Is ‘altyn’ to become the rival of the US dollar?
The US dollar may have to face soon a strong rival for the most important currency of the world. At least, this is what the presidents of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus are aiming at. They are propagating a new monetary union whose currency could be called altyn.
First gold coin of Saddle Ridge Hoard donated to San Francisco Mint Museum
The California family who discovered over $10 Million in buried gold coins has decided to use the first piece of their newfound fortune to help save the historical National landmark where 1,312 of the 1,427 gold coins in the now-famous Saddle Ridge Hoard were struck.
New Bowers book celebrates American bison in numismatics
Whitman Publishing released a new book, “Buffalo Coins: America’s Favorite - The American Bison on Coins, Tokens, Medals, and Paper Money”. The 160-page, full-color book by Q. David Bowers will be available from booksellers nationwide as well as online.
NGC Encapsulates National Numismatic Collection
The Smithsonian Institution has again enlisted NGC to preserve the National Numismatic Collection. NGC previously encapsulated the collection’s top 200 US coins, and has now been commissioned to encapsulate 100 international coins.
New Swiss commemorative coins in gold and silver
The Federal Mint Swissmint launched the sale of two new commemorative coins for collectors and enthusiasts. The silver coin is dedicated to the Swiss national card game ‘Jass’, while the central theme of the gold coin is the 100th anniversary of the Swiss National Park.
Paint Your Coin – First Love
A coin designed by Coin Invest Trust captures the happiness of the first love. The silver coin waits to be customized with the included colour set.
Italian collector coin on Roman emperor Augustus
The Italian Mint has released a 10 euro silver proof coin marking the death of Roman emperor Augustus 2000 years ago in AD 14. Augustus became famous for the Pax Augusta and the foundation of the Roman Empire and the monarchy in Rome.
XVth International Numismatic Congress 2015 Call for papers
The International Numismatic Council and the Scientific Committee of the XV International Numismatic Congress invite submissions for papers to be presented at the XV INC in Taormina, on 21-25 September 2015.
Reformatio in Nummis – Luther and the Reformation on Coins and Medals
More than 100 coins and medals covering 500 years of reformation provide an insight into the history of Protestantism and the world of numismatics in an entertaining way. Auction house Künker organised this special exhibition at the famous German castle Wartburg.
Exhibition in Thessaloniki: The Europe of Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki and the Alpha Bank Numismatic Collection have organised the exhibition ‘The Europe of Greece: Colonies and Coins from the Alpha Bank Collection’ at two of the Museum’s Temporary Exhibitions Galleries. The show will be on display until April 19, 2015.