Albert Poggio Visits Pobjoy Mint
Albert Poggio of the Gibraltar National Mint visited the Pobjoy Mint in March to witness the production of coins commemorating the opening of the new Calpe House, a facility in London for sponsored patients sent from Gibraltar for medical treatment.
Vespa on il Tricolore Coins
The Italian Mint has issued a new silver 5 euro coin dedicated to the most famous Italian means of transportation: the Vespa. The pieces feature a colored depiction of the famous scooter in the three colors of the Italian flag respectively: green, white and red.
Anchor – Fair Winds
The latest piece of art by CIT Coin Invest AG is a lucky charm for all those who set out to conquer the Seven Seas. The silver coin has been issued on behalf of the Cook Islands and features an anchor - the oldest (lucky) symbol of seafaring.
Kolbe & Fanning, USA-Gahanna (OH)
Kolbe & Fanning dedicate sale 152 entirely to North American numismatics (though a number of important catalogues issued by American dealers offering ancient and foreign coins are also included).
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a yoga class ...
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, HK-Hong Kong
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio have announced the results of their Spring Hong Kong Auction shows 2019. Total prices summed up to $6,969,395. Top lot was a Chinese 2 Yuan Proof banknote sold for $240,000.
Coin Fair Asian Style: The Singapore International Coin Fair
While the Western world’s coin fair organizers are having more and more difficulties, coin fairs in Asia are booming. Like for instance the Singapore International Coin Fair, which took place March 22-24, 2019. Ursula Kampmann visited it for you.
Leu Numismatik, CH-Zürich
Zurich-based auction house Leu Numismatik will be holding their Auction 4 on 25 May 2019. This is Leu’s largest room sale to date featuring 925 lots comprising special collections and many items with excellent provenances.
Spink, GB-London
Ibrahim Salem is a true titan of the notaphilic world, having built a collection of 150,000 notes over decades. Spink is offering a first part of the collection of British Commonwealth Notes on 17 April 2019. Over 250 selections of the notes have been certified by PMG.
Cayón Numismática, E-Madrid
Cayón Subastas held another auction “out of the order” in Madrid, Spain, on 20 February 2019 featuring general Spanish coins and special collections. Some items saw spectacular results like a Carlos III 8 reales 1789/8 estimated at 400 euros sold for 6,120 euros.