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
http://wbccnewsmailsendlist.groups.live.com/
first you have to join the newsgroup.

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. Bi-metallic 5 Hryvnias 2012 from Ukraine.....….by Jacek Stacel, Poland
The Bank of Ukraine made a surprise at the end, 29 .11. 2012 it is planned to issue two Bi-metallic coins in denominations of 5 Hryvnias
Is it going to be a new series of Regions of Ukraine.
The first two are region Zhytomyr and Mykolaiv
Specifications
Disk composition: CuAlSnZn
Ring composition: CuNi
Weight: 9.40 g
Diameter: 28.00 mm
Mintage: 15,000

2. Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 from Luxembourg….by Pabitra Saha, UK
The Royal Dutch Mint has introduced in novelty in Luxembourg Bi-metallic 2 Euro 2012 for Royal Wedding

3. Bi-metallic 2 Euro’ s 2013….by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here is an overview of planned commemorate 2 Euro in 2013 of several countries
Germany "Elysee-Treaty": January
Germany "Baden Würtemberg": February
Slovenia "Postojna": February
Spain "Escorial": February
Luxembourg "The Changing The Guard": March
Belgium "Flandern": ???
Belgium "Royal Meteorological Institute": ???
France "Elysee-Treaty": ???
France "Pierre de Coubertin": ???
Malta "Self Government": ???
Portugal "Torre dos Clerigos": ???
Slovakia "Kyrill and Method": ???

4. Bi-metallic MTT’ s from Poland….by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here are pictures of 2 new Bi-metallic MTT’ s from Poland,
Klemensów Białystok Pałac Branickich and Marcinów Poznań
Diameter 28 mm, Weight 8.9 g

5. Bi-metallic 2.5, 5 and 10 Dollar 2012 from Saba Island…..by Pabitra Saha, UK
Here are picture of new Fantasy Bi-metallic 2.5, 5 and 10 Dollar 2012 from Saba Island

6. Bi-metallic Quiz Game #851…….…by Jack Hepler, USA
The Savonia, Finland Bi-metallic 5 Euro dated 2011 has the province coat of arms on one side. 
On the other side the Savonian provincial coin depicts what type of agriculture technique used in the province to earn a living in the early Modern Age?
 See this coin and others at the WBCC website:  http://wbcc-online.com Please send your answer to: heplerj@juno.com

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.

Answer to Bi-metallic Quiz Game question #850
The Finland Bi-metallic 5 Euro dated 2005 shows a female javelin thrower on one side and running feet on the reverse.  To the right of the running feet are the letters MM.  What do these letters represent?

The answer to Quiz Question #850 is one letter M is the mintmark.  The other M stands for the designer, Pertti Makinen.

The Quiz Game #849 prize winner is Bertie van Haag, WBCC Member # 411.  There were six players.

7. Super Quiz #30…………by Jack Hepler, USA
There is a Bi-metallic coin that was issued for circulation where the value is part of the Olympic symbol. 
Which Olympic sport is shown on the other side of the coin?

8.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

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
"See you" next week,