Anglo-German switch-over: British Museum Director comes to Germany, while German becomes designated British Museum Director
Neil MacGregor, outgoing Director of the British Museum, will preside over the founding committee of the Humboldt-Forum. His current position will be taken by Hartwig Fischer, General Director of the Dresden State Art Collections since 2012.
Chinese art market boom grinds to a halt
For years, the art world keeps looking east. Chinese art obtains record prices and more than one auction house achieves its largest turnover in China. Analyzing the results from 2014, however, a report now concludes that the upward trend has come to an end.
Museum of American Finance to Open Gold Exhibition
“Worth Its Weight” is the title of an exhibition that will be shown on Wall Street, New York, opening on November 19, 2015. Organized by the Museum of American Finance, it will feature more than 100 unique and rare gold objects.
COIN YEARBOOK 2016 released
Covering all British coins from the first Celtic issues to present-day currency, the latest volume of the best-selling coin price guide in the United Kingdom, the COIN YEARBOOK 2016, has been released.
IS coins minted in Turkey?
In August 2015, the Islamic State presented its first minted gold dinars. Minted coins as well as coining blocks of the IS have now been seized in Turkey. Apparently, the coins were manufactured not far from Gaziantep.
Tribute to Shraga Qedar (1933-2015)
The Israeli scholar and professional numismatist Shraga Qedar died in his home in Gvat Shmuel, near Tel Aviv on September 23, surrounded by his six children. CoinsWeekly publishes the obituary written by his friend David Hendin.
Major Exhibit on Hellenistic Bronzes
“Power and Pathos: Bronze Sculpture of the Hellenistic World” is the title of a travelling exhibit currently on display in the J. Paul Getty Museum. Bringing together rare works of art, this event is a must-see.
Krause Publications Announces 2016 Coin of the Year Nominees
Krause Publications has announced the 100 nominees for the 2016 Coin of the Year awards. The awards will be presented during a ceremony February 6, 2016, at the World Money Fair in Berlin, Germany.
Harlan J. Berk in the spotlight of a “The Distance” Podcast
The Basecamp production “The Distance” creates podcasts about longevity in business, featuring the stories of businesses that have endured for at least 25 years. Recently the family owned business Harlan J. Berk Ltd. was in the spotlight of one of these podcasts.
New Japan Official Submission Center appointed by NGC, NCS and PMG
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation®, Numismatic Conservation Services® and Paper Money Guaranty® have announced that World Coins Japan, located in Tokyo, has been appointed an Official Submission Center to the companies in Japan.