First Afro-American woman on US dollar bill ever
Harriet Tubman, fighter for the freedom of slaves and women’s suffrage, will be the first Afro-American woman ever featured on an American dollar note, as has been announced by United States Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew. Here you can read his open letter in full detail.
National Museum of American History shows “Women on Money”
Inspired by the announcement that the 10 dollar note will be redesigned to depict a historic woman, Smithsonians’ National Museum of American History has added a news section to its “Stories on Money” Gallery. “Woman on Money” focuses on women who made a difference.
Byzantine seals from the Zakos Collection in Geneva
The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de Genève has published a new book. It is a comprehensive catalog of nearly 480 Byzantine seals from the Zakos Collection which are now housed in Geneva. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at the book.
Singapore International Coin Fair Attracts Nearly 7,000 Enthusiastic Attendees
The 2016 Singapore International Coin Fair proved to be an unqualified success. The 3-day coin event from 1-3 April attracted thousands of visitors, and featured more than 100 different dealers and mints displaying their coins and banknotes.
World Numismatics announces a new partner to the Company
World Numismatics announces that Benjamin Bell has joined their team as a full partner in the company. He will be making numerous trips to Europe and will greatly contribute to the company’s goal of becoming a full service world numismatics firm.
Royal Mint introduces new gold and silver bullion coins
The Royal Mint has expanded its world-respected bullion portfolio with the addition of gold and silver coins celebrating The Queen’s Beasts, ten creatures that have featured throughout hundreds of years of British royal heraldry starting with the gallant Lion of England.
Latvijas Banka issues ‘Fairy Tale Coin II. Hedgehog’s Coat’
Latvijas Banka has issued a new 5 euro silver collector coin – ‘Fairy Tale Coin II. Hedgehog’s Coat’. This is the second coin in a special collector coin series dedicated to the most dearly loved and significant Latvian fairy tales.
Coin dealer killed in Chicago
When his coin shop was burglarized on April 1, 2016, a coin dealer was killed. Police has arrested a strong suspect.
Welcome to Iran! Part 3: The hardships of being a tourist
Far away from civilization, at an altitude of 2,200 m lies the Throne of Solomon, Takht-e Soleyman, where a Zoroastrian fire temple – perhaps the Sassanids’ most important fire temple, was built in 5th century AD. Getting there proved to be an adventure.
500 Years Bavarian Purity Law
The silver coin that Coin Invest Trust has designed for Palau on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Bavarian Purity Law from 23 April 1516 exhibits a very distinct form: it is shaped like a crown cap.