ANA launches “Video Vignettes” Series
The American Numismatic Association has launched a new video series called “Video Vignettes,” featuring ANA Education Director Rod Gillis. The short clips cover topics aimed at helping collectors become more judicious and informed.
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art Presents “ART of WAR” exhibition
Hixenbaugh Ancient Art currently shows their gallery exhibition, “ART of WAR.” The exhibition brings together an unprecedented accumulation of weapons and armor from ancient Greece.
The Singapore Mint concludes World Buddha Heritage series
On behalf of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the latest ultra-high relief issue of The Singapore Mint features Shakyamuni Buddha of Bhutan, representing the eighth and final edition of the World Buddha Heritage series.
Swissmint releases commemorative coin “150 Years Swiss Red Cross”
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Red Cross, Swissmint issues an official silver commemorative coin with the legal face value of 20 Swiss francs.
Reformation medals
Images on Reformation medals are often difficult to understand. Many symbols and images, which die cutters chose in order to commemorate important events of the Reformation, are by no means self-explanatory. This Künker Podcast interprets some of them.
Gottardo 2016: A country in an exceptional state
On June 1, 2016, the Gotthard Base Tunnel will be handed over to the Federation. On this occasion, Swissmint issues two commemorative coins. That is why it has become the center of media interest: TV, the radio and daily press reported on the commemorative coin.
France celebrates UEFA 2016 on new coins
UEFA 2016 will be hosted by France. In order to celebrate this important sport event France will issue 2 euro commemorative coins and collector coins on 8 February 2016.
Royal Canadian Mint informs about coins scheduled in 2016
Canada’s 2016 Silver Dollar celebrates the ushering of global communications by commemorating 150th anniversary of the Transatlantic Cable. The Mint proposes new series to coin collectors and continues popular series with new issues.
Exhibition on “Paduans” in Basel
A special exhibition of the Historisches Museum Basel examines why the Renaissance intellectuals were so enthralled by antiquity. It’s called “Faked Antiquity? The Paduans and the Fascination with Antiquity.”
Impressions from the New York International Numismatic Convention 2016
Like every year, the NYINC, the New York International Numismatic Convention, took place from January 2 to January 11, 2016. Ursula Kampmann was there for you and brings you many photos.