CIT Coin Invest AG launches new series
CIT Coin Invest AG dedicates its new series called “Woodland Spirits” to magical creatures with the Fox as the first one to be released.
New German Collectors’ Coin “Temperate Climate Zone”
The German government has announced a 5-euros collectors’ coin “Temperate Climate Zone” with an incorporated green polymer ring. This coin is the third issue of the five-part “Climate Zones of the Earth” and is expected to be issued in September of 2019.
Byzantine Emperors in Finland
In 2017, a Finnish metal detectorist found several dozens of silver coins in Sysmä. They are now on display at the National Museum of Finland providing insight into the far-reaching relations of medieval Finland.
Unique Exhibition on King Ashurbanipal at the British Museum
From November 8, 2018 until February 24, 2019, you can discover the remarkable story of Assyrian King Ashurbanipal at the British Museum. This is the first ever major exhibition to explore his life, faith, politics, and kingship.
Otakar Dusek Receives Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award
The Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award was awarded to Otakar Dusek for his Todesmarsch medal at the 2018 XXXV FIDEM Art Medal Congress. The medal is said to show “how a relatively small medal can have significance far beyond its size.”
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles Available Through Heritage Auctions
The definitive resource on the history of one of the world’s most popular collector coins, Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, written by Roger Burdette is now available. Each issue presented here includes an extensive commentary, as well as a list of exceptional specimens.
Bruce Smith joins Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has announced that Bruce Smith has joined the company as Director of Client Placement and Acquisitions. He will be operating out of the firm’s Southern California headquarters.
Dix Noonan Webb launches new stand-alone banknotes department
Dix Noonan Webb, the international coins, medals and jewellery specialists, have opened a new stand-alone banknotes department staffed by two leading experts who have joined the company from another London auction house.
New Coins and Banknotes for Venezuela
The Central Bank of Venezuela issues new coins and banknotes due to the devaluation of its former currency. Michael Alexander presents the new means of payment and analyses the reasons and the chances for this new currency....
South African Mint to Host Mint Directors Conference
The biennial Mint Directors Conference will return to South Africa in 2020. The upcoming event will mark the 31st of its kind and will be held in Cape Town and Pretoria, in April of that year.