Dear WBCC members and non WBCC members,

Welcome into the World of Bi-, Tri- and Tetra-metallics.
I hope you enjoy reading this week's issue of the WBCC Newsmail.

Newsmails can now be viewed with images at
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Dear WBCC members and non WBCC members,

Welcome into the World of Bi-, Tri- and Tetra-metallics. I hope you enjoy reading this week's issue of the WBCC Newsmail.

1. New WBCC members….by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point

We have a new WBCC members. Let me introduce him to you:
Name: Terry Carney (WBCC member #539), England
Age: 73
Profession: Retired
Hobby: Collecting bi-metallic and Tri-metallic coins
How did I know about the WBCC: Through the Internet 

2. WBCC at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany…by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point
The WBCC will attent the World Money Fair (World’s biggest Coin event) in Berlin from February 3 till 5 with its own booth. 
At the WBCC booth you can meet: Frans Dubois, Jack Helper, Max Aiello and Martin Peeters.
More information at: http://www.worldmoneyfair.ch/wmf/english/index.html

Please let me know if you visit the WMF and the WBCC booth, we will have a nice (Bi-metallic) present for you !!
E-mail me at wbcc@hotmail.nl

3. Bi-metallic 50 Euro 2012 from Finland…..by Jose Ramirez, Spain
I have found this image about a Bi-metallic 50 Euro from Finland dated 2012

Remark WBCC Focal Point:
From the Finland Mint I received the following about this Bi-metallic:

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Dear Martin,
thank you for your message. You seem to ask about World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 collector coin that we are planning to issue this Spring.
Please take a look at our press release about the coin in here:  http://www.suomenrahapaja.fi/eng/the-mint-of-finland/promotional-material/the-collector-coin-committee-informs/inspiration-a-defining-moment-for-a-designer
Images of plaster casts that model the final WDC coin can be downloaded from here: http://www.suomenrahapaja.fi/eng/the-mint-of-finland/promotional-material/other-photographs/(offset)/10

I am happy to answer any questions concerning Mint of Finland and our products so please let me know if you have any further questions.
Have a nice weekend!
Kind regards,
Katriina
With best regards,
Katriina Holm
Communications and Marketing Designer
--Unquote

4. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Slovenia…..by Pabitra Saha, UK
It has been reported that all the UNC Slovenian Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 commemorative 10 years euro,
have lot of scratches on the outline of the inner ring as you can see on the image enclosed.
Coin without those scratches or stretch marks are rare and have a higher market value. Please start checking your collections or lots.

5. Bi-metallic 2 Dollar 2012 from Australia….by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Here a picture of the Bi-metallic Australia 2 Dollar2012, commemorate Australian Open 100th Men's champion 

Remark Rod Sell, Australia:
This is a silver coin that has some plating, not a ringed Bi-metallic.
It is 99.9% silver with gold plating.
It costs A$95 with a case. 
Mintage 10,000

6. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from France…..by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here is the picture of the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from France commemorate 10 Year Euro

7. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Portugal….by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here is the picture of the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Portugal commemorate 10 Year Euro, issued in June.

8. Bi-metallic 10 Euro 2012 from Finland…..by James Ballard, USA
Here is the picture of the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Finland commemorate 10 Year Euro

9. Bi-metallic 5 Hryvna 2011 from Ukraine….by Vadim Naumov, Russia
Here is a picture of new Ukraine Bi-metallic coin from my own archive:
Ukraine, 5 Hryvna 2011 year issue, nordic & copper-nickel, "International Year of forest"
Mintage: 30 000 pieces (Legal issue only in BU, minted by National Mint Bank of Ukraine, Kiev)
Date of issue - November 24, 2011
Coin weight: 9.40 gr
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Thickness: 2,10 mm
Edge  - corrudation with sectors
Metals: сentre - nordic gold, the ring - copper-nickel alloy

10. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #805…by Jack Hepler, USA
The Bi-metallic 2011 Five Euro which commemorates the province of Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland incorporates the provincial Coat of Arms.
What animal is shown in this Coat of Arms?
See this coin and others at the WBCC website:  http://wbcc-online.com Please send your answer to: heplerj@juno.com

Answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #804
A Bi-metallic 2011 Five Euro which commemorates the province of Uusimaa, Finland incorporates the provincial Coat of Arms. 
What mode of transportation is shown in this Coat of Arms?

The answer to this question is boat or yellow boat.

WBCC Quiz Game Prize
A Bi-metallic prize will be awarded for the correct answer.
If more than one member gets the correct answer, a random drawing will be conducted to select a winner.
The Quiz Game #803 prize winner is Leonardo el Vecchio, WBCC Member #336.  There were seven players.

11. Super Quiz #27…………by Jack Hepler, USA
There is a 20 Rupee coin that features a tall building in the design image. 
Name the country that issued this circulation Bi-metallic coin and tell how tall the building is.

Answer to Super Quiz #26...by Jack Hepler
Which country issued the first Bi-metallic coin in modern times and which country ranks second? (Give name of countries and dates)
A: The first European country was Italy in 1982
B: Two countries issued Bi-metallic circulation coins in 1988, France and Thailand.  Depending on which map projection is used, a line drawn between the capitols of France and Thailand will pass through Rome.

The winner of Super Quiz #26 is Leandro DelVecchio, WBCC member # 336.

10.New Bi-, Tri-, or Tetra-metallic images...by Rod Sell, WBCC Webmaster
The new Bi-, Tri-, or Tetra-metallic images are shown at:
 http://wbcc-online.com/new-releases/new-images.html

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"See you" next week,