Mirroring Medicine: Medals Exhibition in New York
Until January 11, 2013 the Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library at the Columbia University Medical Center, New York, presents “Mirroring Medicine,” an exhibition of medical-themed medals from the collection of Dr. Ira Rezak.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on biz travel ...
Second series of euro banknotes: the “Europa” series
The European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to introduce a second series of euro banknotes. Called the “Europa” series, it will include a portrait of Greek mythology figure Europa in the watermark and the hologram.
New Fraud Trick through PayPal – Caution on Internet Sales
As soon as payment is received on the PayPal account, you can send out accordingly. It is so secure! This was what two eBay traders of gold coins believed. However, if there is no proof of receipt from the buyer, he is able to demand his PayPal payment back.
Medal commemorates 75th anniversary of the death of first Czechoslovakian President Masaryk
On September 13, 1937 the philosopher and first president of the then newly founded Czechoslovakia, Tomás Garrigue Masaryk, died. This significant person of European history is commemorated by a medal in silver and gold struck by the Czech Mint.
British Royal Mint Introduces The 2013 Bullion Products
On November 1, 2012 The Royal Mint has revealed its 2013 UK Bullion Range for the investment market, including the Gold Sovereign and the new specification Silver Britannia and Gold Britannia.
Definitions – Work in Progress: Bicolour coin
We are working on an encyclopedia of technical terms used by the coin producing industry. Help us by doing so! Today’s definition is dedicated to the term “bicolour coin.”
Cashless payment becoming increasingly popular in UK
Cashless is becoming continuously more popular in the UK. People carry little money on them, would prefer to pay smaller sums with credit cards, and some even do not withdraw any money at all as a study by a British bank has recently revealed.
Royal Mint bullion range with new specifications
As Nick Bowkett of the Royal Mint informs his blog readers, the Royal Mint is changing the specifications of bullion products.
IACA’s Award for Best New Coin or Series Comes to Coin Conference
The Excellence in Currency Awards are presented by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) to recognise excellence in currency issue, production, processing, management and distribution. Nominations are now being invited until December 15, 2012.