Artist Tove Jansson featured on Finnish two-euro commemorative coin
The first two-euro commemorative coin of 2014 will pay tribute to author and artist Tove Jansson. The coin was released on 16 June. A total of 1.5 million commemorative Tove Jansson coins will be released into circulation.
Royal Proclamation Medal Issued for Investiture of King Felipe VI
The Spanish Royal Mint has issued an official proclamation medal on the occasion of the accession of their new Monarch. King Felipe VI has succeeded his father King Juan Carlos I on the 19th June.
The Royal Mint announces positive results for 2013-14
The Royal Mint has announced its annual results for 2013-2014, reflecting the fact that Britain’s oldest manufacturer has enjoyed a successful year, increasing revenue by 24% to £314.9million and returning an operating profit of £6.7million.
Sicily in full bloom Part 7
Akragas has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This distinction attracts tens of thousands of trampling tourists daily who populate the Valley of the Temples. Including us.
India’s Numismatic Institute under cross-fire
India’s only Numismatic Institute is not allowed to admit new master students. The decision made by the university follows the troublesome question whether coins from the affiliated museum have been illegally purloined and offered in auction.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in the garden ...
PMG Introduces Star Designation for Exceptional Eye Appeal
Paper Money Guaranty will begin to designate notes that exhibit exceptional eye appeal with a Star.
New Encyclopedia on Obsolete Paper Money from Whitman
Whitman Publishing releases volumes 1 and 2 of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Obsolete Paper Money, by Q. David Bowers on June 12, 2014. Volume 1 is “An Introduction for Collectors and Historians.” Volume 2 is the first of three volumes on the New England states.
Conference on “Urban versus rural contexts”
In May 2014, the Fourth International Numismatic Conference of the Coin Cabinet of the Royal Library of Belgium was organised. The conference’s subject was the contrast between urban and rural contexts on the level of monetization from ancient Greece to the early Middle ages.
New Canadian Collector Coin Series: Haunted Canada
From coast to coast, Canadians have long recounted ghost stories that both delight and frighten people of all ages. With its exciting new Haunted Canada series, the Royal Canadian Mint brings to life many of these tales thanks to lenticular Technology.