Schuler presents the “Visual Die Protection” in an Online Seminar
With its “Visual Die Protection” Schuler has developed an image-based monitoring system for dies that helps avoid expensive repairs, downtimes, or even total failures. How exactly this works was explained in an online seminar.
ColorEYEzed: CIT’s Ocean blue
Only 8 to 10% of humanity has blue eyes. And as rare things are sought-after: No other eye color was made the subject of so many successful songs. Now CIT has dedicated a coin to blue eyes – with spectacular color printing technique.
Obituary of Maria Radnoti-Alföldi (6.6.1926-7.5.2022)
On 7 May 2022, the renowned and award-winning numismatist Maria Radnoti-Alföldi passed away. One of her numerous students, Frank Berger, commemorates her.
From “Glaring Difference” to a System of Units
Measuring with the same yardstick: for a long time, this was the exception. Until the end of the 19th century, a dizzying array of different units was used in Switzerland for weighing and measuring. Even the time of day varied from one place to the next.
Festschrift in Celebration of Lutz Ilisch’s 70th Birthday
The numismatist and Arabist Lutz Ilisch has been honoured with the Festschrift “Studia Numismatica et Islamica in Honorem Lutz Ilisch” on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Almost 20 authors contributed to the publication.
Official INC Medal Warsaw Now Available
To commemorate the International Numismatic Congress 2022 in Warsaw an official Congress Medal will be available. You can now pre-order the medal.
Wayde Milas Named PNG President
Coin dealer Wayde Milas was selected as the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild for the 2022-2024 term. He is not the first PNG President in his family.
Green Banknote Increases Sustainability in the Cash Cycle
The “Green Banknote” by Giesecke+Devrient reduces CO2 emissions by a third compared to other banknotes and consists of much less plastic. To achieve this the banknote uses certified natural fibres.
Estonia’s 2-Euro Coin to Ukraine’s Freedom
Estonia’s Central Bank is planning to issue a 2-euro coin dedicated to the Ukraine and its struggle for freedom. The coin was designed by a young Ukrainian refugee who is studying at the Estonian Academy of Arts.
Ukraine Commemorates Fight Against Russia on Coins
The National Bank of Ukraine has announced a series of commemorative coins on Ukraine’s resistance against Russia. The motives will be chosen based on an open vote by the public.