The Royal Mint has revealed the new high-tech 12-sided British one pound (£1) coin. The coin is made of two metals. The gold-colored outer ring is made of nickel-brass, while the silver inner ring is made of nickel-plated alloy. The old coin is made of nickel-brass and is all gold-colored. The mint claims that one… Continue reading The New 12-sided One Pound Coin
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Awesome Collection of Carved Coins by Paolo Curcio
Barcelona-based artist Paolo Curcio craves tiny bas-relief sculptures into coins, an sculptural art known as the Hobo Nickel. Curcio unique art work is available online. You can also watch Curcio incredible art work in the videos embedded on his website. via: Gizmodo
The 100 KG Maple Leaf Gold Coin in Tokyo
An employee of jewellery maker Ginza Tanaka poses with a 100 kg (3527-oz) Maple Leaf gold coin bearing the profile of Queen Elizabeth II at a promotional event for the coin in Tokyo November 6, 2012. The 100-kg coin, which is made of pure gold, measures 53 cm (20.8 inches) in height and is not for… Continue reading The 100 KG Maple Leaf Gold Coin in Tokyo