Ex Oriente … Salus! Greeting card from China
This autumn Sven Günther founded the numismatic collection at the Institute for the History of Ancient Civilizations in Changchun providing a basis for the first systematic research activities with Western Ancient Numismatics in China. However, many instruments are still missing.
Austrian Mint honors Vienna Opera Ball
On 20 January 2016 the Austrian Mint will issue a silver coin to celebrate the Vienna Opera Ball’s 60th anniversary, with a blush of pink flowers printed on the coin.
Latvia issues coin to honour 30 years of EU flag
Latvijas Banka issues a 2 euro commemorative coin to honour 30 years of the European Union flag. Designed by Georgios Stamatopoulos, it features 12 stars that morph into human figures embracing the birth of a new Europe.
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...
Albert Pick (1922-2015)
On November 22, 2015, founder of modern bank notes collecting Albert Pick died. Published in 1964, his standard work “Papiergeld” (Paper Money) provided the first historical overview of this topic.
France offers asylum to endangered Syrian art
The headlines referring to the Islamic State committing atrocious acts are omnipresent. These acts not only affect millions of people, but also the cultural heritage of mankind. France declares the protection of this art a matter for the boss.
United States wins 2016 Coin of the Year Award
The United States Baseball Hall of Fame cupped clad half dollar has been named Coin of the Year by an international panel of judges in a vote that concluded December 6. Another big winner for the year’s awards is Austria, which came away with three category wins.
Price guide for Islamic coins
Tim Wilkes makes the life of collectors of Islamic coins easier. With his neatly arranged price guide, he makes a complex collecting area accessible also for beginners. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at the book.
New website features Numismatic stories and slide shows
The numismatist Robert Korver has announced the launch of his new website, NumiStorica.com. The site is devoted to the amazing tales, interesting connections and fascinating characters that make numismatics such compelling hobby.