Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Berlin ...
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles Available Through Heritage Auctions
The definitive resource on the history of one of the world’s most popular collector coins, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, written by Roger Burdette is now available. Each issue presented here includes an extensive commentary, as well as a list of exceptional specimens.
Bruce Smith joins Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announced that Bruce Smith has joined the company as Director of Client Placement and Acquisitions. He will be operating out of the firm’s Southern California headquarters.
Dix Noonan Webb launches new stand-alone banknotes department
Dix Noonan Webb, the international coins, medals and jewellery specialists, have opened a new stand-alone banknotes department staffed by two leading experts who have joined the company from another London auction house.
New Coins and Banknotes for Venezuela
The Central Bank of Venezuela issues new coins and banknotes due to the devaluation of its former currency. Michael Alexander presents the new means of payment and analyses the reasons and the chances for this new currency....
South African Mint to Host Mint Directors Conference
The biennial Mint Directors Conference will return to South Africa in 2020. The upcoming event will mark the 31st of its kind and will be held in Cape Town and Pretoria, in April of that year.
Perth Mint Issues Star Trek Coin
Perth Mint has issued a silver proof coin on behalf of Tuvalu which features three of the key ships that appeared in the original Star Trek television series: the starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, a Klingon D7 Battle Cruiser and Romulan Bird-of-Prey.
France Honors Simone Veil with Commemorative Coin
France has issued a new 2 euro commemorative coin in proof version dedicated to lawyer and politician Simone Veil. Veil became known, among other things, for pushing forward the law to legalize abortion in 1975.
Hispania Antiqua: Numismatic Impressions
In Künker’s Fall Auction 312 around 170 coins from the Iberian Peninsula will be on offer. Come with us on a tour to the highlights of touristic Spain which all can trace back their origin to antiquity.
Savoca Coins
Blue Auction 9 of Munich-based auction house Savoca Coins features 2314 lots including – but not limited to – Celtic, ancient Greek, Islamic, and world coins. Live closing is going to start on July 25th and 26th, 2018 at 6 PM CEST respectively.