Coin Cabinet Dresden re-opens
On 6 June 2015 the Coin Cabinet of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden was re-opened in the Dresden Residenzschloss. After decades Germany’s third largest coin collecting boasting some 300,000 objects has eventually returned to its place of origin.
Launch of public nominations period for Great Britain’s next £20 banknote
The Governor of the Bank of England announced that the next £20 note will celebrate Britain’s achievements in the visual arts and he launched a public nomination period to seek people’s views as to who should be recognised on the next £20 note.
Paper Money Guaranty grades 1,000,000 Notes
Paper Money Guaranty has graded its 1 millionth note. This accomplishment comes as PMG celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.
Israel highlights solar energy on coins
The Bank of Israel has issued the Israel 67th Anniversary Coin highlighting the impressive solar energy developments in Israel. The coin is available in various denominations and versions.
A real pearl on a coin
On behalf of the Micronesian island state Palau, Coin Invest Trust dedicates the “Rainbow of the Sea – Marine Life Protection” series to mussel and snail species that are as beautiful as they are endangered. The latest issue centres on the green ormer.
Merseburg: A New Corpus Presented by Manfred Mehl
Manfred Mehl has written a new corpus. It contains everything there is to know about coins and medals from Merseburg. With your order you can acquire a book package at a special discount. Ursula Kampmann reports.
Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Canada
From June 6 to July 5, 2015, six Canadian cities will host the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled their collector coins to commemorate this milestone sporting event.
Finland releases commemorative coin 70 Years of Peace
In 2015, 70 years have passed since the end of the Second World War. European mints are issuing collector coins related to the subject as part of the European Silver Star programme. Mint of Finland has now released its own contribution.
Silver Monetary Depreciation and International Relations
DAMIN is the name of a project initiated by Georges Depeyrot about four years ago. It examines the depreciation of silver in the second half of the 19th century and its international repercussions. Most importantly, DAMIN has a truly global focus.
The Terra Cotta Portraits of Benjamin Franklin
Richard Margolis, expert on modern medals, has put down his profound knowledge about the terra cotta portraits of Benjamin Franklin created by Jean-Baptiste Nini in a bibliophilic book. Ursula Kampmann has taken a look at it.