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‘DANCING MAN’ COIN WINS TWO CATEGORIES IN 2007 COIN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

A brilliantly innovative commemorative coin issued by The Perth Mint has won two categories in the latest Coin of the Year Awards, sponsored by Krause Publications’ World Coin News.
Released in 2005, the 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II 1oz silver proof coin incorporates a remarkable moving image depicting Australia’s famous ‘dancing man’. [...]

, to shine at the National Gallery of Australia

The Royal Australian Mint congratulates the National Gallery of Australia on its purchase of Warlugulong by renowned Aboriginal artist Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri.
Janine Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of the Mint commented, “in recognition of the esteem in which Clifford’s works are held, both in Australia and overseas, the Royal Australian Mint obtained permission to reproduce another [...]

United States Mint Booth at World’s Fair of Money® to Feature a Space Coins Exhibit, Souvenir Cards and Exciting Products

United States Mint Also to Host Coin Collectors Forum on Friday, August 10

WASHINGTON – United States Mint booth #1201 is the place to be at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money® in Milwaukee, August 8-12, 2007. The highlight will be a media event on Friday, August 10, at 11:30 a.m. (CT), at [...]

2007 United States Mint Proof Set® Available July 19

14-Coin Set Includes Quarters Honoring Montana, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming & Utah & Presidential $1 Coins Honoring Washington, Adams, Jefferson & Madison

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint today announced that the 2007 United States Mint Proof Set will be released Thursday, July 19, 2007, at 12:00 noon (ET) via its online catalog at www.usmint.gov, and by [...]

2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins Available July 17

WASHINGTON – The United States Mint announced today that sales of 2007 American Eagle Platinum Proof and Uncirculated Coins will begin at 12:00 noon (ET) on July 17, 2007.
The 2007 coins feature the second design in the three-year series titled, “The Foundations of American Democracy,” celebrating the Executive Branch.  Designed by United States Mint Artistic [...]

Bronze Duplicates of Norman Borlaug Congressional Gold Medal Available July 17 from the United States Mint

WASHINGTON – President George W. Bush will present the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman Borlaug on July 17, 2007, in a ceremony in the United States Capitol Rotunda. Prepared and struck by the United States Mint, the Congressional Gold Medal honors Dr. Borlaug’s remarkable agricultural research, which saved millions of lives.
On December 6, 2006, [...]

South Australia celebrates the 150th anniversary of self government

In 1857 South Australia was granted self government and one hundred and fifty years later the Royal Australian Mint has released a special coin to mark the sesquicentenary of this significant occasion.
Unlike other Australian states which were first established as convict settlements, South Australia was a planned and freely settled colony. South Australia was also [...]

A Patriotic U.S. Coin Wins “Coin of the Year” in International Competition

WASHINGTON – A United States Mint commemorative coin, the Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Silver Dollar, has been named “Coin of the Year” (COTY) by a distinguished panel of international judges. The COTY competition also recognized two U.S. circulating coins, the 2005 American Bison Nickel, as the “Most Popular Coin,” and the Oregon commemorative quarter-dollar, as [...]