Coin Related Guinness Book Of World Records (2013 Update)
Coin Related Guinness World Records
(2013 Update)
World Record Updating
I stumbled upon the article (posted below) about the coin collecting security guard, who hoped his coin collection would win a Guinness World Record. It reminded me of the numismatic themed Guinness World Record post I created and posted in 2012.
Reviewing that post sparked my mission to investigate whether there had been any new coin themed Guinness World Records. Imagine my surprise to find a new Worlds Largest Coin Mosaic and few other new entries. Enjoy!
Coin collecting security guard
aims for Guinness World Record
Abu Dhabi: An Indian security guard is aiming for a Guinness World Record with coins from the largest number of countries.
Said Roshan, 27, from Kerala, could be inching closer to his dream with his incredible collection that already covers more than 323 countries (including those that no longer exist, as well as provinces and islands). “This is a result of my effort for the last 20 years. But I want to enhance the collection and create a world record. I think I am short of coins from at least 60 or 70 countries,” Roshan told XPRESS.
Some of his rare collection includes a 2,500-year-old Indian coin from the Mauryan dynasty of Emperor Ashoka, a gold coin issued by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan and a gold ‘fanam’ minted in AD1776 by Tipu Sultan of Mysore.
Roshan says he got hooked on the hobby when he was just seven. “My first coin was an American dime. I got it accidentally from a grocery store in Kerala,” he said.
Since then he has been building his collection, which now weighs around 70kg. Roshan says he does not have a count in numbers.
The monetary value of the coins is an estimated Dh80,000. But its real worth is priceless.
Coins from ancient dynasties, erstwhile kingdoms and former European colonies spanning various continents are all neatly arranged and labelled in the plastic folders among his albums, which he keeps under lock and key at his company accommodation in Al Mafraq.
Roshan also as a UAE album containing all the coins minted in the Emirates to the present time. Among them are coins commemorating the UAE Chess Olympiad in 1973, a 1991 coin issued after the UAE’s debut in the 1990 Football World Cup and the latest one, minted on the 60th anniversary of the UAE’s first oil shipment.
Roshan says his collection grew after he came to the UAE four years ago.
“You have friends and colleagues of so many different nationalities. That is a great advantage.”
But the hobby verging on obsession has often proven a bit too expensive for this guard whose monthly salary is Dh3,500.
Continue Reading at the Source Gulf News
Have you or anyone you know gone to great lengths to pursue their hobby? Gulf News wants to know so be sure to give them a "shout out".
2013's Worlds Largest Coin Mosaic
Coin Mosaic - Guinness World Record 2013
Click to viewPrimary school children of Tullamore and surrounding areas made history by beating the existing record in the guinness world records, for the worlds largest coin mosaic. For weeks, the children collected 10s of 1000s of coins which were used in created a mosaic of an oak tree measuring over 30 square metres. To date, the largest was 26 square metres made in Estonia (see that mosaic below). The record took place in Colaste Choilm, Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
Last Year's Winner
Guinness World Record for worlds largest coin mosaic
On June 16 2012 SEB Pank in Estonia created a new Guinness World record - we composed the worlds largest coin mosaic. The mosaic was of a bank card that also had a working QR code in it. All in all 412 SEB employees assembled 53 757 coins during 8 hours.
Most coins tossed into a target
area by a team in one minute
Most coins tossed into a target area by a team in one minute
For the record
Who: Think Finance
What: Most coins tossed into a target area by a team in one minute
Where: United States
The most coins tossed into a target area by a team in one minute is 289, achieved by Think Finance (USA) in Forth Worth, Texas, USA, on 24 January 2013.
The team consisted of 40 randomly selected staff members attending a Think Finance town hall meeting. The quarters used during the attempt were later donated to the Community Food Bank of Fort Worth.
