International Coin Design Competition 2008

Have you ever dreamed of your own design appearing on a coin? Do you want to win some cash at the same time? Well, you can be happy today because the Japan Mint is once again accepting entries for the International Coin Design Competition (ICDC) 2008!

The contest is open to all nationalities and has both a General and Student category. The contest has the aim of "encouraging coin designers around the world in their creative activities and enhancing the artistry of their coin designs."

For the General Category, all ages are eligible to join. all that is needed is a sketch and plaster design of the coin concept. A Y500,000 (about PhP200,000) prize, plaque, and medal based on his or her entry awaits the winner. Only a sketch design is required for the Student Category. The winner stands to win Y50,000 and an award plaque.

See more details at the Japan Mint website.

There were not that much entries sent in last year and looking at the winning designs, it might not be that hard to win. The contest does not aim to create new coins for circulation but will produce the coins in medallions such as last year's winner.

The deadline for entries is August 31, 2008 so you better start minting those creative ideas!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello nice blog.

Anonymous said...

1906 peso coin has two identity p and s

mackie said...

hi..i have with me 1909 US-Phil coins..the one with logo of US and on the back a girl holding something and has FILIPINAS..how much is the worth? tnx

Unknown said...

SIR I HAVE WITH ME 1908 US-PHIL COINS,AND 2 PCS. OF 50 CENT US-PHIL 1901, 1921 BOTH THE BACK A GIRL HOLDING SOMETHING, ALL IN GOOD CONDITION....I WANT SELL IT HOW MUCH IS WORTH? TNX.
YOU CAN TXT ME 09196746819

Unknown said...

SIR I HAVE WITH ME 1908 US-PHIL COINS,AND 2 PCS. OF 50 CENT US-PHIL 1901, 1921 BOTH THE BACK A GIRL HOLDING SOMETHING, ALL IN GOOD CONDITION....I WANT SELL IT HOW MUCH IS WORTH? TNX.
YOU CAN TXT ME 09196746819

fixed1to said...

Looking to buy 1906-s and 1903 to 1907 no S mark 1 peso coins. please email me with pictures and your price. Thank you

ryan said...

Para saan po yung logo ng UP sa 100 pesos?

ryan said...

Para saan o yung Universiti of the Philippines logo s 100peso bill because i have this? Anybodyelse?

ryan said...

Sir pwede magtanonh para saan po yung logo ng UP sa 100 peso bill may purposebayun?

fixed1to said...

1906 1 peso starts at 15,000 peso

fixed1to said...

IF YOU HAVE BANKNOTES SEND THE PICTURES WE CAN COVER PRICES AT THAT TIME.