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The E-Sylum: Volume 17, Number 17, April 20, 2014, Article 16

Here's a sampling of some new coin designs forwarded by ultramodern numismatist Pabitra Saha. Thanks! -Editor

I like this one. Although I don't ordinarily care for flat, stylized designs, I think this works well. -Editor

Now this one leaves me scratching my head. The date side (obverse) shows the symbol for infinity within a circle of 1's and 0's, indicating numeracy. The next ring shows musical notes, another form of literacy. The next ring of dot clusters looks like Braille. It's a clean design, but feels lightweight. I don't get the symbols on the other side. Can anyone enlighten me? What is this? -Editor

There's nothing outstanding about this one, but it's a pleasing design overall. I like how the designs extend into the outer ring, making them "pop out" a bit. -Editor

Here's one from Michael Zielinski's World Mint News Blog. -Editor

Composer Gioachino Rossini wrote 39 operas during his career, including The Barber of Seville. Rossini’s signature appears across the shoulder of his bust on the obverse. The reverse features a view within a theater "with a magpie in flight recalling an allegory of the opera La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie)."

I really like this one - it's a beautiful coin. -Editor

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