Al Kreuzer Memorial Award
The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force in the Industry Council for Tangible Assets recognized three individuals for their outstanding work in combatting counterfeiters and those who traffic in counterfeit coins and currency in the United States.
CCG London Office to Open in September 2018
The Certified Collectibles Group opened its London office in the fashionable Bloomsbury area on September 10, 2018. It is located within the Spink building. The London office will be CCG’s fifth global location.
Introduction of New 500 Peso Banknotes Launches New Series
With the issue of Mexico’s newest banknote into circulation, the country is introduced to a new historically themed series focusing on notable chapters in the country’s development. Michael Alexander presents a detailed analysis of the new banknote.
Coins and Banknotes via the same website
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing have formed an alliance to sell US currency through the Mint’s e-commerce system beginning this fall.
Royal Australian Mint Maps Western Hemisphere on Convex Coin
Artistry, craftsmanship and history combine in a new gold domed coin released by the Royal Australian Mint. It captures the Western Hemisphere as depicted on a richly-decorated 1626 map by English cartographer John Speed titled A New and Accurate Map of the World.
Maneki Neko – Special Shapes Gold
Everybody who can call a cat his or her own knows that cats are very special animals. For all cat lovers, CIT Coin Invest AG has designed a special gold coin in the shape of what is probably the world’s most famous cat: Maneki Neko – a beckoning cat.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
From 26-27 September 2018 Dix Noonan Webb will be holding their Live Online Auction of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria with room bidding available at their London offices. Among the collections is also a collection of Queen’s and Khedive’s Sudan Medals.
Classical Numismatic Group
Two flagship collections headline CNG’s Electronic Auction 429: the DMS Collection, consisting primarily of Roman, and the Dr. William E. Triest Collection, featuring British and a particularly strong offering of Scottish coinage. The sale closes on 26 September 2018.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
Bob Lyall’s collection of cut and countermarked coins produced a classic ‘white glove sale’ at Dix Noonan Webb on 25 September 2018. The auction’s star was the only recorded countermarked 22 Guilders from Essequibo & Demerara which sold for £55,200.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
On 25 September 2018 Dix Noonan Webb will be auctioning off the collection of cut and countermarked coins assembled by leading British numismatist Bob Lyall with many rarities, some of which are the only recorded specimens, and is expected to fetch up to £270,000.