate Queen Margrethe II birthday

2010-04-07T07:41:00.000-07:00

Denmark. The 20 Krone commemorative coin has been issued to mark the 70th birthday of Queen Margrethe II on 16 April 2010. This is in keeping with the Danish tradition of issuing commemorative coins to mark special events in the royal family.
The motif of the obverse of the coin is a new portrait of the Queen. The new portrait is also to be used on the ordinary 10 and 20 Krone coins from 2011 onwards. The reverse was designed by Ronny Andersen, Royal Armorist, and shows the royal coat of arms.

In addition to the ordinary circulation coins, a very limited number of collector's coins, have been minted in the very fine PROOF quality. Furthermore, this Commemorative coin has also been issued as a 500 Kroner coin in fine silver (0.999 Ag, 1 Oz) and as a 1000 Kroner Gold coin.

The 20-krone coin is of aluminium bronze. The coin has a diameter of 27.0 mm, weighs 9.3 g, a thickness of 2,35 mm and has a rim with interrupted milling.

Sri Lanka to issue coin to replace note

2010-04-06T09:11:00.000-07:00

Sri Lanka will issue a new ten rupee coin from April 05, to replace a note of a similar denomination now in circulation, the Central Bank said Monday.
The nickel plated coin has a diameter of 26.4 millimetres.
The obverse has the armorial ensign of Sri Lanka with a petal design on periphery. The reverse has a number 10, ten rupees and Sri Lanka in English, Sinhalese and Tamil languages.
The new coin would be handed over to Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapaksa by central bank governor Nivard Cabraal Monday, the bank said in an advertisement.
A bi-metallic 10 rupee coins is already circulating in Sri Lanka
The ten rupee note is the smallest note that is regularly printed in Sri Lanka. A few older five and two rupee notes are also in circulation.

lankabusinessonline.com

Philippinas will change their money

2010-04-04T12:37:00.000-07:00

The Bangko Sentral ng Philippinas (BSP) said that it will distribute the initial batch of "new money", or redesigned local banknotes, in December and the new coins starting 2012 as part of efforts to guard against counterfeiters.

Also, the BSP said it will launch a nationwide information campaign would be undertaken by monetary authorities to educate Filipinos on how to tell genuine banknotes from counterfeits.

In a primer on the launch of the new banknotes and coins, BSP said that they decided to upgrade the security features of all banknotes to make it easier for the public to detect fake money.

"As a matter of practice, central banks regularly change the designs of their money - whether coins or banknotes - to guard against counterfeiters. By making it very difficult and costly for counterfeiters to produce exact copies of our money, we protect the integrity of our currency against criminals," the BSP said.

The central bank said all six banknote denominations including P20, P50, P100, P200, P500, and P1,000 would have new designs while coins denominations such as one centavo, five centavos, 10 centavos, 25 centavos. P1, P5, and P10 would also have new designs.

But BSP has yet to divulge the new design. But the Numismatic Committee composed of central bank officials led by BSP deputy governor Diwa Guinigundo said that they decided to include natural wonders in the new banknotes and coins.

The new banknotes would pay tribute to Filipinos who played significant roles at various moments of our nation’s history and would also feature world heritage sites and iconic natural wonders of the Philippines.

Also. BSP earlier said that the new P500 bill would also include a portrait of the late President Corazon Aquino beside former Sen. Aquino.

The BSP added that the new coins would also feature national symbols.

There are currently six banknotes that are in wide circulation.

These include the blue-colored P1,000 bill which features World War II heroes Jose Abad Santos, Josefa Llanes Escoda and Gen. Vicente Lim introduced in 1991; the yellow P500 bill with the late Sen. Benigno Aquino introduced in 1987; and the green P200 with the late President Diosdado Macapagal and President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued in 2002.

There is also the purple P100 with President Roxas issued in 1987; the red P50 with President Osmena introduced in 1987; and the orange P20 with former President Quezon issued in 1986.

The brown P10 with Apolinario Mabini first issued in 1985; and the P5 bill with Emilio Aguinaldo are no longer being produced but are still legal tenders.

Last year, the BSP announced that it was contemplating a massive face lift for banknotes and coins that were circulated three decades ago to further enhance security features and improve durability.

Earlier, Guinigundo said the present banknotes would remain in circulation and would continue to be accepted as legal tender for at least three more years.

He explained that the BSP’s previous currency retirement or demonetization program would give enough time for the public to make a full transition to the new generation currency.

www.malaya.com.ph

Coins in honor to Max Havelaar

2010-04-01T21:19:00.000-07:00

The Netherlands will issue coins of 10 and 5 euros in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Holland's most important book, Max Havelaar.
This book about colonial oppression in Indonesia was published in 1860
The 10 Euro coin minted in gold, with 6.72 g, 22.5 mm in diameter and as Proof.
Each coin will cost EUR 272, only 5500 coins issued
The currency of 5 Euros, will be silver with a weight 15.5g, diameter, 33mm, this coin will cost 33 euros and 15,000 pieces of coinage.

New coin at Peru

2010-03-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCR) has designed a limited edition coin a 1 Nuevo Sol (New sun).
This new coin has the design of a Golden Tumi front and back. Part of the coin series "Wealth and Pride of Peru", which seeks to highlight the cultural heritage of the Nation.
Be struck only once 10 million of these coins that will replace the current one which will continue to mint, so it will be collectible.
The President of Council of Ministers, Javier Velásquez Quesquén attending today March 29th at the presentation ceremony of the new currency, which will be held at 10.30 am at the headquarters of the BCV and will also have the presence of President of BCR, Julio Velarde, and the owner of the Numismatic Society of Peru, Pedro de la Puente.
The new currency will circulate simultaneously Tumi de Oro with the current of 1 Nuevo Sol.

Weight: 7.32g
Diameter: 25.5mm

Quarters to recognize national parks

2010-03-24T10:55:00.000-07:00

In a celebration of the USA's splendors, the U.S. Mint today unveils designs for the first five quarters in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

According to mint officials, the series will honor 56 national parks and other sites in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories.
The first coin, featuring Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas, will be available April 19. For more details on the coins, just double-click the image to the right.
Five quarters will be issued yearly through 2021 in the order in which the featured attraction was established as a national park or national site, the Mint says in a news release.
Dignitaries will unveil the new designs this morning at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
Said Mint Director Ed Moy: "Through America the Beautiful Quarters coins, we will be transported to national parks, forests and wildlife refuges, part of a vast public land legacy belonging to all Americans—natural and cultural treasures protected for our recreation, relaxation, education, inspiration and transformation."

Usatoday.com

Japan Mint to issue memorial coin in honor of samurai Ryoma Sakamoto

2010-03-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

The Japan Mint has announced it will issue a memorial silver coin embossed with an image of legendary 19th-century samurai Ryoma Sakamoto.

The administrative agency has been issuing coins representing prefectures since 2008, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law.

