Funny Money – Money in Caricature. The Catalogue
Money in caricature is a great topic – there’s a reason we publish a new cartoon by our wonderful Claire every week! The Austrian National Bank has opened an exhibition devoted to the subject in its Money Museum, and now there’s a catalogue to go with it.
CCG Announces Two High-Level Promotions
Certified Collectibles Group announced the promotions of Michael Browne to Chief Operating Officer and Max Spiegel to President. Read on to find out more about them.
The Broad Field of Reformation Coins and Medals: Interview With K.-P. Brozatus
The late Klaus-Peter Brozatus was one of the great experts in the field of Reformation coins and medals. In 2011 he gave an interview to Daniel Harmelink and talked about his work and what issues he regarded among the most outstanding in this numismatic area.
2020 Archer M. Huntington Award Goes to Sydney F. Martin
The American Numismatic Society presents its 2020 Archer M. Huntington Award for Excellence in Numismatic Scholarship to Sydney F. Martin, an expert in Colonial numismatics. The award ceremony will be available to attend virtually.
American Eagle 2021 Features New Reverse Designs
The United States Mint has unveiled new reverse designs for the 2021 American Eagle gold and silver coins. 2021 marks the 35th Anniversary of the American Eagle Coin Program, and the new designs featuring the national bird will begin appearing in midyear 2021.
Royal Mint Museum Announces Short-Story Competition For Children
To mark the 50th anniversary of decimalisation, The Royal Mint Museum announced a short-story competition for school children in Wales. The winning story will be selected by celebrated children’s author, Eloise Williams.
Evolution of Life – Diplocaulus
Over the past six years, CIT’s Evolution of Life series has gained cult status among paleontologists. The depictions’ precision amazes the experts. The sixth release features the salamander-like Diplocaulus.
A Numismatist’s Guide to Money Part 1: What Does Money Do?
We use money every day, we collect coins, but who can say what exactly money is? Or what it will become in the future? Simon Bytheway discusses in this new series aspects like these and starts from the crucial question: What is money good for?
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in ancient Hessia…
Kolbe & Fanning
Kolbe & Fanning Numismatic Booksellers are holding their 158th Auction on 21 November 2020. The 467-lot sale features books from the TAB Library of works on ancient coins, the extensive working library of Eldert Bontekoe, and other properties.