Political reasons for false numbers in the cultural property discussion
In his comprehensive article, author Michael Press traces the deliberate use of false numbers in the cultural property discussion to support people’s own political views.
FUN in Florida – The Coin Show Experience
Florida is known for Disney World, alligators, a lot of sun and its hurricanes. Numismatics might not come to mind right away. And yet, over the past years, a coin convention called the FUN Convention has established itself in Florida. Ursula Kampmann was there.
North Carolina Dealer Honored with Service Award
ICTA dealer member Mitch Hyatt was honored during the ICTA’s dinner and update cruise aboard the Yacht StarShip II in Tampa, Florida, as the recipient of the 2017 Diane Piret Memorial Outstanding Service Award.
Certified Collectibles Group-Chairman looks back on 2017
The chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, Mark Salzberg, reflects on the highlights of 2017 and looks ahead to 2018. Read the complete letter here.
G+D Wins 260 Million Euros Contract in Egypt
Munich-based global security technology group Giesecke+Devrient was commissioned by the Central Bank of Egypt with planning and building an integrated plant for the production and processing of bank notes in Egypt’s new administrative centre, southeast of Cairo.
United States Mint Resumes Mutilated Coin Redemption Program
The United States Mint is resuming its Mutilated Coin Redemption Program after its previous suspension in 2015. The program provides a possibility through which individuals and businesses can exchange bent and partial coins for reimbursement.
Six-year old mints the worldwide first coin in 2018
Every year the Royal Australian Mint strikes the very first coin of the world. This event is very popular in Australia. 2018 the Mint has changed the system of how to establish who has the honour of pressing the first coin.
Swiss coin features ‘Klausen pass’
The Federal Mint Swissmint starts with the 20-franc silver coin ‘Klausen Pass’ a new series on Swiss Alpine passes. Aficionados of racing cars and motorbikes will be familiar with the pass as the location of the historical Klausenrace.
New Swiss commemorative coin ‘Carline thistle’
On 25 January 2018, the Federal Mint Swissmint launches the new commemorative coin ‘Carline thistle’. The bimetallic coin is the last in its three-part FLORA ALPINA series.
Theodore V. Buttrey (1929-2018)
On 9 January 2018, the numismatist Ted Buttrey died. We have thus lost a coin enthusiast who has influenced many numismatists as an academic teacher. He was probably the only numismatist whose research was extensively covered by all major American newspapers.