The Lokrians of Opous
There is this wonderful coinage with the unpronounceable name: the starters with Demeter’s head on the obverse and fighting Ajax on the reverse. A monograph has now been published that enlightens us about the Lokrians of Opous. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at it.
Watch it: Art in Circulation!
Take a closer look at the banknotes in your wallet – you might find a genuine work of art. A Greek artist modifies euro notes and then returns them into circulation. With this project, all of Europe shall become aware of his money critique.
Richard B. Witschonke (1945-2015)
On 24 February 2015, Richard B. Witschonke, distinguished expert on the Roman Republican coinage, died.
Snowball Fight with Tudor Coin
Finding a historic coin during a snowball fight is something one can only dream of. This dream came true for an English pupil. The whole school now wonders if there’s an entire hoard buried in the grounds…
Enough Already: Oppose Yet Another Renewal of the Italian MOU
Italy has requested a renewal of its current Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the United States. It’s therefore possible that the import of Roman Imperial Coins will be restricted. Time to oppose and comment on the regulations.gov website, says Peter Tompa.
The Royal Mint commemorates artist of first Queen’s portrait
The Royal Mint has revealed when the fifth coinage portrait of Her Majesty The Queen will be unveiled to the world. It will be March 2. The news was announced to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Mary Gillick - the first artist to capture The Queen’s portrait for her nation’s coins.
Jeremy Cheek retires
Jeremy Cheek will retire from his position as a specialist valuer at London-based auctioneers Morton & Eden. ‘But coin people never stop,’ says the Queen’s numismatist, who is responsible for her collection in Windsor …
Canada appoints new Master of the Mint and new Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Finance Minister Joe Oliver announced the appointment of Sandra L. Hanington as Master of the Royal Canadian Mint and of Carman Joynt as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Mint.
Sweden’s new banknotes and coins
In 2015 and 2016, all banknotes and coins will be changed for the first time in modern Swedish history, except for the 10-krona coin. They will have a completely new appearance and there will be a new denomination: a 200-krona banknote.
Civilian courage recognised with new Australian Bravery coin
Australia’s highest awards for civilian bravery has been recognised on the newest coin from the Royal Australian Mint in a very unique event: All living recipients of the prestigious Cross of Valour and George Cross struck their names onto their very own coin.