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Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Britain ...
The French Heritage Act, a law against the circulation and conservation of archeological data
Since September 2015, the French Parliament has been discussing a proposed law which will have serious repercussions for coin collecting as it might discourage discoverers from reporting their finds.
New Book on Modern Gold and Silver US Coins and Medals
In December Whitman Publishing published American Gold and Silver: U.S. Mint Collector and Investor Coins and Medals, Bicentennial to Date, by Dennis Tucker. Readers will find a richly illustrated history of silver and gold in the coinage of colonial America and the U.S.
Colloquium on Romanisation of Coinages of the Aegean Basin
On April 14 and 15, 2016, a round table will be held at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, focusing on the Romanisation (or not) of Greek coinages and their circulation in and around the Aegean Basin in the second and first centuries BC.
Vatican presents its 2016 numismatic program
The Vatican City State has released its 2016 numismatic program. One prominent subject is Pope Francis who will celebrate his 80th birthday in December.
Perth Mint puts gold and silver at investor’s fingertips
The Perth Mint has made investing in precious metals even easier with a secure online trading platform that offers investors the ability to buy and store with the Mint.
Magnificent Life 2015 Peacock
Magnificent, majestic, iridescent – this is how the peacock presents itself when it performs courtship displays. By order of the Cook Islands, Coin Invest Trust dedicates the commemorative coin “Magnificent Life 2015 Peacock” to this divine bird.
Russian Medals: Peter the Great of Russia
Did you ever ask yourself why there are so many medals of Peter the Great? This fact has to be credited to Catherine the Great. And if you want to know why, you should have a look at this Künker Podcast.
New year events at the Royal Australian Mint
On January 1, 2016, coin enthusiasts and Canberra public formed long queues in front of the Royal Australian Mint to witness the New Year’s celebrations. A teenage coin collector was the lucky one to strike the first coin worldwide in 2016.
Beware of Frighteningly Deceptive Counterfeits
Rare coin dealer and collector Dwight Manley has detected an exceptionally well made Krugerrand counterfeit in an also fake NGC holder. He calls for attention to this matter.