Welcome to Iran! Part 1: Culture shock in Tehran
Would you like to be a millionaire for a day? In Tehran this can happen really fast. Just exchange 100 euros for 3.6 million Iranian riyal. And that won’t be the only thing to surprise you when you visit this 15 million people city.
Medieval Sicily
Since ancient times, Sicily has been a cultural melting pot, a junction of Africa and Europe, of West and East. The Byzantines even temporarily moved their capital there. All parts of the series you may find here.
Public Asked to Comment on the Proposed Renewal of the MOU with Greece
Responding to the U.S. Department of State’s proposal to renew the Memorandum of Understanding with Greece, cultural property issue expert Peter K. Tompa asks all fellow coin collectors to comment.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Via Triumphalis ...
CIT redefines high relief minting
Developed by Coin Invest Trust, the innovative smartminting© technology now allows the production of a new generation of coins. They set their own standard in terms of relief height and sharpness, three-dimensionality and wealth of detail.
Patterns and material varieties of Swiss coins
Jürg Richter has published a new book. His two-volume catalog covers the patterns and material varieties of Swiss coins. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the two books.
Numismatic Training Day in West Midlands
On the 20th of April 2016 the Money and Medals Network and the University of Warwick will be holding a numismatic training day for people working and volunteering in West Midlands museums and other public institutions.
Anti-counterfeiting device for bullion coins reveiled to European dealers
After a successful North American launch, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing its Bullion DNA Anti-Counterfeiting Technology to the European market. A convenient counter-top device certifies authenticity of Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins.
US Mint Strikes National Park Service Coin
With a striking ceremony for the media the United States Mint introduced its 2016 National Park Service (NPS) Proof Clad Half Dollar. The issue is now available for everybody.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 1,116 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed price.