MS Vilnius International Coin Fair 2018
The MS Vilnius International Coin Fair 2018 will take place from 17th-18th November 2018. Being the first international numismatic event at this scope held in the Baltic States aims at promoting numismatic traditions and investments combined with commodities for collectors.
Seventh International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage
The 7th International Symposium in Early Medieval Coinage takes place on 13th October 2018. It once again will be held at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. The overall theme is England and the Wider World.
Giesecke+Devrient Continues on Success Course
Giesecke+Devrient’s revenue of ?2.14 billion breaks record set in previous year and their EBIT rises by 4%. Due to this positive result Giesecke+Devrient succeeds in establishing in April 2018 the proprietary company builder “G+D Ventures”.
World Banknote Summit 2018 presents innovative session format
The World Banknote Summit 2018 will see the introduction of an innovative session format: immersion sessions are tailored for smaller groups to provide the perfect platform to drill down on specific subjects, and to foster the exchange of views among participants.
John Pett remembered by his friends
For decades John Pett had worked with Spink. When he died, two men decided to share their vivid memories with us in order to supplement the obituary. You can read how David Worland from Australia and Joe Linzalone from the United States remember their friend.
The Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and the Californian Gold Rush
The Californian Gold Rush attracted thousands of unlucky revolutionists of 1848/9. Among them was the Hungarian Count Samuel C. Wass. He co-founded the famous assay office in San Francisco and donated four of his gold coins to the Hungarian National Museum.
Kenneth Bressett Named First Editor Emeritus of the Red Book
Kenneth Bressett, longtime editor of the Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”), has retired into Whitman Publishing’s newly created position of Editor Emeritus.
Conference in Tirana 2018 – Call for papers
The Museum of the Bank of Albania will hold its second conference. The meeting is titled “The role of money in wartime” and will feature multiple presentations for which papers can be submitted now.
“Smith Forges in the Sky” named Latvia’s Coin of the Year 2017
In a public voting more than 7,000 votes decided on Latvia's Coin of the Year 2017. During the award ceremony on 27 April 2018 it was made clear how pivotal traditional Latvian folk music is still in Latvian society.
New Swiss commemorative coin: “William Tell”
It’s back again: A Swiss gold coin featuring Hodler’s William Tell on its revers. The new interpretation of this protective confederate is politically correct and artistically better made than its infamous predecessor.