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.
US MOU with Italy Renewed
The United States Government has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with Italy for another five years. Import restrictions on Greek, Punic, Etruscan, early Roman Republican and certain Imperial city coins of Italy will again be restricted from entry into the USA.
Transition in CIT’s management
Coin Invest Trust, the numismatic think tank located in Liechtenstein, announces that there has been a transition in the company’s management, effective January 1, 2016.
NGC certifies rare Nazarana Mohur
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has graded an extremely rare India-Jaipur 1945 Year 24 Nazarana Mohur. The first of this rare date ever to be certified by NGC, it has been graded NGC MS 64.
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.