Brazen Burglary in the Berlin Memorial Church – Orders and Medals Stolen
Another bold break-in at a Berlin cultural institution: During a burglary at the Memorial Church the perpetrators stole medals and orders. Here you can find descriptions and pictures. Are there any links to the raids in Berlin and Dresden?
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG’s online auction features 785 lots. This sale presents a particularly strong selection of Roman Imperial issues in bronze and silver, including further selections from the Summer Haven Collection. A significant number of multiple lots are also available.
Numismatic Exhibition in Abu Dhabi
On January 28, 2020, Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed, minister of presidential affairs in the UAE, opened the “Coins of Islam: History Revealed” exhibition in the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The event was organized by Dr Alain Baron.
8th Hong Kong Coin Show Cancelled Due To Coronavirus Disease
Many events in South-East Asia are considered too risky due to the outbreak of coronavirus disease. This afflicts the world of numismatics, too. The 8th Hong Kong Coin Show, originally planned to take place from 27th to 29th March 2020, is now postponed.
850 Years Ago: The Murder that Shook the Middle Ages
2020 marks the 850th anniversary of the murder of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. In October 2020 the British Museum will host the first ever major UK exhibition on Thomas Becket’s life, death and legacy. But the whole year is full of related events.
ANA and NGC to Launch ANA Registry
The ANA and NGC have partnered to launch the ANA Registry later this year. It will allow both NGC- and PCGS-certified U.S. coins to be registered and displayed, recognizing that most U.S. coin collectors have certified coins from both services.
South African Mint Names New Managing Director
The South African Mint has a new Managing Director: Ms Honey Mamabolo has been serving in this function effective since 1 February 2020. She has 20 years’ experience across various industry sectors, including mining, retail banking, and manufacturing.
Ethical Gold With the Help of Blockchain Technology
The Perth Mint has joined with technology specialists Security Matters Ltd to start the trueGold project. Their aim is to provide the surety that the gold has been ethically sourced and reliably tracked throughout its journey from the mine site to the marketplace.
Royal Mint’s Dinosauria Series Starts With the Megalosaurus
The Royal Mint in conjunction with the Natural History Museum launches its Dinosauria collection. Megalosaurus, Iguanodon and Hylaeosaurus will feature on their own commemorative 50p coins. The series begins with Megalosaurus.
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Solidus’ Winter Auction 53 is online and contains 456 individual lots, including 42 selected premium lots. It offers a wide range of attractive collector's coins from Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Modern Times, including some interesting medals.