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Industrialization displayed on banknotes
From muscle power to steam engines, the new banknote exhibition held by Giesecke & Devrient, the Munich-based banknote specialist, traces the history of industrialization. The firm’s in-house museum is displaying one hundred banknotes – both historical and current – from 61 countries.
Changes at the ANA Summer Seminar
In summer 2014, the American Numismatic Association’s 46th Annual Summer Seminar will be held in Colorado Springs (CO). After evaluating member feedback, the ANA has decided to implement a number of changes concerning the funding and organization of the event.
NYINC 2015 Bourse Sold Out
The 43rd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), scheduled for January 3-11, 2015 has a sold out bourse. Only 3 out of 130 dealers did not renew their spaces prior to departing. So only 3 dealers from the long waiting list were able to move up.
Token Publishing’s Yearbooks go digital
The Coin Yearbook 2014, Medal Yearbook 2014 & Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition, are now available in digital format. Token Publishing Ltd publishes the magazines Coin News and Medal News every month and have been producing Yearbooks for over 20 years.
New Zealand Mint releases Doctor Who monsters
In 2014, New Zealand Mint is releasing the newest coins in its popular Doctor Who series on behalf of Niue. A limited number of 5,000 Dalek collectable coins are on sale on the NZ Mint web site since 4 February.
Künker, D-Berlin
7.4 million euros turnover on a single auction day, seven lots achieving hammer prices in the six-figure range, hundreds of collectors and dealers from all over the world attending the auction in person: Künker’s Berlin auction on February 6, 2014 once again exceeded all expectations.
Künker, D-Berlin
On February 6, 2014 the Künker sale no. 244 will offer many rarities in silver and gold from Germany, Europe, the oversea countries and, most of all, Russia. The total estimate adds up to more than 4.5 million euros and this is a good indication that a great number of extremely rare gems will change hands.
Burglary near Bamberg
The police is asking for help while investigating a burglary in the Bamberg area in Bavaria. A large portion of a coin collection was stolen last November. Most of the stolen coins were issued by the prince-bishops of Bamberg.
Japan Mint commemorates Cambodian friendship and Heisei Era
The Japan Mint has issued a silver coin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cambodia. The Mint has also newly released a „Heisei” Era coin set which includes a fascinating red-brass medal.