AINA Medal commemorates Balfour Declaration
The American Israel Numismatic Association issues a medal commemorating three important events: the Balfour Declaration, the Reunification of Jerusalem, and AINA’s 50th anniversary.
Belgian Mint ceases activities
The Royal Mint of Belgium will close on January 1, 2018. The reasons are a matter of dispute, for the institution is even said to have made a profit recently. Collectors, on the other hand, can currently benefit from the decision.
Princeton University Acquires Donald Collection of Byzantine Coins
The Princeton University Numismatic Collection has acquired Peter Donald’s huge collection of rare Byzantine coins. Comprising 5,280 coins, the collection of the English numismatic scholar constitutes one of the world’s most comprehensive private collections.
Heritage Auctions Staff Aids in Recovering Stolen Coins
Bill Walker, a rare coin specialist in Heritage Auctions’ Dallas office, identified five stolen coins and investigated how they found their way back on the market in order to contact the owner.
Laughing Buddha
CIT’s latest creation puts a smile on the face of every observer. It is dedicated to the Laughing Buddha, a popular theme of Asian origins and come in a silver and a gold edition both designed on behalf of Palau.
Surveillance video expected to trace thieves of giant gold coin
There is still no sign of the huge gold Maple Leaf that was stolen from the Berlin Bode Museum in March 2017. Berlin Police has now posted a surveillance camera video that might help to find the burglars.
Update to Stockholm coin heist: first pictures of stolen objects
At least 1,400 numismatic objects were stolen from the Stockholm Royal Coin Cabinet. Swedish Police is now revealing details for the first time. Here you find pictures of objects concerned.
45 Years of Sino-German Friendship: Commemorative Pandas Struck
In 2017, China and Germany celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Michael Chou and Künker took this as an occasion to initiate two medals of which the German version was first struck on June 30, 2017.
In memoriam John Spring
Coin dealer John Spring has died. Douglas Saville remembers his friend who was specialised in numismatic literature and used to travel whole Europe looking for important books and attending auctions – always by train and never crossing France.
The Royal Mint invests in Sovereign Rarities Limited
The Royal Mint has made an equity investment in Sovereign Rarities Limited, a London based numismatic dealership managed by Ian Goldbart. This is a part of the Royal Mint’s 5 year plan to grow in the collector services market.