And the (Coin) Finalists Are…

The finalists for the 2024 IACA Excellence in Currency Awards for Coins have been announced, with the presentation of the winning submissions scheduled to take place at this year’s Coin Conference in Lisbon, Portugal.

Best New Commemorative/ Limited Circulation Coin

Banco de México – 20 peso coin commemorating the bicentennial of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States Central Bank of Eswatini – E50 coin produced to celebrate the Bank’s 50th anniversary.

Central Bank of The Bahamas – 25 cent coin coloured on both sides, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the Bank’s 50th anniversary 

National Bank of Kazakhstan – 1,000 tenge commemorating the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s national currency.

Best New Coin Product, Process or Manufacturing Innovation

Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) – environmentally friendly plating process for bronze-plated circulation coins.

US Mint – circulating blank annealing furnace retrofit that has reduced the output of harmful pollutants.