PMG Certifies 2 million Notes
Paper Money Guaranty® has now certified 2,000,000 notes, a first for a third-party paper money grading service and more than double the number of notes certified by the next-largest company.
The Perth Mint creates 1oz silver coins Ghostbusters
On behalf of Tuvalu, The Perth Mint creates three 1oz coins struck from 99.99% pure silver featuring key characters from the hit film in vivid colour and presented in special Ghostbusters (TM) themed packaging.
AINA Medal commemorates Balfour Declaration
The American Israel Numismatic Association issues a medal commemorating three important events: the Balfour Declaration, the Reunification of Jerusalem, and AINA’s 50th anniversary.
Belgian Mint ceases activities
The Royal Mint of Belgium will close on January 1, 2018. The reasons are a matter of dispute, for the institution is even said to have made a profit recently. Collectors, on the other hand, can currently benefit from the decision.
Princeton University Acquires Donald Collection of Byzantine Coins
The Princeton University Numismatic Collection has acquired Peter Donald’s huge collection of rare Byzantine coins. Comprising 5,280 coins, the collection of the English numismatic scholar constitutes one of the world’s most comprehensive private collections.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the ANS ...
Heritage Auctions Staff Aids in Recovering Stolen Coins
Bill Walker, a rare coin specialist in Heritage Auctions’ Dallas office, identified five stolen coins and investigated how they found their way back on the market in order to contact the owner.
Classical Numismatic Group
CNG presents Auction 401 closing on 12 July, 2017 featuring 769 lots. The sale offers Roman Republican and Imperial issues from the Archer M. Huntington Collection, and concludes with an extensive run of Paduan-type ‘sestertii’ and a group of English copper tokens.
Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Solidus presents 453 lots online in their Literature Auction 17 on 8 July 2017. The publications date from 1700 to 2012. A large part of the auction consists of very interesting early auction catalogs from the 19th and 20th century with many important collections.
Surveillance video expected to trace thieves of giant gold coin
There is still no sign of the huge gold Maple Leaf that was stolen from the Berlin Bode Museum in March 2017. Berlin Police has now posted a surveillance camera video that might help to find the burglars.