British Museum shows objects from Solomon Islands
A new display at the British Museum focuses on how colonial objects from Solomon Islands came to be in the Museum’s collection in London. Among these objects visitors will find some pre-monetary forms of money like local shell-money beads.
Numismática Forense Combines Numismatic and Forensic Studies
The Argentinian numismatist Diego Alvarez has launched a new website in Spanish language focussed on counterfeits and their detection. Find here some information about it.
Oluf Gerhard Tychsen (1734-1815)
He took off to convert the Jews – and became a rabbi. The pietistic Protestant originated oriental studies and Islamic numismatics. An edited collection takes up aspects of his scientific work. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
NGC, PMG and eBay Partner on Expert Review Service
Uncertified coins and banknotes on one of the world’s largest marketplaces will have a link to purchase a preliminary review by NGC and PMG experts. The Expert Review Services promise quick results and competitive prices.
20 years of H2O
H2O GmbH helps the coin industry too, to treat their industrial wastewater sustainably. After 20 years the company still has big plans as Matthias Fickenscher explains in an interview. This confirms the new extension building at the headquarter and the most recent product.
New South African Coin Celebrates ‘Environmental Rights’
The South African Mint has released a new commemorative circulation coin themed ‘Environmental Rights’ as part of its coin programme commemorating 25 years of South Africa’s constitutional democracy.
Dragonfish – Golden Arowana
CIT Coin Invest links to an Asian tradition and publishes a new silver coin on behalf of the Republic of Palau with an image of the popular, and expensive, Asian Arowana “Dragonfish”.
Dirtier than a grab handle in the subway
We have all heard the prejudice that coins and banknotes, passing through countless hands, are full of bacteria. Now, a study has shown that even credit cards are an oasis for pathogens of all kinds.
Ellsworth to Become ANA’s 61st President
Voting members of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) have chosen five new candidates and four incumbents to the ANA Board of Governors for the 2019-21 election term. Ellsworth will become ANA’s 61st president, succeeding current President Gary Adkins.
Money and Calgary: The City’s History of Numismatics
The exhibition “Money and Calgary” shines a light on the fascinating numismatic history of Calgary, showcasing it’s renowned Numismatic Collection until July 20, 2019.