Dear Customer, Here follows the May News Update, containing products that have recently been issued or that will be issued in the near future. In order to see pictures of the new releases, as well as receive more information about these items, please go to our continously updated storefront at www.scandmint.com. NEW ITEMS IN APRIL/MAY 2007 Austria EURO BU Coin Set w/ EUR2 Treaty of Rome $34.00 (75K) 2007 Austria EUR5 Silver BU Coin "Mariazell Basilica" $13.50 (100K) 2007 Austria EUR5 Silver UNC Coin "Mariazell Basilica" $10.50 (450K) 2007 Austria EUR10 Silver UNC Coin "Melk Abbey" $19.50 (130K) 2007 Austria EUR10 Silver BU Coin "Melk Abbey" $24.50 (40K) 2007 Austria EUR10 Silver Proof Coin "Melk Abbey" $33.50 (60K) 2007 Belgium EUR2 BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister $17.50 (20K) 2007 Belgium EUR2 Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Box $45.00 (5K) 2007 Belgium EUR10 Silver Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" $43.50 (40K) 2007 Benelux EURO BU Coin Set w/ 3xEUR2 Treaty of Rome $79.50 (15K) 2007 Czech Republic 200Kr Silver Proof Coin "Unitas Fratrum" $34.95 (8.3K) 2007 Cyprus 1 Pound Silver Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" $64.95 (5K) 2007 Cyprus 1 Pound BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" $19.95 (10K) 2007 Denmark 10kr UNC Coin "International Polar Year" $5.50 (1.2M) 2007 Denmark 100kr Silver BU Coin "International Polar Year" $54.95 (40K) 2007 Denmark 1000kr Gold Proof Coin "International Polar Year" $395.00 (6K) 2007 Finland EUR10 Silver BU Coin "Mikael Agricola" $44.95 (6K) 2007 Finland EUR10 Silver Proof Coin "Mikael Agricola" $49.95 (24K) 2007 Germany EUR2 UNC Coins "Treaty of Rome" in Capsules $6.50 each (30M) 2007 Germany EUR2 UNC Coins "Treaty of Rome" in Capsules $26.50 all 5 (30M) 2007 Germany EURO UNC Sets w/ 2xEUR2 Commems $23.95 each mint (90K) 2007 Germany EURO UNC Sets w/ 2xEUR2 Commems $108.00 all 5 mints (90K) 2007 Germany EURO Proof Sets w/ 2xEUR2 Commems $39.95 each mint (75K) 2007 Germany EURO Proof Sets w/ 2xEUR2 Commems $189.75 all 5 mints (75K) 2007 Greece EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Capsule $6.75 (4M) 2007 Hungary 50F UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" $2.00 (2M) 2007 Hungary 50F UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Capsule $2.50 (2M) 2007 Hungary 50F BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister $16.50 (12K) 2007 Ireland EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Capsule $6.75 (4.8M) 2007 Ireland EUR2 BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister $12.95 (15K) 2007 Ireland EURO BU Coin Set "Treaty of Rome" $39.95 (20K) 2007 Ireland EURO Proof Coin Set "Treaty of Rome" $142.50 (10K) 2007 Italy EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Capsule $6.50 (5M) 2007 Italy EUR10 Silver Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" $79.95 (22K) 2007 Latvia 1L Silver Proof Coin "Foreign Rulers" $44.95(5K) 2005 Latvia 1L Silver Proof Coin "Koknese" $39.95 (5K) 2002 Latvia 1L Silver Proof Coin "Kirjasto Library" $39.95 (5K) 2006 Latvia 1L UNC Coin "Pinecone" $6.00 (N/A) 2007 New Zealand BU Coin Set "Tuatara" $37.50 (5K) 2007 New Zealand Proof Coin Set "Tuatara" $97.50 (4K) 2007 New Zealand 10c Uncirculated Coin "Tuatara" $9.95 (15K) 2007 Poland 10Zl Silver Proof Coin "Enigma Codes 75 Years" $31.50 (52K) 2007 Poland 2Zl UNC Coin "Lomza" in Capsule $3.00 (1M) 2007 Portugal EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Capsule $6.75 (2M) 2007 Portugal EUR2 BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister Pack $15.75 (15K) 2007 Portugal EUR2 Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister $29.95 (5K) 2007 Portugal EURO Proof Coin Set $115.00 (2.5K) 2007 Russia 25Rb Silver Proof "Artemiy Verkolsky Monastery" $345.00 (2K) 2007 Russia 2Rb Silver Proof Coin "Soloviev-Sedoy" $41.50 (10K) 2007 Slovenia EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" $29.95 (400K) 2007 Spain EURO BU Coin Set w/ EUR2 Treaty of Rome $34.95 (40K) 2007 Spain EUR10 BU Coin+EUR2 UNC Treaty of Rome Set in Pack $34.95 (20K) 25 mm Capsules $0.50 each (Fits China 1Yuan, Australia $1UNC, Russia 1Rb) 27 mm Capsules $0.50 each (Fits Denmark 20Kr, Russia 10Rb, Poland 2Zl) ON DECK...