Laughing Buddha 2018
The new version of the laughing Buddha CIT presents after the great success of the preceding 2017 edition, unites a wealth of innovative minting technologies to turn a beloved motif into a small numismatic artwork. The silver coin was designed on behalf of the Republic of Palau.
Louis I of Bavaria and his Commemorative Coins
The “geschichtstaler” of Louis I of Bavaria constitute a high-ranking source on how the Bavarian king interpreted the events of his time. In this film we will show you a few examples which will be on offer at the Künker Fall Auction 314.
Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion on Greek gold coin
Greece issues a new 50 euro mini gold collector coin dedicated to the temple of Poseidon at Sounion. The coin will be released on 8 October 2018 and features a famous tourist target and a central place of ancient Greek mythology.
British Virgin Islands Pegasus Coin in Virenium
Pobjoy Mint has released a new version of this popular coin this time produced in Virenium, a special alloy developed and produced exclusively by this mint. The coin is issued by the British Virgin Islands.
2017 J. Sanford Saltus Award to Bogomil Nikolov
Bulgarian artist Bogomil Nikolov is the recipient of the 2017 Saltus Award for excellence in medallic art. The awarding ceremony will take place at the Gallery of the National Academy of Arts in Sofia (Bulgaria) on October 8, 2018.
UK and France Consider Withdrawal of Low-Denomination Coins
Bank of England employees have published a comment on the feared ramifications of abolishing coppery coins of low value. Discussions about such a course of action have not only been rekindled in the UK, however. France is allegedly considering doing the same.
To Spain! Part 8: Columbus, Seville and myriads of tourists
Seville can boast the third-largest old town in Europe, after Venice and Genoa. Great! That means the tourists are better spread out. If only they didn’t all have to see the tomb of Columbus!!!
“I Object.” British Museum Exhibition and Podcast on Rebellion and Dissent
British satirizer Ian Hislop has gone through the British Museum’s collection in search of items that tell the story of dissent, rebellion, subversion, and satire. The new exhibition “I object. Ian Hislop’s search for dissent“ can be visited until January 20, 2019.
The most expensive coin of Lüneburg
The next CoinsWeekly Coin Record has been announced and this time it is the most expensive coin of Lüneburg. The 10 ducat piece is an off-metal strike in gold of a jagdtaler and was made in 1620. It was sold by auction house Gerhard Hirsch Nachfolger in Auction 333.
Once Obscure, American Civil War Tokens Now Take the Spotlight
An updated and revised third edition of the Guide Book of Civil War Tokens will debut in October 2018. The previous two editions have already become a standard reference in this fascination field of collection.