Hungarian coin commemorates Budapest Zoo’s 150th anniversary
To mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Budapest Zoo, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing a commemorative coin in 2016. Available in two denominations and two materials, it features some of the Zoo’s highly popular animals.
Coin set captures beauty of Singapore’s Orchids
The Native Orchids of Singapore coin series issued from 2011 to 2015 has been well received by coin collectors worldwide. In 2016, the beauty of Singapore’s Native Orchids is once again finely captured on 10 miniature 999 fine silver proof coins.
Coins and Medals of the Popes
Coins and medals of the Popes are popular among collectors all over the world. A little film explains several papal symbols and summarizes the history of modern papacy using coins and medals.
Stephen Album Rare Coins, USA-Santa Rose, CA
Stephen Album Rare Coins auction 26 will encompass 2,242 lots including Ancients, Islamic, China, World, Indian, and Numismatic Literature featuring part IV of the Dr. Paul Stevens Collection of Indian Coins.
Classical Numismatic Group, USA-Lancaster, PA
CNG presents auction 103 closing on 14 September 2016. This sale offers 1295 lots estimated at almost $2 million. The main focus is on ancient coins, but there will be also some selections of early medieval, Islamic, World coins and medals.
Aldina Cutroni Tusa (1923-2016)
In a very advanced age, Aldina Cutroni Tusa has died – archaeologist and professor of numismatics, doyenne in the field of Sicily. Christof Boehringer dedicates an obituary to this extraordinary expert of Sicilian coins.
Harald Salvesen (1928-2016)
After a long illness, the Norwegian collector Harald Salvesen passed away. He was known as a great aficionado and connoisseur of Athenian coinage. His collection of Trade Dollars was auctioned off at Spink & Son in Zurich in 1988.
Failure to Register Inventory Closes Israeli Antiquities Shop
Israel’s Antiquities Authority has moved to close down several licensed dealers for failure to complete inventories required under new laws upheld by Israel’s High Court in January 2016 which required computerized documentation.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Speaking of animal lovers ...
Oriental Numismatic Society Annual General Meeting and Study Day
On 12 November 2016 the ONS’s Study Day at the British Museum will focus on what numismatics can tell us about culture and society. Speakers will be asked to focus on what coins can tell us about wider culture and society. The Call for Papers is still open.