Special coins to celebrate 50th anniversary of Samoa’s Independence
The Central Bank of Samoa has released two commemorative collectible coins and a limited edition $50 Tala banknote for circulation to mark Samoa’s 50th Independence Day. The coins are issued in proof and uncirculated quality.
Medal honours pioneer American aviator Arthur Welsh
The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington is issuing art medals commemorating pioneer American Jewish aviator Arthur Welsh (1881-1912) almost exactly a century after Welsh’s tragic death while testing a military plane at the College Park airfield.
2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date Now Available
The seventh edition of the Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date is now available from Krause Publications. Complete with key coin specifications, the Standard Catalog provides background about each country’s monetary history.
Roosevelt Dime with Anti-Semitic Counterstamp is Featured in The Shekel
The cover story of the March-June 2012 double issue of The Shekel was inspired by Mel Wacks’ discovery of a 1953 Roosevelt Dime with the word “JEW” stamped over the portrait. But the new issue contains more intriguing stories ...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a coin fair ...
Changeover at Swissmint
For nearly 15 years Kurt Rohrer had headed the Swissmint. Now the moment of his retirement is approaching. His successor is Marius Haldimann, previously vice-director.
Athenian owl is a bankruptcy vulture
Erwin Dietrich AG is always up to fun with its ingenious medals and tokens. The most recent issue is dedicated to the Greek euro crisis. The euro is in mourning and the owl has become a vulture threatening bankruptcy.
News from the Perth Mint in June
The Perth Mint informs us about new issues during the month of June 2012. A new coin is added to the Australian Lunar Series II – 2012 Year of the Dragon, the kookaburra features on a silver coin being part of the Australian map shaped silver coin series, and much more ...
Royal Mint celebrates Bank of Latvia Anniversary with striking of historic coins
The Royal Mint celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the first independent currency issued in the Republic of Latvia on May 28, 2012 by striking a re-dated issue of the 5 Lats coin.
Free Bible Coin Reference is Updated
Mel Wacks’ Handbook of Biblical Numismatics is a reference work published online free of charge. Now, it has been updated. It features current prices and the numbers of the new Hendin manual.