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Global warming, climate conferences, rising oil prices are constantly in the news. The earth's resources of coal and oil are large but finite, and neither is a "clean" fuel.

The dangers of atomic reactors and the thousand years' threat of radioactive rubbish fill many people with dread. But our industry, our living standards, our life style demand vast quantities of energy -- power to run our factories, drive our transport, run our house-holds. Is the answer to be found in Nature, in "Renewable Energy."

This year's 25 Euro silver-niobium coin from the Austrian Mint is dedicated to this topic of renewable energy. The niobium center is a shining blue this time. On the obverse the artist/ engraver Helmut Andexlinger has depicted the cycle of nature in a tree.

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World class collections are the name of the game at Heritage Auction Galleries March 25-28 Signature® ANA U.S. Coin Auction, part of the week-long happenings at the ANA National Money Show in Fort Worth, just down the highway a spell from Heritage headquarters in Dallas.

Highlights include commemorative gold, cents large and small, and quarter eagles.

"As always, it's an honor to present the official auction," said Greg Rohan, President of Heritage Auction Galleries. "Our track record of successful events speaks for itself and is a sign of trust from both the ANA and our consignors. This auction will add to that legacy."

The most impressive grouping of the auction is the commemorative gold, which features no less than seven 1915-S Panama-Pacific fifty dollar gold coins, three round and four octagonal.

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