Germany has announced plans to issue a hybrid metal-polymer ringed collector coin in 2016, an apparent world first.

Over 6,000 silver coins were found by a Polish park ranger recently, according to The Week magazine.

Bradford Exchange Mint marks Magna Carta's 800th year with 2015 gold-plated crown coin in name of Commonwealth Territory of Tristan da Cunha.

In 2005, Sweden celebrated the 150th anniversary of its first stamps by issuing a 50-kronor coin in an aluminum-bronze composition.

A May 18 auction in Zurich includes a small sculptural silver coin from Sicily in ancient Greece.

To mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Pobjoy Mint has issued four new coins on behalf of the Isle of Man government

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The Royal Canadian Mint will consider coin designs (all entries due April 30) from the public for five new coins that will enter circulation in 2017.

Russia celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first Russian postage stamp with a commemorative coin in 2008.

Uniface 1915 silver plaquette by Austrian medalist Hans Dietrick depicts a Turkish warrior in archaic garb and banner before the basilica of Hagia Sofia.

The Central Bank of Russia celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first space walk with a Proof silver 3-ruble coin.

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Canada's first stamp was the 3-cent beaver, so the Royal Canadian Mint's only 3-cent coin naturally celebrates the famous philatelic issue.

The Pobjoy Mint issued the world's first red-colored coin, using titanium, to celebrate the Penny Magenta stamp, the world's most expensive postal rarity.

Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has graded an example of the rare 1898 "99" stamped gold pond from South Africa, just the 20th example it has graded.

Gibraltar teamed up with the Pobjoy Mint to issue a colorful coin honoring the Blue Mauritius stamp, one of the world's most valuable issues.

There may be no better time to collect circulating coins with color on them than now, with the 20th such coin just announced by the Royal Australian Mint.

The Royal Australian Mint has launched its fourth colorful circulating $2 coin into circulation. The 2015 coin celebrates ANZAC forces in World War I.

Dozens of coins have made their stamp on history, including coins that show famous stamps from the course of history.

Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has certified the only privately-available example of a rare gold medal made in 1906 to mark the appointment of a Brazilian Cardinal.

Coin designer Jody Clark got to head to the pressroom at the Royal Mint to begin striking coins bearing the new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that he designed.

A Japanese jeweler has created a variety of Star Wars themed medals to commemorate the lastest installment in the series of famed movies, The Force Awakens.

The Pobjoy Mint is issuing silver and gold crown coins showing French Emperor Napoleon I in high relief.

The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the wartime 5-cent coin with a modern Proof silver version.

France nixed a circulating commemorative €2 coin from the Royal Belgian Mint for Waterloo's 200th, so the design is on a noncirculating legal tender €2.5 coin.

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French President Charles de Gaulle is the latest honoree in a series from the Monnaie de Paris celebrating French kings, rulers and presidents.

The Royal Mint has issued a limited edition Proof 2015 platinum £5 coin for Alderney to commemorate 70 years since V-E Day.

An English medal in A.H. Baldwin & Son's Ltd.'s auction showcases New Holland, what is now known as Australia.

After Alexander the Great, Macedonian silver coinage remained prolific during the Hellenistic Age.

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The 100 tons of silver rupees were onboard the SS City of Cairo when the ship was sunk by a German sub during its trip from Bombay to England in 1942.

Michael Meszaros wins American Medallic Sculpture Association's first American Medal of the Year (AMY) competition, with Sic Transit Gloria Mundi.

Nepal has issued a colorful commemorative copper-nickel 100-rupee coin marking the 50th anniversary of the Nepal Junior Red Cross organization.

A new silver round that features a vivid portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci and is capable of storing bitcoins is set for a spring release from Infinitum Bitcoins.

The Royal Mint has presented an example of its 2015 Britannia £2 coin aboard the newly christened cruise ship Britannia.

The second issue in an annual series of half-ounce silver bullion coins from the Perth Mint depicts the hammerhead shark.

Researcher Kent Ponterio has joined Mexican Coin Company as a full partner.

The Austrian Mint honors the Federal Army's 60th anniversary with a silver commemorative coin scheduled for release May 6.

One of four privately held pieces estimated to realize $2,982 to $4,472.

The market for Russian material, especially at the middle-to-low end, remains weak, as evidenced by March 12 auction results from Gorny & Mosch.

According to The New York Times, Republican Rand Paul is the first presidential candidate to accept donations in the form of virtual currency.

The Royal Canadian Mint has announced the panelists who will help choose designs for 2017 Canadian coinage to celebrate the nation's Confederation anniversary.

UK babies born on same date as newest royal baby will have a chance to be registered for one of 2,015 free silver pennies to be minted for the occasion.

A time capsule that dates back to 1840 has been discovered in a park in Northern Ireland, according to BBC News.

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Dealer Charles Riley has issued a medal to celebrate two anniversaries in the hobby in 2015.

Licensed coins and stamps provide a growing amount of revenue for the tiny island nation of Tokelau.

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta with a noncirculating, legal tender 20-cent coin.

Macedonia’s Zodiac Signs series of Proof .925 fine silver 10-denar coins continues with the 10th issue, honoring the Taurus.

A series of U.S. dollar-equivalent coins, backed by a bond held by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, has been circulating and now available through online sellers.

A silver tetradrachm from ancient Sicily realized just over seven times its pre-sale estimate during Fritz Rudolph Künker’s March 13 ancient coin auction.

A Shaun the Sheep statue created by the Royal Mint will help raise money for a London charity.

Goldberg Coins & Collectibles' May 30 to June 3 auction features the finest of three known gold 7-ducat coins honoring the 1479 wedding of Maximilian I.

The Royal Mint will issue a new £1 coin into circulation later in 2015, but collector versions are now available.

Queen Elizabeth II handed out Royal Maundy coins on April 2 to 89 men and 89 women at Sheffield Cathedral.

The Central Bank of Russia honors composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky with a Proof .925 silver 2 rubles coin marking his 175th birth anniversary.