World famous detective Sherlock Holmes to be commemorated on UK coin
With a commemorative 50p the Royal Mint celebrates the 160 years since the birth of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes. It will feature a design which requires a magnifying glass to read.
Penultimate Coin in Series of the Big Five Features the Sleek Leopard
Pobjoy Mint has released the fourth coin in the popular series of five featuring the Big Five African Animals. The penultimate coin features the majestic Leopard and is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone.
SINCONA AG
SINCONA sold 3,350 lots for a total price of over CHF 7.2 millions. The US Rarities – Gold, Silver and Copper Coins Collection nearly doubled its estimate selling for more than CHF 2 millions.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, when Hadrian arrived at Alexandria ...
Savoca Coins (London)
The 3rd Blue Auction of Savoca’s London office is held in two parts. The sale comprises 1,883 lots with very sought-after material aiming thus particularly at new collectors.
The Manifold World of Challenge Coins
Tokens to maintain the morale during a government shutdown and medals of intercultural friendship – Challenge Coins tell many moving stories. Some have been compiled in books and others can be purchased for a song in shops in the Middle East. Here is the latest from the world of Challenge Coins.
ANA Board of Governors Election is Live
Every two years, the terms of all American Numismatic Association elected officials expire. Find here the nominations for the ANA’s 2019 election of officers. Members can either vote via mail or online using an eBallot.
Women Candidates’ presentation for ANA election
Among the readers and supporters of CoinsWeekly are two women who are running for the ANA election. Here are the reasons why they think it makes sense to vote for them.
Kansas Governor Signs Bill Providing Sales-Tax Exemption
Kansas has joined 38 other U.S. states with a sales-tax exemption on sales of gold and silver coins as well as all gold, silver, platinum and palladium bullion. Both dealers and collectors had previous championed the cause for many years.
The medals of Erminio Varisco
The Vatican Numismatic Cabinet has added a series of exciting contemporary medals to its collections: Erminio Varisco’s widow entrusted curator Eleonora Giampiccolo with her husband’s estate, which is presented in this catalog. Ursula Kampmann has had a look through it.