Why Did the US Mint Increase the Production of Circulation Coins in the Covid Year?
In the Covid year 2020, the US Mint produced over 24 percent more circulation coins than in the previous year: 15.5 billion coins, nearly a record. This is due to a constant shortage of cash in the USA. However, the Mint alone cannot solve this issue.
Coin Invest Trust’s “Magical Lamp – 1001 Nights”
CIT has dedicated “Magical Lamp – 1001 Nights” to the stories from the Arabian Nights. The motif from Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp combines elegantly an ultra high relief with delicate color application and Black Proof.
Stephen Album Rare Coins
Stephen Album Rare Coins Internet Auction 10 exceeded expectations with a total hammer price of $213,000 for 1,000 lots and a sell-through rate of 93.8%. Especially Chinese and Islamic Coins saw very high results, and some catalog prices will need an update.
Künker, D-Osnabrück
On the last day of auction 350 Künker celebrated the firm’s 50th anniversary. On this occasion the auction house presented itself with an outstanding result of 8.3 million euros for 2,195 lots. Here you can find the Top Ten of the auction sale.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the imperial bedroom…
A Visit at Heinrich Schliemann’s
There is probably no other world-class coin collection that is housed in such a romantic setting as the Numismatic Museum of Athens. Join Ursula Kampmann on her visit (that did not come without obstacles).
From Lira to Euro. Italy’s History in Coins – Part 2: The Italian Unification
In 1860, Italy was gripped by national fever: Giuseppe Garibaldi “liberated” the south and Victor Emmanuel II became king of all Italy – well, almost. The first thing the new kingdom got was a uniform currency with really nice coins.
No More Money For the Money and Medals Network
The Money and Medals Network is a vital part in the British numismatic world. It connects institutions, contributes to revitalize collections, and trains people in museums. Arts Council England has decided not to continue funding.
NGC Certified 50 Million Coins, Tokens and Medals
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has certified 50 million coins, tokens and medals since its founding in 1987. In celebration of this number, NGC showcases 50 numismatic top collectibles: CoinsWeekly presents five of them.
I Too Was In Arcadia
Burkhard Traeger has published a volume on Arcadia as part of the Bremer Beiträge zur Münz- und Geldgeschichte. As usual, the work is a successful mix of history, numismatics and a citable catalogue. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.