Geer Steyn Receives the 2018 J. Sanford Saltus Award
Dutch artist Geer Steyn became the fifty-seventh recipient of the J. Sanford Saltus Award for excellence in medallic art at the biannual conference of the International Art Medal Federation in Ottawa, Ontario on May 29, 2018.
The coinage of Apollonia Pontica
Dimitar Draganov has written another volume of the SNG Bulgaria, dedicated to the coins of the ancient town of Apollonia Pontica. The Ruse collection’s material is so abundant that a monograph is justified. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at this Volume.
Jean-Baptiste Giard (1932-2018)
Jean-Baptiste Giard the eminent scholar of Roman Imperial numismatics passed away. His colleague Michel Amandry summarizes his substantial contribution to our knowledge of numismatics.
Royal Australian Mint looks back at 25 years of iconic Kangaroo Series
The popular Kangaroo Series, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2018. The series has featured artistic depictions of Australia’s iconic kangaroo since 1993. Take a look at how the designs changed through time.
New book on English Silver Crowns
In his new book author Michael Day discusses the history of the English Silver Crowns, starting from the first in 1551, until the present day.
NLG Announces New Award Categories for 2018
The Numismatic Literary Guild has substantially revised its annual awards competition categories for 2018 and beyond. In order to bring the guild into the 21st century the new rules acknowledge the importance of online media.
Sandra Hanington to resign as CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint
Sandra Hanington resigns from her post as CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint as of July 1st, 2018. According to the press release, she is doing so in order to improve her work-life balance. The mint’s problems throughout the last three years remain unmentioned.
David J. Ryder sworn in as 39th United States Mint Director
The United States Senate has confirmed President Trump’s nominee, David J. Ryder, as the 39th director of the United States Mint.
Italy celebrates 900th Anniversary of the Cathedral of Pisa
900 years ago the Cathedral of Pisa was consecrated. On this occasion Italy has issued a 5 Euro commemorative coin portraying the Baptistery, the Leaning Tower and Pisa Medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta.
News from San Marino
San Marino offers two new stamp and coin sets. Furthermore, there will be a 5 Euro commemorative coin on the occasion of the World Wildlife Day 2018.