Call for Design Proposals for China’s Olympic Coins and Banknotes 2022
On the occasion of the Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the People’s Bank of China will issue commemorative coins and banknotes. Institutions and artists worldwide are invited to submit design proposals.
Gibraltar Remembers End of WW II in Europe
On 8 May 1945 WW II ended in Europe. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Pobjoy Mint has released a coloured cupro nickel diamond finished 50 pence coin on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNGs Electronic Auction 467 features 695 lots. Highlights from this sale include selections from the collection of an English Queen’s Counsel and a fascinating group of Aksumite silver and bronze issues, alongside the usual array of ancient, world, and British offerings.
Agora Numismatiek
Agora Numismatiek published their March fixed-price list. The list contains 40 high grade, rare and historically interesting coins, almost all from ancient Greece and Rome and some with excellent provenance from distinguished collections. Find some highlights here.
The End of Moneytrend
This week it became known that a well-established institution of German numismatics has ceased to exist. Moneytrend filed for insolvency on 22 April 2020.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, Recently, on one of the roads leading to Rome…
Art Dealers and the Network of Society
French art dealer Anthony JP Meyer reports on the current situation in France. He thinks of the many people who rely on his small enterprise. We thought that this post might be of the same interest for you as it was for us.
Plantation Tokens of the Dutch East Indies
A. J. Lansen has given collectors a reference work for plantation tokens in the Dutch East Indies. The book won the Tams-Mishler-Award in 2018. The new revised 4th edition lists 21 recently discovered tokens.
The Numismatist Editor-in-Chief Barbara Gregory to Retire
After 38 years at the American Numismatic Association, The Numismatist Editor-in-Chief Barbara Gregory retired in April. She passed the editorial responsibilities to current ANA Managing Editor Caleb Noel.
Summing Up the Issue With Rounding Cents
The EU Commission’s work program 2020 reveals plans to withdraw one- and two-euro cent coins from circulation. This came as a surprise to representatives of mints as there are serious concerns over the matter.