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Issues released for December 2005.United Kingdom
Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter is here again, and now you can experience his magical world through the Worlds only official legal tender coins featuring 'Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire!' The four different coins in the set depict moments from Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Australia
2006 Eight Coin Proof Set
The Royal Australian Mint is proud to launch its new 2006 Eight Coin Proof Set that celebrates the 40th anniversary of Australia's decimal currency.
The Mint has created a collection that pays a memorable tribute to the history of decimalisation, with brilliantly crafted coins that capture the beauty of yesterday and today.
Possibly the most exciting piece in the collection will be the 50 cent coin appearing in its original round form for the first time since 1966. Designed by Stuart Devlin, it is minted with a metal content of 80 per cent silver.
Two other coins that have not been used as legal tender since 1991 - the 1 and 2 cent pieces - also appear in the set, both beautifully crafted in bronze.
Long-time members of the coin stable - the 5, 10 and 20 cent pieces - are represented in the Proof Set, as well as the $1 and $2 coins.
Finland
Unknown Soldier/Film Art - Silver ProofFifty years have passed since the premier in Finland of the film "The Unknown Soldier" based on the novel of the same name written by Vaino Linna. This coin honours this artistic work in a year when the world remembers the 60th anniversary of Wotrld War II.
The obverse features the design of a lone soldier carrying his gun. Around the outer edge are 6 stars , three frosted and three brilliant. In the central frosted background are six additional stars. Text above reads "SUOMI - FINLAND", while below it reads "10 EURO - 10 EURO".
The reverse shows the profiles of two soldiers, or perhaps that of one with his shadow., the year 2005, and the text "TUNTEMATON SOTILAS".
Each coin is encapsulated and comes in a presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity. A color slip case is also included.
Specifications:
Silver Purity: 0.9250
Finish: Proof
Diameter: 38.60 mm.
Weight: 25.50 g.
Mintage: 15,000
Face Value: 10 Euros
The coin was designed by Reijo Paavilainen.
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