Money Talks Speakers Wanted for Chicago World’s Fair of Money
Do you have a special field in numismatics? You love to inspire people? ANA members are encouraged to share their ideas and research with fellow hobbyists by delivering a Money Talks presentation at the 2022 World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago. Read the details!
How to Make Sugar Cookies With Byzantine Seal Designs
Byzantine seals fascinate with animals, portraits and monograms. However, the latter often seem cryptic to non-experts. Dumbarton Oaks now offers a delicious introduction: simply bake your own seal in Byzantine style!
Argentina Stops Minting of Coins
The Central Bank of Argentina has decided to not produce any more coins for the moment. Although there is no official statement available some reasons seem to explain this decision.
The Royal Mint’s Plant Turns Electronic Waste Into Gold
A pioneering new technology enables The Royal Mint to recover precious metals from discarded electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops.
Tiffany Art Metropolis: Roma
CIT started its new Tiffany Art Metropolis series in 2021. The second coin is dedicated to Rome and is also minted with the special technology smartminting® with an Ultra High Relief and finished with an inlay of Tiffany glass.
What Is the Coin Market’s Position Regarding Russia?
Major art auction houses have postponed their upcoming Russia auctions. And the coin trade has also been affected by the sanctions against Russia. How is the mood? And what does this mean for collectors? We’ve asked around.
Special Exhibition in Vienna: Iron Men – Fashion in Steel
Coin collectors will know armors through thalers or guldiners. What coin depictions don’t show: how flexible the rulers were even in plated armors and what all this has to do with fashion. This explains an impressive special exhibition in Vienna.
Important Gold Ingots from the “Ship of Gold” Once Lost at Sea
In 1857 the USA was shaken by a notice: S.S. Central America had sunk. The ship was later known as “Ship of Gold” because its cargo included an estimated $1.2 million in gold. Now two important large gold ingots recovered in 1988 will be for sale.
Do You Have History in Your Pocket Or Even A Treasure?
Every year since 1924, the ANA’s National Coin Week asks people in the USA to pay more attention to what they have in their pockets. “Dynamic Designs, Artistic Masterpieces” is the theme of the 2022 edition of this long-term initiative.
How to Read A Sony Walkman Share
Did you use a Sony walkman back then, in the analog era? Just in case you come by a share of this iconic 70s invention, Franky Leeuwerk explains you how to read the Japanese text and what you are holding in your hands. So, turn on your cassette and read on!