Royal Numismatic Society Awards Gilljam Prize to George Watson
Royal Numismatic Society has awarded the Gilljam Prize to George Watson for his book “Connections, Communities, and Coinage: The System of Coin Production in Southern Asia Minor, AD 218–276.”
Do You Pay Cash? Yes! The World’s Most Cash-Reliant Countries
In many countries people prefer cash over cashless. But what do you think, which one is currently the world’s most cash-reliant country? A hint: more than 3 out of 4 transactions are done there using banknotes and coins. Read here the results of a new research.
Customize Your £0 Souvenir Note
Sterling Souvenir Note Ltd has launched £0 souvenir notes in Great Britain. After 0 Euro notes have become a popular tourist souvenir and collector item, now the United Kingdom tourist sites can customize their own note for their visitors. Will this become a new area of interest?
Singapore Mint Launches the 2022 Macau Lunar Tiger Coins
The Singapore Mint continues its Macau Lunar Coin Series. The third issue is dedicated to the lunar year 2022, the year of the tiger. The lavish design features colour elements, and Swarovski crystals.
Investment Company Blackstone Acquired Certified Collectibles Group
The investment company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Certified Collectibles Group. Blackstone is expecting to make huge returns in the booming collectibles market. However, collectibles as a lucrative investment field is a double-edged sword.
Tauler & Fau
Tauler & Fau’s E-Auction 90 is dedicated to one sole collection, the Voltaire Collection of Tokens and Medals from France. It offers a great variety of silver tokens in mint state and silver and bronze medals from Louis XIV to the 20th century.
MDC Monnaies de Collections, MC-Monte Carlo
MDC Monnaies de Collection’s numismatic auction 7 saw strong results for high quality coins and medals. Especially Modern French and British Gold coins were in high demand. A rare 1921 five pounds and an extremely rare sovereign almost hit the 1 million euro mark.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the shrine of Eileithyia, goddess of childbirth…
From Lira to Euro. Italy’s History in Coins – Part 1: The Risorgimento
In the middle of the 19th century, Italy was made up of numerous small states that had their own currencies. However, the Count of Cavour came along and united the country by means of diplomatic skill and passion.
The Four Coins Jesus Knew
It is very human to look for physical testimonies as proof for events and persons we care about. Therefore, numismatists have been connecting the life of Jesus with coins for centuries. The University of Calgary continues this tradition with a new exhibition.