Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a back room of the European Commission ...
American Numismatic Association Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Today, after 125 years, the American Numismatic Association has become the world’s largest nonprofit numismatic organization with 24,000 members. Starting in 1891, though, the association wanted to get coin collectors together which was not easy at the time.
Whitman Releases Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money Vol. 6
Whitman Publishing has released volume 6 of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers. It covers the early bank currency of the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
ANA launches “Video Vignettes” Series
The American Numismatic Association has launched a new video series called “Video Vignettes,” featuring ANA Education Director Rod Gillis. The short clips cover topics aimed at helping collectors become more judicious and informed.
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents “ART of WAR” exhibition
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art currently shows their gallery exhibition, “ART of WAR.” The exhibition brings together an unprecedented accumulation of weapons and armor from ancient Greece.
The Singapore Mint concludes World Buddha Heritage series
On behalf of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the latest ultra-high relief issue of The Singapore Mint features Shakyamuni Buddha of Bhutan, representing the eighth and final edition of the World Buddha Heritage series.
Swissmint releases commemorative coin “150 Years Swiss Red Cross”
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Red Cross, Swissmint issues an official silver commemorative coin with the legal face value of 20 Swiss francs.
Reformation medals
Images on Reformation medals are often difficult to understand. Many symbols and images, which die cutters chose in order to commemorate important events of the Reformation, are by no means self-explanatory. This Künker Podcast interprets some of them.
Gottardo 2016: A country in an exceptional state
On June 1, 2016, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will be handed over to the Federation. On this occasion, Swissmint issues two commemorative coins. That is why it has become the center of media interest: TV, the radio and daily press reported on the commemorative coin.
Fritz Rudolf Künker, D-Osnabrück
Pre-1871 Germany, Europe, Overseas and especially Russia will be the major themes at the Künker Berlin Auction on February 4th, 2016 at the Estrel-Hotel. Very special rarities will be on offer.