Hornby Island, BC Trade Token: Year 2
Located off the coast of British Columbia, Hornby Island is a place of fascinating cultural and natural heritage. In honor of this island and an effort to enhance their local commerce and fundraising opportunities, a new token as now been released.
Goldkammer Frankfurt: A New State-of-the-Art Museum
Europe’s new state-of-the-art museum Goldkammer Frankfurt is now open. Visitors can discover the art and history of gold in many ways walking through underground treasure rooms enriched with digital experiences
The Global Art Market Report 2019
Art Basel and UBS present their annual global art market analysis, covering all aspects of the international market and highlighting the most important developments of the previous year.
“Money and Books” in Padua
An exhibition in Padua presents a rich selection of the most significant numismatic books printed in Italy and Europe from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century highlighting the rediscovery of classical antiquity conveyed through the exchange and study of Roman coins.
IAPN votes in Daniel Frank Sedwick as President
Daniel Frank Sedwick has been sworn in as president of the International Association of Professional Numismatists. His new term began during the annual IAPN congress held May 13-15 in Carefree, Arizona. Former president Arne Kirsch has been nominated honorary president.
Conference: James Loeb – The Collector and Connoisseur
The Conference “James Loeb – The Collector and Connoisseur” will take place on the 7th and 8th June 2019 in Munich. International experts will hold lectures on James Loeb’s collection of antiques, his historical legacy, impact, and contemporary relevance.
Teutoburger organizes their live bidding via Numissearch
The Teutoburger Münzauktion specializes in Southeast Asia and China. It is no surprise that Volker Wolframm opts for the Numissearch platform when it comes to live bidding. On Numissearch, every step of the bidding process is possible in the Chinese language.
New 100 and 200 euro banknotes in circulation
The new €100 and €200 banknotes, the last notes in the Europa series, have started circulating on 28 May 2019. The banknotes use new and innovative security features and are easy to check using the “feel, look and tilt” method.
IACA Excellence in Currency Awards for Coins
The International Association for Currency Affairs has opened nominations for the Excellence in Currency Awards for Coins. The deadline for nominations is 30 June 2019.
Crystal Skull – Luna de Sangre Speaks of Apocalypse
Crystal Skull is back – with the ominous Luna de Sangre issue. Centerpiece of the coin designed by CIT Coin Invest AG on behalf of Equatorial Guinea is a metallic blue, skull shaped Swarovski crystal superimposed on a blood moon.