The new 1,000-yen coin is themed on Kochi Prefecture, the birthplace of Sakamoto, a samurai who led the movement to overthrow the Tokugawa Shogunate and made a great contribution to the modernization of Japan. He has been featured in many films and TV dramas, including NHK's ongoing period drama "Ryomaden."

A total of 100,000 of the coins will be sold through mail order, at the price of 6,000 yen each. They will go on sale from late May.

For inquiries, call the Japan Mint at (050) 5548-8686

mdn.mainichi.jp

Canadian currency to go plastic next year

2010-03-07T11:00:00.000-08:00

Paying with plastic will take on a whole different meaning next year as the Bank of Canada begins introducing plastic dollar bills.

The federal government announced in its budget yesterday that it is “taking steps to modernize Canada’s currency and protect against counterfeiting,” introducing a new currency printed on a polymer material.

Plastic bills have proven to be more durable than the current cotton-based money, reportedly lasting four times as long.

Polymer money has other benefits too: it is cleaner, cheaper to produce and harder to counterfeit than cotton-based paper bills.

The bills are also more green — because the money lasts longer, it will cause a lower impact on the environment, the federal government contends.

The plastic banknote was first introduced in Australia and several countries have since adopted the polymer money, including New Zealand, Mexico and Vietnam.

According to the federal budget, Canada’s loonies and toonies will also be undergoing a transformation in 2011, with a new composition that uses the Royal Canadian Mint’s cheaper “patented multi-ply plated steel technology.”

www.thestar.com

Snoopy coins

2010-03-04T09:53:00.000-08:00

Japanese money commodity trader Taisei Coins' displays a 50 New Zealand dollar gold coin, a large 10 New Zealand dollar silver coin and three two New Zealand coins designed after popular cartoon character Snoopy for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of its publication, in Tokyo.

straitstimes.com

Ancient and medieval Armenian coins acquired by Princeton Numismatic Collection

2010-03-03T14:41:00.000-08:00

The Princeton University Numismatic Collection has acquired the Armenian Heritage Collection of ancient and medieval coins, adding a new area of specialized strength to the University's extensive numismatic research holdings.
The Armenian Heritage Collection was assembled over a period of decades by an expert collector, who sought to represent the various periods in the pre-modern age when Armenia produced its own coinage or made substantial contributions to the coinage of other powers, according to Princeton Curator of Numismatics Alan Stahl.
"The collection includes coins of three distinct periods, all of interest to the academic concerns of the University," Stahl said.
Stahl said the acquisition will provide scholars with access to significant materials to study early Armenian civilization, as well as provide new opportunities at Princeton to research ancient and medieval societies.
The earliest coins in the collection are those of the Artaxiad dynasty, which became the largest political power east of Rome in the first century B.C. The coins of most relevance to Princeton's existing holdings are those minted in the reign of Tigranes the Great, who ruled from the Seleucid capital of Antioch-on-the-Orontes from 95 to 55 B.C.
"The coins of Tigranes from Antioch hold special interest for Princeton because University scholars led the excavations of the site in the 20th century and the University holds more than 30,000 coins found there in our collection," Stahl said. "One of the great mysteries of the coins from these excavations is the lack of any in the name of Tigranes and the dearth of local municipal coins for the period of his reign."
Included in the collection are two large silver pieces of Tigranes the Great and 19 bronze coins in his name, as well as examples of rare coins featuring his successors. All of these coins follow the models of the Hellenistic world, with the portrait of the ruler on the front of the coin and a local deity on the back. The writing on the coins is in Greek.
"The acquisition of this interesting and uncommon collection will significantly broaden Princeton's resources for the study of both the history and the imagery of the classical world," said Michael Koortbojian, Princeton professor of art and archaeology. "Moreover, this new collection will not only allow students and faculty direct access to primary historical material, but, in the context of Princeton's broader numismatic holdings, it will provide an important body of material for research into the interactions between the various cultures and societies that comprised the ancient and medieval world."
The second group of coins in the Armenian Heritage Collection comprises gold solidi of the Byzantine Empire from the sixth through the 11th century.
"Armenians figured prominently in the government of Byzantium, including in the ranks of its important emperors. The addition of these magnificent gold solidi greatly strengthens our holdings of Byzantine coinage, which has constituted a major focus of acquisition in recent years," Stahl said.
The third component of the collection comprises coins of the medieval kingdom of Cilician Armenia, on the south coast of what is now Turkey. The kingdom, ruled by Roupenid family, had strong ties to its surrounding powers, Byzantine, Islamic and Crusader. These connections are illustrated by a large silver coin in the collection, equivalent to the European groat or the Islamic dirhem. The coin bears on its front an image of the king on horseback in European style, surrounded by a legend in Armenian characters, while on the back it bears writing in Arabic.
"The coins of Cilician Armenia in the new collection complement the Latin Orient Collection of Crusader Coinage that we acquired two years ago, giving us a fuller picture of the interplay of coinages in the medieval eastern Mediterranean," Stahl said.
The Armenian Heritage Collection was acquired by the Princeton University Numismatic Collection with funds from the Friends of Princeton University Library and matching funds provided by the University's Program in Hellenic Studies with the support of the Stanley J. Seeger Hellenic Fund. The Numismatic Collection is part of the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections in Princeton University's Firestone Library.

Fuente:www.reporter.am

INTRODUCTION OF A GH¢2 BANKNOTE DENOMINATION

2010-03-02T20:11:00.000-08:00

The Bank of Ghana has decided to introduce a GH¢2 (Two Ghana Cedi) denomination in response to the need for an intermediary banknote between the GH¢1 and GH¢5 banknotes.
This follows a review of the cash cycle conducted by the Bank in 2009, which indicated that there was a lot of pressure on the GH¢1, resulting in the notes circulating too fast and being over-used. The worn-out state of the GH¢1 defeats the Bank’s Clean Note Policy, which seeks to ensure that only good quality banknotes remain in circulation.
The introduction of the new denomination will expand the series of banknotes in circulation, enhance exchangeability and facilitate transactions.
The general public will be informed and educated on the theme, colour, size, security and other features of the new denomination when the design is finalized.

