Lost Change – innovative mapping tool for England and Wales
The English Portable Antiquities Scheme has presented a new tool which locates around 300,000 coins found in the country on an interactive map. Numerous search options reveal new connections between coins and their mints.
New release of OCRE – Online Database of Coinage of the Roman Empire
In collaboration with New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World, the American Numismatic Society (ANS) has released a new version of OCRE (Online Coins of the Roman Empire). The database has become bigger, multi-contributor and multi-lingual.
Herbert Wähner is presented Krause Lifetime Achievement Award
Only few artists can rejoice over such great a number of people whose daily life is enriched by their work. Herbert Wähner, engraver at Austrian Mint, has shaped modern numismatics in Austria. Now, he has been presented a lifetime achievement award.
Exhibition of Latin American Medals at Princeton University Library
In celebration of the two-hundredth anniversary of Latin America’s wars of independence, the Princeton University Library has mounted a dramatic display of medals and orders that illustrate the recognitions awarded to soldiers and civilians in the form of wearable insignia.
New web design of Spanish Association of Professional Numismatists
The Association of Spanish Professional Numismatists AENP is focusing on their online presence and in this context has renewed their website. Visitors may download a calendar of coin shows, or go directly to the association’s channels in the social media.
Bank of England withdraws Houblon 50 pound banknote
The Bank of England will withdraw the 50 pound banknote with the portrait of Sir John Houblon from circulation on 30 April. From that time, only the 50 pound note featuring Matthew Boulton and James Watt will hold legal tender status.
Agora Auctions release Mobile App
Agora Auctions, Inc. has just announced the release of its custom Mobile App for Android and Apple smartphones and tablets. This App enables AgoraAuctions.com bidders to view lots, place bids, and receive outbid notifications while consigners can track consignments.
New Swiss coin for collectors: ‘Gansabhauet Sursee’
The Federal Mint Swissmint has launched a new commemorative coin for coin enthusiasts and collectors. The bimetallic coin features an illustration of the ‘Gansabhauet’, an age-old custom practised in the commune of Sursee.
Norges Bank commemorates Constitution bicentenary
This year, 2014, is the bicentenary year of the signing of the Norwegian Constitution. To mark this important event in Norway's history, Norges Bank has issued two commemorative coins on 16 February 2014.
Japan to produce new 1 yen coins for first time in four years
According to a statement of Japan’s Ministry of Finance new 1 yen coins will be produced through March 2014 for the first time in four years. The reason is a consumption tax hike scheduled for April.