In money we trust
It is fascinating to see circulation currency getting a design makeover. However, the general public, even though it is the intended user, is normally not taking part in the decision-making process. Yet positive examples show that there is another way.
Museum Honors Madeleine Albright and Colin Powell
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is presenting its inaugural “Great Americans” award to two former Secretaries of State, Madeleine K. Albright and Colin Powell.
NUMISMATA events in Berlin and Frankfurt
Aficionados of numismatics and philately look forward to two fairs in a class of their own: the 18th Numismata Berlin in October and the 12th Numismata Frankfurt in November 2016. Two great weekends for the collectors!
New Managing Director for Baldwin’s
A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd confirm the appointment of Neil Paisley as Managing Director. Neil joins Baldwin’s from Colin Cooke Coins. A familiar name and face to many in the trade, he has worked within the industry for more than 20 years.
Hungarian coin commemorates Budapest Zoo’s 150th anniversary
To mark the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Budapest Zoo, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing a commemorative coin in 2016. Available in two denominations and two materials, it features some of the Zoo’s highly popular animals.
Coin set captures beauty of Singapore’s Orchids
The Native Orchids of Singapore coin series issued from 2011 to 2015 has been well received by coin collectors worldwide. In 2016, the beauty of Singapore’s Native Orchids is once again finely captured on 10 miniature 999 fine silver proof coins.
Coins and Medals of the Popes
Coins and medals of the Popes are popular among collectors all over the world. A little film explains several papal symbols and summarizes the history of modern papacy using coins and medals.
Serving the Citizen: The Example of the U.S. Mint
The latest issue of the Mint News Quarterly is dedicated to the topic: “Why a nation needs a mint. Does a nation need a mint?” One of the articles is an interview dealing with the major tasks of the U.S. Mint. Tom Jurkowsky gave us this insight in history and past of the U.S. Mint.
Aldina Cutroni Tusa (1923-2016)
In a very advanced age, Aldina Cutroni Tusa has died – archaeologist and professor of numismatics, doyenne in the field of Sicily. Christof Boehringer dedicates an obituary to this extraordinary expert of Sicilian coins.
Harald Salvesen (1928-2016)
After a long illness, the Norwegian collector Harald Salvesen passed away. He was known as a great aficionado and connoisseur of Athenian coinage. His collection of Trade Dollars was auctioned off at Spink & Son in Zurich in 1988.