Dutch National Museum Purchases World-Class Collection of Cameos
The Rijksmuseum van Oudheden in Leiden has recently acquired 444 cameos of exceptional quality taking its place among the best collections of carved stones in Europe. More than 300 of the cameos are now on display in the museum.
The 1st Annual International Money Exposition in Nashville
For the first time the Annual International Money Exposition “IMEX” will be held in October 2023 in Nashville. Organizer Steven Ellsworth has partnered with Gary Adkins to make this show a must attend event in the USA.
Tübingen ONS Meeting 2023
In May 2023, the ONS meeting on Islamic numismatics will take place in Tübingen. After years of Zoom meetings this will be again an offline event. Read on to learn about how to register.
Highly Rare in Circulation: 2-Euro Commemorative Coins from San Marino
San Marino’s circulation coins are rare – even in the small Republic itself. And San Marino also issued just a few 2-euro commemorative coins. A real challenge for collectors. Fortunately, numiscontrol has some tips.
Norwegian Mint Strikes a Peace Medal Made from Humanium
Humanium is a new alloy. It is the result of an initiative to reduce illegal firearms by smelting them in order to use their remains for peaceful purposes. Humanium is the modern interpretation of the biblical request: Swords to Plowshares. The Norwegian Mint modified it. Now it reads: Weapons to Medals.
Switzerland Issues Bi-metal Coin “Rosenlaui Glacier”
Swissmint issues “Rosenlaui glacier”, the second coin in the “Swiss Glaciers” series. The 10 Francs bi-metal coin is available in different qualities and as part of various 2023 coin sets.
This Is the New Banknote Portrait of King Charles III
The Bank of England have unveiled the obverse portrait of King Charles III as it will be depicted on banknotes from 2024. Michael Alexander analyses the portrait and the new royal cypher or monogram.
The 2023 Designs of the $1 American Innovation Program
The United States Mint presents the new designs for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. In 2023 the programm will feature innovators from Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, and Mississippi. Check out the new designs!
Canada Introduces Transitional Effigy of the Late Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates Canada’s first woman journalist, Kathleen “Kit” Coleman. This coin introduces a transitional effigy of the late Queen Elizabeth II for collector and bullion coins until a new permanent obverse is chosen for all Canadian coins.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, USA-New York
The Anthony J. Taraszka Collection of Polish coins was a highlight in the Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ sale at NYINC 2023. The auction saw strong prices across the numismatic spectrum, realizing an impressive $16,613,761.