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Naville Numismatics Ltd.

Naville Numismatics’ Live Auction 29 features a selection of 804 lots of Greek, Roman, Byzantine coins, all chosen with contribution from NAC’s experts. The auction will close on 26 February 2017.

Heritage, USA-Dallas (TX)

Olga Korbut captured the hearts of an international audience through her dominance in the 1972 Munich Olympic. “Mother of Modern Gymnastics” offers medals, event-worn leotard and ephemera at February event.

Venezuela’s monetary zigzag course

Venezuela is currently stricken by an energy crisis and food shortages. Although the people are forced to pay with wads of money already, President Maduro withdrew the highest denomination banknote worth 100 bolívar - only to declare it still valid again.

Welcome to Iran! Part 14: Isfahan, or Half the World

The last episode of the numismatic diary brings us to Isfahan, whose beauty and diversity has led poets to say that “Isfahan is half the world.” And we visit this city not on just any day of the year, but on Newroz, the Iranian New Year, of all days...

Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World

Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, just before Mount Oybin ...

New permanent gallery at the Bank of England Museum

Inspired by the polymer £5 note, the Bank of England Museum has opened its new permanent gallery. Its exhibition “The Story of the Banknote – From Mulberry Paper to Flexible Plastic” journeys from the Ming dynasty money to the new fiver.

How Tokyo, London, and New York Shaped the Modern World

In “Central Banks and Gold”, Simon James Bytheway and Mark Metzler explore how today’s financialized form of globalism took shape a century ago, when Tokyo joined London and New York as a major financial center.

Chicago Coin Expo Returns to Chicago

On April 5-8, 2017 the inaugural Chicago Coin Expo will take place at the Chicago Cultural Center. It is hosted by Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. and the History In Your Hands Foundation.

NGC Releases New Mobile App

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has released a new mobile app that features some of the company’s most popular research tools. Optimized for both smartphones and tablets, the free NGC app is available now in the App Store and Google Play.

Commemorative coins devoted to independence and nature of Finland

In 2017, Finland will release a commemorative two-euro coin celebrating the country's centenary of independence. There is also a proposal to the Ministry of Finance for a commemorative coin paying tribute to Finnish nature, to be released in the autumn of 2017.
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