(PLEASE CHECK WEB SITE DURING MONTH FOR UPDATES) 2007 Belgium EUR2 UNC Coin "Museum of Science" 2007 Belgium EUR2 BU Coin "Museum of Science" 2007 Belgium EUR2 Proof Coin "Museum of Science" 2007 France EUR2 UNC Coin "Treaty of Rome" 2007 France EURO Proof Coin Set 2007 Italy EUR20 Gold Proof Coin "Treaty of Rome" 2007 Luxembourg EUR2 BU Coin "Treaty of Rome" in Blister 2007 Netherlands €5 Silver UNC "Michiel de Ruyter" 2007 Netherlands EURO Proof Coin Set 2007 Norway 20-krone BU 2007 Norway Coin Set Classic 2007 Portugal EURO BU Coin Set 2007 Portugal EUR8 Silver UNC "Bartolomeu of Gusmao" 2007 Portugal EUR8 Silver Proof "Bartolomeu of Gusmao" 2007 Portugal EUR1/4 Gold BU Coin "Santo Antonio" 2007 San Marino EURO BU Coin Set 2006 Sweden Classic Coin Set 2007 Sweden Issues for Carl von Linne ISSUE DATES UPDATE WITH MOST RECENT INFORMATION Take a look at what is coming up next year by following this link: http://www.earthstores.com/scandmint/images/issuedates.htm POSTAGE CHANGES MAY 14 On May 14, the US Postal service changed from pure weight-based rates to rates that are a mix of shape and weight. Even though RSM did not increase its postage in January 2006, we are now pressed to increase the flat-rate charge to $6.50 for the 50 US states, DC and Puerto Rico. This rate is constant and does not change if more items are added to the order. Internationally, the small flat-rate Global Priority Mail (now called Priority Mail International) envelope is gone, but the large envelope will be available to more countries at a charge of $10 to Canada and $12 to any other country. There will also be a large Priority Mail International flat-rate box for orders weighing as much as 20 punds (9 kilos), and a flat-rate Express Mail International envelope at a charge of $22 to Canada and $25 to other countries. In addition, weight-based Priority Mail International will now be available for insurance. Air Parcel Mail has also been discontinued and the service has been folded into Priority Mail International. SECOND 2 EURO FROM FINLAND? It is rumored that the originally planned 2007-dated 2 euro from Finland, celebrating 90 years of Independence, will not be issued. Instead, there will be a 5 euro base metal coin and a 100 euro gold coin honoring this anniversary later this year. 2008 - EUROS IN MALTA AND CYPRUS Both the European Central Bank and the EU Commission have rated the chances that Malta and Cyprus will convert to the euro on January 1, 2008 as "with a high degree of confidence". The July meeting of the EU Ministers of Finance therefore seems to become a pure formality. The Central Bank of Malta has already contracted with the Monnaie de Paris for the minting of its euro coins with the Maltese national sides. 2007 VATICAN COIN SETS On April 27, the Vatican Numismatic Office released 85,000 BU sets (30 euro issue price) and 14,000 proof sets (140 euro issue price). The silver medal in the proof set features St. Mark the Evangelist. As RSM cannot purchase these sets directly from the Vatican, we will return with prices and availability once we have sourced the items. SWEDEN - COIN SETS 2006 The Mint of Sweden has issued its coin set for 2006. There is only one set issued - the Gift set in the plastic cassette - and no souvenir set of proof set will be released. Interestingly, the set only contains two coins - the 10-krona and the 50-öre - in addition to a mint medal with a theme from Lappland. The issue limit is 25,000 sets. The set should be available from RSM in June. SWEDEN - CARL VON LINNE In late May, the Swedish Central Bank will issue two coins with the same design - one silver and one gold - honoring the 300th anniversary of the birth of Carl von Linné (Carolus Linnaeus). Linné was a Swedish botanist, physician and zoologist who laid the foundations for the modern scheme of nomenclature. 