Spain issues a 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Coin
A must-have for every football fan, the Spanish Royal Mint has issued a stunning silver partially with gold plated coin dedicated to the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It is another tribute to the greatest sporting event of 2014, that has taken place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July.
There is only the straight way – insights into Egypt’s antiquities organisation
Terrible things are happening in Egpyt: the cultural heritage of all of us is being destroyed. And there are reasons why that happens. An insider of this system denounces problems of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities, corruption and vanity but also courage and commitment. Ursula Kampmann read her book, which unfortunately has been published right now only in German.
New Success of Money-tracking Dogs
Since years France has been training police dogs to sniff money. Thanks to Banque de France the training has been simplified enormously. Experts found out what exactly the dogs’ noses smell. And the success of this method is really impressive!
UK’s Festival of Archaeology is the largest of its kind
The 24th annual Festival of Archaeology, the largest celebration of archaeology in the world, will run until 27 July 2014 with over 1000 events – many free – right across the UK. The Festival gives the public the opportunity to experience archaeology at first hand.
Ron Gillio celebrates 50th anniversary as an ANA member
Stack’s Bowers Galleries congratulates senior numismatist and consignment director Ron Gillio as he celebrates 50 years as member of the American Numismatic Association.
About DAMIN
DAMIN is a program dedicated to the study of the depreciation of silver in the second half of the XIXth century and its consequences in developed countries. In this conference talk, Georges Depeyrot tells you exactly what DAMIN does and why.
Artist Tove Jansson featured on Finnish two-euro commemorative coin
The first two-euro commemorative coin of 2014 will pay tribute to author and artist Tove Jansson. The coin was released on 16 June. A total of 1.5 million commemorative Tove Jansson coins will be released into circulation.
Royal Proclamation Medal Issued for Investiture of King Felipe VI
The Spanish Royal Mint has issued an official proclamation medal on the occasion of the accession of their new Monarch. King Felipe VI has succeeded his father King Juan Carlos I on the 19th June.
The Royal Mint announces positive results for 2013-14
The Royal Mint has announced its annual results for 2013-2014, reflecting the fact that Britain’s oldest manufacturer has enjoyed a successful year, increasing revenue by 24% to £314.9million and returning an operating profit of £6.7million.
“Master Coin Conference” of the precious metals and coin industry
On June 17th and 18th 2014 the summit conference of precious metals and coin industry took place under the patronage of Schoeller Münzhandel in Vienna. It saw a professional exchange in keynotes, discussions and workshops.