Updated Sixth Edition of Guide Book to U.S. Paper Money
An updated and revised sixth edition of Whitman’s Guide Book of United States Paper Money is available now. The new book is a history and price guide of the paper currency of the United States dating from Civil War federal issues to present-day cash, plus related issues.
Heritage Launches New Auction Format
The increase in popularity and demand for world currency has prompted Heritage Auctions to introduce a new auction. World Currency Weekly Auction will run online every Tuesday and will include a variety of graded and ungraded banknotes from across the globe.
Rwanda Introduces New 500 and 1000 Franc Banknotes
The National Bank of Rwanda has issued two new denominations as part of new series of banknotes. They seek to highlight Rwanda’s lucrative tourist industry and the cultural diversity of this Central African nation.
New Chief Engraver at United States Mint
Joe Menna has been named Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The distinguished artist has been working at the Mint since 2005 and numerous of his works have since won the Coin of the Year award.
France Celebrates 60 Years of Asterix
The Monnaie de Paris has announced that a 2 euro commemorative coin will be issued in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Asterix. The comic created by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo was first released on October 29, 1959.
Red-Footed Booby Featured on New Red Titanium Coin
The British Pobjoy Mint has released a new red titanium coin on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. It features the red-footed booby, a large seabird found extensively in tropical areas.
Coins and Replica Swords Stolen
In broad daylight and during regular opening hours, unidentified thieves smashed three display cases at the “Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte” at Willibaldsburg Castle in Bavaria last Sunday. They stole numerous Roman coins and other exhibition items.
From the Bible to Banknotes
What started out as simple manual work is today a high-tech industry manufacturing scores of products. The new exhibition “From the bible to banknotes. In print since 1519” at the National Museum Zurich gives an overview of the history of printing in Switzerland.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Gaius Verres’s lodge ...
Record Update – The World’s Most Expensive Russian Bond
Our readers are the true experts! Several of them knew of a Russian bond that sold for a higher price than the first submission. The most expensive one of them changed hands for 20,035 euros.