To conclude its 6-coin “Austrian Railways” series, the Austrian Mint is now issuing a 20-Euro silver commemorative coin dedicated to the “Railway of the Future”.

In the 15 decades of its existence the railway has revolutionised the transportation and through it, the economies of the world and the life styles of its peoples. Neither the spectacular developments in motor road transport or in flying have detracted from the railways pivotal position in the modern world of travel. In passenger travel the watchwords of the future are speed and comfort.
The “Shinkansen” …

The Australian Koala Silver Coin Series, first introduced in silver in 2007, has quickly become a favorite around the world. The furry marsupial is native to Australia and has quickly become iconic of the country.

The reverse portrays a Koala Bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) sitting on a branch eating eucalyptus leaves. Underneath the animal is the size of the coin (1/2 oz, 1 oz, 10 oz, 1 kilo) and “999 Silver”.
The obverse contains a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with “Elizabeth II”, “Australia”, “2010″ and the denomination surrounding.
No mintage limit has been …