US Mint Strikes National Park Service Coin
With a striking ceremony for the media the United States Mint introduced its 2016 National Park Service (NPS) Proof Clad Half Dollar. The issue is now available for everybody.
Pompeii’s end reconstructed in stereoscope
In 2009 Melbourne Museum showed an exhibition on Pompeii’s end. Highlight was a stereoscopic film in an immersive 3D theatre installation. Visitors saw there the reconstruction of the city’s last hours. A nightmarish scenario.
Books on Frankish coins in Greece and Byzantine numismatics
Demetrius Siatras is an independent publisher based in Athens, Greece. He has recently published two books: one about coins of the Frankish occupation of Greece 1184-1566 and a reprint of six studies of Jean Svoronos on Byzantine numismatics.
Thailand’s Treasury Department held Press Conference for hosting 29th MDC
The 29th Mint Directors Conference will take place between 1 and 8 May, 2016, at Bangkok, Thailand. As host, Thailand’s Treasury Department held a press conference, stating that the event is also intended to assist the Royal Thai Mint in becoming an international coin maker.
ONS Meeting Tübingen 2016
The ONS annual meeting/regional conference on Islamic numismatics will take place in the large seminar room of the department of Oriental and Islamic studies of the AOI, Tübingen University in the afternoon and morning 7/8 May 2016.
Singapore Mint presents inaugural issue of the Bhutan Lunar and Attraction Series
On behalf of the Kingdom of Bhutan, The Singapore Mint produces the inaugural Blessings of Happiness Lunar Coin Collection. The Bhutan Lunar Monkey coin coincides with the 2016 Lunar Monkey Year.
3D symbols against the terror
Starting in April 2016, replicas of blasted Syrian cultural heritage will be exhibited in London and New York in 3D and original size. The famous Palmyra arch is currently being recreated using the world’s biggest 3D printer.
Argentina implements new banknotes with higher denominations
Due to its high inflation, Argentina plans introducing new 200, 500, and 1,000 peso banknotes until 2017. Today, the highest denomination is the 100 peso bill equivalent to 7,4 US dollars.
Sweden will see 4.3 billion invalid in 4 months’ time
During summer 2016 Sweden is shifting from its old coins and banknotes to new issues. Therefore around SEK 4.3 billion will become invalid. The national bank reminds people to change their money in time in order to secure a smooth transition.
Indian printing company suspends officials over defective currency notes
Missing security features are the reason why two high-ranking employees of a banknote printing company located in the Indian city Hoshangabad are jobless now. Already circulating, tens of thousands of 500 and 1000 rupee notes have to be withdrawn now.