ICTA Names New Director and Officers
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets has elected new board members and has appointed Jimmy Hayes as new executive director. The former congressman is known by many collectors as part of the pedigree of numismatic rarities from his own collection.
Russian “Coin Constellation 2018” Contest Winners Announced
The winners of the 12th International Commemorative Coins Contest were announced during the 2018 COINS Conference in Moscow. The Monnaie de Paris was the winner of the title “Coin of the Year”.
Dinosaurs Rule on Palaeontology Coins
The South African Mint has released a new issue featuring archosauria. Anyone who collects palaeontology on coins will certainly enjoy the fascinating dinosaurs depicted on these gold coins.
Challenge Coins – A Memento of Camaraderie
A new tradition, which the numismatic world has been oblivious to so far, has developed in the Bundeswehr, the German armed forces, over the past 20 years. As symbols of brotherhood and loyalty, soldiers are having medals minted to preserve their accomplishments for eternity.
Final Coin of Falkland Penguin Series
Pobjoy Mint has released the final coin of the popular Falkland penguin series. This time the 50 pence coin features the Southern Rockhopper Penguin, which is the smallest and most agile penguin endemic to the Falkland Islands.
Designs for 2020-2021 America the Beautiful Quarters Series
Sometimes we tend to think that coin designs are without any alternative. That this is not true is demonstrated by the elaborate process of reviewing drafts by the U.S. mint’s advisory committees. Their opinions offer unique insights into possibilities how to judge a coin design.
A Celebration of Cooperation
The 47th International Coin Fair in Zurich was once again a great success for coin dealers and collectors from all over the world. This year, one common idea prevailed: mutual appreciation and respect. Leonie Schulze reports on the convention.
Émigré Medallists in Britain
The British Museum presents a new exhibition called “Witnesses: émigré medallists in Britain”, which can be visited until April 7, 2019. The focused exhibition uncovers the invaluable role played by artists from abroad in the development of British medallic art.
Traditions through Empires: Cities of Asia Minor and their Coin Images
The first conference of Visual Languages of Ancient Coins will discuss the iconographic traditions of selected cities in Asia Minor from the archaic period to Late Antiquity. It will take place at the Commission for Ancient History and Epigraphy in Munich on December 7-8, 2018.
Exploring the Complexity of Gender Roles in the Ancient World
On November 29-30, 2018, the international workshop “Gender Numismatics. Fluid Identities and Ancient Coinage” will take place in Tübingen. The aim is to explore the potential of gendered perspectives as critical tools for analyzing ancient coins.