A generations’ work: the Sylloge Nummorum Parthicorum
The Austrian Academy of the Sciences Press has published the first volume of a gigantic project dedicated to the Parthian coinage. Ursula Kampmann presents this epoch-making publication.
How to be a Man? Basel investigates the stronger sex in Antiquity
The current exhibition of the Antikenmuseum Basel focuses on men and images of men in Classical Athens. The Skulpturhalle concentrates on the traditionally male domain of sport. The exhibitions run until March 30, 2014.
Priceless coin worth ca 4,000 euros unearthed
During an archaeological excavation in Bethsaida on the coast of the Sea of Galilee a coin issued in Akko featuring the portrait of Cleopatra was discovered. Nothing particular if not a clueless journalist had dealt with it.
Australia releases official coin as Royal Christening nears
In the lead-up to the Royal Christening of HRH Prince George of Cambridge the Royal Australian Mint has further extended its congratulations with a collectable coin celebrating the arrival of the third-in-line to the British throne.
Coin minting presses for the entire world
The Schuler Group is fully entitled to claim itself as international brand leader when it comes to coin minting machines. CoinsWeekly has visited the company with long-standing tradition in Göppingen in June 2013. This is a small look behind the scenes.
Will new US hundred dollar bills come in time?
The USA are awaiting a new hundred dollar banknote announced back in 2010. Various delays have happened in the meantime, the latest just recently even threatens another postponement. FED is expecting the new bills for October 8, 2013.
Shortlist for IACA awards
There are six companies hoping to win a prestigious IACA ‘Excellence in Currency Awards’ at the Coin Conference in Berlin in October. All three finalists in the section of new coin innovation features focus on security measures.
Schuler supports vocational training in Mexico
Metalforming supplier Schuler was looking for skilled staff in Mexico and has now officially opened the new vocational training center Cedual in Puebla where young people are being trained following the German apprenticeship model.
ETF Securities partners with The Royal Mint of Great Britain
ETF Securities has partnered with The Royal Mint to offer retail investors the opportunity to exchange Gold Bullion Securities listed on the London Stock Exchange for investment grade bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint.
Royal Canadian Mint wins contract from The Royal Thai Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint has been awarded a contract from the Royal Thai Mint to produce 200 million nickel-plated steel blanks for its 1-Baht circulation coin. These blanks will be among the first to be produced at the Mint’s newly expanded Winnipeg plating facility.