Record Update – The Most Expensive Greek Coin
An earlier CoinsWeekly Coin Record submission has been surpassed: the world’s most expensive Greek coin. Our readers have pointed out a piece that sold for an impressive 3.25 million U.S. dollars in 2012.
Save the Norwegian Institute at Athens!
In 2019, the Norwegian Institute at Athens will celebrate its 30th birthday. But maybe it will not become much older because the legal owners are evaluating to shut it down or transform it heavily. Friends of the Norwegian Institute have started an online petition.
Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force moves to foundation
The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force and the position of director of counterfeiting has been transferred to the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation. The task force continues its work while the Industry Council for Tangible Assets can focus on a new challenge to meet.
First-Strike Ceremony of 10 Euro Polymer Coin
The 5 euro collector’s coins with incorporated polymer rings have been incredibly popular ever since they were first issued. In 2019, a 10 euro polymer coin will be available for the first time. The first specimens were struck in a ceremony at the Karlsruhe Mint on November 14, 2018.
ACDC: Black Ice
In 2008, the legendary ACDC album “Black Ice” was released. It was the last one the band recorded with the original lineup. CIT Coin Invest AG has issued a silver coin on behalf of the Cook Islands to mark the 10th anniversary of the album.
Historic Escudos on Spanish Euros
The Real Casa de la Moneda has issued four gold coins featuring four historic coins of the escuda-period.
Emporium Hamburg, D-Hamburg
19-11-2018 - 21-11-2018
Public auction 81
www.emporium-numismatics.com
NL-Tilburg
17-11-2018 - 01-01-1970
Internationale Münzbörse
9:00 - 15:00 Uhr
Hotel "de Druiventros"Bosscheweg 11NL-5056PP Berkel-Enschot
E-Mail: muntenbeurs@gmail.com
www.muntenbeurs-tilburg.nl
Savoca Coins
Blue Auction 12 of Munich-based auction house Savoca Coins is held in two parts. The sale comprises 2,338 lots with very requested material aiming thus particularly at new collectors. Live closing is going to start on 17 and 18 November 2018 at 5 PM CEST respectively.
LT-Vilnius
16-11-2018 - 17-11-2018
MS Vilnius International Coin Fair
www.ms-coin-fair.com