Fillmore Presidential One Dollar Coins Available February 18

2010-02-16T12:14:00.000-08:00

On February 18, 2010, the United States Mint will release to the Federal Reserve Banks the first new Presidential $1 Coin of 2010, honoring former President Millard Fillmore. Beginning at noon Eastern Time (ET) the same day, the agency also will accept orders for rolls of Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coins at its online catalog, http://www.usmint.gov/catalog. Each roll, priced at $35.95, contains 25 circulating quality $1 coins from either the United States Mint at Philadelphia or Denver. The coins are wrapped in specially designed packaging that displays the mint of origin (P or D), the face value of the contents ($25) and the genuine United States Mint logo.
Millard Fillmore was born in a log cabin on January 7, 1800, in Locke (now Summerhill), New York. After studying with a county judge, he began to practice law in 1823. In 1828, Fillmore entered politics, serving as a New York state assemblyman and later in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he chaired the powerful Committee on Ways and Means. While comptroller of New York, he was elected to serve as President Zachary Taylor's vice president in 1848. Upon Taylor's death in July 1850, Fillmore became President. After two unsuccessful bids for election to the presidency in his own right, Fillmore retired to Buffalo, New York, where he died on March 8, 1874.
Both the obverse (heads side) and the reverse (tails side) of the Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coin were designed and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Don Everhart. The obverse design features Fillmore's dramatic portrait and the inscriptions MILLARD FILLMORE, IN GOD WE TRUST, 13TH PRESIDENT and 1850-1853. The reverse design-common to all Presidential $1 Coins-features a striking rendition of the Statue of Liberty, the coin's face value and the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The inscriptions 2010, E PLURIBUS UNUM and the mint of origin are incused on the coin's edge.
Customers may order the Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 Coins by calling 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers may call 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders. As an added convenience, customers may also sign up for the Presidential $1 Coin Two-Roll Set Subscription to receive future rolls of the coins as they are released.

United States Mint Launches Fifth Lincoln One-Cent Coin

2010-02-11T11:25:00.000-08:00

United States Mint Director Ed Moy launched the 2010 Lincoln "Preservation of the Union" One-Cent Coin today during a special ceremony at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM). The coin's new reverse (tails side) design is emblematic of President Abraham Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single and united country, as required by Title III of Public Law 109-145 (the Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005). Americans can expect to see the new coin in their change beginning this year.
"This one-cent coin honors the preservation of the union, which was Abraham Lincoln's ultimate achievement," said United States Mint Director Ed Moy. "Because of his presidency, despite bitter regional enmity and a horrific civil war, we remained the United States of America."
Guests at the event included Jan Grimes, ALPLM acting executive director, and Dr. James Cornelius, its curator. Elizabeth Wooley, WICS-TV News anchor, served as master of ceremonies. Following the ceremony, Director Moy and guests handed out new Lincoln cents to children 18 years and younger, while adults exchanged their currency for rolls of the new coin.
On the eve of the launch ceremony, Director Moy met with local coin enthusiasts at ALPLM, where he answered their questions and shared information about the United States Mint and its coin programs.
The reverse of the 2010 and beyond Lincoln cent was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Associate Designer Lyndall Bass and executed by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna. The design depicts a union shield with a scroll draped across and the inscription ONE CENT. The 13 vertical stripes of the shield represent the states joined in one compact union to support the federal government, represented by the horizontal bar above. The horizontal bar features the inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM — "out of many, one" — while the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is depicted along the upper rim of the coin.
The obverse (heads) continues to bear Victor David Brenner's likeness of President Lincoln that has appeared on the coin since 1909.
A digital image of the 2010 Lincoln cent is available at: http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=photo
The 2010 Lincoln cent has a metallic content of 2.5 percent copper, with the balance being zinc. The coin will be issued for circulation in quantities to meet the demands of commerce. Numismatic (proof and uncirculated) versions will be included in the United States Mint's annual product offerings. The coin will also be available for sale in two-roll sets this spring.
A satellite feed of B-roll of the new Lincoln cent being produced will be available at the following times:
Thursday, February 11, 2:30-3:00 pm, Eastern Time, Galaxy 28C, Tr. 15, DL 4000V
Friday, February 12, 2:00-2:15 pm, Eastern Time, AMC 3C, Tr. 3, DL3760H
The United States Mint, created by Congress in 1792, is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage. Its primary mission is to produce an adequate volume of circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins.

prnewswire.com

Adamson Coin Launched on behalf of Sierra Leone

2010-02-11T11:23:00.000-08:00

Virginia McKenna, actress and founder of the Born Free Foundation, visited the Pobjoy Mint Jan. 27 to officially launch a coin to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Austrian naturalist and author Joy Adamson, who is most renowned for her work with Elsa, the lioness she raised from cub to independent female.
This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Adamson's book, Born Free, which was made into a film of the same name. McKenna and Bill Travers, who played Joy and George Adamson in the film, established the Born Free Foundation in 1984 to help save animals in captivity.
The $10 proof sterling silver coin, produced on behalf of Sierra Leone, depicts lions on the outer ring. A yellow-colored crystal with the etched image of a lioness is set into the center. The obverse features Sierra Leone's coat of arms. It is 38.60 mm in diameter, weighs 23.45 grams and has an issue limit is 5,000. Pobjoy is donating £1 for every coin sold to Born Free's efforts in Africa.

Awoko.org

Khalifa Gold Coin to be Legal Tender?

2010-02-11T11:18:00.000-08:00

DUBAI — There could hardly be a more enticing face value. Gold and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) keep everyone interested.
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has proposed to the UAE Central Bank a gold coin be introduced as legal tender. If approved, it will be the first of its kind in the Middle East.
Existing legal tender gold coins such as the Australian Nugget and the South African Krugerrand are popular as a vehicle to invest in pure gold.
The proposal says the coin will bear the cameo of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on one side and world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa, on the other.
“We are confident that this design represents the face of modern UAE and its aspirations,” DMCC Executive Chairman Ahmed bin Sulayem said in a statement on Wednesday.
Commemorative gold coins are not new to the region, but this is the first time it has been proposed to make it a legal tender. In September 2007, DMCC launched the ‘Visions of Dubai’ series. The first edition carried the cameo of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on one side and the iconic Burj Al Arab on the other.
A second series of the ‘Visions of Dubai’ coin in 24 carat gold carries the image of Shaikh Mohammed’s image on one side and Palm Jumeirah, the world famous island development.

khaleejtimes.com

Boy Scouts commemorative coin to be minted this year

2010-02-11T11:05:00.000-08:00

In celebration of 100 years of Boy Scouting, a new commemorative Boy Scout coin will be circulated beginning Feb. 8 through Jan. 11, 2011.
Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson and Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) introduced legislation to create a $1 silver coin to recognize the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Under the legislation, the U.S. Mint will produce 350,000 commemorative coins in honor of the anniversary. A share of the proceeds from the sale of the coins will be donated to further scouting activities in underserved areas of the country.
“My times as a Boy Scout were some of my most memorable and important as a young man,” said Nelson. “This coin serves as a memorial and a promise to the millions of the scouts in America, both young and old, that the Boys Scouts of America has and will continue to positively shape the lives of young men for many years to come.”
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law: to help people at all times, to keep one’s self physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
Since 1910, over 111 million youth have participated in scouting programs, making it the largest youth organization in the United States.
There are currently three million youth and one million adult leaders in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing programs across the country, accounting for more than 6.5 million hours of community service and 75,000 community improvement projects in the past four years alone.
Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a federal charter in 1916. Two hundred and forty-eight members of the 110th Congress have participated in Boy Scouts of America as scouts or adult leaders.
Designs for the coins reflect the 100 years of the Boy Scouts of America. The design chosen for the obverse features a Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and female Venturer saluting. An inscription above reads, “Continuing the Journey” and the centennial dates “1910 2010” are on the left of the image.
The reverse design of the silver dollar features the universal emblem of the Boy Scouts of America. Inscriptions surrounding the logo include “United States of America,” “Boy Scouts of America,” “Be Prepared,” “E Pluribus Unum,” and “One Dollar.”

granttribune.com

Boy's cycling design chosen for Olympic 50p coin

2010-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:00

A design by a West Yorkshire teenager has been chosen from more than 3,000 entries to become a new 50p coin inspired by the Olympic Games.
Theo Crutchley-Mack, 16, from Halifax, said it was "absolutely amazing" that his picture of a cyclist in a velodrome was chosen by the Royal Mint.
His design was also seen and approved by the Queen.
Up to three million of Theo's coins will be released into circulation later this year.
"Just the thought of my design going throughout England and millions of people seeing my design, that's just absolutely amazing, I can't think of much better than that," Theo said.
Dave Knight, head of commemorative coins at the Royal Mint, explained the judges' choice.
"It's a very good design, irrespective of Theo's age, it is very good," he said.

