Producer of physical Bitcoins forced to give up
Bitcoin is a virtual currency. Some people, though, mint coins which keep the digital information and permit to touch this kind of money and to store it physically. The US authorities, however, do not approve of this business.
Slovakia marks 450 years since coronation of Maximilian II
The National Bank of Slovakia issued a gold collector coin in nominal value of 100 euro commemorating the 450th anniversary of the coronation of Maximilian II. The coronation of Maximilian was the first coronation ceremony in Pressburg, Hungary’s capital since 1536.
News from The Perth Mint
The Perth Mint showcases a stunning array of new product releases for the month of November. The Mint continues successful series like the Lunar coins, the Citizenship Coin and the Christmas coins.
Platinum and Palladium Prices Can Rise Into Next Year
Prices of platinum and the platinum-group metal palladium slid this summer but they’re recovering, buoyed by factors on the supply and demand sides, says Dillon Gage Metals. Labor Disruptions in South Africa and China’s Demand for Cars Are Supportive.
ANS consigns small group of Gobrecht dollars to Heritage Auctions
The American Numismatic Society has consigned a small group of Gobrecht dollars to Heritage Auctions. The coins are part of the collection of 100 Gobrecht dollars, bequeathed to the Society by Dr. Julius Korein, one of the foremost collectors of this series.
New Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology
In March 2014, a new online journal dedicated to the world of Archaeology and Ancient History named “Journal of Ancient History and Archaeology” will be released. The journal will be a non-profit publication with free access and four issues per year.
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, at the Thomson resort in Maldives ...
US Mint issues curved coin
During the last years mints have tried to reinvent coins. Now, the US Mint has announced that it will issue a curved commemorative coin on the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Apparently massive problems hindered the development of this product.
Numismatic Ignorance
Unfortunately we find testimonies of numismatic ignorance far too often in our daily routine. Numismatists are bothered by bad translations of the denominations in historical novels, by thalers made of brass at medieval festivals or – in this particular case – by a stupid name of a hotel.
No gold in Fort Knox?
Are you worried about lacking gold in Fort Knox? Relax, it is there! So says Edmund C. Moy, former director of the US Mint who visited the arguably best protected place on this planet and saw the gold reserves with his eyes.