Mint Industry – A New Platform For the Global Coin Producing Industry
A platform to raise awareness and provide solid-proof facts about the coin minting industry and its products – that is the aim of Mint Industry, a new website created by the Mint Directors Conference.
Pobjoy’s “Preserve Planet Earth” Coin
Pobjoy’s newest coin was influenced by the devastating wildfires in Australia. 15% of the proceeds from this Koala Coin, released on behalf of the Government of Niue, will be donated to the NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services.
The Origin of the Bavarian Beer Purity Law
A regulation of the Bavarian dukes William IV and his brother Louis X is still quoted frequently today: the “Reinheitsgebot” – the beer purity law of 1516. We tell its story with the help of coins from the Special Collection Bavaria, which will be on sale on 18 March 2020 at Künker.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, USA-Santa Ana (California)
During the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Spring Expo in Baltimore, Stack’s Bowers will present part VI and VII of the D. Brent Pogue Collection. Collectors will find the marvellous paper money collection and American coins of exceptional quality.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries, USA-Santa Ana (California)
Stack’s Bowers Galleries March 2020 Baltimore Auction will feature legendary 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollars from the E. Horatio Morgan Collection.
Cayón Numismática
Cayón Numismática postponed their March auctions to 19 and 20 June 2020. The auction features more than 1,100 lots, among them an important collection of Spanish medieval coins. Please bid! Cayón donates a part of the buyer’s fee to fight Covid-19.
Mowbray Collectables, NZ-Wellington
Mowbray Collectables 24th Numismatic Auction offers 595 lots of coins, medals and banknotes. Highlights include a very rare Colonial Bank of New Zealand One Pound of 1887.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Diocletian’s office…
Ulla Westermark (1927-2020)
The queen mum of Greek numismatics is dead. Ulla Westermark died on 22 February 2020. Ursula Kampmann honours the memory of a great numismatist who was known for her preference to stay in the background and who, perhaps for this very reason, had friends all over the world.
Unresolved Questions in the Case of the Stolen Big Maple Leaf
The verdict against the thieves of the Big Maple Leaf has been passed, but that does not mean the case is closed: Now the owner of the coin is suing the insurance company. The coin is still missing, and the insurance company has only replaced a fraction of its value. Is the Bode Museum liable?