Künker, D-Osnabrück
What a strong start! The 721 lots of the first Künker auction in the anniversary year realized a total amount of 9.3 million euros! We present the top ten.
A Numismatist’s Guide to Money Part 4: Mitchell-Innes and the Credit Theory of Money
In the fourth part of this series, Simon Bytheway examines the works of Alfred Mitchell-Innes – a pioneer in the development of the Credit Theory of Money – to find out what his writing tells us about monetary theories, and the wider socio-economic meaning of money.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 378 new high-quality coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices. It includes a nice selection of modern European coins.
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 3: British Sovereigns
British sovereigns are popular collector and bullion coins – and often forged. Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in this article how counterfeit sovereigns can be identified.
UK Not Adopting EU Art and Antiquities Import Rules
The UK did not adopt the EU Art and Antiquities Import Rules. This will change a lot in the art market, but it also offers various opportunities for companies in the UK. We republish an article by Cultural Property News about the consequences of this move.
The Entire World of Swedish Coinage in Two Books
The coin dealer Roberto Delzanno presents a comprehensive annotated catalogue of the entire Swedish coinage in two volumes. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
CNG’s Keystone Auction 3 Postponed
CNG was alerted that six coins offered in their upcoming Keystone auction 3 seem to be property of Yale University. CNG reached an agreement with the institution and decided to postpone the sale until matters will be sorted out. Michael Gasvoda explains the details.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Precious Metals Auctions
Gold and silver coins are extremely requested right now. Stack’s Bowers Galleries offer investment products in gold, silver, platinum and palladium, as well as popular bullion coins in their monthly Precious Metals Auctions
17th Technical Forum Session 1 – Join In Online
The Technical Forum normally takes place during the World Money Fair in Berlin and is the leading conference for modern minting technology. This year the Technical Forum will happen online. Read more about the topics of the first session and how to participate.
Estonian Central Bank Accepts Designs for New Coins
Estonia’s Central Bank is accepting entries for four coin design competitions. The commemorative and circulation coins will be issued in 2022 and the prize for the winner of each design competition is 1,500 euros.