Sights and steamers on emergency money
A new virtual exhibition titled “Nun kommt der Knallprotz vom ganzen Land” explores the topic of emergency money issued in Bavaria at the time of the economic crisis between 1914 and 1923. Exciting objects serve to illustrate the development and impact of inflation.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Rome ...
The SMI celebrates 30th anniversary with exhibition
To mark this anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Market Index (SMI) in 1988, the Swiss Finance Museum in Zurich-West is holding a year-long special exhibition from 1 June 2018 onward: “30 years SMI: stock market indices explained”.
The Cistophori of the Late Republic
William Metcalf presents a die study with results about monetary history. It is a straightforward work that should be owned by all those who want to classify coins on a scholarly level. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
David Michaels Rejoins Classical Numismatic Group
Longtime ancient coins specialist David Michaels has returned to the Classical Numismatic Group as of July 1st, 2018. With 30 years of experience in numismatics, he is, among other things, in charge of reestablishing CNG’s presence at U.S. coin shows.
First Fairmined-certified issue at Paris
Monnaie de Paris has struck its first issue certified according to the Fairmined standard. The gold for the 50-euro collector coin commemorating the end of WWI 100 years ago comes from mining companies that provide securer and healthier working standards.
Mini-medal: France FIFA World Champions
France won the FIFA World Cup title for the second time after 1998. Monnaie de Paris issues a mini medal in nordic gold on that occasion.
What is Money?
What is Money? Money is more than coins and bills. Anything may be used as money as long as it embodies certain characteristics and is accepted by a larger group. What kind of characteristics are required? You will learn that in this film.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
From 18-19 July 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. As usually collectors will find many special collections.
Künker
Künker’s eLive Auction 50 will take place from 18-18 July 2018. More than 1,100 lots will be offered from antiquity to modern times. Among others collectors will find various small denominations from modern times in exceptional conditions. In a film you can watch the highlights.