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.
50 Years of the Royal Mint in Wales
Nobody would consider the Royal Mint headquarters in Llantrisant centrally located. But, as we learn from Chris Barker’s book, the move to Wales from London 50 years ago made sense. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the anniversary publication.
ANS Releases ‘Ptolemaic Coins Online’
To further expand the coverage of typologies and material available through their Hellenistic Royal Coinages project, the ANS has now announced the release of a new research tool. “Ptolemaic Coins Online” serves as a digitally searchable catalog of Ptolemaic coinage.
New Vice President of Currency at Heritage Auctions
Numismatic expert Dustin Johnston has been promoted to Vice President of Currency at Heritage Auctions. Johnston has gained a renowned and respected reputation within the currency collecting community over the past 20 years.
Financial Analphabetism? An Evaluation
Personal debt is a growing problem in numerous countries, which is more than reason enough to teach younger generations how to responsibly handle money. A study conducted by the University of Vienna tells us that there is plenty of room for improvement in that regard.
German Security Technology Lauded in Asia
Giesecke+Devrient are celebrating. The 1000 Baht banknote and the Hong Kong banknote series, both of which have been outfitted with their security technology, were named the best in their categories at a conference in Vietnam.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Gallia ...
Severe Rain Brings Important Ancient Coin Workshop in China to Light
A huge ancient coin workshop, dating back to the first century AD, was washed out in October 2017 in Nanyang city, Henan Province, China, due to heavy rain. Hongxia Zhang and Sven Günther report on the facts and theories.
Upcoming Hong Kong Coin Show in March
One of the biggest coin conventions in Asia will take place from March 29th through March 31st, 2019. The Hong Kong Coin Show offers plenty of space for buying and selling coins, but also an abundance of engaging seminars, workshops, exhibitions and guided tours.