Archive for January, 2010
Australia 2009 & 2010 - Some new coins
Submitted by World Coin News
New 50 cents commemoratives:
“40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing”
“Australia Day 2010″
New 1 dollar commemoratives:
“200 Years of Postal Services in Australia”
“Lunar Series #4 - Year of the Tiger”
“100 Years of Australian Coinage”
(information by Peter Kaminsky and Pabitra Saha)
LINK: Royal Australian Mint
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Coin Photography: New Lighting Technique
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
I shot the attached coin photograph using a new lighting technique I have been experimenting with for a few weeks. I am sharing the photograph in hopes of getting some feedback. It is not unusual for an artist to ask for objective feedback and that is what I am [...]
Saudi Arabia AH1430/2009 - King Abdullah
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating types: 5, 10 and 25 halala
(information and image by Wolfgang Schuster)
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This Is Not A Roman Dime
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
I have created a new technique for photographing coins and I am very excited. I think the most naive photographer will be able to have success with my new “Coin Photo Box”.. I am still tweaking but the greatest thing about the unit is my ability to focus light [...]
Bolivia - 1 boliviano 2010
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating type:
“Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia”
(image taken from eBay)
LINK: Banco Central de Bolivia
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Slovenia 2 euros 2010
Submitted by World Coin News
New bimetallic circulating commemorative:
“200 Anniversary of Botanic Garden”
SPECIFICATIONS
External ring: CuNi
Center disc: 3 layers, Ni-Brass, Ni, Ni-brass
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Width: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
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Argentina 2 pesos 2006 - Human Rights
Submitted by World Coin News
New circulating commemorative:
“Human Rights”
This coins was minted in 2006 but has been released in 2009.
LINK: Banco Central de la República Argentina
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: CuNi
Weight: 10.40 g
Diameter: 30.00 mm
Mintage: 1,995,000 reeded edge
Mintage: 5,000 plain edge
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Rare Roman Coin: All In The Hunt
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
It is a great feeling for a Zapper to find a nice Rare coin like the one posted with this article. I cleaned a group of crusty coins and found some pretty nice coins but this one was the most rare of the group. There is something very exciting [...]
Crusty Roman And Greek Coins: Simple Approach To Cleaning
Submitted by Ancient Coin Cleaning And Restoration
I am often asked if I only use electrolysis to clean my crusty ancient Roman and Greek coins. My answer is “no” and I will share my approach. First of all I find that most of the coins I purchase need a good scrubbing with soap and water to [...]
