Perth Mint App Gives Investors the Midas Touch
The Perth Mint recently launched a new smartphone app. At the touch of a button, or rather, a smartphone screen, investors now have access to a unique platform which makes it possible to securely buy, store, and sell gold via digital certificates.
Villa Pisani on Silver Coin
The Italian Zecca dello Stato has released another commemorative coin in its “Italy of Arts” series. This time, it features the majestic Villa Pisani located in Veneto as well as its beautiful gardens and famous hedge maze.
Meteorite Impacts: Erfoud Meteorite NWA 6827
The latest issue of the successful „Meteorite Impacts“ series featuring a small piece of the Erfoud Meteorite represents a new dimension in minting technology. As a matter of fact, CIT Coin Invest had to develop a suitable packaging due to the crater’s sculptural depth.
Dramatic Cuts at the National Museum of Denmark
Denmark is economizing on culture. Numerous scholars, including numismatists, are being dismissed at the National Museum. One important field in particular is bound to suffer from these developments: the productive cooperation between metal detectorists and museums.
Neil Armstrong’s Memorabilia
An incredible collection of collectibles connected to the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong, will be auctioned off by Heritage Auctions on November 1-2, 2018. Medals, medallions, letters, flags – they all tell the story of a unique man.
The Longest-Running Series of Art Medals in the U.S.
Another CoinsWeekly Coin Record has been submitted! This time, it is the longest-running series of art medals in the United States, possibly in the whole world. The renowned series was founded in 1969.
Paul Hill and Caroline Holmes Join CNG
The CNG team continues to grow. The firm has just announced that numismatists Paul Hill and Caroline Holmes have joined CNG and will be working in the London office as of November 1, 2018.
Mark Stephenson Joins Heritage Auctions
Mark Stephenson, an attorney with nearly 20 years of experience in virtually all aspects of the coin collecting hobby, has joined the Beverly Hills office of Heritage Auctions as a Consignment Director.
2019 Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 Available
The 46th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 has been published. This year, mint and proof sets were examined more closely. And who better to explain the editing, revision, and selection process than editor Tom Michael himself?
Yigal Arkin Wins Shekel Prize
The 2018 Shekel Prize for the best work on the subject of Judaean, Jewish or Holy Land numismatics has been awarded to Yigal Arkin. The book tells the story of the banknotes and coins of the State of Israel.