Does Cash Have a Future?
Sweden is often cited as the haven of a cashless society. Is this where all countries are heading? Experts got together at CashCon 2019 to analyze current developments in cash provision and usage, and to find answers to the most pressing questions.
The 7 Summits – Aconcagua
Just like the previous issues, the third silver coin in the “The 7 Summits” series created by CIT Coin Invest AG on behalf of the Cook Islands, impresses collectors with a true-to-life design. Smartminting technology allows for the relief of the Aconcagua to appear surprisingly realistic.
Digitalized Facial Recognition for Coins
Is this the end of numismatics as we know it? An image recognition software is now able to recognize and identify inventoried coins at any given time. The Fraunhofer Institute reports on ongoing developments.
‘Byzantium’ Celebrates a Golden Age of Coinage
A new exhibition, now open at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, reveals the fascinating coinage of the Byzantine Empire. It showcases over 150 rare gold, silver and base metal coins and uses them to tell the story of the turbulent Byzantine era.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Pergamon ...
The Most Expensive Byzantine Coin
Two unalike sisters jointly ruled over the Byzantine Empire for a few weeks. A gold histamenon from that time can probably be added to the CoinsWeekly Coin Records as the most expensive Byzantine coin ever sold in a public auction.
New Standard Reference Work on the Archaic Coinage of Miletus
Whether it’s a stater, trite or fraction – you will frequently find the archaic coins of the city of Miletus in auction catalogs. Now, there is a new catalog, which will be the relevant work to cite from now on. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Improved Auction Archives
The auction house Stack’s Bowers Galleries has rebuilt, updated and relaunched their online Auction Archives. The site now features nearly 650,000 past auction records, some of which have not been available before.
Dinner is served! French star chef wins 2019 COTY
At the World Money Fair Berlin the COTY trophies 2019 were awarded on 2 February 2019. The Coin of the Year was the “Best Silver Coin” from France. It is dedicated to the famous chef Guy Savoy and French Excellency in cuisine.
Historic Collaboration of U.S. Mint and RAM
The United States Mint has announced a collaborative project with the Royal Australian Mint. The two mints will produce a commemorative coin set in celebration of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969.