2015 Edition of the “Red Book” out now
The newest edition of the “Guide Book of United States Coins” (known to hobbyists as the “Red Book”) has been published. More than 140 experts contributed to the 68th edition, which has a 2015 cover date.
Künker moved in new quarters
In May 2014 the Künker Company moved in new premises. The new building of the company is located in Osnabrück at Nobbenburger Straße 4a. The modern building is worth a visit for several reasons.
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.
Jerusalem to host important conference on Archaeology
In June 2015 Jerusalem will see an important event in the field of archaeology: the International Conference Ancient Cultures in the Lands of the Bible invites experts to exchange over the most recent archaeological discoveries in the Holy Land.
Italy issues 2014 Coin Set
The Italian Mint has issued its annual Brilliant Uncirculated set, which includes BU examples of all eight circulating coins and one of the circulating commemorative 2-euro coins for 2014, in honor of Galileo Galilei.
2014 Jewish-American Hall of Fame Medal Features Immortal Four Chaplains
The Jewish-American Hall of Fame medal 2014 honoring United States Jewish Chaplains features Rabbi Alexander Goode, along with the other Immortal Four Chaplains, and Rabbi Jacob Frankel, the first U.S. Jewish Chaplain.
The Knights’ Tournament at the Herrenacker at Schaffhausen
In 1436, there was a knights’ tournament held at Schaffhausen. That was something of an event back then, but nothing out of the ordinary. It only becomes extraordinary thanks to a detailed record on this competition that has come down to us. Now, there was a reenactment of this famous tournament to be witnessed on the original site.
Heritage of Middle East victim of violence
The Middle East is engulfed by violence. Together with the peoples the cultural heritage of this region suffers from the civil wars. Many monuments are heavily damaged or destroyed. Often this happens even intentionally.