New souvenir coins of The Chechen Republic was issued in 2012. Coins feature native animals.
The Chechen Republic (Chechenskaya Respublika; commonly referred to as Chechnya or Chechenia) – is a federal subject (a republic) of Russia. The capital of the republic is the city of Grozny. The Russian Ruble is the currency of the Republic.
The National Bank of Ukraine issued 2 new investment coins:
10 hryven coin, metal - gold, purity 0.9999, weight 15.55, diameter 25 mm, uncirculated quality, edge reeded and plain sections. Mintagage 2 500 pcs.
2 hryven coin, metal - gold, purity 0.9999, weight 3.11 g, diameter 16 mm, uncirculated quality, edge reeded and plain sections. Mintagage 6 000 pcs.
The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation 2 hryvnen "London 2012 Paralympic Games" coin on August 20th, 2012.
Face value of new "London 2012 Paralympic Games" coin is 2 hryven, metal - nickel silver, weight 12.8 g, diameter 31 mm, special uncirculated. Mintagage 30 000 pcs. Coin is minted at the Mint of National Bank of Ukraine.
With a view of qualitative improvement of money turnover by new metal coins in the country, by the Decision of the Board of the National Bank of Tajikistan from June 15, 2012 put into circulation metal coins "Somoni" denomination of 1 Somoni and metal coins «diram» denomination of 5, 10, 20, 50 diram issue of 2011.
The National Bank of Ukraine has released the latest addition to its "Folk Crafts of Ukraine" coin series - Furrier.
National Bank of Ukraine from July 27th, introduced commemorative coins 10 and 5 hryvni "Yeletskyi Holy Dormition Cloister" from Architectural monuments of Ukraine coin series.
National Bank of Ukraine from July 12th, introduces commemorative coins 10 and 2 hryvni "Games of the XXX Olympiad"
Coin of 10 hryvni is made of silver 925-quality "proof". The mass of metal in purity - 31.1 grams, diameter - 38.6 mm. Circulation coin - 5 thousand. pcs. Edge of the coin is smooth with embossed symbols on the Periodic Table of the metal (Ag), its fineness, weight and purity of the logo of the Mint.
National Bank of Ukraine from July 5th, introduced commemorative coin 10 hryvni "80th Anniversary of Donetsk Oblast". The commemorative coin is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Donetsk oblast - the mighty industrial heart of the state, the land with unique natural resources and a high industrial potential, where talented and hardworking people live.
Eesti Pank issued a silver €12 collector coin dedicated to the XXX Summer Olympic Games in London.
The reverse of the silver coin features a visual image depicting movement, the nominal value 12 € and the logo of the Estonian Olympic Committee. The obverse presents the grand national coat of arms of Estonia and the year 2012.
The total mintage is 7,500 coins, which are launched for sale in several stages. Coin is struck at the Royal Dutch Mint and is the work of artist Liis Dvorjanski.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation gold 500 tenge "Suinbai" coin from coin series "Portraits on banknotes" on July 27th, 2012.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation bimetal 500 tenge coin "Baikonur" from coin series "Property of the Republic" on July 27th, 2012.
Face value: 500 tenge;
Quality: proof, bimetal - silver 0.925 14.6 g. and tantalum 26.8 g.
Diameter – 38.61 mm, weight – 41,4 gram;
Mintage: 5000 pcs.
National Bank of Ukraine from June 26th, introduces commemorative coins 50 and 5 hryvni "200 years to Nikitsky Botanical Garden"
Coin of 50 hryvni is made of silver 999-quality "proof". The mass of metal in purity - 500 grams, diameter - 85 mm. Circulation coin - 1.000 pcs. Edge of the coin is smooth with embossed symbols on the Periodic Table of the metal (Ag), its fineness, weight and purity of the logo of the Mint.
The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation 2 hryvnen "Sydir Kovpak" coin on June 8th, 2012 from Outstanding Personalities of Ukraine coin series.
The commemorative coin is dedicated to Sydir Artemovych Kovpak, a famous son of the Ukrainian people, military leader and statesman, twice Hero of the Soviet Union, which in 1941-1945 was the commander of the Putyvl partisan unit and allied partisan units of Sumy region.
The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation 500 tenge "Allactaga Elater" coin on June 29th, 2012. Coin issued under "Fauna of Kazakhstan" coins series.
The coin is made in the shape of oval.
The Central Bank of Armenia issued a commemorative coin dedicated to Sergei Parajanov within the frameworks of "World's famous directors" numismatic program.