National Museum Zurich Opens its West Wing
The renovation of the West Wing of the National Museum Zurich is now complete. This wing of the building presents a chamber of treasures in a historical appearance but with state-of-the-art technology and houses one of the largest collections of finger rings of the world.
Revised Edition of Standard Reference for Global Circulation Coins
In October this year, the Directory of Circulating Coins was published for the third time. Now the practical reference book for circulation coins is up to date again.
NGC Grades One of the First Morgan Dollars From San Francisco
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has certified one of the first 10 Morgan Dollars struck by the San Francisco Mint. Hundreds of millions of Morgan Dollars were struck from 1878 to 1921. The 1878-S Morgan Dollar certified by NGC ranks as one of the most important.
Richard Weaver Selected As New PNG President
Richard Weaver has been elected President of the Professional Numismatists Guild for the 2019–2021 term. In the past, he was the PNG Vice President. Now, the new president wants to refurbish the organization’s reputation as an “elite old boys club”.
“Physical Cash Is Irreplaceable” – Part 1
Ursula Dalinghaus has conducted a study about the importance of cash as part of the public infrastructure. She states that cash is irreplaceable. She and the anthropologist Bill Maurer explain their position in this interview.
Royal Australian Mint Commemorates Qantas Airline Centenary
To mark the centenary of Australia’s flag carrier Qantas the Royal Australian Mint and the national carrier have revealed a new $1 Australian circulating coin, a collectible Qantas Centenary 11 Coin Set, along with a ‘Golden Ticket’ competition.
Latvija Remembers Freedom Fights
Latvijas Banka has issued a silver collector coin “Freedom Fights (1918–1920)” dedicated to the Latvian War of Independence and all those people who helped to win independence and hold freedom in high esteem.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on a Friday ...
Roma Numismatics Ltd
Roma Numismatics offers for the last time coins from the esteemed Hermann Lanz collection, as well as other Greek and Roman rarities. The sale also features rich Islamic and Modern & Medieval selections with notable and desirable coins in each.
Troy at the British Museum: Myth and Reality
Troy: myth and reality will be the first exhibition in the UK to feature finds from Heinrich Schliemann’s excavations at the site of Troy. It tells the stories that have fascinated and inspired people for more than 3,000 years from the Trojan horse to Hollywood films.