The Royal Mint Offers New Storage Facility
At The Royal Mint, the customers can make use of a new service. “The Royal Mint Secure Storage” will enable them to store their items of value within the organisation’s high-security walls at its site in Llantrisant, South Wales.
Revised Edition of Marsh’s Works on Sovereigns Released
Coinciding with the 200th Anniversary of the modern sovereign, Token Publishing releases Michael Marsh’s renowned works on the Gold Sovereign and Half Sovereign. The completely revised and updated publication now includes an up-to-date price guide.
Barry Stuppler New PNG President
On July 30, 2017, Officers of the Professional Numismatists Guild have selected Barry Stuppler to be the organization’s President for the 2017-2019 term. His goals include cooperation for the National Coin Week and counterfeit detection educational programs.
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 May it be historical information on the weather, Roman beauty tips or numismatics – the blog presents exciting historical content in a contemporary style.
Return of commemorative coins leads to great loss in revenue for the Royal Canadian Mint
Bugs Bunny and his buddies have not been lucky for the Royal Canadian Mint. In times of declining silver prices, so many collectors have returned their coins in exchange for their nominal value that profits for 2016 collapsed.
Kawasaki in the year 2889
Scripophily expert Franky Leeuwerck made a thought experiment. Living in 2889 an archaeologist, specialized in 20th century financial artefacts finds a Japanese share from 1921. How does he react, what information can he retrieve from this document?