New Banknotes and Coins to Usher in the Era of Reiwa
As Japan welcomed a new Emperor and a new Imperial era on May 1st, 2019, the country’s currency will reflect this change from 2021 on. 3D holograms on banknotes and the coins’ bi-metallic composition are just a few of the numerous updates we can expect.
Belgium Remembers Audrey Hepburn
On May 4, 2019 Audrey Hepburn, ‘la Grande Dame’ of the silver screen, would have turned 90 years old. To commemorate her 90th birthday, the Royal Mint of Belgium is issuing a 25 euro commemorative coin in pure gold.
CIT’s New Evolution Coin: Pterosaur
CIT Coin Invest AG has designed a new issue as part of their Evolution of Life series on behalf of Mongolia that is dedicated to the Pterosaur - the “flying dinosaurs” as they are generally called. The coin is minted in silver with antique finish, and in gold.
Michigan Coin Shop Up in Flames
A case of burglary and arson are currently investigated in the small town of Tecumseh, Michigan. The store Tecumseh Coins was completely destroyed by the flames and the coin safes inside were found opened. Did the burglars deliberately set the store on fire to cover up their tracks?
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf., D-Frankfurt
Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. will be offering in Auction 424 many items of good provenance and old collections of coins from Saxony, Mecklenburg, brakteats and much more …
SINCONA AG, CH-Schweiz
SINCONA offers a broad variety of gold coins: a special collection of US rarities, investors’ favorites as well as Swiss and World gold coins and medals. Not to forget all the other interesting numismatic objects.
A Center of Technology in Asia: The Singapore Mint
Orders from 20 countries, a cornucopia of technologies developed in-house, innovative concepts in the field of circulation coin logistics and the sales distribution of collectors’ coins – these are only a few of the terms you can use to describe The Singapore Mint. Ursula Kampmann has visited it.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, when Theodosius went to battle against the Goths ...
Heidelberger Münzhandlung – Auktion 76
Heidelberger Münzhandlung is going to auction off spectacular individual pieces in addition to extensive collections of ancient gold coins, French coins and medals, Luxembourgian coins, German talers as well as coins from Brunswick, Notgeld from 1914/1915 and numismatic literature.
The Most Expensive Share Sold in 2018
What was the highest priced scripophily sale at auction in 2018? Was it an American stock certificate or maybe a Chinese government bond? None of these, says Franky Leeuwerck. It was a French share and it was sold in Boone's 60th Auction, at Antwerp on April 14, 2018.