2007 EUROSTAR PROGRAM This is the fourth year for the Europe-wide program with a common theme and common mintmark, the Eurostar, and for 2007 its theme is European achievements. For the second time, non-Euro countries like Hungary and Latvia are participating in the program, and more countries could be added before year's end, pending approval. So far, only the Austrian coin has been issued, but more items are expected shortly. Below is a comprehensive list of all currently known issues in the 2007 Eurostar program: Austria - Electoral Reform 100 Years* Belgium - Treaties of Rome 50 Years* Finland - Nordenskiold & the North East Passage* France - Marquis Vauban* Hungary - Lajos Batthyany 200 Years* Ireland - Celtic Culture Italy - Treaties of Rome 50 Years* Latvia - N/A Netherlands - N/A Portugal - Bartolomeu of Gusmao Spain - Treaties of Rome 50 Years* (* indicates coin already issued) 2007 NEW EU MAP ON COINS It has now been confirmed by the European Central Bank (ECB) that the common sides (obverses) for 5 of the 8 euro coins will be updated by most countries in 2007 to reflect the map with the 10 new EU member states. The countries making the change in 2007 are Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, the Netherlands, spain and Monaco. In 2008, Austria, Italy, San Marino, the Vatican and Portugal will phase in the new common side. It is not believed that the 1,2 and 5 cent coins will be updated as they do not show individual countries on its map. MALTA - LAST LIRA SET NOW AVAILABLE The expected last Lira coin set from Malta before the introduction of the euro in 2008 has now been issued and is available from RSM. As last year, the set comes with a certificate to secure the right to purchase 1 pcs. of the first Euro Coinset, which is planned for 2008. RSM will send out an e-mail for the collection of these coupons once the system for delivery has been fixed by the Central Bank of Malta. SLOVENIA - FIRST EURO COIN SETS The first new euro coins since 2002 have been issued! Slovenia joined the eurozone on Jnuary 1 and its first euro BU mint set is now available to purchase ($34.50). The euros were manufactured by the Mint of Finland, and the set has an issue limit of 100,000. RSM has less than 50 sets left of its allottment, still offered at the original issue price. There is also a starter kit available. PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE RSM strives to offer you the most comprehensive list of world coins and sets, at the lowest possible prices. If you should happen to find any of the products offered in this e-mail, or in the catalog, available at a lower advertised price anywhere in North America (USA and Canada), RSM will beat this price by $1. Certain restrictions apply (please see www.scandmint.com). In addition, we will automatically lower our prices if extensive price matching occurs for an item, and in these cases also lower the price of undelivered orders to match the new price. ORDERING INFORMATION Orders will be accepted on internet site www.scandmint.com, e-mail, or telephone 1-877-552-MINT ((801) 733-0896). Sets that are limited in supply will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Prices are listed in US Dollars. SHIPPING INFORMATION Please see our shipping terms and prices in the "About Us" section at www.scandmint.com. 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