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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.

With the release of gold fractional coins, the Royal Mint has completed its Britannia bullion range for 2015. The coins come in gold and silver, in various denominations.

If, during your next stay in Canada, you come across a 5 dollar note displaying a strangely familiar looking face, you better keep it: modified to become a likeness of Star Trek character Mr Spock, these bills have become a cult.

Please do not shoot – in the U.S. State of Utah, this admonition falls on deaf ears of more and more trigger-happy residents which practice their skills on a very special target: ancient rock art.

Sweden has launched new banknotes. It is the first step in the major overhaul of the country’s banknotes and coins. Since 1 October 2015, it is possible to pay with the new 20-, 50- 200- and 1,000-krona banknotes.

The sultanate of Palembang on the Island of Sumatra issued coins until 1821. Frank S. Robinson has compiled a comprehensive catalog on this often neglected numismatic material.

HJB Ltd. has announced that the firm will not be holding a Gemini auction at the upcoming 2016 New York International Numismatic Convention. Instead the firm plans to organize an important new numismatic convention in downtown Chicago, at which future Gemini auctions will be held.

2016 will be the Year of the Monkey. On behalf of Mongolia, Coin Invest Trust created a commemorative coin that will enchant (not just) all those who are fascinated by Chinese astrology.

To commemorate Bruce Lee’s 75th Birth Anniversary, The Singapore Mint presents two commemorative coins to celebrate his distinct contributions to both the martial arts and pop culture.

You have to know one or two things about the history of mining technology to fully understand the purpose of the various buildings and installations you see depicted on mining coins. This film helps you. Join us in our descent into a numismatic mine!