Gibraltar was the first country to issue a series of breed specific dog coins starting with a Royal Corgi in 1991 and following that up with a Cocker Spaniel in 1992, a Dachshund in 1993, a Pekinese in 1994, a Collie in 1995, a British Bulldog in 1996 and the last coin in the series, a Yorkshire Terrier in 1997. These coins were issued in copper-nickel, silver and gold, with the gold issues also being issued in fractional denominations. Other countries have followed suit, among them Canada, Somalia and Australia. As an interesting aside, multiple different breeds can be found on Year of the Dog coins issued by a host of nations.
The”Predator Hunters” coin series is dedicated to particular hunter creatures of the animal world. This first silver issue is dedicated to Side-striped Jackal and mintage was limited to only 1,000 pieces! The coin comes in a hard plastic capsule with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Macedonia – F.A.O. Set – Dog, Trout, Lynx – 1, 2, 5 Denari – 1995 – BU – KM-5a, 6a, 7a – This three coin set was issued by the Republic of Macedonia in conjunction with the Food and Agricultural Organization (F.A.O.), part of the United Nations effort to eradicate hunger worldwide. The coins consist of One Dinar featuring a Pyrenean Mountain Dog, a Two Denari coin depicting a Trout and a Five Denari piece that shows a European Lynx, a member of the cat family. All three coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition as issued by the mint in 1995.
China – Border Collie – Medalic Issue – 2006 – Gold Plated – Proof
If you are a world coin collector with an interest in dogs and dog coins then this world coin with its enamel boss depicting a Labrador Retriever is perfect for you.
If you are a world coin collector with an interest in dogs and dog coins then this world coin with its enamel boss depicting a Saint Bernard is perfect for you.
If you are a world coin collector with an interest in dogs and dog coins then this world coin with its enamel boss depicting a Springer Spaniel is perfect for you.
If you are a world coin collector with an interest in dogs and dog coins then this world coin with its enamel boss depicting a Sheepdog is perfect for you.
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