What is my Euro Starter Kit from 2002 Worth Today?
On 1 January 2002, euro coins entered the cash cycle. In order to familiarise the people with the new currency, most nations issued “starter kits”. They evolved into sought-after collectors’ items. But what are these starter kits worth today?
The First Coin of the New Decade
On 1 January 2020, the Royal Australian Mint welcomed the public to its highly sought-after annual event to see the first coin of 2020 struck in its very own capital city, Canberra.
The Perth Mint Celebrates the Year of the Mouse
2020 is the Year of the Mouse, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. On 3 January, the Perth Mint released a coin with a rotating charm to commemorate this zodiac sign.
The World’s First Digital Collectors Coin
The Bank of Lithuania plans to release a blockchain-based digital collector coin in spring 2020. Naturally collectors can expect quite some unusual features. A physical silver coin will be available too, but it’s hard to get.
Business Model Cultural Property
A cultural event of superlatives: Egypt sends 166 objects of Tutankhamun around the globe. The revenues flowing back into the nation on the Nile are enormous. Whether Egypt makes best use of the money is an entirely different matter.
Edward Baldwin Retires from A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd
After 49 years in the firm, Edward Baldwin retires from his work for A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd as the last of the Baldwin clan. He has prepared the firm for the present and future opening it up to the auction business and using computer technology.
CoinsWeekly Special Issue for the New York International Numismatic Convention
Again, in 2020 there will be CoinsWeekly Special Issues and the first one will be published in the context of the New York International Numismatic Convention. The print magazine can ONLY be obtained for free AT the convention. It’s available for download as of today.
Gold & Glory – Gifts for Eternity
Basel’s cathedral was consecrated 1,000 years ago. On that occasion the Basel Historical Museum shows in the splendid display “Gold & Glory – Gifts for Eternity” exceptional objects and many coins.
Scholarships for ANA’s Summer Seminar 2020
The American Numismatic Association offers scholarships for their summer seminar 2020 in Colorado Springs. The seminar offers students an array of week-long courses designed for discovery or continued study. Read here if you should apply!
50 Years of CIT Coin Invest – 50 Years of Coin Innovations
There are only a couple of companies that had such an impact on the world of modern coins as the Liechtenstein think tank CIT Coin Invest. It is the birthplace of one the first colored coins and today CIT coins are even part of the collection of the British Museum.