Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Germanic Limes ...
Priceless coin worth ca 4,000 euros unearthed
During an archaeological excavation in Bethsaida on the coast of the Sea of Galilee a coin issued in Akko featuring the portrait of Cleopatra was discovered. Nothing particular if not a clueless journalist had dealt with it.
Paul-Francis Jacquier, D-Kehl am Rhein
Anyone collecting ancient coins is well aware of what the name Jacquier stands for: rarities and exquisite items. Auction sale 38 is no exception, offering numerous treats to the numismatic gourmet: 900 lots containing ancient coins, objects and literature.
Coin minting presses for the entire world
The Schuler Group is fully entitled to claim itself as international brand leader when it comes to coin minting machines. CoinsWeekly has visited the company with long-standing tradition in Göppingen in June 2013. This is a small look behind the scenes.
Will new US hundred dollar bills come in time?
The USA are awaiting a new hundred dollar banknote announced back in 2010. Various delays have happened in the meantime, the latest just recently even threatens another postponement. FED is expecting the new bills for October 8, 2013.
Shortlist for IACA awards
There are six companies hoping to win a prestigious IACA ‘Excellence in Currency Awards’ at the Coin Conference in Berlin in October. All three finalists in the section of new coin innovation features focus on security measures.
Schuler supports vocational training in Mexico
Metalforming supplier Schuler was looking for skilled staff in Mexico and has now officially opened the new vocational training center Cedual in Puebla where young people are being trained following the German apprenticeship model.
ETF Securities partners with The Royal Mint of Great Britain
ETF Securities has partnered with The Royal Mint to offer retail investors the opportunity to exchange Gold Bullion Securities listed on the London Stock Exchange for investment grade bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint.
Royal Canadian Mint wins contract from The Royal Thai Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint has been awarded a contract from the Royal Thai Mint to produce 200 million nickel-plated steel blanks for its 1-Baht circulation coin. These blanks will be among the first to be produced at the Mint’s newly expanded Winnipeg plating facility.
Thailand struggles with too many coins
Vending machine operators in north-eastern Thailand face a serious problem: they must exchange too many coins into banknotes. By a regulation they aren’t allowed to use local offices but have to exchange at the regional bank where the amount of coins is limited.