Star Wars™ coin set strikes back
On behalf of Niue New Zealand Mint has produced four new 1oz .999 silver coins from the much-loved film series Star Wars™ featuring legendary characters Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala and Darth Maul.
A-Mark delivers security feature for Sunshine Minting bullion products
A-Mark have signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Sunshine Minting for SMI’s new line of branded bullion products that incorporates a Scrambled Indicia security feature into each product.
New Gallery in Boston focuses on artistic aspect of coins
Five hundred ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Boston MFA’s world-renowned collection will be showcased in the inaugural exhibition of the new coin gallery. The Michael C. Ruettgers gallery is unique in the world for its emphasis on ancient coins as works of art.
New Director of US Mint Nominated
On September 20, 2012 US President Barack Obama announced his nominations to key Administration posts. Among them he chose Bibiana Boerio as future Director of the US States Mint, Department of the Treasury.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Oxford ...
Greek temple buried again
In Thessaloniki an ancient Temple of Aphrodite was buried below masses of soil. On September 18, 2012 authorities unexpectedly decided to put thus an end to the civil activism that had emerged in the quarter around the building.
Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 7
This leg of our journey takes us along the old pilgrimage route towards Santiago. We visit a Mozarabic church in the middle of the mountains, drive over the Rabanal, the pass whose unpredictable weather patterns made it so feared among pilgrims, and arrive in the old capital of Leon, where the ‘Sistine Chapel of Romanesque art’ awaits us.
Baldwin’s, GB-London
The much anticipated public auction of part two of the Bentley Collection was held by Baldwin’s in London on the 27th September. Pre-sale interest had fuelled hopes that this incredible piece would set a new world record, and indeed, the auction sold for an incredible £2.25 million.
New Zealand Mint produces baby photo coins
On behalf of Niue New Zealand Mint produces two collector silver coins featuring impressive baby photos taken by award-winning photographer Anne Geddes.
A Coin with a Nano Chip Featuring a Map of the World!
It may sound far-fetched, but using the latest nanotechnology, Coin Invest Trust has created a coin for the island nation of the Cook Islands that manages to capture a detailed map of the world on a chip the size of a fingernail. This extraordinary stamping is titled ‘Nano Earth.’