“Big Maple Leaf” Theft Trial Opens
In March of 2017, the 100-kilo gold coin “Big Maple Leaf” was stolen from the Bode-Museum in Berlin. Now, the criminal trial of the chief suspects has begun. All four of them remained silent on the first day of the hearing.
Mount Vernon Showcases 30 Revolutionary War and Peacetime Medals
In a special temporary exhibition, Mount Vernon’s Donald W. Reynolds Education Center is showing 30 rare medals from the American Revolution and the early republic. It is an unparalleled collection that highlights the remarkable heroes and events of the time.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in Rome ...
The World’s Biggest Coin Conventions
CoinsWeekly Coin Records ring in the New Year with a look at the world’s biggest coin conventions. The title has to be split amongst events in Asia, North America, and Europa. But there are some small differences.
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.
EU Agrees on Import Measures for Cultural Property
After three years, the European Union has reached an agreement on a new system of import measures for cultural property. An article published by IADAA summarizes the most important changes.
2019 COTY Nominees Announced
The list of nominees for the 2019 Coin of the Year Award has been published. The winners in each of the 10 categories will be announced and recognized during the World Money Fair in Berlin on February 2, 2019.
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Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a significant mint of medieval Europe ...
Record-Breaking Year for Treasures Discovered by the Public
The British Museum has announced that the number of treasure discoveries made by members of the public has hit a record level for the second year running. In 2017, more than 1,000 finds were discovered across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.