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She commemorates Swiss coin for   The introduction of voting rights for women!   On April 29, 2021, the Federal Mint Swiss mint is launching a new gold coin. With the special coin she commemorates the introduction of voting rights for women at the federal level in Switzerland 50 years ago. The efforts of Swiss women for equal political rights go back to the 19th century. After a long struggle, women's suffrage in Switzerland (voting and electoral rights) was finally introduced by a federal vote on February 7, 1971 and formally became effective on March 16, 1971.   50 years ago, for example, voters clearly accepted federal voting and election rights for women with 66% YES votes. In the following elections to the National Council in October 1971, eleven women were elected. In the later years, the proportion of women in the National Council rose steadily - currently it is 42%.   February 7, 2021 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the introduction of voting r...

  Gratitude initiative to celebrate Covid-19 Doctors of India   Commemorating National Doctors Day, Reliance Jewels had launched a gratitude initiative for the tireless warriors on the frontline of the pandemic-Doctors. Working to save millions of lives, doctors are among the most precious, real gems of the nation. To recognize and showcase gratefulness to these jewels, Reliance  Jewels’ initiative links doctors and citizens, through a heart-warming, special edition offering. On this special occasion of Doctors Day, Reliance Jewels is asking their customers nationwide to nominate a doctor they wish to extend a special token of ‘thank you’ for their endless contribution during these difficult times. The nominated doctors will be presented with an exquisitely designed ‘Doctor’s Day Special Edition Coin’, a 5gm silver coin as a token of gratitude by Reliance Jewels on their customer’s behalf.  The commemorative coin showcases a doctor with wings holding the globe in t...

  New $2 Circulation Coin!   One hundred years after the birth of the late Bill Reid, the legendary artist and advocate of Haida culture also known by the Haida name Iljuwas, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 circulation coin honouring his ground-breaking contributions to contemporary Indigenous art. The bold image of a grizzly bear, a favourite character of Reid's paintings, carvings and jewelry, fills the reverse side of this new commemorative coin which was unveiled on the Mint's YouTube channel. "The Government of Canada recognizes the important contributions of Indigenous peoples, including the artistic traditions that have shaped their cultures over millennia and personally enriched us as people who call Canada home," said The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage. "We are proud that the Royal Canadian Mint has chosen to immortalize Haida artist Bill Reid on a commemorative circulation coin that shows the inspirational stre...

Commemorative coin in honour of Smt Vijaya Raje Scindia Prime Minister to releases the commemorative coin of ` 100 denomination in honour of Smt Vijaya Raje Scindia through a virtual ceremony. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin of ` 100 in honour of Smt Vijaya Raje Scindia on 12th October, 2020 through a virtual ceremony.  Smt Vijaya Raje Scindia is popularly known as the Rajmata of Gwalior. The coin is being released in celebration of birth centenary of Vijaya Raje Scindia. The special commemorative coin was minted by the Finance Ministry as a part of these celebrations.    This coin will be released by the Prime Minister on her birth anniversary tomorrow. Family members of Smt Scindia along with other dignitaries will also join the ceremony from different locations all over the country through virtual platform.  

A commemoration coin that pays tribute 2020!   Royal Canadian Mint with its "V" for Victory and its coded message to Canadians everywhere, Thomas Shingles' Victory design reflected this nation's spirit in 1945. Now, 75 years later, we're bringing the famous design back on a new $2 commemorative circulation coin, which honours the contributions and sacrifices that paved the way to Allied victory.   This keepsake set features two versions of Canada's $2 circulation coin issued in 2020 to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Both the uncoloured and coloured versions appear alongside our classic $1, 25-, 10- and 5-cent circulation denominations, and all six coins are packaged in a special collector card. It's an easy way to view and display the newest addition to coin collection! The coins special features are, 1: To mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we're bringing back the Victory coin design that i...

A collaborative project of US Mint with Royal Australian Mint The United States Mint (Mint) announced a collaborative project with the Royal Australian Mint. The two Mints will produce a commemorative coin set in celebration of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969. The set will feature a U.S. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Half Dollar paired with an Australian 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing 1 oz. $5 Silver Coin. The limited production set will be sold and distributed by the Royal Australian Mint, and will include a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Director of the United States Mint and the Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint. The United States Mint will market the set on its website and provide a link to the Royal Australian Mint’s website for U.S. customers who wish to purchase the product. “This jointly–issued coin set magnificently symbolizes our long standing alliance and friendship with Australia,” said United States...