Photographic insight into American economic history
The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery dedicates an exhibition to those who made America great. The over 100 exhibits show workers at worksite and are art as well as historic testimonies.
ANS staff news
The American Numismatic Society made some senior appointments. The changes regard the positions of Deputy Director, which had been unfilled for years, and of Chief curator.
American Medal of the Year Award
In 2018 there were over 40 entries for the American Medal of the Year awarded by the American Medallic Sculpture Association. The winning entry was a square medal featuring the Black Crowned Night Heron. Second came a contribution by a German medallist.
ICTA appoints seven industry leaders to non-profit foundation board
The Board of Directors of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets has appointed seven industry leaders to guide the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, a non-profit organization recently formed to support the work of the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force.
Silver Containing Circulating Commemorative Coins, the Silver Price and the Problems that May Arise from this Combination
When the price for silver is changing too fast, those countries are coming under pressure, that issue silver commemorative circulation coins for face value. This article takes a look at market mechanisms and solution approaches.
H2O GmbH extends its headquarters in Steinen
H2O GmbH, a German-based manufacturer for wastewater solutions, has now announced that it’ll extend its headquarters. The company is investing approximately 4.5 million euros in extending the production and administration premises in Steinen.
Latvia’s new collector coin “My Latvia” features a child’s drawing
The National Bank of Latvia has issued a silver collector coin called “My Latvia”. The coin commemorates Latvia’s 100-year independence anniversary and shows a colorful drawing of the sun made by an 11-year old Latvian child on its reverse.
Australian Phoenix coin has already sold out
10 oz of gold, 1.22ct of pink diamonds - price 1.5 m AUD: The Phoenix coins of the Perth Mint sold out within six weeks after being unveiled at the World Money Fair in Berlin.
CIT mints coin in four-leaf clover shape
On behalf of the state of Palau, Coin Invest AG continued the series “Ounce of Luck”. Latest smartminting technology permitted to create a coin in shape of a four-leaf clover.
Hoards and Other Coin Finds – Part II: Deposits
Do you have to do with ancient coins? Did you ever ask yourself where they are coming from? Alan Walker of Zurich Nomos AG will present a comprehensive overview of this crucial subject. The second part deals with three different kinds of deposits.