Not Even Beggars Accept Zimbabwe’s New Coins
To remedy the small change shortage, Zimbabwe issued the so-called bond coins. So far, the approach has proven ineffective. That may be due to the fact that the Reserve Bank does not bring it home to the people what bond coins actually are.
New Hungarian Collector Coin for the painter István Csók
The Magyar Nemzeti Bank honours the great Hungarian painter István Csók with the issuance of a commemorative coin marking the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Bank of England issues Cleland signature notes
With effect from 3 March 2015, the Bank of England is issuing into circulation £10, £20 and £50 notes bearing the signature of the current Chief Cashier, Victoria Cleland.
Whitman Publishing: New Bowers Book on Hard Times Tokens
Whitman Publishing releases a new Guide Book of Hard Times Tokens, by Q. David Bowers. The 320-page softcover book debuts at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Expo in Baltimore, March 26, 2015.
Currency Research acquires Banknote Conference
Currency Research formally announced the acquisition of the Banknote Conference which focuses on the technical aspects of Banknote design and production and issue. The next Banknote Conference will take place in Washington, D.C, in May 2016.
Common Swordtail – butterfly in 3D
Good news for butterfly fans: the three-dimensional butterfly from Coin Invest Trust is so true-to-life that it could almost count as a preserved specimen. The fifth issue in the “Butterflies in 3D” series is dedicated to a particularly exotic species.
Hans Erni (1909-2015)
Swiss artist and medallist Hans Erni died on 21 March 2015 aged 106. He bequeaths a rich artistic oeuvre comprising drafts of a banknote series never issued, a commemorative coin, medals, and stamps.
Numismatic sensitivities
In these days Belgium and France as well had to withdraw new commemorative coin designs in order to respect sensitivities of their neighbouring countries. Winners and losers do not judge the battles of the past in the same way – not even centuries later.
Gold coins stolen in Munich
Two albums of gold coins from the Holy Roman Empire and Salzburg were stolen from Austrian coin dealer Halbedel at Numismata Munich. You can find a list of the stolen objects online.
Astérix embodies the Values of the French Republic
On March 30, 2015 the Monnaie de Paris will issue a new coin in the Values of the Republic series. After Sempé in 2014, the duo formed by Uderzo-Goscinny will illustrate the values with a famous comic-strip hero: Astérix.