New York International Numismatic Convention Announces Details
The New York International Numismatic Convention will sponsor its 42nd annual edition January 3-12, 2014 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Further details have been announced.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Eastern Gaul ...
Robbery in Eisingen (Germany)
Police is searching a man who allegedly tried to rob a coin dealer on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 in Eisingen (Germany). He threatened the dealer with an object similar to a hand grenade and escaped with no plunder.
Swiss Coin dealer routs robber
A robber was forced to give up his intention to rob a coin shop in the Swiss town of Aarau: The shop owner and his employee simply were not frightened by the robber’s pistol and threw all the stuff at him that was at hand until the man took to his heels.
An ounce of luck …
Luck is not venal but everybody strives for it. However, at least an artistic symbol of luck one might give as a present: the legendary four-leaf clover. On behalf of the Republic of Palau Coin Invest Trust has inserted a real four-leaf clover into an ounce of silver.
Bank of England considers introduction of polymer banknotes
For three years the Bank of England has conducted a research project considering the introduction of polymer banknotes in the UK. Now a public consultation has been undertaken and by December the Bank is expected to pronounce its final decision.
G&D Wins the First Industrial Culture Prize in Saxony
The 2013 Saxony Industrial Culture Prize including a prize money of 10,000 euro was awarded for the first time. The award honored Giesecke & Devrient for its commitment to business as represented by the Workshop Museum of the Printing Arts in Leipzig.
Degussa acquires London bullion broker Sharps Pixley Ltd
Degussa Goldhandel Group acquired Sharps Pixley Ltd, one of the leading bullion trading businesses based in London. The acquisition of Sharps Pixley Ltd underscores Degussa’s future ambitions to play a major role in international gold trade.
Schuler adapts structures to global challenges
The Schuler Group is streamlining its corporate structures in Germany and continuing to drive its internationalization. The degree of vertical integration in Germany must be adapted, administrative functions are to be centralized.
Schuler Group sales and earnings at high prior-year level
According to Schuler’s preliminary figures for FY 2012/13 (Sep. 30) the sales of 1.19 billion euros are on a par with the previous year, while new orders amount to 1.16 billion euros. There was a further slight improvement in Ebitda margin to 10.4 per cent.