New Book on the Money Used by World War II Prisoners of War in the United States
More than 400,000 prisoners of war were held at U.S.-American camps between 1942 and 1946. A new book by Dave Frank and David E. Seelye takes a look at the money POWs used for discretionary expenses in the camps, such as for cigarettes, candy, postage, and beer.
Swiss Finance Museum Nominated for European Museum of the Year Award
The Swiss Finance Museum opened its doors in June of 2017. Now, the European Museum Forum honors the concept and its realization by nominating it for the European Museum of the Year Award 2019.
Repositioning the World Money Fair – An interview with Gitta Künker
On 1 July 2018, Gitta Künker became the new Managing Director of the World Money Fair Holding. We spoke with her about her ideas and goals. Read here how the fair, being a central hub of the industry, will put the focus back on the collector.
Surprising Announcement from Finland
The Mint of Finland has released an announcement regarding future productions of Finnish euro coins for 2019 and beyond. Many are now contemplating the ramifications that European Union directives will have for the future of other national mints in EU member states.
San Marino’s numismatic programme 2019
San Marino has announced the numismatic issues planned for 2019. Collectors will meet many popular topics: Leonardo da Vinci and the first man on the moon, the European Council, and the zodiac.
Golden Dragon Egg
In 2019 Palau continues the “Golden Eggs” series with “Golden Dragon Egg”. CIT Coin Invest AG shows what experts can realise on 14mm with modern micro minting.
The world’s most expensive coin
We know something the Guinness World Records don’t. CoinsWeekly’s Coin Records present what is likely to be the most expensive coin ever sold in an auction. The final price for the item amounted to a record 10,016,875 US dollars.
PCGS Builds For The Future
The Professional Coin Grading Service recently announced having named Brett Charville the new President of the company. He succeeds Don Willis, who stepped down in November after ten years as PCGS President.
CNG’s Staff news
CNG has some new staff employees, another long-term member has joined the company full-time, and and and. Come and meet Caroline Holmes, Paul Hill, and Steve Pruzinsky!
Allez Hopp Circus Knie – Allez Hopp Switzerland’s First Colored Coin
On January 24, 2019, Swissmint issues the first colored coin in the history of Swiss numismatics. It is dedicated to the centenary of the Swiss national circus Knie. Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages”let the show begin! Ursula Kampmann tells you more about it.