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.

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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. WBCC at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany…by Martin Peeters, WBCC Focal Point
Presented at the World Money fair:
South-Korea
1000 Won 2012, Ti-metallic, 137.512 pieces will max struck, show the mascotte Yeosu Expo 2012, Yeony and Suny

Next World Money Fair in 2013 is from February 1 tiil 3 !!! The WBCC will be there, of course….

2. Bi-metallic 10 Bath 2012 from Thailand…..by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Here is a picture of the Bi-metallic 10 Bath 2012 from Thailand commemorate "100 anniversary University of Arts"
(Source:  http://www.worldbcnews.com/newissues/newissues.html )

3. Bi-metallic 1 Euro 2012 from Italy…by Max Aiello, Italy
Here is a picture of the new Bi-metallic 1 Euro 2012 from Italy

4. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Belgium…by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Here a picture of the Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Belgium
It is the 75th Anniversary of the Queen Elizabeth International Music Competition of Belgium.
http://www.concours-reine-elisabeth.be/

5. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Malta….by Max Aiello, Italy
From the Malta coin program 2012:
The Central Bank of Malta will issue the second in a series of five Bi-metallic 2 Euro commemorative coins, bearing the inscription “Majority Representation - 1887” in September 2012. <>After 1849, there were occasionally situations when the elected members of the Governing Council could not push forward decisions they wished to implement as they were in a minority in the Council vis-à-vis the British Governor and his nominated members. In time, a general feeling developed in favour of an elected majority, which would be in a better position to enact legislation. This was not an easy objective as Britain considered Malta a strategic fortress where security had to be assured within strict parameters. Following the unification of Italy (1861) and Germany (1871), Maltese political parties were formed and mobilised, with the Partito Nazionale led by Dr Fortunato Mizzi in the ascendant. Its main demand – an elected majority – materialised in 1887 with the granting of Representative Government. Due mainly to staunchly resisted attempts at Anglicisation, coupled with a real or imagined fear of irredentism or proselytization, this constitution was however revoked in 1903. An impasse ensued until after the First World War when, in the wake of further unrest which saw a number of Maltese demonstrators killed by British troops – the Sette Giugno – internal self-government was granted in 1921.
Maximum issue limit: 400,000
Engraver/Designer:
obverse Gianni Bonnici for national side;
reverse Luc Luycx for common side
Mint: Royal Dutch Mint

6. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Vaticane City……by Pabitra Saha, UK
The Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Vatican City commemorate 7th World meeting of Families is out now

7. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from France….by Pabitra Saha, UK
The Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from France commemorate 100th Anniversary of Abbe Pierre Birth is out now

8. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Italy…….by Pabitra Saha, UK
The Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Italy commemorate 100th Anniversary deathe of Giovanni Pascoli is out now

9. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Spain………..by Pabitra Saha, UK
The Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Spain commemorate Burgos cathedral is out now

10. Bi-metallic MTT from Poland……..…..by James Ballard, USA
Here are picture of 3 Bi-metallic MTT’s from Poland
Poland Kraków Hejnał Mariacki 2012
Poland Dukat na Szczęście 2012
Poland 7 Dukatów na Szczęście 2012
The images are from ebay

11. Encased piece in Ebay….by Martin Peeters, The Netherlands
Saw an Encased piece you don’ t see often:
TEQUILA & SAUZA ENCASED CINCO CENTAVO PENNY CENT COIN

12. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #809…by Jack Hepler, USA
The Finnish Bi-metallic 2011 Five Euro of Satakunta Province shows the Coat of Arms.  What animal is shown on this CoA? 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 #808
A 2011 Finnish Bi-metallic Five Euro shows a Coat of Arms and the image of a fishing net.  Which of the provinces is called the Archipelago Province?
The answer to this question is Aland or Aland Islands.

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 #807 prize winner is Bertie van Haag, WBCC member #261

13. 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.

14.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,