German Police Uncover Maple Leaf Fraud
Did you recently buy Canadian Maple Leaf coins via classified ads? The Cologne police recommend that you have their authenticity checked because numerous counterfeits of the popular gold coins were seized, and suspects arrested.
Graffiti on 1797 Silver Dollar Opens Window into U.S. History
Tiny hand-engraved letters on a U.S. silver dollar lead to the highly interesting life of Lucinda Walker of the Cherokee Nation. This woman links the coin to the “Trail of Tears”, the forced deportation of Native Americans.
Be Aware of Counterfeit Gold and Silver Coins Made in China
A Texas investor became an unsuspecting victim of fake “precious metal” and “rare coins” offered online. Read how suspiciously low prices are disguised and what you can learn from this case.
100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens
Explore with Harvey B. Richer the 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens in his new book. Richer pushes boundaries in defining coins and tokens. And then, how to choose the greatest of the great?
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Opens New Boston Gallery
Stack’s Bowers Galleries opens a new downtown rare coin gallery in historic Boston. If you are looking for a new employment, read on as the firm is seeking to hire staff for the Boston gallery.
How UK Treasury Promotes the Use of Cash
Great Britain is planning new laws to improve access to cash. This was announced in the Queen’s Speech following a recent consultation on how important cash still is.
Numismatic Icons – Pegasos
Pegasos was one of the most commonly depicted creatures on Greek coinage. CIT dedicates a new issue of its Numismatic Icons series to the mythological creature. For the first time, aficionados of the series will be offered an alternative to the silver edition.
Royal Mint Celebrates Codebreaker Alan Turing on 50 Pence Coin
The Royal Mint has launched a collectable 50p to celebrate the life and work of Alan Turing for the first time on a coin. Turing has become famous for his achievements in codebreaking during WWII and as an icon of the LSBT*Q movement.
Brazen Armed Robbery at TEFAF Art Fair
In broad daylight, armed robbers raided a jeweller at the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht. How the robbers went about their business seems to be frighteningly simple.
These Are the Recipients of the ANA Philanthropy Awards 2022
The American Numismatic Association will recognize numismatic author Q. David Bowers and the Stack family for their successes in the numismatic community with its Philanthropy Award. The awards will be presented at the Chicago World’s Fair of Money in August.