A Declaration of Love to the Medals from Baden
Joachim Zeitz has published a marvelous book about medals which are linked to the history of Baden. It is a catalog, historical work, and an aesthetic treat all in one. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.
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.
New Coin Designs for 2019
The Royal Mint has unveiled the new designs that will be appearing on British coins throughout 2019. They feature luminaries from the world of art, design and culture – all of which helped shape Britain as we know it today.
Natural Perspectives: Gecko
CIT Coin Invest AG continues its “Natural Perspectives” series with the astonishing miniature sculpture “Gecko”. The blank of this silver coin is one of the most complex shapes ever designed as a coin.
The Portugaleser of Hamburg
There are only a few early-modern coins which were designed as elaborately as the bankportugaleser of Hamburg. See for yourself in this film on Künker’s Berlin Auction 316 and learn why the coins are sometimes spelled portugaleser and sometimes portugalöser.
How to detect Counterfeit Sovereigns
The British Sovereign is one of the most popular gold coins around – which is why there are also many counterfeit ones in the market. NGC specialists explain what imperfections to look for and how to spot the fake specimens.
Media Error Draws Misleading Reports on Sale of Rare Coin
It’s the epitome of the domino effect: one news service publishes a false fact, hundreds of media outlets negligently copy it, and suddenly the price a coin sold for has increased eightfold. The most recent case involves a rare Philadelphia coin.
From London to Llantrisant – The Royal Mint celebrates Fifty Years in Wales
In 1968, the Royal Mint moved from Tower Hill to Southern Wales. This generously illustrated article tells you more about the reasons behind the move and recent developments.