Last summer, a 52-year-old man from south-east England was stabbed in his home. Now, the trial of the chief suspect has opened. According to the charges presented in court, his motive was to get his hands on a collection of Beatrix Potter 50p coins.

In December, the latest World Customs Organisation Illicit Trade Report was published. As it only constitutes 0.2 % of the illegal trade, cultural property is the most insignificant problem cited. This begs the question: How is it possible that politicians know about these figures and nevertheless see a need for action?

Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the latest fantasy novel ...

The long and eventful history of Zurich is now on display in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum. Additional cultural programs link the exhibition with locations and events throughout the canton, encouraging visitors to engage with their own history.

An updated and revised sixth edition of Whitman’s Guide Book of United States Paper Money is available now. The new book is a history and price guide of the paper currency of the United States dating from Civil War federal issues to present-day cash, plus related issues.

The increase in popularity and demand for world currency has prompted Heritage Auctions to introduce a new auction. World Currency Weekly Auction will run online every Tuesday and will include a variety of graded and ungraded banknotes from across the globe.

The National Bank of Rwanda has issued two new denominations as part of new series of banknotes. They seek to highlight Rwanda’s lucrative tourist industry and the cultural diversity of this Central African nation.

Joe Menna has been named Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The distinguished artist has been working at the Mint since 2005 and numerous of his works have since won the Coin of the Year award.

The Monnaie de Paris has announced that a 2 euro commemorative coin will be issued in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Asterix. The comic created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo was first released on October 29, 1959.

The British Pobjoy Mint has released a new red titanium coin on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. It features the red-footed booby, a large seabird found extensively in tropical areas.