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.
Spirit of Trains – Mallard
CIT Coin Invest AG has produced a coin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of a world record. On July 3, 1938, the British steam locomotive “The Mallard” briefly achieved a record speed of 125 mph and thus holds the world speed record for steam locomotives.
Interview with the new owner of CNG, Michael Gasvoda
The news that Michael Gasvoda is the new owner and managing director of CNG was a kind of a bombshell. Now, many collectors are wondering whether the new ownership will change CNG. CoinsWeekly has asked Michael Gasvoda what’s on top of his agenda.
Blaze Destroys National Museum of Brazil
On September 2, 2018, a large fire destroyed the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. Up to 20 million items are said to have been lost in the flames. The Brazilian population blames primarily the government and its officials for this catastrophe.
Swiss Commemorative Coin Marks Centenary of the Death of “Swiss Army Knife” Creator
Swissmint has issued a commemorative coin reminiscent of one of Switzerland’s most popular exports. The Swiss Army Knife. We visited the manufactory where it is produced and take a look at the new commemorative coin.
The Most Expensive Russian Coin – and Likewise the Most Expensive European Coin
The first CoinsWeekly Coin Record to be submitted is the most expensive Russian coin. It is also the most expensive European coin and was sold by the Swiss auction house Sincona in 2012.
From Ore to Money: Mining, Trading, Minting
From the 5th to the 7th of September 2018, the last congress of the DAMIN research project titled “From Ore to Money: Mining, Trading, Minting” took place in Tallinn/Estonia. Speakers from 10 countries discussed topics ranging from Classical Greece to the year 2011.
A Warning About New U.S. Interstate Sales Tax Ruling
In a decision regarding interstate purchases, the U.S. Supreme Court has now ruled that states can require retailers beyond their borders to collect sales-tax revenue from consumers. This is especially significant for online purchases, but all sales across state lines could now be taxed.
International AUREUS Conference Call for Posters
The AUREUS Conference will take place in Orléans November 12-14, 2018. The organizers have released a call for posters addressing subjects related to gold and / or gold coinage in the western world between the 4th century BC and the end of the 1st century AD.
ANS Announces Gift from Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society
The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Society has donated $50,000 to the ANS’s renowned Summer Seminar to enhance the stipend of a Visiting Scholar. In 2018, the now renamed title was granted to Prof. Mariangela Puglisi of the University of Messina in Sicily.