North Carolina Dealer Honored with Service Award
ICTA dealer member Mitch Hyatt was honored during the ICTA’s dinner and update cruise aboard the Yacht StarShip II in Tampa, Florida, as the recipient of the 2017 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award.
Certified Collectibles Group-Chairman looks back on 2017
The chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, Mark Salzberg, reflects on the highlights of 2017 and looks ahead to 2018. Read the complete letter here.
G+D Wins 260 Million Euros Contract in Egypt
Munich-based global security technology group Giesecke+Devrient was commissioned by the Central Bank of Egypt with planning and building an integrated plant for the production and processing of bank notes in Egypt’s new administrative centre, southeast of Cairo.
United States Mint Resumes Mutilated Coin Redemption Program
The United States Mint is resuming its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program after its previous suspension in 2015. The program provides a possibility through which individuals and businesses can exchange bent and partial coins for reimbursement.
Six-year old mints the worldwide first coin in 2018
Every year the Royal Australian Mint strikes the very first coin of the world. This event is very popular in Australia. 2018 the Mint has changed the system of how to establish who has the honour of pressing the first coin.
Swiss coin features ‘Klausen pass’
The Federal Mint Swissmint starts with the 20-franc silver coin ‘Klausen Pass’ a new series on Swiss Alpine passes. Aficionados of racing cars and motorbikes will be familiar with the pass as the location of the historical Klausenrace.
New Swiss commemorative coin ‘Carline thistle’
On 25 January 2018, the Federal Mint Swissmint launches the new commemorative coin ‘Carline thistle’. The bimetallic coin is the last in its three-part FLORA ALPINA series.
World Money Fair 2018
From February 2 to 4, 2018 the World Money Fair will take place. The WMF is the most important show for contemporary numismatics. Therefore we have asked the participating mints which novelties they will offer and which events they have planned.
The 46th New York International at its new location
The New York International Numismatic Convention is still the most important market place for ancient coins. In 2018, the convention had to move. It is now located at the Grand Hyatt above the Grand Central Terminal. Ursula Kampmann was there.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Alexander the Great’s bedroom ...