Reminiscences of a Numismatic Bookseller – Part 1
In his Reminiscences George Kolbe is sharing his memories and experiences as a Numismatic Bookseller with us. The text was first published in The Asylum, Vol. 31, No. 1 (Jan.-March 2013) and is the first part in a series of articles.
Coin Invest Trust’s first NewsFlash launched
Coin Invest Trust now uses videos to describe select coins and their extraordinary features. Their first NewsFlash focuses on four new issues with CIT staff members elaborating on both background and technical specifications.
Austrian Mint issues fourth Klimt Gold Coin
On April 15, 2015 the Austrian Mint issued the fourth gold coin in its 5-coin series, “Klimt and his Women.” The coin shows details from Klimt’s paintings “Jurisprudence” and “Medicine”.
Mint of Finland: Third provincial coin to be released for Uusimaa
The collector coin of Uusimaa will be released by the Mint of Finland as part of the coin series paying tribute to the emblematic animals of Finland's provinces. The obverse side of the coin depicts the hedgehog at the foot of tower blocks.
The Hunterian Museum in Glasgow moves
With over 1.3 million objects in its collections, the Hunterian is one of the world’s leading university museums and galleries. Now the museum, including the numismatic collections, is moving to a new location at Kelvin Hall on the main University of Glasgow campus.
News from Stevenson’s Treasure Island?
The story of a huge treasure on Cocos Island, located not far from Costa Rica, was already known to Robert Louis Stevenson to whom it served as an inspiration to write his best-seller ‘Treasure Island’. Now, the legendary Treasure of Lima is said to have been discovered at last.
Greetings from the independence fighters
In the USA what is thought to be the nation’s first time capsule was recovered. It dates back to 1795 and among the hidden objects are several coins.
Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel
The coin collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna presents until September 13, 2015 the exhibition “Coinage and Power in Ancient Israel“. The pieces from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem demonstrate the political and religious changes ancient Israel experienced.
Australia mints new circulating coins for Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu
History was made with three Pacific Island nations, Cook Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu, marking the introduction of their own brand new circulating coins at the official coin striking ceremony at the Royal Australian Mint.
Royal Canadian Mint invites Canadians to design circulation coins for 2017
To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint is inviting Canadians to design the 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, one-dollar and two-dollar coins that will circulate in 2017.