Wolfgang Haney (1924-2017)
Wolfgang Haney ranged among the most important collectors in Germany, even without having unlimited resources. He illustrated the history of the Holocaust through his more than 12,000 objects. We mourn the loss of a collector who, on the basis of objects from everyday life, made the incomprehensible comprehensible.
Stephan Satijn appointed Royal Dutch Mint Master
The renowned Royal Dutch Mint has appointed a new Mint Master: Stephan Satijn. This will influence the Dutch Euro coins, as Dutch mint masters have got an individual mint mark.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the road from Pella to Athens ...
NGC launches online Counterfeit Detection resource
Since 1987, graders of Numismatic Guaranty Corporation have identified more than 100,000 counterfeit and altered coins. To help collectors and dealers, NGC has launched an online Counterfeit Detection resource, featuring coins most often targeted by counterfeiters.
The Coins of Queen Isabel II of Spain
Patrick O’Connor has published his comprehensive monograph on the coinage of Isabel II of Spain. It contains a catalog of all her coins, including patterns, medals, and fantasies. Ursula Kampmann took a look.
I.A.P.N. Annual Conference 2017 in Lucerne
Bringing together the largest numismatic firms, the International Association of Professional Numismatists’ 2017 annual conference was held in Lucerne. Topics addressed included counterfeiting and cultural heritage issues. Here you read the I.A.P.N. report.
San Marino’s divisional coins 2017 in proof
The Republic of San Marino has issued the Proof Divisional Coin Set 2017. The set also comprises two 2 euro commemorative coins.
Canada commemorates 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a two-dollar commemorative circulation coin honouring the brave Canadians who fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge 100 years ago and paved the way to the Allied victory which ended the First World War.
Medal production in 1930
In 1929/1930, the America-based Medallic Art Company made a film that shows the making of a medal, from the draft to the delivery of the product finished. This is a fascinating glimpse into early 20th century medal production!
Mowbray International Numismatic, NZ-Wellington
Mowbray Collectables, New Zealand’s premier numismatic and philatelic auction house, holds its 18th International Numismatic auction with 552 lots on 13 October 2017. New Zealand material is a Mowbray speciality but there is much more.









