Silver coin on centennial of Riga Zoo
On occasion of the centennial of the Riga Zoo the Bank of Latvia have issued a 1 lats coin in silver.
Singapore Mint issues coins on 47th Year of Independence
The Singapore Mint has unveiled its newest commemorative coins, struck in celebration of Singapore’s 47 years of independence. For the first time the mint is producing a heart-shaped coin.
New 1 lats circulation coin with hedgehog
Latvia has issued a new 1 lats circulation coin featuring a hedgehog. The cupro-nickel coin shows this cute animal that is found all over Latvia.
New Coin and Stamp Fair in Warsaw
Warsaw has become an important commercial centre in Central and Eastern Europe. Thus on September 1 and 2, 2012 a new coin and stamp fair will be held there. Monety Expo Warsaw will be supported by the German numismatic-fair Numismata.
Giulio Bernardi receives Samir Shamma Award
Giulio Bernardi receives the Samir Shamma Award 2012 for his book on Arabic gold coins. This work made him also second in the choice of the International Association of Professional Numismatists in 2011.
Coin hoard found in Israel
In the course of an archaeological excavation in southern Israel nearby Qiryat Gat a treasure hoard was found some weeks ago. Around 140 gold and silver coins and sumptuous gold jewellery date probably to the Bar Kokhba Revolt 132-135 AD.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, on the market ...
Sweden’s odd coins
Lately some excellent counterfeit 1-krona coins were found in Sweden. They clearly insult the king alluding to his alleged escapades. It will stay unknown who made them because police is not investigating.
Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 1
Romans and Celts aren’t exactly what come to mind when you think of Northern Spain. I had basically expected this trip to be just a one-time foray into medieval times, with perhaps a few ancient bits thrown in for good measure. But I was completely off the mark – Northern Spain has so much more to offer.
Coin with Augmented Reality Layar Technology
The Central Bank of Aruba commemorates the ‘Shoco’ (burrowing owl) as national symbol of Aruba with an Augmented Reality Coin struck by the Royal Dutch Mint. This is the very first coin with Augmented Reality in the world. A smartphone permits access to a world of information behind the coin.