130th Anniversary of the Orient Express
Pobjoy Mint releases a new collector coin in cupro nickel and sterling silver on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. The coin celebrates the 130th Anniversary of the Orient Express, the famous train that used to connect Paris and Istanbul.
Third series of Native Orchids of Singapore Coin Set out now
The Singapore Mint unveiled the third set of ‘Native Orchids of Singapore’ commemorative coins to commemorate the reintroduction of Singapore’s native orchids to the environment for everyone to enjoy.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries names John Konop as Vice President
John Konop, a recognized financial industry executive and experienced U.S. and world coin collector, has joined Stack’s Bowers Galleries as vice president, operating out of the company’s Irvine, Calif., headquarters.
New Book on Numismatics of the American West
Whitman Publishing releases ‘The Great American West: Pursuing the American Dream’, a 224-page hardcover coffee-table book by award-winning historian Kenneth W. Rendell. The book is about the American Dream illustrating its history with Western Americana.
Floating Currency a Centenary in the making at the Mint
An exciting new sculpture for Canberra was unveiled by Creative Director of Centenary of Canberra Robyn Archer AO at the Royal Australian Mint on June 27, 2013. ‘Floating Currency’ consists of many colourful resin coins.
Credit card on own conditions
Have you ever been angry over a bank advertisement? Or did you notice that the interest rates indicated in the contract were four times higher than in the advertisement? A Russian dealt creatively with such a matter and a court even agreed with him.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the way back from a congress of the collectors of premonetary forms of money ...
Appeal to save Syria’s archaeological heritage
The General Director of Antiquities and Museums at Syria’s Ministry of Culture asks the international community, UNESCO and the neighbouring countries to actively help preserve the cultural treasures of the country.
Byzantine Church in Turkey re-converted to mosque
One of the most eminent Byzantine monuments on Turkish soil, a thirteenth century’s church, recently has been converted to a mosque. Although mosaics and wall paintings have been covered they are threatened by damage. And, unfortunately, this is no unique case!
Crane Co. Reports Conditional Clearance of MEI Acquisition by the European Commission
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, said the European Commission cleared the pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings under certain conditions.