Monday Minting News from around the Globe, 9 Sep 2024
CIT Coin Invest AG joins the MDA, while global mints release commemorative coins, including tributes to sports legends, cultural icons, and national heritage.
Before we explore what has been happening in the world of minting, I am pleased to welcome our newest Associate Member to the MDA: CIT Coin Invest AG. Johann and the team at CIT have been at the forefront of minting innovation for many years now and it is wonderful that they have decided to join the MDA community!
From Croatia …
In memory of a basketball legend, last week the Croatian Mint released a tribute to Drazen Petrovic on the 60th anniversary of his birth. Petrovic was a maestro on the basketball court and it was an absolute tragedy when his life was cut short due to a car accident in 1993, passing away at age 28 in the prime of his career. In honor of Croatia’s basketball Mozart – Dražen Petrović | Croatian Mint
From the Czech Republic …
The Czech Mint have been on the road in September, with a booth at the 2024 Collector Fair in Prague on 6 and 7 September. Collectors had the unique opportunity to meet medal maker Asamat Baltaev at the Czech Mint booth, as well as have the first opportunity to purchase the incused 1oz silver Czech Lion medal exclusively! Incuse mintage premiere at the Collector Fair | Czech Mint (ceskamincovna.cz)
From Austria …
Our friends at the Austrian Mint have released a new 10 euro silver coin as part of The Language of Flowers series. This beautiful coin, available from 11 September, features stunning imagery on both the reverse and the obverse and will no doubt in in high demand. 10 Euro Silver Violet Coin P – Produkte – Austrian Mint (muenzeoesterreich.at)
From Korea …
KOMSCO shifted their focus from Olympic competition to esports celebrations, releasing a series of new medals highlighting the feats of 4x World Championship winners in League of Legends: T1! Fans of the team can get their hands on the new victory medals by visiting the Korean Mint online shopping mall. Card News < PR < Newsroom < Korea Mint Corporation (komsco.com)
From the USA …
The US Mint has commenced taking orders for 2024 American Eagle 1oz Palladium coins effective 5 September. This is the ideal collectible to complement the Bullion coin equivalent and the mintage has been set at 7,500. 2024 American Eagle One Ounce Palladium Proof Coin | U.S. Mint (usmint.gov)
From France …
Further to sharing the exciting news that the Monnaie de Paris had released a new 2 euro circulating coin celebrating the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, you can learn more about the coin by viewing a great YouTube clip here: Euro, coins in circulation (monnaiedeparis.fr)
From Switzerland …
From 12 September, we can celebrate all the most iconic aspects of Swiss culture and national identity on a single silver proof coin! Swissmint have packed so much Swiss goodness into this amazing design, with the reverse featuring the flags of the 26 cantons and the obverse skilfully melding design elements covering landscapes, flora, infrastructure, innovation and tradition. Silver coin “Switzerland” (swissmint.ch)
From Liechtenstein …
In 2024 the Principality of Liechtenstein celebrates 100 years of the Swiss Franc as the national currency. CIT is marking this historic occasion with a novel and technologically exciting release, featuring an ultra-high relief depiction of the Rhine Valley, symbolising the bond between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. https://www.cit.li/en/coin/10535/100-years-swiss-franc-in-liechtenstein
From Portugal …
Casa da Moeda turns up the volume on a rockstar release in September! Xutos & Pontapes are household names in Portugal, creating energetic music for 45 years and now they are adding another great honour: Featuring on a gold proof coin. X marks the spot for this smash hit release! Moeda: Xutos & Pontapés, Rock ‘n’ Roll desde 1979 (Ouro Proof) | INCM
From Germany …
Schuler shares some news about it’s DigiSim Unlmtd software, which allows for advanced simulations to be undertaken to improve productivity and die performance. Read more about this innovative technology here: Simulation can achieve a significant increase in output (schulergroup.com)
From Canada …
We get all prehistoric with the folk from the Royal Canadian Mint, where we learn of some great dinosaur nicknames – starting with Hellboy that proudly features on a striking rhodium plated silver matte proof $20 coin. From Reaper of Death to Hellboy: 5 dinos with nicknames you should know | The Royal Canadian Mint
From the UK …
The Royal Mint brought back some happy memories when I read a great interview with the illustrator of the classic children’s book: The Gruffalo’s Child. Axel Scheffler shares his story about becoming an award-winning illustrator and how he approached the task of bringing the Julia Donaldson masterpiece to life. The Royal Mint are celebrating the 20 year anniversary of this classic by immortalising The Gruffalo’s Child on a UK 50p coin. Axel Scheffler Reflects on The Gruffalo’s Child | The Royal Mint
From Australia …
Perth Mint are on the cusp of launching their newest Lunar offering to celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2025. In a lovely touch, fans of the Perth Mint coins can meet the coin designer Sean Rogers in person on launch day on 10 September. What a great way to engage with your customers! Meet The Perth Mint’s coin designer
Other industry news in brief:
- Cash Essentials will be hosting a seminar of the Future of Cash at the ATMIA Europe and Emerging Markets event, 8 – 10 October in London. ATMs and the Future of Cash – Cash Essentials
- Cash Matters looks at the potential impact of cashless welfare reforms in Australia. Cashless Welfare Compromises Financial Freedom (cashmatters.org)
- It is that time of the year to contribute papers for the Technical Forum 2025 at the World Money Fair. Submissions are required by 30 September. Call for Papers Technical Forum 2025 (office.com)
- Remember to register for the 2025 MDC in Cape Town, South Africa from 27 – 30 April. All MDA members receive a discount on registration! Mint Directors Conference 2025 |
- Also, do not miss out on the MDA webinar focusing on sustainable packaging solutions. Thanks to Pubco for sponsoring this event. Participation is free to all MDA members. The links to register for the morning or afternoon session are below: