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The Coin of the Year (COTY) awards are a prestigious recognition in the world of numismatics, organized annually since 1984 by the American magazine World Coin News. These awards recognize the design, artistic vision, and craftsmanship of coins issued in the previous year.

Nominations for the Coin of the Year (COTY) awards are selected through a detailed and rigorous process:

Initial Selection: Coins issued in the previous year are reviewed by a committee of numismatic experts. This committee is composed of editors from World Coin News , as well as other specialists in the field.
Evaluation Criteria: Coins are evaluated based on several criteria, including:Artistic Design: The quality and creativity of design.
Technical Innovation: New techniques or materials used in manufacturing.
Historical or Cultural Relevance: The importance of the subject depicted on the coin.
Popularity: Acceptance and popularity among collectors and the general public.
Nominations: After evaluation, the coins that best meet these criteria are selected. These coins are grouped into different categories, such as Best Gold Coin, Best Silver Coin, Most Artistic Coin, among others.

Voting: The nominated coins are then submitted to a vote by an international panel of judges, including numismatists, historians, and other experts. This panel determines the winning coins in each category.

This process ensures that the award-winning coins are not only of high quality, but also represent the very best in terms of design, innovation, and cultural relevance.

This August, the 10 winning coins were announced, one per category, and the overall winner. All of these coins are minted in 2024. 

COTY Awards 2025

Best Coin Dedicated to a Historical Event

Coins commemorating events, institutions, or figures considered highly significant in terms of the historical heritage of a people, country, or humanity. The subject matter must have occurred or have a historical perspective of at least 100 years ago.

Austria – 20 euro silver coin “Salt Mining – The White Gold of Hallstatt”

 

 A coin that pays tribute to the historic salt mining in Hallstatt, considered the “white gold” of Austria.

Best Coin Dedicated to a Contemporary Event

Coins commemorating events, institutions, or personalities linked to current or recent events that influence a nation or humanity. The items must have occurred within the last 99 years.

France – 10 euros, silver Notre-Dame – Restoration

 

It commemorates the restoration work on Notre-Dame Cathedral following the devastating fire of 2019.

Best gold coin

Coins minted in gold, platinum, palladium, or other precious metal, which have a general artistic appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view.

Vatican – 50 euros of gold – War and Peace

 

The coin represents the search for peace and reconciliation in contrast to the conflicts that mark recent history.

Best silver coin

Silver coins, which have a general artistic appeal, both from an aesthetic and commercial point of view.

Latvia – 5 silver euros – Cabbage

 

Original cabbage leaf-shaped design, notable for its artistic freshness and popular theme.

Best Crown Type Coin

Coins with general appeal, both aesthetically and commercially. Consideration should also be given to the unique theme the coin should reflect, as well as how the piece fits within the definition of a "crown," including a minimum size requirement of 37 mm and a maximum size of 45 mm.

Malta – 10 Silver Dollars – Maltese Bee

 

A piece in silver and gold details that combines art and nature, paying tribute to the Maltese bee.

Best Circulation Coin

Coins made of non-precious metals have a general aesthetic and commercial appeal and satisfy the basic needs of circulating currency.

France – 50 cents – Marie Curie

 

A legal tender commemorative coin dedicated to the pioneering scientist in the study of radioactivity.

Best bimetallic coin

Coins that reflect the concept of a ringed coin, where the outer ring and inner core are made of different metals. The coins must have overall artistic appeal, both aesthetically and commercially.

Austria – 25 Euro Silver-Niobium – Edaphon – The Life of the Soil

 

It represents the biodiversity of the soil through a vibrant design in red niobium and silver.

Most artistic coin

The coin is selected solely for its exceptional artistic merit. Its commercial potential, theme, or popularity should not be considered.

Austria – 20 euro silver – Supernova

 

A stellar explosion represented with artistic and technical mastery.

Most innovative currency

Coins that best fit the term "innovative concept." Pioneers in metal alloys, unusual coin materials, shapes, distinct visual themes, or other innovations. Particular attention is paid to technological advances that convey ideas and coinage mechanisms.

France – 25 euro silver – Notre-Dame – Microchip

 

It combines a historical motif with a technological element: a microchip inserted into the cathedral's design.

Most Inspiring Coin

The coin must feature designs dedicated to ideas, events, institutions, or individuals that best exemplify humanity's eternal aspirations for peace, freedom, and human rights. Judges considered the theme, design, and artistic merit to select the winner.

Ukraine – 5 hryvnias – The country of superheroes – Medical workers

 

 Tribute to the doctors and healthcare workers of Ukraine, presented as contemporary heroes.

COIN OF THE YEAR 2025

Now that the category winners are known, it's time to find out which one was the big winner and declared COIN OF THE YEAR 2025. Let's take a closer look.

The Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich) was the big winner with its 20-euro silver coin titled “Supernova ,” part of the series dedicated to cosmic phenomena.

Coin details

In 2024 , the Austrian Mint issued this spectacular silver coin, part of a collection focused on the mysteries of the universe. The series addresses astronomical phenomena such as black holes, stellar explosions, and other cosmological landmarks, combining art and science with innovative minting techniques.

The "Supernova" coin celebrates the beauty and power of a stellar explosion, a cosmic event that marks the death of a massive star and the birth of new elements that will enrich the universe. Its design captures the power and color of this phenomenon, with a striking contrast between the dark tones and the vivid flashes that symbolize the energy released.

 

The obverse features a spectacular starburst finished in vibrant colors and silver-engraved details, surrounded by the inscription "SUPERNOVA", the face value "20 EURO" and the issuing country "REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH".

The reverse features a scientific interpretation of the supernova with graphics inspired by astronomical observations, as well as formulas and symbols related to space physics.

Technical characteristics of the currency

Series Cosmic Phenomena
Year 2024
Composition 925 silver
Face value 20 euros
Diameter 34 mm
Weight 20.74 g
Mint Münze Österreich (Austria)
Finish Proof (with color application)
Print run 30,000 copies

The Austrian “Supernova” has not only been recognized as the most artistic coin of the competition, but has also won the absolute title of COIN OF THE YEAR 2025 , consolidating the international prestige of the Austrian Mint as a benchmark for creativity, innovation and technical excellence within global numismatics. 

 

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