Royal Canadian Mint announces profits and performance for 2017
The Royal Canadian Mint presented its statement of financial position 2017 offering an insight view into their activities and their expectations for the year 2018.
Royal Mint celebrating the wedding of Prince Henry
To celebrate the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Royal Mint released a commemorative coin.
Canada celebrates royal wedding
On occasion of the upcoming wedding of Prince Harry, the Canadian Mint releases a new silver collector coin with three Swarovski® crystals. According to the wishes of the couple the Canadian Mint also donated to the Centre for addiction and mental health Toronto.
To Repatriate or Not to Repatriate: That is the Question
Copenhagen’s David Collection is world-renowned for its collection of exquisite examples of Islamic art. Turkey has now requested repatriation of numerous items. Denmark has become a leading case as sending art back means it can only be experienced in source countries.
“Built on Gold“: Exhibition shows Melbourne’s golden past
A new exhibition in the Old Treasury of Melbourne showcases the story of the journey of Victorian gold, from the diggings, as it passed through the hands of the gold buyers, escort troopers and on some occasions, bushrangers in England’s southernmost colony.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on Palatine Hill ...
Book on coins of the English East India Company wins IAPN Book Prize
Published by Spink in 2017 “The Coins of the English East India Company. Presidency Series: A Catalogue and Pricelist” by Dr Paul Stevens has been declared the winner of the IAPN Book Prize for 2018. Currently it is available from the publisher at a special price.
Bertolami Fine Arts
Bertolami Fine Arts feature ancient coins and numismatic literature in their E-live Auction 59. Most of the 2,204 lots are available for collectors with limited budget but there are also some high-quality pieces. The two auction catalogues will be closing on 20 and 21 May.
Serdica’s mint found?
In 2015, Bulgarian archaeologists found a gigantic Roman hoard in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia. They are convinced that a mint was located there during late antiquity. Other experts have reason to doubt this claim.
Exhibition at Chinese university showcases strong women on ancient coins
At the Northeast Normal University in Changchun, People’s Republic of China, a team of 15 students has developed an exhibition highlighting strong women on ancient coinage, mostly from the Roman Empire.