"It is technically very proficient, and he has really captured the essence of speed and cycling in general," he said.
Theo was awarded with a special commemorative gold coin featuring his design.
The teenager, who is a keen cyclist himself, described how the picture had been lost under a pile of papers before his mother found it and encouraged him to send it in to the competition.
Theo's coin is the second in a series of 29 officially licensed commemorative Olympic 50p coins. The first was created by nine-year-old Florence Jackson and unveiled in October last year.
Each coin in the series depicts a different Olympic and Paralympic sport, with the remaining 27 coins to be announced later this year.

Latin American Independence coin series

2010-02-09T14:26:00.000-08:00

Chief of Staff of the Central Bank of Paraguay, Luis Ortiz, at a press conference, announced yesterday that the Monitoring Committee of the series of commemorative coins, called "Encounter of Two Worlds", will have its regular meeting in Asuncion, from Tuesday. He explained that one of the objectives of the event is to commemorate the fifth centenary of the discovery of America. Fourteen countries launched in 1991 the number of coins called Encuentro de Dos Mundos (Two world meet).
Ortiz added that this series on the fifth centenary of the discovery of America was an initiative created to celebrate the diversity and fusion of cultures that has occurred since the discovery of our continent. He also noted that 19 years after that first experience, is now carried out the Eighth Series, which marks the bicentenary of Latin American independence.
He recalled that each year these coins have had a reason other than those set in consensus, this eighth installment will be the bicentennial coin, on account that most Latin American countries between 2009 and 2011 celebrated 200 years of emancipation. Paraguay participates in this series since the third meeting in 2001, and the Paraguayan currency, which this year was spent in traditional costumes and folk dances, took second place. In the series this year Paraguay participates with the issuance of currency 1 Guaraní, which emerged from a competition.
He said there is currently a Coordination and Monitoring Committee, meeting in Asunción between 16 and 17 February. Participate in the meeting were representatives of mint countries like Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Cuba as well as a representative for the non-mint, in this case Argentina. Paraguay, as host country, participate and vote. This committee meets at least once between presentations. He also noted that in this eighth series, plus the names, commemorative coins issued Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua and Peru. This common coinage is a fact of first order, since it helps to synthesize the fusion of two very different cultures, the Iberian and the indigenous, which occurred for more than five centuries.

Norway: New special edition 10-krone coin

2010-02-05T10:33:00.000-08:00

To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Ole Bull, a special edition circulation coin will be issued by Norges Bank today, 5 February 2010. The coin is the same size as the standard 10-krone coin and will be legal tender.
- The coin is being issued to pay tribute to Ole Bull as a world-famous violinist and composer, says Trond Eklund, director of Norges Bank’s Cashier’s Department. He also emphasises Ole Bull’s dedication to traditional Norwegian folk music and his prominent role in the development of a distinctively Norwegian culture after the dissolution of the union with Denmark in 1814.
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of H.M. King Harald V as displayed on other special edition circulation coins in recent years and was created by Ingrid Austlid Rise, designer at Det Norske Myntverket AS (Mint of Norway).
A competition was held for the design of the coin’s reverse. The winning design was created by the sculptor Wenche Gulbransen and features Ole Bull’s portrait fused with part of a sheet of the music of “Seterjentens søndag”, one of Bull’s most famous compositions.
The special edition coin is the same size as the standard 10-krone coin and will be legal tender.
The coin will be issued as part of the Ole Bull 2010 project established by the Art Museums of Bergen foundation. The anniversary celebrations will be officially launched at a gala performance at Den Nationale Scene in Bergen on 12 February. Ole Bull’s birthday will be celebrated at Festplassen in Bergen on February 5th.

From:www.norwaypost.n

Brazil renews banknotes against counterfeit

2010-02-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

Brazil will begin this year to renew its currency, the real, launched in 1994 under a stabilization plan to make it tamper-proof and more durable, said on Wednesday the highest economic authorities.
Finance Minister Guido Mantega said the new notes incorporate the new technology adopted by the Mint to help you produce "the world's most modern banknotes.
The bills of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 rights have varied sizes so they can be differentiated visually impaired, although the design is almost identical to the bills currently in circulation. "We must prepare for the real start to circulate in the international market. Today is a limited tender, but is beginning to be a demand to be used outside the country and we need a modern paper currency and counterfeit-proof solid that can represent the country, "said Mantega. Central Bank President Henrique Meirelles, said that the real was introduced in 1994 quickly, and found that technological modernization is needed to strengthen the currency in the long run.
Before the real, Brazil had had seven currency exchanges, the last in August 1993 when he fell from the cruzeiro cruzeiro real to adjust the value of currency depreciation that had suffered.
Meirelles said that this year launched the 100 bills and 50 reals, which are most susceptible to counterfeiting, and next year will start to circulate 20 and 10 reais. In 2012 it launched the 5 and 2 reales.
According to Central Bank president, the new notes will circulate together with the force, which will be withdrawn gradually with aging. Mantega indicated that with the modernization of the Mint, Brazil is able to produce paper money with high technological conditions for other countries.

Friends of the Mint commemorative coins minted in the feast of St. Agatha

2010-01-31T17:40:00.000-08:00

If anything has characterized the Friends of the Mint during its long existence is its commitment to promote the value and importance of the former Royal Mill in Segovia and coinage as hallmark of the town of Segovia.
Therefore, for some time, the group chaired by the historian, numismatist Glenn Murray takes all kinds of festivities and celebrations to cultivate, distribute and sell commemorative coins to immortalize these events.
The initiative has set, as are hundreds of people often turn to mint its own currency, as happened the night of San Frutos at the door of the Cathedral. The next meeting will be Sunday February 7, day Zamarramala women celebrate the traditional festival of Saint Agatha, popular rejoicing takes place since 1227. Here, then, in the square of Mayors will be Murray and his contraption to carve coin with a hammer. The association said yesterday that it will be the traditional coin toss into the air. Specifically, will be 32 pieces, divided into two handfuls of 16 coins each for what to look for the symbology Segovia 2016.
These may pick them off the ground completely free. For the occasion, the Association of Friends of the Mint has commissioned a die to the recorder Juan Jose Sanchez Castano, a member of the group and professional writer, who has recorded a chisel along the older technique. The coin is precious. The obverse is a mayor Zamarriego with veranda and staff of office. All around are the inscriptions: "From 1227. Santa Agueda. Zamarramala '.
The reverse of the coin shows the four monuments of Segovia, ie, the Aqueduct, the Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Mint, dated 2010. According to sources in the association, will also be sold in Zamarramala recorded in ink and embossed design on paper currency, the work of Miguel Angel Maroto partner also. The aim is to collaborate with the party of mayors and spreading the name of the Mint and the importance of coinage was in Segovia in the past.

