Final DAMIN meeting in California
The final meeting of the DAMIN program is scheduled for San Francisco, California and connected regions during May 2016. Its topic is “From Underground to End-Users: Monetary History in Scientific Context”.
Golden Horseshoe
On behalf of Palau, Coin Invest Trust created a numismatic lucky charm: a golden coin in the shape of a horseshoe.
Programme of the Austrian Mint 2016
Austrian Mint has published its Programme 2016. The first coin will be ‘Vienna Opera Ball’. Among others the popular series ‘Klimt and his Women’ and ‘Wildlife in our Sights’ will be continued. Here is a comprehensive list.
Dieter Raab (1938-2015)
Dieter Raab, long-time owner of the Frankfurt-based auction house Dr. Busso Peus & Co., died on December 20, 2015. With his passing, we lose one of the most lovable figures of the coin trade in post-war Germany.
Four and a half centuries of Peruvian coins
To commemorate the four hundred fifty year anniversary of the foundation of the Mint of Lima, the authors Carlos Contreras and Carlos Morales present an overview of the institution, symbolizing the strength and continued existence of Peru as a country, beyond the changing moods of politics.
The funny side of numismatics: book recommendations for the boxing week
Well, did you find the wrong book under the Christmas tree, again? Then there is only one thing to do, hurry to the computer and order an entertaining, numismatically tinged book yourself. Ursula Kampmann has compiled some books tips (also for listening).
Augustus the Strong
Probably the most famous Saxon ruler was Frederick Augustus I better known as Augustus the Strong. Those who would like to know more about his life, his work and his politics should not miss this film.
Monika Grütters plays the European card in quarrel over Cultural Heritage
In order to implement an EU directive, Monika Grütters wants to issue the most rigid legislation on the Protection of Cultural Heritage Germany ever has had. Being confronted with strong resistance in her home country, she now attempts to make the European Union issue a stronger law.
Cent collector cashes in half a million coins
For 45 years, a teacher in the U.S. State of Louisiana did not miss a single cent. A zealous collector, he assembled more than half a million coins – which his insurance company ultimately refused to cover...
Exhibits of numismatic interest at the Smithsonian
The new National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution is the most extensive numismatic exhibition in Washington, D.C. But there are, from time to time, other exhibitions at Smithsonian museums that are worth visiting when you are in the US capital.