The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: 10 kilo coin of pure gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 10-kilo pure gold coin as a tribute to Bill Reid. The reverse shows Reid’s most famous work, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii. Mintage is limited to 15 pieces of these coins with a face value of $100,000...
Large Coin Hoard Found In Shropshire
In August a novice metal detector user reported his first find: the largest coin hoard ever found in Shropshire county. Over 9,000 Roman coins from the 4th century AD may have been buried as ritual offering. HM Coroner declared the finding treasure...
New permanent exhibition in Schwyz: “Switzerland in the Making”
The new permanent exhibition “Switzerland in the Making. Through the 12th to the 14th Century” at the Forum of Swiss History Schwyz opens on 29 October 2011. The scenographic exhibition takes the visitor to a fascinating tour into the past...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Athens...
ANS Modern Chinese Duplicates in Stacks Bowers Ponterio Auction
The American Numismatic Society’s Board of Trustees has approved the sale of a group of duplicate modern Chinese coins from the collection of its East Asian Department (estimated at $200,000). The pieces have been consigned to Stacks Bowers Ponterio Hong Kong Auction...
A Coin Dedicated To The Mysterious Crown of Bohemia
On November 9, 2011 the Austrian Mint has issued the fourth gold coin in the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” series, featuring the mysterious crown of St. Wenceslas, crown of Bohemia...
New Coins of Samoa Unveiled
The Royal Australian Mint worked with the Central Bank of Samoa to design and produce the new coinage for Samoa. Increased metal prices were a reason for introducing smaller and lighter coins. After December 29, 2011 only the new coins will be accepted any more...
Perth Mint Announces New Releases
The Perth Mint releases new coins dedicated to the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, continuing the series Ships That Changed The World with the Mayflower and, and, and …
The Dorotheum affirms its tradition in the modern world
In 1707 Emperor Joseph I founded the imperial pawn office of Vienna with the intention to help the poor. In its changeful history this office became the modern “Dorotheum”, one of the world’s leading auction houses. But today it is a much more diversified company and surprises visitors with some special offers...
Parlamentarium: the European Parliament’s New Interactive Visitors’ Centre
The renowned Atelier Brückner has designed the new visitors’ centre of the European Parliament in Brussels. Since October 14, 2011 the European Union presents itself in its diversity and unity in 23 languages offering an interactive exhibition...