Roman silver coin dating to 211 BC found in Britain

2010-01-30T19:30:00.000-08:00

A rare silver coin dating back to 211 BC has been unearthed at the Leicestershire village of Hallaton in the UK and is considered to be the oldest piece of Roman currency. A metal detectorist found the 2,221-year-old coin -- a denarius -- along with 5,000 other coins, a richly decorated Roman cavalry helmet and a unique decorated silver bowl. While one side of the coin depicts the goddess Roma wearing her characteristic helmet, the other side shows mythical twins Castor and Pollux sit astride galloping horses, the Daily Mail reported. David Sprason, a member of Leicestershire County Council, said: "Leicestershire boasts of the largest number of Iron Age coins ever professionally excavated in Britain. "To also have the oldest Roman coin ever found is something very special." Describing the news as 'exciting', David Mattingly of the University of Leicester said: "This hoard has changed our view of just how significant the East Midlands were in this period and this coin is a good example." "It indicates there was contact between this region and the Roman Empire despite the distance between the East Midlands and the parts of Britain the Romans arrived in, like Colchester and Chichester." The coin is considered to have been minted in Rome at the time of the Hannibalic wars and reached Britain after passing through many hands. It is preserved at the Harborough Museum in Leicestershire.

Black Dragon new record

2010-01-29T18:37:00.000-08:00

An individual Chinese banknote - with a face value of just 10p - has sold at auction for a record £80,000.The extremley rare 1 yuan note dates back to 1909 and was the first of its type to be available for public purchase after being produced by the Kwangsi bank.It features 2 black dragons signifying the prowess of the Emperor and Monarch and accordingly named as the "Ooi-Long note", in the middle "Xuan Tong Yuan Bao".To date, only 3 examples of this rare note have been discovered and as the Kwangsi bank was reorganised in 1911 not many are likely to still exist.The note, sold at an auction by Spink, was snapped up by a Taiwanese Collector -- who must remember not to take it to the bureau de change.
Barnaby Faull, from Spink, said: "The Chinese market is very buoyant and potentially unlimited and this was without doubt the finest sale to be held in Hong Kong for banknotes. "The sale also featured a wonderful collection of coins and bonds. In the end, nearly HK$11 million was sold at auction on the day."

Eesti Pank launched a new collector coin on Wednesday

2010-01-28T14:12:00.000-08:00

The reverse of the silver coin depicts a dynamic stylised image of racing cross-country skiers, the nominal value “10 KROONI”, the logo of the Olympic Committee, and the figure XXI. The averse depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of Estonia, the year 2010, and the text “EESTI VABARIIK”. The silver collector coin was designed by Stanislav Kalinin. The mintage of the collector coins is 10,000 and they were made by Mint of Finland. One coin costs 350 kroons.
Starting from noon it is possible to buy the coins both from the Museum of Eesti Pank and from SEB offices across Estonia.
The collector coins had been launched for sale on Wednesday, 27 January at 12 o’clock by the Museum of Eesti Pank, as well as by SEB offices across Estonia. Thus, the coins will be sold in Tallinn (Tornimäe, Lasnamäe Centrum, Pae, Magistrali, Nõmme, Järve, Roosikrantsi, Kristiine and Õismäe offices) and in the SEB head offices in Rapla, Pärnu, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, Rakvere, Kiviõli, Jõhvi, Narva, Sillamäe, Kohtla-Järve, Paide, Viljandi, Põltsamaa, Jõgeva, Põlva, Võru, Valga, Tartu, Antsla and Otepää.
The collector coins are also available for purchase by mail. Please send your request to the Cash Department of Eesti Pank (the address is Estonia pst 13, Tallinn 15095), or by the e-mail tellimine@epbe.ee. The collector coins cannot be reserved in advance.

Fuente:www.estonianfreepress.com

The Blue Zone, with official coins

2010-01-26T06:28:00.000-08:00

Spain. Gift certificates, discounts, and now also coins. Merchants Union Aviles and Shire (Ucayc), headed by Daniel Quiros, is waiting for the Mint and Stamp give them "a bag" full of pieces that will delight lovers of numismatics and benefit primarily to customers of merchants adhere to this entity. The pieces have a size slightly larger than the two-euro coins and delivered for free to customers who make purchases in different amounts with the aim of lowering the cost to park in the blue zone.
"There are businesses that have begun to apply discounts, but once we get the coins will be reimbursed that money somehow. We believe that in March we will have the pieces, "said Quiros, adding:" Our intention was to have had the coins for parking meters at Christmas time but we do not, so now we can begin to be delivered at any time. To grab one of these official pieces, customers should make purchases only establishments of Ucayc. "It is not the same clothing store than a kiosk, so each trader who must assess the coins are delivered," said Quiros.
Small traders, meanwhile, are welcoming the action taken by the Union of Traders in collaboration with the City and the Chamber. Pilar Paneque, head of the Woman Boutique, said the introduction of regulated parking has benefited. "Now, all that is good customer support," declared the entrepreneur who was delighted with the blue zone. "I recovered customers before they went to large stores, where everything is much more expensive, simply because they had to park," he said. In other places like Pearl, devoted to selling lingerie, those responsible have already posted on the door the explanatory signs on the discounts apply to each purchase for parking meters. "Buying in Aviles will be much easier. The ticket of the ORA can get away free, "reads the propaganda.
Other local Interfilm Avilés and in the street Severo Ochoa, already offer discounts on their own. Marifé Roselló, head of the business, began to apply the discount bonds in mid-December. "Minimal cost we pay ten euros fifty percent of the parking ticket," he explained, adding: "I think the blue area has benefited us all. Before customers always came in a hurry because they left their cars double-park and now, for twenty cents can better serve them. Employers are seeing the results and covered parking in Avilés and believe that the next installment of "official coins" will benefit even more.

