Today the National Bank of Macedonia launched the collector coins "Cyril and Methodius'' and "Leo" and "Virgo" from the series "Zodiac Signs".
Today the National Bank of Macedonia launched the collector coins "Cyril and Methodius'' and "Leo" and "Virgo" from the series "Zodiac Signs".
The collector coins "Cyril and Methodius", "Leo" and "Virgo" are issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia under D.no. 02-15/III-4/2014, D.no. 02-15/III-5/2014 and D.no. 02-15/IV-4/2014 ("Official Gazette of the Republic of Macedonia" no. 58/14 and 71/14).
The collector coin "Cyril and Methodius" has the following features:
- The obverse of the coin presents an image of the St. Naum monastery and seven saints over it - St. Cyril and St. Methodius, and their 5 students: St. Naum, St. Clement, St. Sava, St. Angelarius and St. Gorazd. At the bottom of the coin, there is the name of the Republic of Macedonia in the Macedonian language. At the top - on the right hand side - there is a presentation of the Macedonian coat of arms and on the left hand side - the respective denomination "100 Denars" or "1000 Denars" in Macedonian. In the middle, at the top, there is also the year of issue "2014" and in the middle right part of the coin - the hallmark "Ag925".
- The reverse of the coin presents the portraits of Saint Cyril and Saint Methodius. Their names are written in Macedonian language over the heads of the saints and there is an ornament along the perimeter.
The collector coin "Cyril and Methodius", in denomination of 1000 Denars is made of silver Ag925 and plating Au999,9, weight Ag - 500,00g, weight Au - 0,003g, fine silver content - 462,50g, in a rectangular form and dimensions of 90,00 х 135,00 mm., while the collector coin "Cyril and Methodius", in denomination of 100 Denars is made of silver Ag925 and plating Au999,9, weight Ag - 31,10g, weight Au - 0,0003g, fine silver content - 28,77g, in a rectangular form and dimensions of 30 х 45 mm.
The price of the coin "Cyril and Methodius" in denomination of 1000 Denars is MKD 49,000.00. The price of the coin "Cyril and Methodius" in denomination of 100 Denars in a standard packaging is MKD 3,450.00, while the price of the coin in a luxury packaging is MKD 3,800.00.
The collector coin "Leo", has the following features:
- The obverse of the coin presents a decorative composition being a symbol of time, based on the Sun, the Moon and the stars that surround a sand watch. The Sun is painted in gold on a round, blue cobalt glass insert (throughout the glass insert). At the top of the coin, there is the Republic of Macedonia coat of arms. Along the perimeter, on the sides, there are the symbols of the 8 planets of the Solar system that, apart from the Sun and the Moon, influence the Zodiac signs (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). Furthermore, along the perimeter, there are inscriptions: "Republic of Macedonia" and "10 Denars" in the Macedonian language as well as the year of issue "2014" and the hallmark "Ag925".
- The reverse of the coin presents a profile of a Leo's head. On the right hand side, there is a constellation corresponding to the Leo sign of Zodiac painted on the cobalt glass insert and surrounded by an ornament. At the bottom, along the perimeter, there is a crown with the symbol of the Leo Zodiac sign and the name in Latin. Chosen elements of the relief (including the Leo symbol, eye and element of the mane) are gold painted.
The collector coin "Leo", is made of silver Ag925, weight Ag - 21,00g, fine silver content - 19,43g, in an oval form and dimensions of 35 x 45mm, proof with 24k gold printing and a cobalt glass insert, dimensions - 18,4 x 6,1mm.
The price of the coin "Leo" is MKD 2,700.00.
The collector coin "Virgo" has the following features:
- On the obverse there is a decorative composition being a symbol of time, based on the Sun, the Moon and the stars that surround a sand watch. The Sun is painted in gold on a round, blue cobalt glass insert (throughout the glass insert). At the top of the coin, there is the Republic of Macedonia coat of arms. Along the perimeter, on the sides, there are the symbols of the 8 planets of the Solar system that, apart from the Sun and the Moon, influence the Zodiac signs (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto). Furthermore, along the perimeter there are inscriptions: "Republic of Macedonia" and "10 Denars" in the Macedonian language as well as the year of issue "2014" and the hallmark "Ag925".
- On the reverse of the coin, on the left hand side, there is an image of a girl on a sky swing. On the right hand side, there is a constellation corresponding to the Virgo Zodiac sign, painted on the cobalt glass insert and surrounded by a floral ornament. At the bottom, along the perimeter, there is a flower with the symbol of the Virgo Zodiac sign, and its name in Latin. Chosen elements of the relief (including the Virgo symbol, hair, elements of her dress and chosen flowers) are gold painted.
The collector coin "Virgo" is made of silver Ag925, weight Ag - 21,00g, fine silver content - 19,43g, in an oval form and dimensions of 35 x 45mm, proof with 24k gold printing and a cobalt glass insert, dimensions - 18,4 x 6,1mm.
The price of the coin "Virgo" is MKD 2,700.00.
The collector coins "Cyril and Methodius", "Leo" and "Virgo" are a legal tender in the Republic of Macedonia.
These collector coins are unique, representative and with great artistic value, and will contribute to the promotion of the Republic of Macedonia.
Additional information on the collector coins are published on the website of the National Bank of the Republic of Macedonia: www.nbrm.mk