New Zealand Mint issues a SpongeBob SquarePants Coin Set
PFG Precious Metals has partnered with New Zealand Mint to manufacture, produce and distribute a limited edition four-coin set featuring characters from Nickelodeon’s global pop culture phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants...
News from the Perth Mint in November
In November the Perth Mint released many new coins celebrating the auspicious Year of the Dragon of the Chinese Zodiac and continuing various series. The coins dedicated to the famous ship Mayflower, the surgeonfish and the Bush baby are only some of the new issues...
The Royal Mint confirms Royal proclamation for United Kingdom kilo coins
Following the Coinage Act 2011 the Royal Mint has started to mint the London 2012 Gold and Silver Kilo Coins in November...
International Storage Survey on Museums Reveals Disastrous Situation
Lack of space and lack of trained staff, backlog of indexing objects and damaged buildings: The list of deficits of the museums all over the world is long as a survey recently conducted by UNESCO and the cultural association ICCROM has revealed...
New permanent exhibition at Basel Historical Museum
Basel Historical Museum has opened its new permanent exhibition. Objects from collections dating back to the 16th century are focused in this impressive presentation. Among other objects Basel presents medals and coins from the property of Erasmus of Rotterdam...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a monastic library...
ANS Unveils New Medal Honoring Eric P. Newman
The American Numismatic Society announces the limited edition medal honoring ANS Trustee Emeritus, Eric P. Newman. The medal will be minted in both bronze and silver and will be available by subscription only until January 13, 2012...
Spectrum Group International Expands Opening Office in Paris
Spectrum Group International is expanding in Europe. After a new office in Vienna another one in Paris has opened. U.S. Numismatist Kerry Pieropan will lead the Paris operations with support from numismatic expert Ron Gillio...
Krause Publications Announces Coin of the Year Nominees
Krause Publications has announced the nominees for the 2012 Coin of the Year awards. The awards honor the best in coin design and manufacturing from around the world and will be presented during a ceremony taking place at the World Money Fair in Berlin...
Two Coins To Mark The Occasion Of The Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011
The Spanish Royal Mint and the Bank of Russia release a joint issue marking the Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011. The two collector silver coins have a common reverse, which depicts Don Quixote and a ballerina of the Russian Ballet...