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New Kazakhstan coins 100th anniversary of D. Kunaev

100th anniversary of D. Kunaev
100th anniversary of D. Kunaev

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation 50 and 500 tenge coins "100th anniversary of D. Kunaev".  Coins issued in circulation on January 10th 2012.

Dinmukhamed (Dimash) Akhmetuly Konayev (Kazakh: Дінмұхаммед (Димаш) Ахметұлы Қонаев; Russian: Динмухаммед Ахмедович Кунаев), born 12 January 1912 in Verny, now Almaty, died 22 August 1993, was a Kazakh Soviet communist politician.

50 tenge CuNi coin.
Face value: 50 tenge;

New Latvian coin Stone coin

Stone coin

The Bank of Latvia has issued a new 1-lats collector coin "Stone coin" on December 10th 2012.

Face value: 1 lats
Diameter: 35.00 mm (diameter of central disc: 22.00 mm)
Weight of outer ring: 13.60 g
Material: central disc of granite, outer ring of silver of .925 fineness
Quality: proof
Struck in 2011 by Rahapaja Oy (Finland)
Artists: Laimonis Šēnbergs (graphic design), Jānis Strupulis (plaster model)

New Ukrainian Investment coins Michael (archangel)

New Ukrainian Investment coins Michael (archangel)
New Ukrainian Investment coins Michael (archangel)
New Ukrainian Investment coins Michael (archangel)

The National Bank of Ukraine launches an investment coin issuance program on December 28th 2011. 3 investment coins has been issued into circulation;

Bank of Latvia programme of Issue of Collector (commemorative) Coins in 2012

Bank of Latvia programme of Issue of Collector (commemorative) Coins in 2012
Programme for issuing collector coins in 2012

1. A coin dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Riga Technical University.
2. A coin to celebrate the centenary of Riga Zoo.
3. A coin in honour of Latvian Olympic athletes.
4. A coin dedicated to Latvian sculptor K. Zāle.
5. A coin dedicated to Latvian writer R. Blaumanis.
6. A coin celebrating the Latvian national traditions.
7. A coin to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Bank of Latvia and national currency.

New Armenian coin Pomegranate

New Armenian coin Pomegranate
This “Pomegranate” gold collector coin, has been issued by the Central Bank of Armenia, continues the thematic series of coins dedicated to Armenian Flora and Fauna.Pomegranate is the largest berry. In Armenia, it is cultivated in Syunik and Tavoush provinces. Pomegranate symbolizes fertility, abundance, generosity. The “crown” on top symbolizes power, and many seeds in chambers - the planets and stars. Pomegranate has been broadly used in Armenian architecture, applied art and miniature.

New Moldova coin Spoonbill

Spoonbill

The National Bank of Moldova issued new silver collector coin "Spoonbill" on December 9th 2011. Coin has been issued under coin series.

New Moldova coin Carol (Kolyada)

New Moldova coin Carol (Kolyada)

The National Bank of Moldova issued new silver collector coin "Carol (Kolyada)" on December 9th 2011. Coin has been issued under  coin series.

New Ukrainian coin Year of the Dragon

Year of the Dragon

The National Bank of Ukraine has put into circulation "Year of the Dragon" coin on December 16th, 2011.

New Kazakhstan coin Speed Skating. Olympic Games 2014

Speed Skating. Olympic Games 2014

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation 100 tenge "Speed Skating. Olympic Games 2014" coin on December 28th, 2011.

Obverse: State Emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan; conventionalized image of a stadium; “Ag 925 31,1g” means metal, standard of coinage and weight; "2011" means the year of coinage; the face value of the coin "100 TENGE"; National Bank of Kazakhstan logo; and the name of the issuing bank in Kazakh "ҚАЗАҚСТАН ҰЛТТЫҚ БАНКІ".

New Kazakhstan coins "Year of the Dragon"

Year of the Dragon
Year of the Dragon

The National Bank of Kazakhstan has put into circulation 500 tenge gold and silver coins "Year of the Dragont" from "". Coins are issued in circulation on December 20th 2011.

Coins are made in the shape of dodecahedron.

New Kyrgyzstan coin Great Silk Road

New Kyrgyzstan coin Great Silk Road
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Republic has put into circulation commemorative coin "Great Silk Road" on December 20th, 2011 from  coin series

Coin specifications:

Metal: Silver 925, Gold plated 999
Face value: 10 som
Quality: proof
Weight: 31.10 g
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Mintage: 2000

Source of information: National bank of the Kyrgyz Republic www.nbkr.kg

New Kyrgyzstan coin World of our children

New Kyrgyzstan coin World of our children
New Kyrgyzstan coin World of our children
The National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Republic has put into circulation commemorative coin "World of our children" on December 20th, 2011. This 10 som silver coin from Kyrgyzstan features a drawing by Asein gizi Ayim from Bishkek.

Coin specifications: 

Metal: Silver 925
Face value: 10 som
Quality: proof
Weight: 33.94 g
Diameter: 39mm
Mintage: 3000 

Source of information: National bank of the Kyrgyz Republic www.nbkr.kg

New Belarus coins Belarus–China. 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Belarus–China. 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Belarus–China. 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations

The National Bank of Belarus on Januray 3rd, 2012 puts into circulation new silver and CuNi commemorative coins “Belarus–China. 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations".

Face value of the silver coin is 20 rubles, purity 925, weight 33.63 g, diameter 38.61 mm, proof quality. Mintage 1500 pcs.
Face value of the CuNi coin is 1 ruble, weight 13.16 g, diameter 32 mm, proof-like quality. Mintage 2000 pcs.

New Belarus coin Akhal-Teke horse

New Belarus coin Akhal-Teke horse

The National Bank of Belarus on December 30th, 2011 puts into circulation new silver commemorative coin “Akhal-Teke horse", from new coin series .

Face value of the silver coin is 20 rubles, purity 925, weight 31.1 g. Coin has rectangular shape 30 x 40 mm, proof quality. Mintage 6000 pcs.

New Belarus coins "Hedgehog" and "Hedgehogs"

Hedgehog
Hedgehog
Hedgehogs

On December 29th, 2011 the National Bank of Belarus issued the silver and gold commemorative coins “Hedgehog" as well silver commemorative coin "Hedgehogs".