Al Kreuzer Memorial Award
The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force in the Industry Council for Tangible Assets recognized three individuals for their outstanding work in combatting counterfeiters and those who traffic in counterfeit coins and currency in the United States.
The Munich Show – The largest fair of Europe for minerals, fossils and precious stones
The 55th Munich Show will take place from October 26 through October 28, 2018. Spread out on 50,000 square meters, the event includes 1,250 exhibitors from all over the world and offers an information and trade platform for dealers, laymen, and everyone in between.
The Largest Collection of Islamic Coins in Germany
Tübingen owns the largest collection of Islamic coins in Germany. It is believed to only be outnumbered by the Russian Hermitage in St Petersburg as well as the coin collection in Qatar. Most notably, the collection in Tübingen is organized systematically and is used for research purposes.
A Numismatic Approach to Nerva’s Policies
The images on coins can contribute essential facts to our understanding of Roman policies during the time of the Roman Empire. Nathan T. Elkins demonstrates this idea using the example of the reign of Nerva. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at his book.
Heritage Adds Comprehensive Ancient Coins Data to Auction lots
Comparable auction results and graded population data for many ancient coins offered in Heritage auction sales are now available on the Heritage website. Thus, the buyer no longer depends on estimates. He disposes of the information to judge by himself what a coin is worth.
The Background Story of a Unique George IV Medal
A unique George IV Accession medal made for presentation to his sister, Princess Augusta Sophia, is to be sold by Baldwin’s of St. James’s on September 26, 2018. You will find its story here.
Free PMG Evaluations at Valkenburg PaperMoneyFair
NGC accepts PMG submissions at the Valkenburg PaperMoneyFair. The PMG Grader Colin Blyth offers a first free and nonbinding evaluation for banknotes.
SNB presents results of the 2017 survey on payment methods
In the autumn of 2017, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) conducted a survey on payment methods for the first time. The aim of the survey is to obtain representative information on payment behaviour and the use of cash by households in Switzerland.
IACA Excellence in Currency 2018 Technical Awards
The 2018 Banknote Conference saw the presentation of the IACA Excellence in Currency Technical Awards. Prices were awarded for the Best Currency Innovation and the Best New Currency Feature or Product.
Curonian Kings on Silver Coin
To commemorate their extraordinary history, Latvijas Banka has issued a commemorative coin dedicated to the Curonian Kings. They were no kings as the name suggests, but free villagers.