Raid on money transporter and Fedex shipment theft
We have received two reports of coin thefts: On August 29, 2014 a money transporter was raided in the Swiss Canton of Geneva, 650 1-ounce gold coins were stolen. Also in these days a Fedex shipment containing rare Cyprus and World coins has been reported stolen on its ways to Paris.
Coin dealer saves US economy
The US is facing economic ruin while activists try to save the country by help of a private gold currency. A new film blurs the boundary between fiction and reality thanks to sponsoring by the really existing “Gold Liberty”.
100th Hannover Coin Show
The 100th Hannover Coin Show is scheduled for 30 November, 2014, an anniversary for the oldest active coin show in Germany. On this occasion, we will tell you something about the coin show’s history today.
Monnaie de Paris celebrates 1150 years with documentary
In 864 Charles the Bald founded the French Mint which is still producing France’s coins. On that occasion the institution presents itself in an intriguing video documentary.
New eBook Release: “The Complete Coinage of Domitian”
“The Complete Coinage of Domitian” by Rasiel Suarez is the latest entry in his eBook series on ancient Roman coinage. This new PDF is a complete overhaul of the section on emperor Domitian from the second edition of the highly acclaimed “Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins” released in 2010.
4th Assemani Symposium on Islamic Coinage
The 4th Assemani Symposium will take place on 26 and 27 September 2014 at Trieste University. The symposium is dedicated to Islamic Coinage and numerous experts participate at the event.
When culture turns politics: The fight over the Crimean gold
Until the end of August 2014, gold treasures from the Crimean Peninsula were on exhibition in Amsterdam. Now, since Crimea has been annexed by Russia and the ownership of the objects is unclear, the museum doesn’t know where to send them. Both the Ukraine and Crimea claim rightful ownership.
Treasure-diving between blowfish and stingray
A ton of material, among it porcelain, ancient objects and coins, is buried in Thailand’s rivers. Divers are willing to face all sorts of risks to recover such objects, but not all dangers are “from this world” …
Exhibition in Warsaw celebrated Polish Pope
This summer works of over 70 Polish medallists were on display at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. These medals describe the personal associations of their creators with the person and work of John Paul II.
“Cash In Your Coins” – New Updated Edition From Whitman Publishing
Whitman Publishing is going to release the expanded, updated second edition of “Cash In Your Coins: Selling the Rare Coins You’ve Inherited”, by Beth Deisher. The 304-page book will be available online from book sellers and hobby shops nationwide on September 13, 2014.