New Austrian series: “Austria by its Children”
The Austrian Mint has issued on April 25, 2012 the first of a new 10 coin series “Austria, by its Children.” The coin series celebrates Austria through its children. The first coin is dedicated to Styria, the second coin will be issued in autumn 2012...
Butterfly coin with 3-D-technique
The Coin Invest Trust continues one of its most popular series. On behalf of Tokelau the butterfly with the scientific name of Ornithoptera Priamus adds another specimen to the series “Exotic Butterflies”. Again an exclusive 3D-technique is included...
Coin commemorates first Hungarian satellite
Masat-1 (the name derives from MAgyar and SATellite) was the first satellite built completely by Hungarians. The Hungarian Mint has issued a collector coin on that occasion...
PCGS Certifies 1903 Fengtien Tael
The unique 1903 Fengtien Province Tael, one of the most important silver coins in Chinese numismatic history, was certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) during the recent April 2012 Hong Kong International Coin Convention & Antique Watch Fair...
Krugerrand scandal
On December 8, 2011 it came as a real surprise when two high-ranking officials of the South African Mint were suspended. The story’s background was revealed recently by a press release of the South African government...
The coin’s DNA
The Royal Canadian Mint employs a technology in producing circulation coins which might change security policy against forgery and, particularly against thefts regarding coins of all epochs. Hence, the creation of a central archive of all stolen coins easily accessible from all over the world would be in reach...
British Museum display on Shakespeare’s money and medals
From 19 April to 28 October 2012 the British Museum shows a display exploring the role of coins and money in Shakespeare’s works, as well as illustrating how money and medals marked the major events of the late Elizabethan and Jacobean world...
Festschrift in honour of East Asian numismatics specialist Joe Cribb
Joe Cribb is a renown specialist of coins and paper money of Asia. In a new volume numerous other experts cover various of his interest fields with own contributions ranging from Greek coinage to minting technology in India...
Heritage Auctions, USA-Chicago
A Pedro I gold 6400 Reis 1822-R and Joao VI (as King) gold 6400 Reis 1822-R top the offerings from Heritage at Chicago International Coin Fair event. However, strength was seen across many international offerings.
Morton & Eden, GB-London
Morton & Eden sold four iconic Greek coins on 23 April 2012. The four gems of ancient coinage attributed to famous masters were auctioned at record prices totalling an amount of £1,008,000 (US$ 1,622,880).