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Friday, June 14, 2013

Different Shape Coins


Do you know which coin is the Worlds first pyramid shape coin? Mostsof us have seen a round coin. The Australian 50 cent coin, for example, has twelve flat sides. A twist on it is wavy edges, found in the two dollar and the twenty cent coins of Hong Kong and the 10 cent coins of Bahamas. Some other coins, like the British Fifty pence coin, have an odd number of sides, with the edges rounded off. This way the coin has a constant diameter, recognisable by vending machines whichever direction it is inserted. What about a triangle shape coin, complete with a sand from the famous Tutankhamun Tomb?
This worlds first pyramid shape coin containing sand mintage by Pobjoy Mint Ltd. A minting company based in Kingswood park, Southern England. The Company has been deeply involved in the development and manufacture of coins, medals and tokens for the past 100 years. The Pobjoy family have been associated with fine metalwork since the Middle Ages. The Company was recently granted permission to use the family Coat of Arms in which the Medieval Popinjay is the central motif. The Popinjay was a painted wooden parrot used in archery contests in the 14th century and the name Pobjoy is derived from this. The Latin motto 'OCULO CERTO' means 'with an unerring eye' and applies equally to the ancestor's prowess as a marksman, as to the Company's reputation for the high quality and precision of its products.


In 2008, to commemorate the the return of Tutankhamun exhibition in London, for the first time since 1972, the Isle of Man issued a stunning series of new commemorative coins – including the world’s first Pyramid coins that are triangular in imitation of the ancient pyramids. Each coin depicts a priceless artifact from the tomb, including Tutankhamun’s legendary Death Mask and Throne. Due to the difficulty of striking coins in such unusual shapes, they are being issued in strictly limited numbers.


This year in 2nd march 2009, Pobjoy mint once again release another triangle shape coin. Isle of Man 2009 Tutankhamun Sand Triangle Coin released at this date to commemorate 70th Anniversary of the Death of Howard Carter. Howard Carter is the man who discovered the Tutankhamun's intact tomb in 1922, for which Tutankhamun's burial mask remains the popular face. The coin is in a stunning pyramid shape. It shows a design from the wall of Tutankhamun’s tomb, with Tutankhamun himself in the centre. The sun disc at the top contains ancient sand that was collected from the entrance of Tutankhamun’s tomb. Due to the coin’s unusual shape and the small amount of sand that was collected, the edition limits are exceptionally small. Each coin is presented in a specially commissioned, beautifully crafted Pyramid presentation case.

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5th South Asian Federation Games - Sri Lanka 100 Rupee Coin

Country - Sri Lanka
Year - 1991
Value - 100 Rupee
Metal - Silver (0.925)
Weight - 10.2 g
Diameter - 22 mm
Thickness - 2.43 mm
Shape - Square (4-Sided, Rotated on edge)
Orientation - Medal Alignment







Iinfographic Coins - The New Shape of Money


These so-called info-graphic coins by Mac Funamizu have obvious benefits to the blind, much like the Euro, as sizes, shapes and textures all play a role in the legibility of coins. Impaired or not, anyone reaching into their wallet or purse would likewise be able to more easily identify each coin denomination by touch.















Sunday, May 5, 2013

Java and Dutch Unknown Coins


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 Dutch Coins


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Sunday, March 3, 2013

1000 Rs. Indian Coin

1000 Rupees Coin Denomination on Brihadeeswarar Temple- RBI

Mumbai Mint -
Commemorative Coin Set on the Occasion of 1000 Years of Bihadeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

1000 Rupees Coin Denomination on Brihadeeswarar Temple - Front

1000 Rupees Coin Denomination on Brihadeeswarar Temple - Reverse

New Commemorative Coin
‘150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’


Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th January, 1863. He was disciple of Ramakrishna Paramhansa. He was the founder of Ramakrishna Mission. He introduced Vedanta and Yoga to Western World. He attended the Parliament of world Religions which was held in Chicago in 1893 and gave his famous speech. He breathed his last on 4th July 1902.

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda , India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 12th January, 2013, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 150 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.


President Shri Pranab Mukherjee released special commemorative coin set of Rs. 150 & Rs. 5 to commemorate the ‘150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’ on 12th Jan. 2013. Smt. Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson UPA, Shri A.K. Antony, Minister of Defence & Chairman NIC, Shri P. Chidambaram, Minister of Finance, Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and IT, Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch, Minister of Culture and Swami Suhitananda, General Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math was also present at the function organized at the Rashtrapati Bhawan auditorium.







Coin Details:

 Mint : I.G.Mint, Kolkata

Denomination : Rs. 150

Metal: Quaternary alloy

Weight: 35 gms

Diameter: 44 mm

Shape : Circular

Edge : Milled (200 Serrations)



Denomination : Rs. 5

Metal: Nickel Brass

Weight: 6 gms

Diameter: 23 mm

Shape :  Circular

Edge : Milled (100 Serrations)

100 Rs. Indian Coin

100 Rupees Coin Civil Aviation 1911-2011

Year - 2011
Value - 100 Rupees
Metal - Silver (0.500)
Weight - 35 g
Diameter - 44 mm
Shape -  Round
Orientation - Medal Alignment
Mint - Noida (Small Dot), Mumbai (Diamond)
Edge - Reeded