Pobjoy Mint releases coloured titanium coin featuring Patagonian Toothfish
On behalf of the Falkland Islands, Pobjoy Mint is releasing a new coloured titanium coin featuring the Patagonian Toothfish in an Eddy of Water, in recognition of 30 years of work conducted by Falkland Islands Fisheries Department to help maintain fish populations.
Another tourist arrested for smuggling of cultural goods in Turkey
Toby Robyns, 52, from West Sussex, is currently threatened with three years in prison. He had gone on a relaxing holiday trip to the southern coast of Turkey with his kids. Found with 12 coins in his luggage as he tried to fly home, he was remanded in custody.
5th Simone Assemani Symposium on Islamic Numismatics Approaching
To be held in Rome on September 29-30, 2017, this year’s Simone Assemani Symposium will focus on Islamic numismatics. Topics include coin use, hoards and mints, rounded off by a new project dealing with manuscripts and networks of collectors.
Canadian Coin Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Great Trail
Marking the 25th anniversary of the 24,000 km long Great Trail, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a collector coin. Its rectangular format echoing the shape of a fold-out map, the silver coin with color enhancements celebrates the world’s s longest hiking trail.
Australia Celebrates Possum Magic Story through Coin Set
Celebrating the “Possum Magic” story that has enchanted Australian children for over 30 years, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a set of coins that retell Mem Fox’s story using Julie Vivas’ whimsical illustrations.
New Bank of Canada Museum unveiled
In July, the re-designed Bank of Canada Museum opened. It offers interactive ways to learn about economy and the central bank’s role.
Swiss National Museum launches history blog
The Swiss National Museum launched a history blog – also in English and French. May it be historical information on the weather, Roman beauty tips or numismatics – the blog presents exciting historical content in a contemporary style.
The new MEC-volume on Britain and Ireland
Rory Naismith has published the newest MEC-volume on the coins of Britain and Ireland between ca. 400 and 1066. It is a “must” for every numismatic library, comparable only to the RIC or the Jaeger. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look.
Gary Adkins Becomes ANA’s 60th President
Three new candidates and six incumbents to the American Numismatic Association’s Board of Governors for the 2017-19 election term have been sworn-in at the World’s Fair of Money on August 4, 2017. Succeeding Jeff Garrett, new President-elect is Gary Adkins.
8th Austrian Numismatic Day 2018 – Call for Papers
The motto of the eighth Austrian Numismatic Day is “Collections and Collectors” and will be taking place on 17 and 18 May 2018 in Klagenfurt. The organisers invite to send proposals for papers which have not necessary to be linked with the event’s motto.