Captain Kidd’s Treasures
A spectacular 17th century pirate treasure is said to have been recovered off Madagascar. But the colourful finder awakens suspicion. Not everybody believes that ship and treasure of the infamous Captain Kidd really have been found.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the gates of Thessalonica ...
Around the World in 80 Coins
In its long history the British Royal Mint has minted coins for many nations. The project ‘Around the World in 80 Coins’ demonstrates this vividly. An interactive map invites to browse and learn.
Expanded edition of the “Blue Book” published
The 73rd edition of the “Handbook of United States Coins”, also known as the “Blue Book”, was published by Whitman Publishing. The book has been fully updated and expanded by 16 pages, including three new appendices and a helpful glossary of coin-collecting jargon.
The Coin Conference 2015
From 21 to 23 October 2015 the Coin Conference will take place in Madrid. The event is organised by Currency Publications and focuses on circulating coins as part of countries’ currency strategies. Here is the programme.
NGC Grades Rare “99” Stamped 1898 South Africa Pond
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has graded an exquisite specimen of the rare 1898 South Africa Pond with a “99” stamp. Graded NGC MS 62, it is one of just 20 examples certified by NGC.
New creation of CIT: Murrine Millefiori Glass Art
One look at Coin Invest Trust’s new creation is sufficient to understand why the glasswork technique with its longstanding tradition is called “mille fiori” – “a thousand flowers”. The coin, a fascinating fusion of two very different materials, was produced for the Cook Islands.
Dinosaurs, Landscape and First World War – the product releases of the Perth Mint for April
The Perth Mint has announced the product releases for April 2015. The variety of themes of the coins is wide: a prehistoric dinosaur, the stunning Australian landscape and the Gallipoli campaign in 1915.
Harlan J. Berk, USA-Chicago
Harlan J. Berk announces its first Mobility Auction, which consists of 133 ancient coins, 40 world coins, 15 U.S. coins & 33 antique maps. What makes this auction special is that customers can participate in the auction via their smart phones. The sale is already live and closes on May 28.
Hess Divo, CH-Zürich
On May 22, 2015 Hess Divo will auction off the rarest and most prestigious Japanese gold coin. With an estimated price of one million Swiss Francs this coin is one of the most valuable coins in the world.