15th International Numismatic Congress in Taormina
700 attending numismatists, 420 presentations, 50 posters, four Round Tables, and countless stimulating lectures of numismatists from all over the world. Every International Numismatic Congress marks a new superlative! Taormina was no exception.
Israeli numismatist Shraga Qedar (1933-2015)
Israeli scholar and professional numismatist Shraga Qedar (1933-2015) died on September 23 in Israel, surrounded by his children.
First British major exhibition in 40 years about the Celts
Until September 25, 2016, the British Museum, in partnership with National Museums Scotland, will stage the first British major exhibition in 40 years on the Celts. Beautiful objects tell the story of the different peoples who have used or been given this name.
The Coinage of the Scythian Kings in the West Pontic Area
Dimitar Draganov has submitted a detailed die study for the coins minted by the Skythian kings that will become the new standard reference for this coinage. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at it.
Successful Sixth BM Numismatic Summer School
In its sixth year the British Museum Numismatic Summer School welcomed twenty students from a range of different universities to the Department of Coins and Medals at the BM.
eBay recognizes PMG and PCGS Currency as paper money certification services
eBay’s new paper money policy states that eBay recognizes only two paper money certification services: PMG and PCGS Currency. Paper Money Guaranty® Chairman Mark Salzberg has issued a statement on this decision.
Lithuania issues coin in honor of Mykolas Kleopas Oginskis
The latest release of the Lithuanian Mint is a 20 euro collector silver coin dedicated to the 250th anniversary of the birth of national and public figure Mykolas Kleopas Oginskis.
New Swiss banknotes in 2016
Starting in April 2016, the Swiss National Bank will issue new bank notes. The first denomination to be released will be the 50-franc note.
Combatting the tyranny of the Western financial system and Gresham’s Law: the new currency of the Islamic State
The Islamic State has released its own currency which is intended to liberate Muslims from the tyranny of the Western world. The question is this: Will this currency prevail? If we apply Gresham’s Law, the answer is clear: no.
80 million euros for 12 major cultural projects in Italy
In August 2015, Dario Franceschini, Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, announced plans to invest nearly 80 million euros in twelve important cultural projects. One such project aims at rebuilding the Colosseum floor, to provide a stage for gladiatorial fights to entertain tourists.