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Oxford exhibits Treasures from the Sicilian Seas
“Storms, War and Shipwreck” reads the title of a presentation currently on display in the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK. More than 200 objects rescued from the bottom of the sea illustrate the island’s rich history. The exhibition can be viewed through September 25, 2016.
Coin collectors share their thoughts with the CCAC in historic Colorado
Colorado is for coin collectors a special location, rich with numismatic history. It was the venue for the 2016 meeting of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. CCAC member Dennis Tucker reports on the agenda and suggestions made by coin collectors.
For collectors of coins featuring depictions of composers
There are books which are truly useful. And one of these books is by Kevin Paul: a compilation of all coins displaying composers, now available in its second edition. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
A golden year 2015-16 for The Royal Mint
The Royal Mint Limited has announced its annual results for 2015-2016. A golden year for Britain’s oldest manufacturer as annual results reveal a silver lining.
Hungarian coins celebrate 2016 Summer Olympics
Marking the XXXI. Summer Olympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro August 5-21 and the Paralympic Games September 7-18, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank issues a commemorative coin, in three denominations, made of three materials.
Italian coin dedicated to Villa Cicogna Mozzoni
The Italian “Historical Villas and Gardens” series has been enriched by another release. Celebrating the most important works of Italian garden art, the 5 euro coin features Villa Cicogna Mozzoni at Bisuschio.
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, Hong Kong-Kowloon
The Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio August Hong Kong Auction of Chinese and Foreign Coins and Paper Money Brings over $4.1 Million.
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, HK-Hong Kong
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio announce details of their upcoming Hong Kong Auction of Chinese and Asian coins and currency, to be held August 15-17.
New German Cultural Property Protection Act into effect
As of August 6, 2016 the new German Cultural Property Protection Act is effective. Here you can find which objects are concerned in regard to their export from Germany.