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The company Krause Publications, known mainly for its books dedicated to coins and banknotes (World Coins and World Paper Money) has announced the 10 winning coins as Coin of the Year 2021 (coins issued in 2019) in their different categories, these awards are popularly known as COTY (Coin Of The Year) awards.
After a selection of more than 400 coins from around the world, a series of experts from the world of numismatics, have decided that the 10 winners in the different categories are the following:
After a selection of more than 400 coins from around the world, a series of experts from the world of numismatics, have decided that the 10 winners in the different categories are the following:
COTY 2021 Awards
Best Coin dedicated to Historical Event
Coins that commemorate events, institutions or characters considered very significant in terms of the historical heritage of a people, a country or humanity. The topic must have occurred or have a historical perspective of at least 100 years ago.
Austria - 100 euros in gold - The Magic of gold series: the gold of Mesopotamia
Best Coin dedicated to Contemporary Event
Coins that commemorate events, institutions or characters linked to current or recent events that influence a people or humanity. The themes must have happened for the last 99 years.
United States - 1 dollar in silver - 50th anniversary of the moon landing
Best Gold Coin
Coins minted in gold, platinum, palladium or another precious metal, which have a general artistic appeal, both aesthetically and commercially.
China - 100 yuan in gold - Chinese calligraphy art
Best silver coin
Coins minted in silver, which have a general artistic appeal, both aesthetically and commercially.
United States - 1 dollar in silver - 50th anniversary of the moon landing
This coin has also been a winner in the "Contemporary Event" category.
Best Crown Coin
Coins with a general appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view. Consideration should also be given to the unique theme the coin should reflect, and how this piece fits the definition of 'crown', including a minimum size requirement of 37mm and a maximum size of 45mm.
France - 10 euros in silver - City of Lights: Eiffel Tower
Best Circulation Coin
Coins that are made of non-precious metals have general appeal, both aesthetically and commercially, and better meet the basic needs of currency units intended for circulation.
Germany - 2 euro commemorative - 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Best bimetallic coin
Coins that reflect the concept of a ring coin, where the outer ring and inner center are made of dissimilar metals. Coins must have an overall artistic appeal, both aesthetically and commercially.
Austria - 25 euro in silver and niobium - Artificial Intelligence
Most artistic coin
The coin is selected solely for the value of having exceptional artistic merit. Its commercial potential, theme or popularity should not be considered.
France - 10 euros in silver - 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Most innovative currency
Currency that best fits the term "innovative concept". Pioneers in metal alloy themes, non-typical coin materials, shapes, different visual themes, or other innovations. Particular attention is paid to technological advances that convey ideas and minting mechanisms.
Cook Islands - $ 20 Silver - Meteorites: Chicxulub Crater
Most Inspirational Coin
The coin must feature designs dedicated to ideas, events, institutions, or individuals that best exemplify man's eternal aspirations for peace, freedom, and human rights. The judges have taken into consideration the theme, the design and the artistic merit to choose the winner.
UK - 50p in Silver - Science Innovation: Stephen Hawking
So far the winning coins by categories, now we need to know among all these which will be the absolute winner as the best Coin of the Year 2021.
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