Since the turn of the century, rising oil prices, increased foreign investment, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth in Russia. The country ended 2007 with its ninth straight year of growth, averaging 7% annually since the financial crisis of 1998

Development of ex-Soviet republics: Russia

Rose growers have often commemorated landmarks in the Queena history by breeding a new variety of her favorite flower. Innovations created in the Queena€™s name have also changed the history of rose horticulture. The three roses included in this elegant design are the Queen Elizabeth, the Silver Jubilee and the Gracious Queen.

English Rose Commemorative Coins

The shapes of surfaces captured the imagination and attention of many mathematicians in the 19th century. To unfold the visual secrets compressed and hidden within the shorthand of algebraic expressions, geometers drew pictures, constructed models, and wrote manuals on how to visualize mathematical forms. Some even commissioned artisans to fashion wooden, plaster, and wire versions of these abstract figures.

Imagination and Mathematical Curiosities

Our newest full colour pad printed coins are ready to shine. We are again delighted with the finished product and of the creativity this technique allows. Following on from our very popular Ocean Series, we bring life to the Land Series.

2008 $1 Uncirculated Coin Koala

The US federal court asked the government of the United States to remake the size or texture of American banknotes. This is because blind people find it hard to tell the denomination of the notes.

US Dollars to Be Revamped

The Finance Minister of Japan, Fukushiro Bukaga, at a press conference announced that a new 1000-yen Hokkaido commemorative coin is going to be issued on July of 2008. The issue will take place before the G8 summit, which this time will be held at Lake Toya in Hokkaido.

New 1,000-yen Commemorative Coin

Microsoft's officials mentioned that the company is going to apply the Open Document Format (ODF), "sometime next year"."It's a step in the right direction but we are skeptical about how open Microsoft will be," commented the representatives of the Free

Microsoft to Implement Use of ODF

In April of 2008 the Central Bank of Ireland presented new 2008 Annual Mint Sets. One of them is the 6th and final mint set coming from the series of sets entitled "Heritage of Ireland". This particular coin set includes the ancient passage tomb at Newgrange.

New Sets of Commemorative Coins

14 May 2007 Wednesday… The Singapore Mint is pleased to announce the launch of the first ever limited edition Orchid Series Currency Notes ez-link Cards! The splendour of the nine different orchid hybrids in the first series currency notes is beautifully captured in this set of specially created ez-link cards.

First Orchid Series Currency Notes ez-link Cards

The shapes of surfaces captured the imagination and attention of many mathematicians in the 19th century. To unfold the visual secrets compressed and hidden within the shorthand of algebraic expressions, geometers drew pictures, constructed models, and wrote manuals on how to visualize mathematical forms.

Mathematical Curiosities