CIT – Tortoise
Aeginetic coins featuring the tortoise are considered to be among the most beautiful coins of ancient times. By means of its latest smartminting© issue Tortoise, CIT has now succeeded in transferring their motif and the incredible relief of these pieces into our age.
Royal Australian Mint Celebrates Australia’s Olympians and Paralympians
The Royal Australian Mint has released three coins celebrating Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic teams. Despite the Tokyo games being postponed until 2021, the coins have been released on their original schedule.
Success in the Fight Against the Faked Antiquities Market
British Museum and Border Force crack down on the emerging market in faked Middle Eastern antiquities. It’s easier and cheaper to make copies than to loot ancient objects.
Salzberg on the Effects of the Corona Crisis on the Collectibles Industry
Mark Salzberg, Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, recently shared his thoughts on the challenges of the current crisis. He analyses the situation and sums up how the branches of Certified Collectibles Group did adapt.
Stephen Album’s Checklist of Islamic Coins Available as Free PDF Download
Those who collect Islamic coins have been using Stephen Album’s useful checklist for decades. Now the 3rd edition of “Stephen Album’s Checklist of Islamic Coins” is not only available in print, but also as PDF – for free.
ANA Severely Affected by the Pandemic
The American Numismatic Association had to adapt to the current situation, too. Not only did they have to cancel their 2020 Summer Seminar, as a result of the suspension of several programs they also had to eliminate several staff positions.
Counterfeits Gone Viral: Online Sales of Fake Gold and Silver Cost Public Millions
The enormous demand and limited supply of silver and gold bullion coins during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a breeding ground for the distribution of counterfeits that is costing investors millions of dollars.
Netherlands Broadcast First Strike Via Livestream
Despite lockdown, it was possible to be part of the Royal Dutch Mint’s ceremonial First Strike of the 75 years of freedom 5 euro coin. The National Committee broadcast the event on 5 May in a livestream.
Call for Design Proposals for China’s Olympic Coins and Banknotes 2022
On the occasion of the Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the People’s Bank of China will issue commemorative coins and banknotes. Institutions and artists worldwide are invited to submit design proposals.
Gibraltar Remembers End of WW II in Europe
On 8 May 1945 WW II ended in Europe. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, Pobjoy Mint has released a coloured cupro nickel diamond finished 50 pence coin on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar.