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The above coins were replica of the viking coins. I was able to purchase those coins at Varmland Museum, Sweden during my attendance at the ITM for Asia sponsored by SIDA and Life Academy.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Viking Coins
The above coins were replica of the viking coins. I was able to purchase those coins at Varmland Museum, Sweden during my attendance at the ITM for Asia sponsored by SIDA and Life Academy.
The Creation of Adam Medal (year 1992)
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Official Vatican Museum medal issued in 1992 commemorating the art of the Vatican Museums.This medal is .925 silver, 40mm across, weighing 24 grams. Beautiful matte uncirculated condition. However, I have it gold plated.
This is the first Vatican medal of the series, it was coined in 1992. Opens the collection and the first trilogy inspired by the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
The Sistine Chapel is universally recognized as one of the most important and famous paintings in the world. The inspiration of Michelangelo is immortalized in this enchanted place!first medal of the collection could not have had symbolically a best baptism : "The Creation of Adam".
In the "straight" is represented one of the most important scenes in the Sistine Chapel: The Creation of Adam". " God created man in His own image, in the image of God he created him. (Genesis 1:27). To date there is no work in the world that can better represent this revelation! The top of the medal bears the inscription: "Michelangelo".
source:http://www.medals-vatican.com/vatican_gold_medal_year_1992.html
The Last Judgement Medal (1994)
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Official Vatican Museum medal issued in 1994 commemorating the art of the Vatican Museums.This medal is .925 silver, 40mm across, weighing 24 grams. Beautiful matte uncirculated condition. However, I have it gold plated.
This medal of the Vatican was minted in 1994 and is the third in the series. It closes the trilogy inspired by the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.
In 1535 Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Clement VII to paint the Last Judgement on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel.
In the "straight" is depicted the detail of a central scene taken from "Il Giudizio Universale". Michelangelo represents the time immediately preceding the sentence of God, with Christ the Judge in the act of rising from his throne of clouds, his arms raised as if to soothe the fury surrounding.
Next to him there is the Virgin.The bottom of the coin reports the inscription: "Michelangelo".
In the "straight" is depicted the detail of a central scene taken from "Il Giudizio Universale". Michelangelo represents the time immediately preceding the sentence of God, with Christ the Judge in the act of rising from his throne of clouds, his arms raised as if to soothe the fury surrounding.
Next to him there is the Virgin.The bottom of the coin reports the inscription: "Michelangelo".
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| Reverse In the "reverse" is reproduced the Christ, the Virgin, the Saints and Elect. The medal is written at the top "Anno 1994" and under "Musei Vaticani III". |
BSP 60th year Anniversary Banknotes
The above notes are the banknotes issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) commemorating their 60th anniversary last September 11, 2009. They have issued in the following denominations: 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000. Take note that the 20 and 200 denominations were replacement note or a star note.
2000 Centennial Commemorative Banknote
Only 300,000 pieces were printed.
The obverse shows President Joseph Ejercito Estrada taking his oath of office on June 30, 1998.
The reverse depicts the re-enactment of the declaration of Philippine Independence at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite on June 12,1998 by President Fidel V. Ramos. It also features the Philippine Centennial Commission Logo.
UP Centennial Banknote
This was issued to commemorate the 100 years of the University of the Philippines in 2008.I bought this from Gary Garcia at UPITTC.
10 Pesos New Series - Macapagal-Arroyo
This Ten Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portraits of Apolinario Mabini and Andres Bonifacio near center. The back of this note shows the Barosoain church & the scene of new members of the “Katipunan” sign in with their blood. The color of this note is brown.
It was signed by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as President of the Philippines and Rafael F. Buenaventura as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
10 Pesos New Series - Solid UZ777777
This Ten Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portraits of Apolinario Mabini and Andres Bonifacio near center. The back of this note shows the Barosoain church & the scene of new members of the “Katipunan” sign in with their blood. The color of this note is brown.
It was signed by Joseph Estrada as President of the Philippines.
10 Pesos New Series -Ramos
This Ten Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portrait of Apolinario Mabini near center. The back of this note shows the Barasoain Church. The color of this note is brown.
It was signed by Fidel V. Ramos as President of the Philippines.
10 Pesos New Series - Aquino
This Ten Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portrait of Apolinario Mabini near center. The back of this note shows the Barosoain church. The color of this note is brown.
It was signed by Cory C. Aquino as President of the Philippines.
5 Pesos New Series - Ramos
This Five Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo near center. The back of this note shows the declaration of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. The color of this note is green.
It was signed by Fidel V. Ramos as President of the Philippines.
5 Pesos - II Plenary Council of the Philippines
This Five Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo near center. The back of this note shows the declaration of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. The color of this note is green.
It was signed by Cory C. Aquino as President of the Philippines and J.B.Fernandez as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This note bears the overprint of the II Plenary Council of the Philippines 28 January to 17 February 1991.
5- Pesos Kababaihan para sa kaunlaran
This Five Pesos was issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in 1985-present. It was printed by Security Printing Plant, Philippines. The front of this note shows the portrait of Emilio Aguinaldo near center. The back of this note shows the declaration of the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite. The color of this note is green.
It was signed by Cory C. Aquino as President of the Philippines and J.B.Fernandez as Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This note bears the overprint of the Kababaihan para sa kaunlaran 1990
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