It seems that after a long period of under-representation in numismatics, even given the huge popularity of ancient mythology recently, the Mesoamerican civilisations are finally seeing some cool coin designs highlighting elements of their art and their legends. The best of the new breed in our opinion, was the recent Numiscollect coin depicting the Aztec Calendar Stone. A three-ounce silver piece produced by CIT and struck by BH Mayer, it has impeccable credentials and is a fine release.

Now, that other producer of impressive high-relief designs, the Mint of Poland, is adding their own coin to the mix. Similar in concept, this one features the Mayan Calendar. A bit lighter at two ounces in weight, it doesn’t seem to have effected the level of high-relief on the reverse face, if the renders are any indication (Mint of Poland renders are usually great indicators of the finished article). Indeed, they look very impressive, with tight definition and fine detail across the face. Devoid of gilding, colour or inserts, the antique-finish is left unencumbered with distration and we reckon this one will be a fine piece in hand.

The obverse is a tweaked version of one commonly used by the mint. In this case the border carries over part of the reverse design, although not the high-relief. We’re pleased to see that all of the coin inscriptions are restricted to this face, keeping the reverse free of them. As we said, we only have renders at present, but we should see some actual images fairly soon, along with some pictures of the packaging. A promising first look. Distributed by Pela-Coins, we’d expect it to start shipping later this year, when we will take another look.