The new legislation on the Protection of Cultural Heritage concerning fossils and minerals
From October 30 to November 1, 2015, “The Munich Show” took place, the most important European trade fair for minerals and fossils. The main topic of discussion was the new legislation on the Protection of Cultural Heritage, in the light that the value threshold of 0 definitely applies to fossils and possibly to minerals.
2015 Excellence in Currency Coin Awards presented to winners
Every year, the Excellence in Currency Coin Awards recognise excellence in currency issue, production, processing, management, and distribution. This year’s winners have been presented the award during the Coin Conference in Madrid.
Studies in Ancient Coinage in Honour of Andrew Burnett
There can only be a handful of people who have increased our knowledge about Roman numismatics as greatly as Andrew Burnett. To honor him, his colleagues have now prepared a festschrift which, needless to say, focuses on minting in the entire area of Roman influence.
New web portal for Thracian coins
The Corpus Nummorum Thracorum has created a new web portal collecting virtually thousands of Thracian coins for research. An impressive amount of data, a clear interface and sophisticated search options are offered for free.
New Degussa branch in Singapore
As part of the company’s strategy to further expand into the Asian market, Degussa Goldhandel opened a new branch office in Singapore.
70 Years of Peace in Europe
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII, Coin Invest Trust, on behalf of Cook Islands, created a classic commemorative coin. It celebrates a condition which we must not take for granted.
Austria releases capercaillie gold coin “Wildlife in Our Sights”
The Austrian Mint issues the third gold coin in the “Wildlife in Our Sights” program. The six coin series celebrates the diversity of Europe’s native wildlife as well as the sustainable management of their habitats.
A day in honor of George Le Rider
November 7, 2015, will be devoted to the memory of George Le Rider when distinguished researchers will meet at the Bibliothèque nationale de France to illuminate the different spheres of action of one of the greatest experts in Greek numismatic.
Report on Joint Summer Meeting of BNS and RNS
On July 11, 2015, the Joint meeting of the Royal and British Numismatic Societies was hosted by the Yorkshire Numismatic Society in the Yorkshire Museum. The day was loosely focused on hoarding with a chronological range which spanned the Iron Age to the Seventeenth-century.
Monnaie de Paris launches 2nd wave of Astérix Series
Symbols of France and of the French, Astérix and Obélix embody with simplicity, humor and pride the republican values. In the series devoted to these two national heroes, Monnaie de Paris launches the second wave.