Cherry Blossoms from Japan
Since its inception in 1883, the Japan Mint’s Cherry Blossom Viewing has enjoyed lasting popularity as one of Osaka’s best-loved spring traditions. The Japan Mint releases the 2014 “Cherry Blossom Viewing” BU Coin Set, which includes a special silver medal.
Latvian collector coin dedicated to famous literary work
Latvia issued a new 5 euro collector coin dedicated to ‘The White Book’ by Janis Jaunsudrabins. The coin was struck by the Dutch Mint and features the cover of ‘The White Book’ and illustrations from it.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Chicago
NGC-graded world and ancient coins highlight Heritage Auctions’ first-ever World and Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction on August 8 at the ANA’s World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The sale has a particularly strong selection of NGC-graded ancient coins.
Sicily in full bloom Part 9
We hadn’t yet seen all there is to see in Syracuse. Accompany us to the city’s museum and its catacombs today.
The saddest night in the history of Spanish numismatics
In November 1936 the government of the Second Spanish Republic ordered to seize all gold coins in the Museo Arqueológico Nacional in Madrid. Abroad this story has remained scarcely known. But until today, the museum has never recovered from this loss.
The Revenge of the Solidi: The Holy Hand Grenade
Numismatist and cartoonist Jeremy Bostwick discovers a different point of view of antiquity and its coinage. Today’s cartoon is dedicated to Byzantine numismatics (and Monty Python) which Jeremy both loves: Globus cruciger or The Holy Handgranade!
WWI in coins and medals in the Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum Oxford shows the exhibition ‘Lest We Forget: Commemorating the Great War 1914-1918’ until December 23, 2014. Commemorative coins and medals, and emergency money evidences the war in numismatics.
2015 Edition of the “Red Book” out now
The newest edition of the “Guide Book of United States Coins” (known to hobbyists as the “Red Book”) has been published. More than 140 experts contributed to the 68th edition, which has a 2015 cover date.
Künker moved in new quarters
In May 2014 the Künker Company moved in new premises. The new building of the company is located in Osnabrück at Nobbenburger Straße 4a. The modern building is worth a visit for several reasons.
Dillon Gage to Offer Bullion Coins from Banco de Mexico
Dillon Gage Metals will distribute silver bullion products minted by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico. Among others there will be offered the .999 fine silver Libertad which depicts the Mexican national seal, the Angel of Independence and two Mexican volcanoes.