Perhaps one of the most prestigious award ceremonies for numismatics, the American Numismatic Association in accordance with Krause Publications, has just announced the nominations for the 2012 Coin of the Year awards.
With categories ranging from most historically significant and best contemporary events to most inspirational, innovative and artistic releases seen throughout 2010 comes an array of designs that undoubtedly enticed the global.
Amongst the most popular coins nominated – judged on commercial sales, international appeal, artistic calibre and the indefinable qualities of ‘popularity’ – included Canada’s Poppy, United Kingdom’s Countdown to London Olympics (2011 and 2012 issues still available) and Tuvalu’s Deadly and Dangerous Eastern Brown Snake (2009 Saltwater Crocodile still available ).
A collection of diversity and intrigue, head on over to Coinweek.com to view the full list of nominations.
Tags: Canada, Coin of the year awards, Deadly & Dangerous, London, Olympics
January 24, 2012 at 12:35 PM |
Good day ,
What is the price of this unit and the specifications.
Thanks
January 24, 2012 at 1:46 PM |
Hi Lucien,
Unfortunately we no longer have Tuvalu’s Deadly and Dangerous Eastern Brown Snake Silver Proof available. It sold out last year shortly after its release.
Specifications can be found below: