Brexit
For the Cook Islands, Coin Invest Trust remembers the “United Kingdom European Union membership referendum” on June 23, 2016, on a newly designed coin.
Final issue of “Austria by its Children” series celebrates Upper Austria
The Austrian Mint concludes its popular “Austria by Its Children” program with the final silver coin: Designed by a 9 year old school girl, it celebrates the province of Upper Austria.
fund:it – a database to search for funding
What funding opportunities are available to the ambitious researcher? Supported by French scientific and government institutions, a database is intended to make the relevant search more efficient.
Detectorist discovers important Anglo-Saxon settlement
A detectorist brought England a sensational discovery: A silver stylus led him to an important Anglo-Saxon settlement which until now remained unknown. An example of an ideal cooperation, as the archaeologist in charge calls it.
New Permanent Exhibition at Corfu’s Banknote Museum
“Greek Banknotes: Historical Evidence” is the title of the new permanent exhibition of the Banknote Museum of the Ionian Bank in Corfu. The material spans 180 years of Greek monetary history.
The official letters of the mint master of Kongsberg 1781-1786
Michael Märcher submits another contribution to the reconstruction of how mints worked in early modern times. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
West Midlands Money and Medals Network follow-up training
The first follow-up training event of the West Midlands Money and Medals Network will be held on the 14th of September 2016 at the University of Warwick, hosted by the Department of Classics and Ancient History.
ATMIA Partners with Reconnaissance to Help Drive ATM and Cash Innovation Worldwide
The ATM Industry Association and Reconnaissance International have announced a new partnership to jointly organise a series of established and brand new events dedicated to the ATM and cash management markets and to innovation across self-service and the cash cycle.
The Royal Mint marks 50 years since England’s World Cup victory
Commemorating England’s victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, The Royal Mint releases a 2016 Alderney £5 Coin, struck by Stephanie Moore MBE. A donation from each coin purchased will be made to the Bobby Moore Fund.
Spain commemorates 500th anniversary of King Ferdinand the Catholic
On the occasion of the 5th Centenary of King Ferdinand the Catholic, the Royal Spanish Mint issues two proof coins minted to classical metrics, one in gold and one in silver.