A street full of coins
In a serious accident in Ontario a Brinks truck was slashed by a rock formation. Thus Highway 11 was covered with fresh minted Canadian coins worth between $3 million and §5 million! The two drivers were seriously injured.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at a collector’s home ...
Sensational Celtic hoard found in Switzerland
In Füllinsdorf nearby Basel around 300 Celtic silver coins from the time of 80/70 BC were found. It is the largest hoard of Celtic coin made of precious metal ever made in Switzerland. Archäologie Baselland shows the new find in an exhibition.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009) – Part 7
You don’t have to introduce Istanbul. Everyone knows the beautiful city at Bosporus River. This was our last stop on our journey across Turkey. After having been to areas with barely any touristic infrastructure it was almost a civilization shock to finally get anything again a tourist would wish.
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, USA-New York
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio conducted its April 2012 Hong Kong sale from March 31 to April 3, 2012 realizing an impressive total of $10,546,612. In three catalogs, the sale covered everything from Chinese coins and provincial issues to modern Chinese coins and paper money.
Norway commemorates 100 years universal suffrage
In 1913, a decision was taken by the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, to extend universal suffrage to include women. To mark the 100th anniversary of this event, Norges Bank has issued a 10-krone special edition circulation coin on 8 March 2013.
Canada’s Majestic Moose on Silver Bullion Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has presented at the World Money Fair Berlin a new one-ounce silver bullion coin in its popular Canadian Wildlife series: a tribute to the moose, Canada’s largest land mammal.
Royal Mint launches final Countdown to London 2012 coin
With just months to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Royal Mint has launched the fourth and final UK £5 coin in the Countdown to London 2012 Series in silver Proof, silver Piedfort and gold Proof.
New Edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues Available
The new edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues 1961-present, is now available from Krause Publications. Bank notes issued worldwide since 1961 are featured in the most comprehensive English language reference on the market.
East India Company to mint again legal tender
The new East India Company, a luxury brand, has announced the issue of legal tender in a centenary tradition. Two Mohur and two Cash coins will be minted by the Royal Mint.