New Pobjoy 50 Pence Coin Series Featuring Penguins
The first coin of the Pobjoy Mint’s new 50 pence penguin series features the Chinstrap Penguin and is issued on behalf of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Government.
Plus Minus 16 Billion – The Missing Millions of Liberia
In 2018, a scandal shook Liberia. Hot off the press, bank notes worth 16 billion Liberian dollars had disappeared. Allegations of corruption spread in all directions. Then the money reappeared – even more than what had been missing!
The Global Art and Heritage Law Project
All countries have different cultural heritage laws. Do you need thoroughly researched first-hand information on how this subject is dealt with in let’s say Peru or Italy? Then browse the Global Art and Heritage Law Project of the Committee for Cultural Policy, available for free!
CoinHoards – a New Research Tool Developed by the ANS
The American Numismatic Society has launched CoinHoards, a new web-based, linked open data tool for research in ancient Greek numismatics and ancient economies.
The Story of the Coins and Tokens of the British World
Peter Thompson tells the story of the coins and tokens used by the British to trade across the globe, from the 15th century through to the final days of the colonies. Virtually every type of coin used in every country under British dominance is illustrated in full colour!
Roman Provincial Coinage VIII Online Available
Volume VIII of the Roman Provincial Coinage series is now online available covering all Roman provincial coinages issued during the reign of Philip (AD 244-249). You can submit feedback for the printed volume planned for 2021!
How a Piece of Space Finds Its Way onto a Coin
Meteorites have always fascinated mankind. What a great reason for putting them on collector coins! The designs of such issues are adventurous – they have unconventional shapes, are coloured and may even contain a small piece of an actual meteorite.
Numismatic Record Performances in the Style of Roger Federer
Every mint has the wish to land a coup and thus gain international attention. But what happens if they actually succeed? Using the example of the commemorative coin dedicated to Roger Federer issued at the beginning of 2020, Swissmint answers this question.
Europe Remembers – Three Countries Are Celebrating 75 Years of Freedom
Canada, Great Britain and the Netherlands, three countries that were involved in ending WWII, celebrate 75 years of freedom by issuing commemorative coins in 2020. The Royal Dutch Mint brings these coins together in the special set: Europe Remembers.
Antiquities Trafficking Much Smaller Than Thought Says New Report
The illicit trade in antiquities is much smaller, less organised, and more dispersed than previously thought. That is the conclusion of a new report by RAND Corporation, a major research organisation. And it explains where distorted ideas come from.