Barry Stuppler New PNG President
On July 30, 2017, Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild have selected Barry Stuppler to be the organization’s President for the 2017-2019 term. His goals include cooperation for the National Coin Week and counterfeit detection educational programs.
5th Simone Assemani Symposium on Islamic Numismatics Approaching
To be held in Rome on September 29-30, 2017, this year’s Simone Assemani Symposium will focus on Islamic numismatics. Topics include coin use, hoards and mints, rounded off by a new project dealing with manuscripts and networks of collectors.
Canadian Coin Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Great Trail
Marking the 25th anniversary of the 24,000 km long Great Trail, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a collector coin. Its rectangular format echoing the shape of a fold-out map, the silver coin with color enhancements celebrates the world’s s longest hiking trail.
Australia Celebrates Possum Magic Story through Coin Set
Celebrating the “Possum Magic” story that has enchanted Australian children for over 30 years, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a set of coins that retell Mem Fox’s story using Julie Vivas’ whimsical illustrations.
Return of commemorative coins leads to great loss in revenue for the Royal Canadian Mint
Bugs Bunny and his buddies have not been lucky for the Royal Canadian Mint. In times of declining silver prices, so many collectors have returned their coins in exchange for their nominal value that profits for 2016 collapsed.
Kawasaki in the year 2889
Scripophily expert Franky Leeuwerck made a thought experiment. Living in 2889 an archaeologist, specialized in 20th century financial artefacts finds a Japanese share from 1921. How does he react, what information can he retrieve from this document?
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at an auction house in southern Germany ...
Sovereign Rarities Ltd joins „The New York Sale“
In the context of the New York International Numismatic Convention the New York Sale is taking place once a year. Recently Sovereign Rarities / London joined the group of dealers who are organizing the sale.
CNG’s Handbook of Greek Coins: Macedon and Its Neighbors
CNG has published the tenth published volume in The Handbook of Greek Coinage series: “Handbook of Coins of Macedon and Its Neighbors. Part II: Thrace, Skythia, and Taurike, Sixth to First Centuries BC” (the second part of Volume 3 in the series).
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Standardizes Buyer’s Premium
Stack’s Bowers Galleries have standardized their buyer’s premium to 20% across all auction formats – live, Internet and sealed bid, in the United States and overseas. The change is effective since August 14th beginning with the firm’s Hong Kong Showcase Auction.