Perth Mint puts gold and silver at investor’s fingertips
The Perth Mint has made investing in precious metals even easier with a secure online trading platform that offers investors the ability to buy and store with the Mint.
Magnificent Life 2015 Peacock
Magnificent, majestic, iridescent – this is how the peacock presents itself when it performs courtship displays. By order of the Cook Islands, Coin Invest Trust dedicates the commemorative coin “Magnificent Life 2015 Peacock” to this divine bird.
Russian Medals: Peter the Great of Russia
Did you ever ask yourself why there are so many medals of Peter the Great? This fact has to be credited to Catherine the Great. And if you want to know why, you should have a look at this Künker Podcast.
Austria by its Children Piece by Piece
The Austrian Mint issues the eighth silver coin of the well-received “Austria by Its Children” program, featuring the eastern province of Burgenland.
Royal Mint reveals coin designs for 2016
The Royal Mint has released its Annual Sets for 2016, revealing some exciting new designs for United Kingdom coins. The Great Fire of London, Shakespeare and the Battle of Hastings will be among the topics of upcoming commemorative coins.
New year events at the Royal Australian Mint
On January 1, 2016, coin enthusiasts and Canberra public formed long queues in front of the Royal Australian Mint to witness the New Year’s celebrations. A teenage coin collector was the lucky one to strike the first coin worldwide in 2016.
Beware of Frighteningly Deceptive Counterfeits
Rare coin dealer and collector Dwight Manley has detected an exceptionally well made Krugerrand counterfeit in an also fake NGC holder. He calls for attention to this matter.
Michel Sapin: Minister of Finance with a soft spot for numismatics
Most European citizens know Michel Sapin as the French Minister of Finance and Public Accounts. Only a few know that the politician has also a predilection for coins on a more private level. Starting in his adolescence, he is a keen hobby numismatist.
Medieval PR coup about King Arthur’s tomb
Each year Glastonbury Abbey in the south of England attracts visitors from all over the world. Founded by one of the first disciples of Jesus, its cemetery is believed to be the burial site of King Arthur. A revaluation of old finds and records has now revealed: It’s all fake.
US Mint Conducts 2D Barcode Trials
The United States Mint is scheduled to conclude its data collection software and two-dimensional barcode trial. If the test results are positive, the Mint could benefit from an enhanced workflow in their die shops.