The Hype about the Golden Kennedy Half Dollar
Due to excessive demand, the Unites States Mint is now forced to stop selling the golden Kennedy Half Dollar. After three days, the coin is available for sale on the internet only.
Great Coin Heist at State Library of New South Wales
On 7 August, 2014, twelve coins worth about €700,000 have been stolen from the State Library of New South Wales / Sidney. One of them is an original Holey Dollar from 1810.
3rd Coin Conference 2015 in Madrid
Following the successful 2nd Coin Conference, held in Berlin last March, the 3rd Coin Conference will take place 21-23 October 2015 in Madrid, Spain. The conference focuses on circulating coins.
Australian money man catalogues British boar money
The formerly chief financial officer of Reader’s Digest in Australia has written a pioneering book cataloguing the earliest silver coins of the Corieltavi, a large Iron Age tribe of the East Midlands. It has been published by Chris Rudd.
Arne Kirsch is a new Associate of SINCONA AG
Arne Kirsch experienced numismatist and in the numismatic world well-known expert changes to Sincona AG.
Cherry Blossoms from Japan
Since its inception in 1883, the Japan Mint’s Cherry Blossom Viewing has enjoyed lasting popularity as one of Osaka’s best-loved spring traditions. The Japan Mint releases the 2014 “Cherry Blossom Viewing” BU Coin Set, which includes a special silver medal.
Latvian collector coin dedicated to famous literary work
Latvia issued a new 5 euro collector coin dedicated to ‘The White Book’ by Janis Jaunsudrabins. The coin was struck by the Dutch Mint and features the cover of ‘The White Book’ and illustrations from it.
Dillon Gage to Offer Bullion Coins from Banco de Mexico
Dillon Gage Metals will distribute silver bullion products minted by La Casa de Moneda de Mexico. Among others there will be offered the .999 fine silver Libertad which depicts the Mexican national seal, the Angel of Independence and two Mexican volcanoes.
Silver Proof Coin for Anniversary of the Royal Spanish Academy
On the occasion of the 300th Anniversary of the Royal Spanish Academy, the Royal Mint of Spain has issued a silver proof coin. Its obverse depicts His Majesty the King of Spain, the reverse shows the entrance of the headquarters of the RAE (Royal Spanish Academy) and its emblem.
Hungary commemorates 150th anniversary of the death of András Fáy
By issuing a collector coin marking the 150th anniversary of his death, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank honours the life and work of András Fáy, founder of the First Hungarian Savings Bank.