tabbs Posted December 19, 2005 Report Share Posted December 19, 2005 What a difference a star makes ... the euro-star symbol on some collector coins, that is. In 2004 some European mints started a program with a common theme that each of the participating coutries would "contribute" a coin to. That year's theme was the enlargement of the European Union, then (in 2005) it was "Peace and Freedom", primarily referring to the 60th anniversary of the end of WW2. This year's (2006) theme is a little broader: "Great Europeans". Also, for the first time some non-euro countries will take part. Here is a list of the participating mints, and of the pieces to come: Austria: Wolfgang A. Mozart (born 250 years ago) Belgium: Justus Lipsius (died 400 years ago) Czechia: Jaroslav Jezek (born 100 years ago) Finland: Johan V. Snellman (born 200 years ago) France: Robert Schuman (born 120 years ago) and Europe Day (9 May) Hungary: Béla Bartók (born 125 years ago) Ireland: Samuel Beckett (born 100 years ago) Italy: Leonardo da Vinci Luxembourg: Robert Schuman (born 120 years ago) (?) Malta: Sir Temistokle Zammit Netherlands: Rembrandt van Rijn (born 400 years ago) Portugal: Dom Henrique o Navegador (Henry the Navigator) Slovakia: Karol Kuzmány (born 200 years ago) Spain: King Carlos I (Emperor Carlos V) As you see, the list of people to be depicted is not "final" yet. The question mark indicates a rumor. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 As you see, the list of people to be depicted is not quite complete yet. Added Hungary (Bartók) today. More to come in the next couple of weeks ... Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 The Spanish coin is not a rumor any more either ... http://www.numismatico.de/files/10euro3_165.jpg Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 Latest addition: The Belgian piece that will feature the humanist philosopher Justus Lipsius who died 400 years ago. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 This is exciting stuff for Euro collectiors. I may have to become one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I cannot wait to get my Mozart coin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGaulois Posted January 29, 2006 Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I have basically ignored the Euros but what you folks have discussed here is beginning to arouse my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted January 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2006 I cannot wait to get my Mozart coin Was that a subtle hint? The German piece will come your way once I have those 16 circulation pieces in unc or almost unc, hehe. But it is not part of the "euro/star" series; Germany does not participate in that program. And the Austrians have just issued the gold Mozart coin; their silver piece will be out later this year. As for the euro/star thing, well, to some extent it is just a marketing "gag". But beyond that, I like the idea of coins from various countries being issued on one occasion or theme. One "warning" for those of you who are thinking about collecting euros: The circulation pieces are not that expensive (unless you want the euro coins from the three non-EU countries too). And the collector coins are just that, a continuation of the previous collector coin programs in the pre-euro currencies. Also, a Belgian or Irish €10 coin will probably cost more than 30 euro even if bought directly from the mint. A Dutch or German one can be purchased at face value, but all those silver and gold coins are legal tender in the issuing member state only. Not really a problem though since hardly anybody uses them in everyday life ... Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Snellman was released today. I posted the link of the press release and image in the Finn forum. Scroll to the bottom post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Added info about the French part of the program. Europe Day is on 9 May every year (see http://europa.eu.int/abc/symbols/index_en.htm ). Robert Schuman was born 120 years ago and is considered to be one of the "founding fathers" of the European Union; he should not be confused with Robert Schumann, the composer who died 150 years ago. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hungary: Béla Bartók (born 125 years ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted March 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Here is more about the Irish contribution to this year's series: http://www.coinpeople.com/index.php?showtopic=8286 In case you specifically collect this euro/star series: Note that, while the designs of the silver and gold coins are the same, only the silver piece is part of the program. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted March 26, 2006 Report Share Posted March 26, 2006 Maybe the design on the Irish will "grow" on me, but right now I don't particularly care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Maybe the design on the Irish will "grow" on me, but right now I don't particularly care for it. If you don't like that design much, here is another one in the "umm, err" category. The Portuguese contribution, an €8 coin featuring Dom Henrique o Navegador or Henry the Navigator: (Image from http://www.muntplaats.nl/) Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbs Posted October 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 The Italian piece, on the other hand ... Then again, this coin (dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci) cannot be purchased at face value. And 40 euro or so for a €10 coin is quite a lot. Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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