Voting took place by secret electronic ballot in ten categories by an international panel of judges from the 31st October to the 10th November. A nominating committee met in the offices of World Coin News in Iola, Wisconsin USA on the 4th October and placed a total of 99 coins in the first round of the COTY ballot. All coins in the competition are dated 2012 and nominations were submitted by anyone wishing to bring attention to their favorite coin or coins.

In the first round of ballots, France and Australia were the top two contenders for the 2014 Coin of the Year Award sponsored by World Coin News gaining awards for two categories each respectively. Greece, with its three nominations in separate categories, was also recognized for its excellence.

Yves Klein 10-euro silver coin

France was recognized in the "Most Artistic coin category for the Yves Klein 10-euro silver coin, (KM-2087). Its distinctive blue hand of the artist against the silver background received top honors.

"Helsinki - World Design Capital" 50 Euro coin

The Best Bi-Metallic Coin category was awarded to Finland for the "Helsinki - World Design Capital" 50 Euro coin. The outer ring of this innovative design was minted in silver with an inner disc minted in gold (KM-180).

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