How to detect Counterfeit Sovereigns
The British Sovereign is one of the most popular gold coins around – which is why there are also many counterfeit ones in the market. NGC specialists explain what imperfections to look for and how to spot the fake specimens.
Media Error Draws Misleading Reports on Sale of Rare Coin
It’s the epitome of the domino effect: one news service publishes a false fact, hundreds of media outlets negligently copy it, and suddenly the price a coin sold for has increased eightfold. The most recent case involves a rare Philadelphia coin.
From London to Llantrisant – The Royal Mint celebrates Fifty Years in Wales
In 1968, the Royal Mint moved from Tower Hill to Southern Wales. This generously illustrated article tells you more about the reasons behind the move and recent developments.
France Commemorates 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989 paved the way for the reunification of Germany. This year, Monnaie de Paris will issue a series of coins commemorating the historic event.
Numismatic Programme 2019 of Greece
The General Accounting Office of the Greek Ministry of Finance has announced the Hellenic Numismatic Programme of 2019. It honors luminaries of the country’s history as well as its culture and flora.
EU Agrees on Import Measures for Cultural Property
After three years, the European Union has reached an agreement on a new system of import measures for cultural property. An article published by IADAA summarizes the most important changes.
2019 COTY Nominees Announced
The list of nominees for the 2019 Coin of the Year Award has been published. The winners in each of the 10 categories will be announced and recognized during the World Money Fair in Berlin on February 2, 2019.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a significant mint of medieval Europe ...
Record-Breaking Year for Treasures Discovered by the Public
The British Museum has announced that the number of treasure discoveries made by members of the public has hit a record level for the second year running. In 2017, more than 1,000 finds were discovered across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Imitation, Appropriation, and New Creations: The Paduans
The Basel Historical Museum maintains the collections of the great antiquarians of the Renaissance. Hence, it should come as no surprise that it has now published a catalog of the early modern imitations of Roman coins. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.