Impressions from Chicago International Coin Fair
The coins of India have joined the coins of China as most sought after by world coin buyers according to one dealer, others say Roman gold and high quality Greek silver are searched for. It seems, however, that the higher end market of any section goes particularly well.
The Oriental Numismatic Society
The Oriental Numismatic Society sees a couple of jubilees and important changes. Its new Secretary General, Joe Cribb, reports on how the organization works, how it is structured and what are the major events in the society’s life.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a living room ...
‘The eternal cycle’ – a 200 year old view on economy
The Austrian museums are proposing 100 objects in a large-scale publicity campaign. We do not want to keep you from seeing how a painter saw the economic cycle 200 years ago.
New home for CoinsWeekly
Since May 22, 2012 CoinsWeekly is accommodated in its new quarters. Take a look at the new office rooms where we collect news from all over the world for you – and much more.
Heritage Auctions, USA-Long Beach (FL)
During the U.S. Coins Signature® Auction gold rarities dominated the event. A 1879 Flowing Hair Stella leads the top ten realizing $184,000.
Bonhams, USA-Los Angeles
Bonhams announces a strong result for its Memorial Day auction of Rare Coins and Medals that took place on May 27, 2012. The 730-lot sale brought more than $1.353 million and offered a diverse group of fresh to market rarities from various owners.
Finnish Armi Ratia honoured with a collector coin
The Ministry of Finance has authorised Mint of Finland to release a 10 Euro collector coin on 4th of June to honour the founder of the textile company Marimekko. The collector coin ‘Armi Ratia and Industrial Art’ was designed by artist Kari Markkanen.
International Congress on electrum coins at Israel Museum, Jerusalem
The new coin exhibition “White Gold: Revealing the World’s Earliest Coins” will formally open on June 26, 2012 at the renewed exhibition space of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. On this occasion a two-day international congress will be held.
50-øre coin retired
Norges Bank decided in March 2011 that the 50-øre coin will be withdrawn from circulation. Since May 2012 the coin has stopped to be legal tender. This was the end of a coin with a long tradition.