In memoriam Dr. Rainer Opitz (1954-2019)
The German numismatic community has lost a visionary: Dr. Rainer Opitz. In the numismatic world he is known for his dedication to coins and medals of the history of the Reformation. Fritz Rudolf Künker and Oliver Köpp remember this outstanding collector.
Two Contenders for the First Christian Era Dated Coin
Last week, we presented the oldest dated coin of Württemberg. We had already typed out the article about the oldest coin dated according to the Christian era at the time. Now, a possible competitor has entered the stage.
Second Edition of “100 Greatest Ancient Coins”
In the context of the ANA’s National Money Show 2019, Harlan J. Berk has published the second edition of his successful work “100 Greatest Ancient Coins”. Renowned numismatist Italo Vecchi has taken a look at it and reflects on the importance of this book.
Frankfurter Münzhandlung Reopened
A long tradition, an exciting present, countless new possibilities! In early 2019, the long-standing Frankfurter Münzhandlung was reopened. Find out everything you need to know about the company’s history and the goals of the new managing team headed by Arne Kirsch.
New 1000-Franc Banknote for Switzerland
The Swiss National Bank has begun issuing the new 1000-franc note. The design of the fifth banknote in the latest “The Many Facets of Switzerland” series is dedicated to the communicative flair of the polylingual country.
Website of Mint Directors Conference 2020 available
The Mint Directors Conference 2020 will take place in Cape Town and Pretoria in South Africa. Now the new MDC 2020 website is online and gives all related information at hand as the programme, registration options, or the schedule.
The Riksbank Awarded First Prize for Best Website
What makes us stay on a website longer? What makes us engage more with its content? What makes us come back to it? The Swedish Riksbank can answer these questions. Its online presence has just been named “Best Website of the Year” by the Central Banking Journal.
Stephen Hawking Commemorated on UK Coin
In celebration of the life and legacy of physicist Stephen Hawking, the Royal Mint has issued a 50p coin in gold, silver and cupro-nickel. The reverse features a design inspired by one of his “playful” lectures on black holes.
Our Stomach: Both Ironmonger’s Shop and Piggybank
Some people suffer from a pathological urge to swallow coins. A man from Japan recently set a sad record: doctors removed 8 kilos of coins from his stomach. The injuries caused by this diet vary depending, among other things, on the coins’ material.
Updates on Latest Court Cases
Three trials, two verdicts, one adjournment. We have summarized the latest developments in some of the court cases we reported on in the last couple of months. Verdicts were delivered in the context of the stolen crowns of Strängnäs and the Beatrix-Potter-murder.