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The footprint of humanity on the Earth is unfortunately a massive one. So big that experts now agree that humanity’s impact on the planet is so profound that it is time to declare a new geologic epoch – the Anthropocene. Examples of this impact are the radioactive elements dispersed across the planet by nuclear testing, plastic pollution and the soot produced by fossil-fuel power stations. These and other adverse effects are illustrated in exquisite detail on Anthropocene, the 2018 edition of our ever-popular Silver Niobium coins.
Following the exploration of the cosmos in 2015, the latest edition in the Austrian Mint’s innovative and ingenious two-tone Silver Niobium series embarks on a technological journey in the opposite direction – to the microcosmos. For the past decade and a half these coins have been employing the combination of silver and niobium to explore fittingly fascinating themes ̶ the journey of scientific discovery featured on Microcosm is no exception.
The theoretical meaning of time may have long been a major subject of debate among philosophers, physicists and religious figures, but the more practical discipline of its measurement has proved to be less of a mystery. Dedicated to the history of chronometry, the latest ingenious addition to the Austrian Mint’s best-selling two-tone silver niobium coins, ‘Time’ uses its two-tone niobium core and outer silver ring to show a selection of timepieces throughout the ages.
Hot on the heals of our trailblazing 2014 coin, featuring two shades of niobium on both sides, comes our stunning 2015 offering, Cosmology. As ever, our innovative Silver Niobium series explores fittingly high-tech themes. This time, Cosmology brilliantly deploys its contrasting blue and yellow niobium hues to bring outer space just a little bit closer to home.
Never prepared to rest on its laurels, the Austrian Mint has now made its groundbreaking Silver Niobium series even more innovative. Using two different shades of niobium for the first time, the blue/green 2014 Evolution edition ingeniously illustrates the story of the development of Homo sapiens from other species.
One of the most mountainous countries in Europe, Austria has inevitably played a vital role in the development of tunnels. The brilliant ice blue 2013 addition to our innovative 25 euro Silver Niobium series pays homage to Austria’s long and influential contribution to tunnel construction.
As eye-catching, innovative and informative as its predecessors, Bionik, the exquisite purple 2012 addition to our 25 euro Silver Niobium series, pays fitting tribute to how evolution in the natural world acts as a prototype for technology.
Our unique silver niobium technology has again enabled us to produce a unique coin. The 25 euro coin’s shining surface provides the perfect background for mint designers Helmut Andexlinger and Thomas Pesendorfer to explore robotics.
A global innovation when launched almost a decade ago, our 25 euro silver niobium coins still combine state-of-the-art numismatic design, technology and aesthetic beauty like few others.
Every year since 2003 their silver outer ring and coloured niobium core, which is attained by oxidation as opposed to the application of artificial colour, have provided the perfect backdrop for exploring suitably technological themes, from astronomy to aviation, robotics to renewable energy and electric light to television.
As well as being ideal gifts, our silver niobium coins are also extremely popular with collectors and investors, to the extent that just like its predecessors, 'Microcosm', our exquisite two-tone 2017 addition to the series, is already sold out. The Austrian Mint’s silver niobium coins are, however, available on the secondary market, though usually at a premium.
Eye-catching, innovative and informative, it is small wonder that these numismatic marvels have proved so popular as gifts as well as with collectors and investors.
In fact, in the nine years since we first launched them, several in the nine-coin Silver Niobium series have sold out. They are, however, available in the thriving secondary market, where collectors avidly seek and trade them, sometimes for several times their 25 euro face value.
Coin collecting makes sense for so many reasons. It is great fun and highly informative, both a fascinating and satisfying hobby, and it can also be highly rewarding financially. Our niobium series is proof that coins are so much more than things of beauty. So why not order one or more of those still left in stock? We think you’ll appreciate it. It will no doubt appreciate in value for you too.
This beautiful frame allows you to display your coins in a completely new way. It makes coins appear to be floating inside its transparent silicon membranes and lets you look at both sides of your coins at all times. The frame's magnetic catch makes it easy to lock, while its flexibility means that it fits coins of any shape and holds them firmly in place.
A global innovation when launched almost a decade ago, our 25 euro silver niobium coins still combine state-of-the-art numismatic design, technology and aesthetic beauty like few others.
Every year since 2003 their silver outer ring and coloured niobium core, which is attained by oxidation as opposed to the application of artificial colour, have provided the perfect backdrop for exploring suitably technological themes, from astronomy to aviation, robotics to renewable energy and electric light to television.
As well as being ideal gifts, our silver niobium coins are also extremely popular with collectors and investors, to the extent that just like its predecessors, 'Microcosm', our exquisite two-tone 2017 addition to the series, is already sold out. The Austrian Mint’s silver niobium coins are, however, available on the secondary market, though usually at a premium.
Eye-catching, innovative and informative, it is small wonder that these numismatic marvels have proved so popular as gifts as well as with collectors and investors.
In fact, in the nine years since we first launched them, several in the nine-coin Silver Niobium series have sold out. They are, however, available in the thriving secondary market, where collectors avidly seek and trade them, sometimes for several times their 25 euro face value.
Coin collecting makes sense for so many reasons. It is great fun and highly informative, both a fascinating and satisfying hobby, and it can also be highly rewarding financially. Our niobium series is proof that coins are so much more than things of beauty. So why not order one or more of those still left in stock? We think you’ll appreciate it. It will no doubt appreciate in value for you too.
This beautiful frame allows you to display your coins in a completely new way. It makes coins appear to be floating inside its transparent silicon membranes and lets you look at both sides of your coins at all times. The frame's magnetic catch makes it easy to lock, while its flexibility means that it fits coins of any shape and holds them firmly in place.
