Israel issues state medal to mark 19th Maccabiah
In occasion of the 19th Maccabiah 2013, the ‘Jewish Olympics’, the world’s largest Jewish sports event, the Israel Mint issues a series of state medals in bronze and sterling silver. A limited gold version may be struck by order.
Memorial medal issued for founder of self-proclaimed Principality of Sealand
Have you ever heard of the micro-nation Principality of Sealand? Located 6 miles off the southeast coast of the UK in the North Sea, the self-proclaimed principality on a disused platform now commemorates its recently deceased founder with a medal.
Hungary celebrates 150th anniversary of writer Géza Gárdonyi
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the writer Géza Gárdonyi, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank issues a new collector coin featuring a scene of the Battle at the Castle of Eger 1552, an event that has inspired Gárdonyi to write one of Hungary’s most favorite novels.
PCGS successfully begins on-site grading in mainland China
Professional Coin Grading Service has successfully started its first on-site certification services in mainland China. The history-making certification of the first coins took place at the opening of the eagerly-anticipated PCGS Shanghai Grading Center on July 20, 2013.
NYINC Waldorf Astoria Room Block Approaches Sell Out
The New York International Numismatic Convention has organized for its attendees special room offers with the Waldorf Astoria. But the sleeping room block is almost sold out already.
Collection of important Indian Coins Stolen
On July 2, 2013 a collection of important Indian and World Coins (among others Gupta Gold Seals and Coins, Mughal coins) was stolen in Mumbai (India).
Malawi Museum in Egypt ransacked
In the night from August 15 to 16, 2013 the Malawi Museum was looted. An employee was killed and 1,050 artefacts comprising coins were stolen.
Baldwin, HK-Hong Kong
The 55th Baldwin-Ma Tak Wo Hong Kong Coin auction on the 22nd August, proved to be one of the most exciting in the Groups history. 1187 lots went under the hammer, including lot 580, a sensational Sinkiang Province, 1898 Sungarei Silver Dollar.
Italy celebrates 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi
The Italian State Mint issues a special 2 euros coin on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi, most famous Italian opera composer as well as active politician in his day.
Canada honours 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice The Royal Canadian Mint issues a new collector coin remembering the Canadian heroes and their fight to defend the values of peace and freedom.