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Germany’s first ever 5-euro coin has been released into circulation… and it’s see-through!
Germany’s first ever 5-euro coin was released into circulation yesterday. Dubbed the ‘three material coin‘, it is also see-through!
New 'see-through’ five-Euro coin unveiled in Munich. https://t.co/4UTYBLKHcQ pic.twitter.com/X57uOFIn3t
— The Local Germany (@TheLocalGermany) April 12, 2016
Developed by Dr Peter Huber and Günther Waadt, the coin features a blue plastic ring in the middle and has been named ‘Blue Planet Earth’.
Not only is the blue ring easy to identify and authenticate by the naked eye, it is made of polymer plastic which behaves like a form of insulation between the pieces of two different metals and will be easy for cash machine to recognize whether it is real or fake.
A first in the history of coins
A German Minting Technology team has spent a decade developing this new security feature. In fact, it’s the first coin to be made from a combination of metal and plastic materials.
The plastic ring can be manufactured in any colour – perhaps we’ll see a rainbow of coloured Euro coins in the near future! It is also rumoured that the coin can change colour when exposed to UV light.
A total of 2 million coins have been released and will undoubtedly be snapped up and highly prized by coin collectors… if they haven’t already.
Yesterday it was reported that hundreds of Germans were queuing at the Bundesbank in Frankfurt for a chance to get hold of this new cutting-edge coin.
It’s unlikely that these 5-euro coins will be used in everyday transactions but if you are lucky enough to be heading to Germany any time soon, make sure you keep a look out.
Now on the production line in Wales – the 12-sided £1 coin
More details have emerged about the 12-sided £1 coin which is due to enter circulation in March 2017.
The new £1 coins have gone into production today – a whole year before they are due to be released.
New £1 Coin will enter circulation during 2017#pound2016 #kprs #tweetuk #bizitalk #uksopro https://t.co/9zY8XumeyN pic.twitter.com/SVZeklqtl7
— Crossbrook Insurance (@crossbrookuk) March 31, 2016
The new 12-sided £1 coin will be made from 2 different metals and has been billed to become the most secure circulating coin in the world.
“With ground-breaking technology, developed in Wales, the new coin will help secure our economy and get rid of counterfeits.” George Osborne on the 2017 £1 coin.
The release of this new coin will come as a relief to many as there are 45 million pounds worth of fake pound coins in circulation as three pound coins in every 100 have been found to be fake.
The new design by 16 year old student David Pearce from Walsall, will feature four emblems that represent the UK – a rose, a thistle, a leek and a shamrock emerging from a royal coronet.
We’re really looking forward to finding them in our change when they come out, and remember, you can collect them with www.changechecker.org
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Peter Rabbit 50ps are in circulation – here’s where to find them…
The new Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit 50p
News emerged over the weekend that the brand new Peter Rabbit 50p coin has been released into circulation. So if you’re keen to find one – now’s your chance.
Getting one of the first coins put into circulation can be quite an achievement, especially with a coin as popular as this one.
They have initially been restricted to a few key locations in the north of England, but will find their way into circulation across the UK later in the year.
If you want to try and get one now, the coins have been put in the tills of the following attractions and National Trust properties:
- The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness-on-Windemere
- The Beatrix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead
- Wray Castle in the Lake District
- Hill Top in Cumbria
Don’t forget to post a picture to our Facebook or Twitter pages if you find one!
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