ANA Highest Honor Awards Given to Numismatists Making a Difference
The American Numismatic Association is recognizing several numismatists for their dedication, hard work, passion and contributions to the field of numismatics. The recipients will be recognized at the World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia, August 14th-18th, 2018.
New book about the coinage of Greek leagues
Following his publication on the Achaian League coinage, enthusiastic collector and numismatic expert Steve M. Benner has now written a new book about the coinage of the ancient Greek leagues from the fifth through the first century BC.
Wanted: New Members for the U.S. Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
The United States Mint is accepting applications for appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee as a member representing the interests of the general public in the coinage of the United States. The application deadline is August 24, 2018.
The Perth Mint dedicates coins to new Spielberg movie
On behalf of Tuvalu, the Perth Mint has issued new coins referring to “Ready Player One” by Steven Spielberg.
Indian Summer Globe
A new silver coin designed by Coin Invest for the Cook Islands takes up the theme of the successful Cherry Blossom coin. The coin unites three different surface finishes in one and, what is more, pays tribute to the famous Viennese snow globe.
A Quarter for the Comrade
Flags, flowers and wreaths. That's what we expect to see when we visit an American military cemetery. However, for some decades now, people have also been encountering coins on headstones there. This recent tradition has a moving origin.
“What is Money?” Exhibition at University of Calgary
The Nickle Galleries, a museum that belongs to the University of Calgary, presents a new exhibition named “What is money?”. It is dedicated to the fact that there are more things on earth which can be used as money than coin users have dreamt of.
IAPN Congress 2018 in Prague
This year’s IAPN Congress took place in Prague. Attendees from more than 28 numismatic firms discussed new international trade laws, and various other issues. Paul Stevens was honored with the IAPN Book Price 2018 for his publication on the East India Company.
Prop money leads to prison sentence
When you watch a movie, you want it to be as realistic as possible. A case in Hong Kong has now proven that some cinematic elements can also be too authentic. Two prop makers were sentenced to four months in prison – because their prop money was too realistic.
Whose Truth? NYT Journalist Accused of Stealing Cultural Property
Some politicians still believe that the funding of ISIS is based on the sale of looted antiquities. A US-American journalists has overturned this false claims. The criticism she earned challenges our appreciation of scientific freedom.