Taiwan minted coins with the monument Hispanic presence in the island

2010-01-25T09:43:00.000-08:00

The island sets of three 120,000 minted silver coins for the Year of the Tiger, which begins on 14 February 2010 and ended on 2 February 2011, and which symbolizes the bravery and perseverance in the face of contradiction.
The coins have a fierce tiger as a reason to symbolize that positive events in personal and business throughout the country, the Central Bank said in a statement.
Fort Santo Domingo in Tamsui located on the outskirts of Taipei, was built in 1626 to protect the town of Castillo (Tamsui), the start of the Spanish governor of Taiwan (1626-1642).
Taiwanese Aborigines attacked and destroyed Fort Santo Domingo in 1636, killing 30 of its 60 defenders, but the Spanish rebuilt it in 1637, then to destroy it in 1642 before being expelled from the island by the Dutchmen.
The Dutchmen rebuilt the fort, named Fort Anthonio, and after many modifications and tenants is now a national historic site called Fort Santo Domingo

North Korea New Banknotes

2010-01-22T07:32:00.000-08:00

The Noth Korea central bank revaluate the North Korea Won.

Dominican Republic: New version of 50 pesos banknote

2010-01-21T07:39:00.000-08:00

The Dominican Republic's Central Bank said it has released an enhanced version of the bill of RD $ 50.00 (fifty dollars) in reform its emphasis on design and colors for easier reading using electronic equipment and greater durability.

The bank said the new bill of 50 pesos coexist with the previous notes of that denomination, which continue to maintain its strength for the payment in full discharge of all obligations public or private. Regarding the new bill, the Central Bank explained that it contains, inter alia, the following elements: On the front, accentuating the shade of orange and yellow in the overlying litho background design, and wider upper band engraved with a decorated design native of Boca Chica with zigzag lozenges.

Also at the end of that stretch, in the upper right corner appears the name with the number "50" on a semicircle with the bow up and the flat part at its lower edge and in the upper right, an oval stamp Indian decorated with Boca Chica which two pictures are displayed in a spiral with the value of the name "50".

On the reverse, the new ticket is 50 pesos in the center of a semicircle with left lateral arch to the right and the flat part at the lateral border, in the top right-hand corner, a circle shaped stamp complete with an engraving of decorated Indian design of Boca Chica overprinted with the value of the name "50".

Finally, the back of this new bill is in the bottom right an engraving in a semicircle with the arch upward, smooth, strip center decorated by stripes. The ticket has no value to the text of the letters in their name in security thread. This enhanced version of the bill of RD $ 50 pesos was issued by the Central Bank in accordance with the provisions of Article 25, item c) of the Monetary and Financial Law No. 183-02

Iran abolish several zeros from the currency

2010-01-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

The Iranian government abolish several zeros from the currency in order to conform to their "real value", today unveiled the country's president, the ultraconservative Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
"We plan to remove several zeros the rial to restore its real value ... certain reasons have made the rial has depreciated against gold, so we must adjust its value," without explaining the reasons revealed. Several economists have warned that the removal of the zeros of the Iranian currency (currently, one dollar equals about 10,000 rials), could spur inflation affecting the country for years. Ahmadinejad's economic policy has been widely criticized throughout his first term by the continuing rise in prices and inflation, which officially came to touch 30 per cent.
However, the latest official figures published by the Government to fall below 10 percent, although independent economists say the real figures are higher. The Iranian president began his new term with other controversial business decision, this time replacing the subsidies on food, energy and fuel and other products for direct aid to people in cash.
"One hundred percent of Iranians support will benefit from the law of reorientation of subsidies," said President. "The 70 percent of Iranians will aid in the first phase and the remaining 30 percent receive aid in the second phase," said Ahmadinejad, whose words play the local news agency ISNA.

Trinidad and Tobago new 100 dollar commemorative

2010-01-19T17:36:00.000-08:00

The Central Bank of Trinidad & Tobago introduced a new 100-dollar note to commemorate the Commonwealth.

Spain with new design in euros

2010-01-16T20:46:00.000-08:00

The Official State Bulletin BOE, in number 226, corresponding to Friday, 18 September 2009, published the Order of the Ministry of Economy and Finance 2472/2009 of 8 September, by agreeing to the issue, minting and putting into circulation of euro coins intended for circulation of 1 and 2 euros and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, with the obligation to put into circulation on 1 January 2010.
The new issue, ordered by the Economy Minister Elena Salgado, is performed to adapt to European legislation which requires that national sides of euro should show the 12 stars symbol of the EU, completely around the inner image thing which has not happened. Also, now the stars will not be shaded as in previous issues or in relief. As regards the image of S.M. King Don Juan Carlos I also underwent a change, if made by the artist engraver of the Mint, Luis José Diaz. Hence, in accordance with paragraph 4 of the recommendation from the Commission of European Communities of 19 December 2008 on the fixing of common guidelines for national sides and the issue of euro coins in circulation in the national side of euro coins intended for circulation should include the 12 European stars, which must enclose the national design and indicate the year of issuance and the name of the issuing Member State.
European stars are represented in the same way as they appear in the European flag. However, the coins issued with pattern established in the Order of 23 March 1999, the Ministry of Finance, which remembers the issue, minting and circulation of the first series of euro coins of 1 , 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 euros, and the Order EHA/3907/2006 of 14 December, which was agreed the issue, minting and putting into circulation of euro coins circulation of 1 and 2 euros and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, remain the legal tender since the national side changes only affect the future making money. Legends and motives of the coins The legends and motives of the front and back of these new coins will follow the following guidelines: On the coins of 1 and 2 euros the reasons will be distributed in two areas of different color treated alloy and bimetallic coin. In the 1 euro coin, the color of the outer ring is yellow gold and white silver interior. In the 2 euro coin, the color of the outer ring is silver white and yellow gold inside.
The obverse of both coins, in the central area appears the bust of HM the King, D. Juan Carlos I, on the left, in a circular and bottom-up, contained the word "SPAIN"; below this word is the year of issue, and right of the bust of HM King mint mark appears in this If the M crowned mark of the Mint. In the outer ring of the coin the 12 stars of the European Union. In the song of the 2 euro coin is the inscription: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. In the common reverse coins of 1 and 2 euros, on the left side are the figures representing the value of the currency. On the right side appear, from one extreme to another, six vertical lines that overlap the 12 stars, with each star next to the ends of each line. On the right side figure also represented the European continent. The right side of this representation is superimposed on the central part of the lines. The word "EURO" is superimposed horizontally on the middle right side of the face. Under the "O" of the word "EURO", the initials of the engraver in capital letters "LL" (for the Belgian artist Luc Luycx), near the edge of the right side of the coin. As the currencies of 1, 2 and 5 cents, on the face of Spanish plays in the central part thereof, is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, to the left, in a circular and bottom above, the word "SPAIN", to the right is the mint mark and between the towers, the year of issue. Surrounding the whole are the 12 stars of the European Union. The common reverse of these coins, which represent Europe in the world, is not affected in their design as a result of enlargement of the European Union, so their description is as follows: on the left side of the field appears the face value of each currency 1, 2 and 5, respectively, at the top, the words "EURO" and "cents" on two lines and in capitals, and occupying the rest of the field, is a globe and six oblique lines and parallel, in which, near each of its ends, there is a pentagram. The color of these coins will be copper. Thirdly, in regard to the currencies of 10, 20 and 50 cents., On its face in the center right, is the bust of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, left, in a circular and schematized side of a pen, the name Cervantes. Horizontally above and the word "SPAIN" in capital letters. Under the bust of Cervantes is the year of issue and, to the left of the date, mintmark. Surrounding the whole are the 12 stars of the European Union.
In the common reverse of these coins, in the right side are the figures that represent the face value of the currency. Below the figures are horizontally words "EURO" and "CENT", the second below the first and two in capital letters. The word "CENT" appears in larger letters, with even greater size "C". On the left are from one extreme to another, six vertical lines that overlap the 12 stars, with each one located near the ends of each line. In the central and upper part of these lines, the European continent is represented. Among the figures and the edge of the right side of the coin, the initials of the engraver in capital letters "LL". The color of these gold coins will be yellow.

