Most coins that are in commercial use are not of great value. Their goal is to fill the market with small bargaining chip, which will facilitate settlements between seller and buyer. Many countries try to issue beautiful coins, but due to the economic component, this is not always appropriate.
But in any country, commemorative copies of coins, usually in small numbers, are issued for festive events or a significant date. These are the unique and original coins that will be discussed. The most beautiful coins of the world most often settle in the collections of numismatists, and they are rarely seen. Let's try to fill this gap.
The most beautiful coins in the world:
1
Zlatnik Prince Vladimir
At the end of the 10th century, with the adoption of Christianity in Russia, they began to mint their own gold and silver coins. One of the first coins was "Zlatnik Prince Vladimir".
For that time, the coin was skillfully minted and weighed about 4.2 grams. The prince was depicted on one side, most likely in a sitting position, as his small legs are visible in relation to the body. The coat of arms of the prince in the form of a trident or falcon was minted on the right.
On the reverse side was minted the image of Jesus Christ with a halo. On both sides of the oldest coin were linear or dotted rims.
2
Coin "French angel". France
A beautiful 20-franc gold coin became popular during the French Revolution.
The small coin depicts the angel Auguste Dupre, next to him is a symbol of freedom-loving France - a rooster.
They began to call the lucky coin after, during the execution of Auguste Dupree, lightning struck the spire of the bell tower. The execution was canceled, and after some time the author of the press of the French Revolution was pardoned.
Since the release of the "French Angel", the owners of this coin believe that it brings good luck and protects from troubles. In the USA, this coin is presented for Christmas with wishes of happiness.
3
Heart "Everything is for you." Republic of Palau
In 2009, a beautiful $ 5 coin with the romantic name “Everything for You” was issued in the Republic of Palau.
The uniqueness of a coin is determined by many parameters. First of all, it is the shape of a silver coin in the shape of a heart. A pink pearl is embedded in one of the hearts on the obverse. The circulation of this elegant coin is only 1,000 copies.
On the reverse of the coin, Poseidon and his wife Amphitrite are depicted. Nearby on the sea waves is an open treasure chest.
4
"Milestones of Humanity." Cook Island
In 2016, Coin Invest Trust released a collection coin of a very original form.
The $ 10 coin was made of silver, and its circulation was only 999 copies.
On the obverse of the unusual coin is a portrait of Elizabeth II. On the reverse is an insert in the form of an Egyptian maze. Everyone can try to go through the labyrinth by passing a ball embedded in a coin through it.
5
Coin "175th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Victoria." Canada
One of the most beautiful coins in the world was minted for a memorable event in the history of Great Britain.
By tradition, a silver coin with a face value of 1 dollar on the obverse shows the profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse of the coin adorns the portrait of Queen Victoria at the time of taking power. The portrait is taken from the royal series, made back in 1840.
The composition of the unique coin is completed by a relief image of Queen Victoria's Diamond Crown.
6
Coin "Year of the snake." Laos
A beautiful coin in denomination of 2,000 kip was released in the Chinese Lunar Calendar series in 2013.
On the obverse of a silver coin the coat of arms of the Republic of Laos is minted. The beauty of the obverse is given by the bead outline around the edge of the coin.
On the reverse is a color and volumetric image of a snake. The figure of the snake itself is covered with gold, and in a circle gold wish Chinese characters are engraved with a wish of good luck. By the way, on our site most-beauty.ru you can look at photos of the most beautiful snakes in the world, as well as learn more about them.
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Coin "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Cook Island
Unusual in its beauty and shape, the coin was issued in the series “Old Masters of Europe”.
The five-dollar coin has a rectangular shape, depicting the painting by the Dutch master Jan Vermeer, “Girl with a Pearl Earring”. It is noteworthy that the pearl in the coin is real. By the way, on most-beauty.ru this portrait is included in the list of the most beautiful in the world.
A portrait of the current monarch, Elizabeth II, is engraved on the obverse. All of these unique coins were issued 5,000 pieces.
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Coin "150th anniversary of the Bank of Russia"
This original coin was issued by the Bank of Russia in just 50 copies.
The commemorative coin in honor of the bank’s 150th anniversary weighs 5 kg and is made of 999 gold. The face value of this unique coin is 50,000 rubles.
The coin contains the history of the development of banking in Russia, displayed in the coats of arms that were used on Russian and Soviet money.
On the other side above the Bank of Russia building are three portraits - in the center of Alexander II, to the right and left of the tsar - bank managers A. Shtiglits and E. Lamansky.
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Coin with a diamond. England
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Queen Elizabeth II, a beautiful and expensive coin was issued. The uniqueness of the coin is that it is made in the shape of a diamond and a diamond weighing 0.005 card is inserted into it.
The obverse depicts the profiles of the queen at the age when she received the crown of England and a modern portrait of the queen.
On the reverse side is a three-dimensional image of the crown, into which the diamond is instructed. Under the crown, the monogram of Elizabeth is EIIR.
It is noteworthy that in the world of this form, coins have never been issued.
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Coin "12 Apostles". Liberia
In 2007, the Bank of the African country of Liberia released a truly masterpiece of art in the form of the coin “12 Apostles”.
In the center of the most beautiful coin is an image of Jesus Christ. Twelve of his disciples were minted from him in a circle and the name of each apostle was inscribed.
Coin of silver and gilding is an original and original puzzle. Separately, each part with the image of the saint is a separate coin. The nominal value of the individual parts corresponds to 5 dollars of the National Bank of Liberia. But the central part with the image of Christ has a nominal value of 40 Liberian dollars.
Finally
This is just a small list of beautiful coins ever issued by the mints of the world. For example, there are coins made of wood and cardboard, calling for the protection of nature. There are cardboard coins and coins with water.
The variety of shapes and materials from which coins are made make them unique. Many of them become truly works of art. Mankind retains a memory of itself in such an original way as the minting of original and unusual coins dedicated to certain memorable events or historical figures.
The editors of most-beauty really expect you to add some more beautiful coins to the list in the comments.