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.
ANS Gala-Dinner at the NYINC
On January 7th, 2016, the ANS Gala-Dinner was held, which included the presentation of several awards. Among the awardees was Ursula Kampmann, founder of CoinsWeekly, who received the Burnett Anderson Award of 2015. Other awardees of the evening were Kenneth E. Bressett and Regina and John W. Adams.
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.
Crime at coin shop in Aarau solved: thieve turns himself in
The bold trick thief, whom we have cautioned against last week, is caught. A friend posted a picture of a surveillance camera on Facebook. Now, the thief turned himself in.
India’s minister condemns smelting of ancient coins
India doesn’t have a serious coin trade. This may be the reason why Indian Minister of State Hansraj Ahir, when attending a numismatic congress, called for a law against the smelting of ancient coins.
The French Heritage Act, a law against the circulation and conservation of archeological data
Since September 2015, the French Parliament has been discussing a proposed law which will have serious repercussions for coin collecting as it might discourage discoverers from reporting their finds.
New Book on Modern Gold and Silver US Coins and Medals
In December Whitman Publishing published American Gold and Silver: U.S. Mint Collector and Investor Coins and Medals, Bicentennial to Date, by Dennis Tucker. Readers will find a richly illustrated history of silver and gold in the coinage of colonial America and the U.S.
Colloquium on Romanisation of Coinages of the Aegean Basin
On April 14 and 15, 2016, a round table will be held at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, focusing on the Romanisation (or not) of Greek coinages and their circulation in and around the Aegean Basin in the second and first centuries BC.
Vatican presents its 2016 numismatic program
The Vatican City State has released its 2016 numismatic program. One prominent subject is Pope Francis who will celebrate his 80th birthday in December.