New Banknote of 500 Cordobas at Nicaragua

2010-01-14T07:14:00.000-08:00

Nicaragua's Central Bank (NCB) put into circulation new banknotes of 500 cordobas, made of cotton paper, which began to be distributed on Wednesday.

NCB president, Antenor Rosales, said the new issue completes the renewal cycle córdobas tickets started last year.

The new bill will have on one side the image of the birthplace of national hero Augusto C. Sandino, and the Indian side, a statue.

"We wanted to present national image," said the chairman of NCB. He said each of the names is a different size, being larger at higher denomination. Each denomination greater is five millimeters larger. So the ticket 10 cordobas measured 131 mm, the 20 measured 136 and so on, up to 500, whose measure is 156 millimeters.

A total of 12 million tickets issued for distribution over the next three years. "We have to move a million ways (tickets)," said Rosales.

This totals 6 billion of Cordoba in 500 notes. However, the official added that this year the NCB will be a commemorative banknotes fifty years of the NCB, made from polymer substrate, the same material of the 10 bills and 20 cordobas. In this respect, gave no details of the amount of the issue. It is an issue that, according to Rosales, has already been approved by the Board of this institution and then begin the bidding process and discussion of the commemorative banknote designs.

TOTAL SECURITY

The new bill has a number of measures to ensure their safety and make it difficult to forge. The new notes have what is known as a watermark, seal, optically variable, ie a label that changes color when you move the bill, iridescent band, security thread and other additions such measures infrared ink.

Exhibition from barter to check in Guatemala

2010-01-13T07:17:00.000-08:00

From barter to check is the name given to the sample of notes and coins from different eras of Guatemalan history, presented at the Museum of Miraflores 16 to 31 January. In this exhibit will show the various changes that the national currency has experienced since the seventeenth century to the present. The exhibition From barter to check is in the Museo Miraflores (7th street 21-55, Zone 11) of 16 to 31 January, from 10:00 to 19:00 hours. The workshops will be offered on 16, 23 and 30 January. Admission: adult Q20, Q10 children. Carlos Mackenney, Numismatic Association of Guatemala, said that the currency of a country tells the socio-political life, their leaders, and political changes that each nation has experienced. The coins and banknotes to be exhibited at this time belong to private collections. "In the beginning, (as a medium of exchange) were used shells, feathers, stones, seeds and various natural elements and as trade is conducted users found an easier way to do business, finding a material that does not lose its value and be easy to carry, so metal was selected valuable as gold, silver and copper, "explains Mackenney. According to the collector, over time, it eliminates the use of gold and silver coins, and worldwide are beginning to use a cheaper material, and emerge with time tickets. A story to tell Besides the shows, members of the Numismatic Association of Guatemala taught workshops where the money will discuss the origin and evolution, colonial currency, until the formation of banks in the country, among other topics. In the variety of pieces to be exhibited in the museum, tickets are chemas type, according Mackenney were named for carrying the image of Jose Maria Orellana, and that General Jorge Ubico ordered to cancel, tossing a coin with images of development and progress of the country.

Honduras with new 20 lempiras

2010-01-12T12:00:00.000-08:00

The authorities of the Central Bank of Honduras (BCH) had this day the new banknote 20 lempiras plastic which comes into circulation in the country. The President of BCH, Sandra Midence, said new ticket which enters into force today has the necessary emission requirements worldwide. The cost of the new issue is "much larger than the previous one (48 per cent) but its durability is four years," representing a "savings of almost 200 percent," he said. He added that twenty was chosen because it "is a term traffic ticket, it is a name that is not low and therefore there would be less restraint, as to keep it as souvenir. He explained that gradually according to what is received from the public will go replacing polymer banknotes (a kind of plastic) and then the other denominations. The BCH produced 60 million pieces, or about 200 million Lempiras in new twenties.
NEW FEATURES
Dr. Ramón Villeda Morales, a board member of the Central Bank said that one of the main features is that it is very difficult to forge (a 99 percent chance less). He also demonstrated that features a series of safety devices, goodfellas, a transparent window that changes color against the light, contains a perfect record of a Mayan figure on both sides of the ticket, a watermark after birth and included a system "Braille" for it can be distinguished without seeing this at the suggestion of Deputy blind, Dayana Martinez.
Another feature is the placement of security threads, and high durability so it can hold water and not get wet, this quadruple its lifetime, compared to common notes and in turn reduces The possibility of transmitting infectious diseases having no pores as paper. The material they are made of banknotes is a polymer, a type of plastic specially designed to make bank notes and went to the market first in 1988 on the occasion of the bicentenary of Australia. In 1996, all banknotes in circulation in Australia were made because of that material, whose technology for use as a bank note was developed by the Australian Center for Industrial Research. Countries like Brazil, Paraguay, Mexico, Chile, Guatemala and Nicaragua, among others, and also have plastic banknotes in circulation.

Today Honduras will present plastic banknote

2010-01-12T07:22:00.000-08:00

Update: http://numismaticworldnews.blogspot.com/2010/01/honduras-with-new-20-lempiras.html
Almost 22 years after the movement launched by the Federal Reserve Bank of Australia, plastic bill comes to Honduras.
The Central Bank board will make its official presentation today. It was in 1988 that the authorities of that country in Oceania launched this new kind of money.
The notes are made of a plastic called biaxially oriented polypropylene, which ensures durability, quality, high cost-effectiveness and the highest incorporation of anti-counterfeiting measures.
He tried to know the name or names of plastic banknotes circulate in Honduras, but authorities declined to speak on the subject. It ruled that the ticket polypropylene is the 100 or 500 lempiras least one new 1,000 lempiras.
Then the new ticket will be 1, 2, 5, 10 or 50 Lempiras. Of all the denominations of notes on paper, the Central Bank recorded the highest monetary emission are 100 and 500 Lempiras.
Among Latin American countries where plastic is used ticket mentioned Mexico and Chile. In CA, Guatemala and Nicaragua used tickets with plastic-like material.

