Speech of Maarten Brouwer receding from the office as Secretary General of the MDC
At the Mint Directors Conference in Bangkok Maarten Brouwer receded from his office as Secretary General of the MDC. Here you will find his remarks on chances and challenges this organization will face in the future.
Speech of Thanks to Prabir Dee receding from the office as President of the Technical Committee
Dr. Peter Huber gave a speech of thanks to Prabir Dee who receded from the office as President of the Technical Committee at the MDC in Bangkok 2016. Here you will find its full text.
Shades of Nature – Fighting Fish
Coin Invest Trust’s latest issue in the Shades of Nature series for Cook Islands features the Siamese fighting fish. Thanks to the use of smartminting© and laser technology, the coin’s three-dimensionality and wealth of detail remains unparalleled.
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Toronto Blue Jays’ 40th season
In 2016, the Canadian baseball team Toronto Blue Jays celebrates its 40th season. On this occasion, the Royal Canadian Mint issues a 1oz pure silver collector coin.
Whitman releases 3rd Edition of ‘American Silver Eagles’
As one of the most popular bullion coins with collectors, the American Silver Eagle celebrates its 30th birthday. On this occasion, Whitman releases the revised third edition of the relevant guide, written by U.S. Mint chief engraver and coin’s reverse designer John Mercanti.
Call for nominations for the Executive Board of ICOMON
At the triennial plenary meeting of ICOMON in Milan in July 2016 a new board for ICOMON will be set up. All voting members of ICOMON are eligible to run for office for the coming three-year term on condition that they have paid their 2015 membership fee.
Belgian School at Athens hosts Seminar on Methodology
The Belgian School at Athens announces its first postgraduate Summer School. The intensive seminar from 1-9 October 2016 focuses on Greek numismatics. Questions of method, history, archaeology, and economy will also receive attention.
Austrian Mint issues second Mozart coin: “Amade”
The Austrian Mint will issue on 11 May 2016 the second silver coin of the 3 silver coin set “Mozart”, celebrating the musical genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The second coin titled “Amade” as he liked to be called, focuses on his adult life.
Spain Celebrates National Summer Olympics Team
The Royal Spanish Mint has a longstanding tradition of lending support to sport teams. On behalf of the Spanish Team participating at the next Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, two proof coins will be issued, one in silver and the other in gold.
Dutch Mint will be sold
The Dutch Minister of Finance has announced plans to sell the Royal Dutch Mint. Several offers exist, but no final decision had been made as yet.