Why Was Numismata Munich Really Cancelled?
Numismata Munich didn’t take place. The Regional Administrative Office of Munich withdrew the permission. Was there no way one could have predicted this? Here you find out why this wasn’t possible and what changed on Friday morning.
Numismatic Events Cancelled or Postponed
As the Coronavirus is spreading, many events all over the world have been cancelled or postponed. We try to gather numismatic events affected by this recent development and will update the following list continuously. If you have to cancel your event, please make sure to notify us.
Tokens: Culture, Connections, Communities
The Royal Society published an anthology that, for the first time ever, deals with the phenomenon of tokens across time. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
ANA Call for Paper: “Women in Numismatics”
The American Numismatic Association is accepting proposals for the 2020 Maynard Sundman Littleton Coin Company Lecture Series. This year’s subject is: “Women in Numismatics”. Presentations will be given at the Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®.
Where Have All the BREXIT Coins Gone?
On 31st January 2020 the Royal Mint issued 3 million Brexit coins and has added further millions in the meantime. Apparently, though, that is not enough and people try to hunt them down. But why do these coins seem to disappear from circulation?
Mint Directors Conference Postponed
The Mint Directors Conference in South Africa, scheduled for April 2020, is postponed to autumn 2020. The reason is once again the coronavirus according to a statement of the organisers.
Perth Mint and Royal Mint Honour Fictitious Agent 007
Great times for the 007 aficionados among coin collectors: The Royal Mint has launched an entire James Bond commemorative coin and bar collection, the Perth Mint has created a collector coin featuring the iconic 007 gun logo.
On Goldfinger and Gold: Pulp Fictions and Hard Facts
Super-agent James Bond seems to know everything about diamonds, champagne, and gold. But at least as for gold, the Bond movies mix facts, fictions, and urban myths. After reading Simon Bytheway’s article you will watch “Goldfinger” with different eyes!
BREAKING NEWS: Numismata Munich Cancelled
The Numismata Munich has been cancelled, apparently at the instruction of the responsible public health authority. As soon as we know more details we will inform you.
Solidus Numismatik e. K.
The fifth Solidus Literature Auction 55 offers no less than 1756 lots published between 1615 to 2019. The sale features numerous bibliophile rarities, important numismatic standard works, and highly interesting auction catalogues.