New Zealand Conference and Bourse
50 years ago New Zealand changed to decimal currency. To celebrate, the Numismatic Society of Auckland and The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand are hosting a Conference and Bourse over 14-17 July 2017 in Auckland with many international speakers.
British coins honor Royal Platinum Wedding Anniversary
On the occasion of the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, Pobjoy Mint releases a series of commemorative coins. On behalf of various issuing countries, the editions feature some of the most memorable moments of the Royal Couple.
Mongolian Nature – Roaring Deer
The Roaring Deer completes Coin Invest Trust’s popular and multiple-times internationally distinguished Mongolian Nature series issued by Mongolia. The fifth issue features a red deer, on the silver coin in the shape of a cut-out silhouette in the style of the series.
Interrelations in the protection of cultural property – the American way
Planned tightening of the laws on protection of cultural property in the US deepens the divide between collectors and opponents of the art market. The pretext of the war against terrorism is used to cover particular interests and massive personal interrelations with the economy.
To Spain! Part 2: Tarragona
Have you ever been to Tarragona, the Roman Tarraco, former capital of the Province Hispania Tarraconensis? If you haven’t, you definitely need to put this one on your bucket list. I fell in love with the city.
Benjamin “Ben” Bell (1976-2017)
Numismatist Benjamin “Ben” Bell died on 10 April 2017 after a long, hard fought battle with cancer, as World Numismatics has announced.
To Spain! (2017)
In spring 2017 Ursula Kampmann visited southern Spain. Follow her on that journey through her travelog to famous places like the Alhambra or Granada, to less known sites and also to numismatic insider tipps that you won't find in any normal travel guide.
Finland withdraws collector coins
After massive criticism on the internet, the initial coin of the 100 Years of Finnish Independence series has been withdrawn before being released. Designed by Ilka Suppanen, the 5-euro-collector coin features a firing squad.
To Spain! Part 1: On the way again
Spain is currently experiencing a boom. Ask any tourism expert. We too set off to Southern Spain for our numismatic journey and saw many an interesting thing. But our first stop is still in France, in Nîmes.
ICTA names task force steering committee
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets has named an 11-member Steering Committee and has formed eight Work Groups to begin the work of its Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force. Its mission is to mobilize law enforcement resources to protect the integrity of U.S. and world coinage.