Leopard Seal Appears on new Ice Grey Titanium Coin by Pobjoy
British Pobjoy Mint continues the popular Titanium animal series of coins. The most recent version depicts the Leopard Seal – one of the world’s top predators.
Social justice – No revolt in the Roman Empire
Of course there were revolts in the Roman Empire: everybody has heard of the uprising of the confederates in Italy, or the Jewish wars … But, for nearly 200 years, there was a long period of peace. In this film, we will tell you how the Romans achieved this.
The Rialto of Venice: Medieval Manhatten
The Venetian Rialto had been the centre of world trade for centuries. In this film Ursula Kampmann will give us an impression of that era with the help of a painting by Carpaccio. We will meet slaves, Turks and of course the rich merchants of Venice.
Donald Trump in the tradition of ancient emperors
The meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un took place after all. Prior to this summit, a medal minted on this occasion had led to controversial debates. This is, however, quite a common procedure that dates to back antiquity.
Congressman Wants Bank Secrecy Act to Regulate Art Trade
Against the backdrop of the fight against money laundering, a Republican Congressman has laid a draft bill before the House of Representatives which could hurt art and coin collectors financially.
NGC-Certified Unique 1792 Washington President Gold Eagle at Heritage Auction
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® has certified the late Eric P. Newman’s most cherished coin: the unique 1792 Washington President gold eagle that George Washington probably carried as a pocket piece. It will be offered at auction for the first time since 1890.
The first book about the monetary history of Estonia has been published
From sestertius to cent – 2000 years of money in Estonia – this is the title of a new numismatic book, that for the first time tells the reader the entire history of money and coins in Estonia.
New partnership expands Degussa’s growing presence to Asia
Degussa Goldhandel GmbH continues its rapid growth. The precious metal retailer recently signed a partnership agreement with the Singapore-based GoldSilver Central. This cooperation positions Degussa and its products in Asia.
Mint Directors Conference in Seoul 2018 – Part 3: The sub-committees’ work and research findings
In April 2018, mint representatives from all over the world met in Seoul. They discussed current issues on the topic of coins. In this part, we provide an overview of the research findings presented by the individual sub-committees.
Winners of the International Coin Design Competition 2017
Japan Mint has announced the winners of the International Coin Design Competition 2017. The objective of the competition is to encourage creativity and enhance the artistry of coin designs. Here, you can find the complete list of winners.