US Coin and Currency Dealer Inventory Stolen
Dealer Susanne Watts was the victim of a vehicle burglary. The offense occurred on 8 August 2021 after leaving a Las Vegas coin show, suspects were filmed by a surveillance camera. The loss included a large amount of coins and currency. Find a list here.
Numismatic Literary Guild Awards 2021 Presented
The Numismatic Literary Guild has presented their annual awards for 2021. Roger W. Burdette is this year’s recipient of The Clemy, the highest honor given by the NLG. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation alone received five awards.
ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists with Awards
The American Numismatic Association has given their annual awards to members honoring their service and dedication to numismatics. Here is a complete list of the awardees who were acknowledged at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money in 2021.
International Numismatic Congress Prolongs Deadline for Submissions
What should be discussed at the International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw in 2022? The deadline for submissions has been extended, so you can still submit your proposal!
Ghana Tests Digital Currency
The Bank of Ghana pilots with Giesecke+Devrient a digital currency in Ghana. The e-Cedi makes payments without a bank account possible and offers the advantage of highly secure transactions.
LANG Implements Solution for Coin Die Production in Colombia
The State Central Bank of Colombia can now produce their own coin dies in-house by means of a complete package supplied by the German company LANG.
Pobjoy’s Clown Triggerfish Concludes Sea Creatures Series
Pobjoy has released the sixth and last coin in the stunning series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures. It presents the Clown Triggerfish swimming along coral reefs and portrayed in full color.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the living room of abundance …
CoinsWeekly Takes a Summer Break
Every now and then, even editorial staff needs some time off. From 2 to 22 August 2021, we will take our annual summer break. So don’t be surprised that you don’t receive newsletters during that time!
From Lira to Euro. Italy’s History in Coins – Part 3: The Battle for Rome
The new state of Italy is growing together, however, the “heart” of the country – Rome – is controlled by the Pope. When France withdraws its protective hand from the Holy See, the patriots are already in the starting blocks to storm the Eternal City.