Update: http://numismaticworldnews.blogspot.com/2010/01/honduras-with-new-20-lempiras.html

Paraguay prepare commemorative coins

2010-01-11T07:21:00.001-08:00

The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) prepares for the 2011 issuance of coins commemorating the bicentennial of the Republic.
For this purpose called competition for the design of these coins.
In this context received about 30 designs, which will reward the two best options. Both the winners and their designs will be released today by the Central, in a ceremony to be held at the premises of the Central Bank.
The second phase would be the process of coinage, to be issued in 2011.
Three types of coins will be issued by the BCP, the first in gold, whose value is estimated at approximately U.S. $ 200, the second in silver, which cost between $ 35 and $ 50, the third in an alloy yet to be determined, will cost about $ 20.

Salvation Army will auction gold coin

2010-01-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

The Salvation Army this holiday season received the first gold coin donation in five years and will auction the Canadian currency online beginning next week.
The $50 Canadian gold piece - an ounce of gold in weight with a stamp of a maple leaf on one side - was deposited Christmas Eve in the red kettle outside Schnuck's grocery store off University Street.
"Last time we got a gold coin, it was a krugerrand," said Rich Draeger of the Salvation Army Heartland division, who also noted that this coin was the first in his 11 years with the organization that was not a krugerrand.
"The bell ringer didn't even know," Draeger said.
The donation capped a successful red kettle campaign for the year, though the overall Tree of Lights campaign continues through February. As of Jan. 4, the campaign had raised just more than $1.12 million, or 83 percent of the $1.35 million goal.
"Kettles have done very well," Draeger said. "They finished ahead of where they were last year."
And that total will get a bit of a boost from the gold coin.
The Heartland division of the Salvation Army will initiate a 10-day online auction of the gold piece Monday.
"It's a one-ounce gold coin, so we're going to start the bidding at the amount of an ounce of gold," Draeger said.
A picture of the coin will be posted on the Web site for the Heartland division Saturday. That site can be accessed at www.usc.salvationarmy.org/heartland.
Bidding will begin at 9 a.m. Monday and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekday until Jan. 20. Bids will not be accepted on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Jan. 18.
Draeger said the current bid for the coin will be updated every hour. Bids can be called in to 655-1341.
By MATT BUEDEL (mbuedel@pjstar.com)

Town in Chile outraged by a banknote new design.

2010-01-08T07:34:00.000-08:00

Chile. The people and authorities of Ninhue, a small town in the province of Ñuble in the Bío Bío region, are outraged after learning that the new bill design of 10 thousand dollars does not include what they consider their greatest pride: the Casona de San Agustin de Punual, birthplace of national hero Arturo Prat Chacón.

The mayor of the commune say they feel discriminated against in the new Central Bank's decision. "As we are a small community and we consider changing the house where he was born Arturo Prat for a landscape that has nothing to do with his legacy would have been preferable to put a picture of Iquique, where the greatest hero born lived his quest Ninhue glorious, "said the mayor. Moreover, the historian Iribarren Fabian says the change in the bill was not successful because "violates the heritage of Chile." "Tourists who come display a ticket of 10 thousand dollars and take as the background was the house that Prat and now can not do. You lose a landmark tour, "he said Iribarren. The new bill, which will begin masificarse in March this year, has the replacement of the manor, Agostino Albert Park located in Patagonia, which the Central Bank decided to privilege the emblematic figures of our nation and the outstanding places national geography

New euros in Spain

2010-01-07T09:30:00.000-08:00

The Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain mint) minted collection of 10 and 12 euros in value to commemorate the Spanish presidency of the Europe Union during the first half of 2010, according to a ministerial decree published today in the Bulletin Oficial of State. According to the order of 16 December the Ministry of Finance to the National Factory authorized to issue, mint and put into circulation commemorative coins for the first three months of next year.
The coins will be minted by the State in that body, to be delivered to the Bank of Spain to distribute the pieces to this credit institutions which request. The obverse of the coins are played effigies of the Kings and superimposed on the back include a cross strokes symbolizing the union flag on the logo created for the presidency of Spain. The parts of the face value of 12 euros will have a composition of 925 parts per thousand silver and copper, weighing 18 grams, a diameter of 33 mm and a circular edge.
The € 10 will also be composed of silver and copper, but will be larger -40 mm in diameter, weighed 27 grams and will have the canto striatum. According to sources told Efe the National Mint, the two pieces are "legal tender", but may be paid to them only in Spain, as they have no validity in the rest of the eurozone. Citizens wishing to dispose of these items should apply to financial institutions.
The currency face value of 10 euros is aimed at collecting, why minted only 10,000 units and were sold to the public for 44 euros. 12 euro coins, however, will cost the same as their face value, and although they are "in circulation, people tend to save rather than use them to make payments as" previously have shown interest in them having had that request them, "these sources said. According to the ministerial decree, the maximum number of pieces that can be 12 euro coin is two million, although that amount may be increased or reduced, "according to market demand.

Chile: New 10000 pesos banknote

2010-01-06T11:37:00.000-08:00

The central bank president Jose De Gregorio, accompanied by the treasurer manager, Ivan Montoya, today present the new look of the 10 thousand pesos banknote, which began circulating on 3 March.

The newly designed paper money remains the figure of Arturo Prat, albeit with a revamped image in blue tones characteristic of the denomination.

The change is the second step in the gradual process of replacement of domestic banknote, which began last September with the replacement of paper currency of 5,000 pesos.

Besides the cosmetic changes and paper, the renovation includes new security measures to the new banknotes.

In this case, the paper shows on its face in bold relief printing and a transparent window with a picture and a number that will be incomplete in each of the faces, but looking to the light will appreciate the complete number.

In total, the renovation of the 5 tickets (20 mil, 10 mil, 5 thousand, 2 thousand and 1,000 pesos) 2 years long in total.The proposed change of the ticket family sued a total investment of 700 thousand dollars in 3 years, including the hiring of international experts.

Kazakhstan Issues Money Marking OSCE Chair

2010-01-05T14:35:00.000-08:00

The Kazakh National Bank today issued a banknote dedicated to the country's 2010 chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports.A commemorative 1,000-tenge ($6.74) bill features the national emblem, a decorative pattern of flying birds, and a holographic image of the Baiterek monument in the capital, Astana. The reverse side shows the presidential palace, Akorda, and a bird with the 2010 inscription. The bank said it has issued 10 million of the banknotes. Kazakhstan took over the OSCE chairmanship from Greece in January. When bidding for the OSCE chair, Kazakhstan promised to liberalize its laws on elections, the media, and political parties to bring them closer to democratic standards, but critics say reforms have been cosmetic. Human rights organizations say Kazakhstan is unfit to lead an organization devoted to promoting democracy. Among others they cited the case of activist Yevgeny Zhovtis -- the director of the nongovernmental Kazakh Bureau for Human Rights who was sentenced in September to four years in jail for involvement in a deadly traffic accident -- saying it was politically motivated. Kazakhstan, the first ex-Soviet republic to assume the OSCE chairmanship, has never held an election judged free and fair by Western monitoring organizations. The lower house of Kazakhstan's parliament contains the members of just one party, President Nursultan Nazarbaev's Nur-Otan.