NYINC 2015 Bourse Sold Out
The 43rd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), scheduled for January 3-11, 2015 has a sold out bourse. Only 3 out of 130 dealers did not renew their spaces prior to departing. So only 3 dealers from the long waiting list were able to move up.
Token Publishing’s Yearbooks go digital
The Coin Yearbook 2014, Medal Yearbook 2014 & Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition, are now available in digital format. Token Publishing Ltd publishes the magazines Coin News and Medal News every month and have been producing Yearbooks for over 20 years.
New Zealand Mint releases Doctor Who monsters
In 2014, New Zealand Mint is releasing the newest coins in its popular Doctor Who series on behalf of Niue. A limited number of 5,000 Dalek collectable coins are on sale on the NZ Mint web site since 4 February.
Burglary near Bamberg
The police is asking for help while investigating a burglary in the Bamberg area in Bavaria. A large portion of a coin collection was stolen last November. Most of the stolen coins were issued by the prince-bishops of Bamberg.
Australian Mint presents holographic silver coin
Australians celebrated the New Year and the Royal Australian Mint revealed the design on its stunning new 2014 $1 Sydney New Year’s Eve holographic silver proof coin. It features the “all-seeing eye” which was central to the midnight fireworks display on Sydney Harbour.
Colloquium on mediaeval coinage of Spain and Maghreb
The French School in Madrid, Casa de Velázquez, will host a colloquium on the coinage in al-Andalus and the Maghreb in the Middle Ages on February 12-13, 2014.
Pawel Leski wins ANS’s J. Sanford Saltus Award
The American Numismatic Society has selected Pawel Leski to receive the Society’s 2014 J. Sanford Saltus Award for distinguished achievement in the art of the medal. Established in 1913, the award remains one of the most prestigious awards in the field of medallic art.
New 10 euro banknote unveiled
On 13 January 2014, the new 10 euro banknote was unveiled at a press conference at the European Central Bank in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The note has a refreshed design and some enhanced security features. Circulation in the euro area starts on 23 September 2014.
Parva ne Pereant – A visit to the ANS
The American Numismatic Society has been bringing together serious collectors and researchers for more than 150 years. Their headquarters in Fulton Street houses one of the most renowned collections of coins worldwide with more than 800,000 objects. Accompany Ursula Kampmann at her visit to the ANS.
Japan Mint commemorates Cambodian friendship and Heisei Era
The Japan Mint has issued a silver coin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Cambodia. The Mint has also newly released a „Heisei” Era coin set which includes a fascinating red-brass medal.