The Monetary History of Bern in the Middle Ages
After decades of research, a part of the much-anticipated monetary history of Bern, written by Hans-Ulrich Geiger, has now been released. Ursula Kampmann has taken a closer look at it.
Stack’s Bowers and Sotheby’s present jointly the D. Brent Pogue Collection
Stack’s Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s will jointly present a series of numismatic auctions at Sotheby’s global headquarters in New York City. The first of these auctions will take place May 19-20, 2015, highlighted by Part I of the D. Brent Pogue Collection.
Lithuania issued the last Litas Collector Coin before adopting Euro
A 50 litas silver commemorative coin was issued on December 16, 2014. This was the very last litas coin as Lithuania adopted the euro from the 1st of January, 2015.
The three wise Monkeys
Everybody knows the symbol representing an Asian proverb: the three wise monkeys, covering their eyes, ears and mouth respectively. A coin from Tanzania invites collectors to ponder on the wisdom contained in this pictorial maxim.
Will IS terrorists challenge our economic system?
Another coup of the Islamistic movement IS did not involve rockets or guns but a PR campaign: Muslims shall return to the gold standard. Should they succeed, the implemented consequences would be enormous.
Coin quiz for world coin experts
You know everything about world coins? You breeze through distinguishing an Uzbek coin from a Tajik issue? And you are looking for a challenge? In that case you may be interested in a little online coin quiz.
Online coin and currency research tool to be established at Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis and the Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society have announced plans to create the Newman Numismatic Portal, an online research tool that will become the ultimate go-to resource for the study of coins and currency.
Australian Dinosaurs Rediscovered on Perth Mint Coins
Australia’s most complete carnivorous dinosaur, Australovenator, is the first creature to inhabit The Perth Mint’s incredible new coin series – Australian Age of Dinosaurs.
Lord Mayor of London strikes Royal Mint Sovereign on first official visit to India
The Lord Mayor of the City of London has struck a special commemorative gold Sovereign during a visit to The Royal Mint’s operations in India.
Dimitri Loulakakis, + 2014
On December 17, 2014 Dimitri Loulakakis lost his battle against cancer. His colleague Ian Goldbart of Baldwin & Sons sends him a last farewell.