Britain unveils its largest gold coin ever that weighs 7kgMarch 3, 2020 - 10:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Britain's Royal Mint is on the Moneypenny with the launch of its James Bond commemorative coin and gold bar collection ahead of the release of the 25th Bond film. The collection includes a number of Royal Mint firsts including a 7kg gold coin designed by Royal Mint designer Laura Clancy. It is the largest coin with the highest face value to be produced in the Mint's 1,100-year history, The Irish Independent reports. The collection also includes 2kg gold, 1kg gold and 5oz gold and silver coins along with the world's first James Bond bar in gold and silver, featuring all the Bond film titles. The precious metal bar will be available for purchase from mid-March. Clancy has placed the DB5 centre stage on the 7kg coin, with its famous BMT 216A number plate and gun barrel surround. "James Bond is a global icon that has captured the public's imagination for generations, said Clare Maclennan, divisional director at The Royal Mint. "The collection celebrates everything that is synonymous with the quintessentially British spy." "No Time to Die", which is expected to be Daniel Craig’s final outing as Bond, will be released on April 2 in the UK and April 10 in the U.S. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. |