The Royal Mint and WPIC partner on new platinum investment products
The Royal Mint and the World Platinum Investment Council announced to partner on a new range of platinum investment products. Marking the Mint’s first bullion platinum offering, the partnership aims to stimulate investor demand for physical platinum worldwide.
Australian coin commemorates sinking of “SS Vyner Brooke”
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the “SS Vyner Brooke”, the Royal Australian Mint struck a 20 cent commemorative coin to recognise the story of this devastating but also inspiring struggle for survival.
Owner of the Pocking gold trove found
In the summer of 2016, children discovered a gold treasure worth 250,000 euros while playing. Only days before the official period would have expired, the owner unexpectedly came forward.
Welcome to Iran! Part 12: At the Tomb of Cyrus the Great
This episode of the numismatic diary brings us to Pasargadae, the first capital of the Persian Empire and the last resting place of Cyrus the Great. Even the Greeks considered Cyrus a model ruler...
ICTA forms Anti-Counterfeit Task Force
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) approved the formation of an Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force committee to mobilize law enforcement resources to protect the integrity of U.S. coinage. As director of anti-counterfeiting, Beth Deisher was hired.
“The Token Book 3 – Tickets & Passes and their Values” released
After 20 years of preparation, the Galata publishing company has released “The Token Book 3 – Tickets & Passes and their Values”, written by Paul and Bente R. Withers. Based on a 1922 predecessor, the new limited edition has 3050 entries on a multitude of listings.
St James’s Auctions and Baldwin’s Auctions Announce a New Venture
London-based St. James’s Auctions and Baldwin’s Auctions have formed a new auction company called Baldwin’s of St. James’s. Run by Stephen Fenton, the company plans to conduct ten auctions every year.
A well-rounded fair: 50th Numismata in Munich 2017
On March 4 and 5, 2017, Bavaria will once again become the focal point of Classic numismatics. Collectors and investors will come from near and far, to meet the most renowned exhibitors at the 50th Numismata in Munich.
Year of the Rooster
For Mongolia, Coin Invest Trust has designed a coin to commemorate the Year of the Rooster. The silver edition is limited to 2017 pieces and its handmade HiCarv element rises particularly high from the coin field.
British Pobjoy Mint releases 2017 Titanium Blue Whale
On behalf of the South Georgia and The Sandwich Islands Government, Pobjoy Mint releases the 2017 issue of the Blue Whale made of blue titanium and featuring a new effigy design of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.