Danish coin on ferry Kong Frederik IX
On Tuesday 29 May 2012 Danmarks Nationalbank has issued a new 20-krone coin featuring the ferry Kong Frederik IX. This coin is the 11th coin in the series which has ships as the common motif. The motif on the coin is made by sculptor Elisabeth Toubro.
“Brigantium” – Final coin in “Rome on the Danube” silver series
On June 13, 2012 the Austrian Mint will issue “Brigantium”, the sixth and final silver coin in the historic “Rome on the Danube” series. It features emperor Valentinian and a navis lusoria, a kind of ship by which the emperor hoped to enforce the Roman position at Brigantium.
Central States Numismatic Society announces convention plans
The Central States Numismatic Society announces its plans for the big convention from April 24 to 27, 2013. The convention will observe a new schedule. More than 250 booth holders are expected to attend the event.
Money & Medals Newsletter – give it a try!
Are you based in the UK or interested in what happens there? If so you should give a try to the newsletter of Money & Medals. Three times a year it provides you with plenty of information around coins, medals and tokens.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, during sales period ...
Atelier Brückner designs Blue Night at Frankfurt stock exchange
On the occasion of the Luminale 2012 Atelier Brückner and a light artist transformed the Large Trading Hall at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange into an artistic installation. Join us in enjoying the wonderful photos of this event.
Coin dealer shoots knife-armed robber
In Florida a coin dealer was knife-attacked by a customer. The dealer defended himself with a gun wounding the attacker to death.
Definitions – Work in Progress: Galvanization
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 “galvanization”.
Panda America relocating
Panda America, one of the world’s leading retail and wholesale dealers in bullion and numismatic coins is relocating to a new, larger facility at 19675 Mariner Avenue in Torrance, CA 90503. Phone numbers and website remain the same.
Hennie Rijnbeek joins A-Mark’s Austrian operation
A-Mark Precious Metals announced that Hennie Rijnbeek has joined A-Mark Trading AG, Vienna, A-Mark’s Austrian operation as executive vice president. Mr. Rijnbeek has been working in the precious metals industry for more than 25 years.