Most people tossing coins simultaneously
Most people tossing coins simultaneously
For the record
Who: Make-a-Wish
What: Most people tossing coins simultaneously
Where: Ireland
The most people tossing coins simultaneously was 36,222 in an event organized by Make-a-Wish (Ireland) in conjunction with the Bank of Ireland, Leinster Rugby and the Aviva Stadium at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland on 6 October 2012
This event was attempted at half time during the Munster v Leinster rugby game in the Aviva stadium. Counting was accurately achieved through 500 volunteers stewarding with the help of coin counting machines (donated by Coinstar®)
The event also raised in excess of €30,000 for Make-A-Wish Ireland who grant wishes to children living with life threatening conditions. Take a look Supporters create new Record for Make-A-Wish.
View Photographs Here
Longest coin spinning duration
Longest coin spinning duration
For the record
Who: Mark Kinder
What: Longest coin spinning duration
Where: United Kingdom
The longest coin spinning duration is 25.56 seconds, achieved by Mark Kinder (UK), in Thatcham, Berkshire, UK, on 02 December 2011.
This record was broken on the Guinness World Record Challengers site (Challengers' tag: localcelebrity): http://challengers.guinnessworldrecords.com/challenges/11-longest-coin-spin
The Longest Line Of Banknotes
The longest line of banknotes measured 3,434.40 m (11,267.7 ft) long. The banknote line was made by members of the United Pentecostal Church of Vienna in Vienna, Illinois, USA, and measured on 22 September 2007.
The line was worth $ 22,010.00
For the record
Who: Rebecca Winterrowd
What: Longest line of banknotes
Where: United States
Largest Collection Of Banknotes
Who knew that F.U.N's Twitter Pal Anil Bohora @bohoraa was the winner of a Guinness World Record! Yep! Anil holds the record for the Largest collection of banknotes.
The largest collection of banknotes belongs to Anil Bohora (India), with a total of 10,025 different banknotes, as of 13 January 2009.
For the record
Who: Anil Bohora
What: Largest collection of banknotes
Where: India
Other Numismatic Related Records
The World's Largest Gold Ring
On Display In Dubai
The World's Largest Gold Ring Is On Display In Dubai
Those with a penchant for gold should make their way to Dubai for a glimpse of the world's largest ring. The Najmat Taiba or Star of Taiba is estimated to cost $3 million, is on display at the Deira Gold Souk, according to The Times of India.
The 21-carat ring weighs almost 64 kilograms (141 pounds), and is studded with 5.1 kilograms (11 pounds) of precious stones.
It took 55 workers 45 days to finish the ring which also has 615 Swarovski stones according to Emirates.com. The ring has a certificate from the Guinness Book of World Records and was endorsed by the World Gold Council.
The Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Records 2013 is the current issue of the previously titled Guinness Book Of World Records book. It was released on 11 September 2012
Where you can find Guinness World Records on line
There are 33 Coin Themed world records appearing on the Guinness World Records website. Check them all out here in some cases I found the website wasn't up to date as it still listed the Royal Canadian Mint as holding the record for the Worlds Largest Gold Coin.
Guinness World Records on Facebook
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records on Twitter
Guinness World Records on Youtube
Previously Posted Related News
2012 Coin Related Guinness World Records
Perth Mint Makes World's Largest Gold Coin
1 Tonne Gold Coin The Perth Mint has made the biggest, heaviest gold coin in the world. Cast from 99.99% pure gold and issued as Australian legal tender, the monumental gold coin weighs one tonne. This video shows how The Perth Mint made the world's first one tonne gold coin, which features an iconic kangaroo design.
Guinness World Record for Worlds Largest Coin Mosaic
Pennies Become Elaborate Art, Wall Coverings & Flooring
Exotic Cars Made Of Gold, Coins & Diamonds
The Money Tree or A Wishing Tree?
Amazingly Intricate Coin Art
Other Television & Video Offerings
Coins or Coin Collecting Featured in Motion Pictures & On Television
Songs About Money
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