Dinner is served! French star chef wins 2019 COTY
At the World Money Fair Berlin the COTY trophies 2019 were awarded on 2 February 2019. The Coin of the Year was the “Best Silver Coin” from France. It is dedicated to the famous chef Guy Savoy and French Excellency in cuisine.
Historic Collaboration of U.S. Mint and RAM
The United States Mint has announced a collaborative project with the Royal Australian Mint. The two mints will produce a commemorative coin set in celebration of the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969.
Regal Queen Triggerfish Swims onto New Titanium Coin
British Pobjoy Mint has released a new titanium coin on behalf of Ascension Island. It is available in purple titanium and uncirculated cupro nickel and features the majestic Queen Triggerfish found in the Atlantic Ocean.
Digitalized Facial Recognition for Coins
Is this the end of numismatics as we know it? An image recognition software is now able to recognize and identify inventoried coins at any given time. The Fraunhofer Institute reports on ongoing developments.
‘Byzantium’ Celebrates a Golden Age of Coinage
A new exhibition, now open at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow, reveals the fascinating coinage of the Byzantine Empire. It showcases over 150 rare gold, silver and base metal coins and uses them to tell the story of the turbulent Byzantine era.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Pergamon ...
In Honor of Carl Subak’s 100th Birthday
In a recent newsletter, coin dealer Shanna Schmidt dedicated a birthday note to Carl Subak. The renowned numismatist recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Shanna Schmidt looks back on his life, his accomplishments, and their friendship.
Canadian Exhibition Commemorating the Last 100 Days of the First World War
The so-called “Hundred Days Campaign” contributed decisively to ending the First World War. The Canadian War Museum presents an exhibition featuring also orders and decorations.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Memphis ...
The Most Expensive Islamic Coin
It is not only one of the rarest Islamic coins in the world, it is also said to be the most expensive one ever to be sold in an auction. As this type sold even twice for £3.72 million, it certainly must be added to the CoinsWeekly Coin Records.