John Pett remembered by his friends
For decades John Pett had worked with Spink. When he died, two men decided to share their vivid memories with us in order to supplement the obituary. You can read how David Worland from Australia and Joe Linzalone from the United States remember their friend.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the Mithras sanctuary ...
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and the Californian Gold Rush
The Californian Gold Rush attracted thousands of unlucky revolutionists of 1848/9. Among them was the Hungarian Count Samuel C. Wass. He co-founded the famous assay office in San Francisco and donated four of his gold coins to the Hungarian National Museum.
Kenneth Bressett Named First Editor Emeritus of the Red Book
Kenneth Bressett, longtime editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”), has retired into Whitman Publishing’s newly created position of Editor Emeritus.
Conference in Tirana 2018 – Call for papers
The Museum of the Bank of Albania will hold its second conference. The meeting is titled “The role of money in wartime” and will feature multiple presentations for which papers can be submitted now.
“Smith Forges in the Sky” named Latvia’s Coin of the Year 2017
In a public voting more than 7,000 votes decided on Latvia's Coin of the Year 2017. During the award ceremony on 27 April 2018 it was made clear how pivotal traditional Latvian folk music is still in Latvian society.
New Swiss commemorative coin: “William Tell”
It’s back again: A Swiss gold coin featuring Hodler’s William Tell on its revers. The new interpretation of this protective confederate is politically correct and artistically better made than its infamous predecessor.
Pobjoy Mint has issued an interactive Angry Birds(TM) coin
Pobjoy Mint has issued a new coin which allows you to enter the world of Angry Birds(TM). A cutting-edge technology makes this possible.
Canada repurchases the Victoria Cross – as national heritage and patriotic symbol
An unknown buyer paid 660,000 CAD for the Victoria Cross of David Vivian Currie. The problem was that the buyer was not Canadian. The Canadian authorities thus prevented the export. Meanwhile the money has been accumulated and the order will stay in Canada.
Dix Noonan Webb, GB-London
On 9 and 10 May 2018 Dix Noonan Webb will be holding an auction of Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. On offer will be a collection of Queen’s South Africa Medals to the Imperial Yeomanry as well as medals relating to the Malaya and Korea campaigns.