Palau honours German explorer Ludwig Leichhardt with gold coin
While Australians know Ludwig Leichhardt as one of their country’s most important explorers, the native-born German is barely known in his home country. That may change now, at least among coin enthusiasts, thanks to a new gold coin.
Medal commemorates Nixon’s visit to China 40 years ago
A Chinese company, an American Mint, leading Chinese medalists, and one of America’s outstanding coin designers have combined their talents to produce a remarkable medal commemorating the 40th anniversary of President Nixon’s historic visit to China.
DAMIN Osaka meeting 2014
In the framework of the DAMIN program on Silver monetary depreciation and international relations, the next round table will be held in Osaka in April 2014 on East/West relations. All marks of interest are welcome.
The coins of the Alexandrinian nomes
The egyptologist Manfred Weber and the numismatist Angelo Geissen published together a book on the Alexandrinian nome coins of Roman Imperial times. Ursula Kampmann discusses this remarkable product of an interdisciplinary cooperation.
Australian Rare Coin Company Being Liquidated Owing Millions
Rare Coin Company, a rare currency broker for investors, is being liquidated. At its peak in 2010 the company had a revenue of A$ 44.3 million but lawsuits and the global financial crisis have led to its collapse owing debitors over A$ 10 million.
Hotel Room Burglary at ANA
Over $400,000 in banknotes and coins were taken from a dealer attending the ANA and staying at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosemont. The dealer reported that some person or persons removed a safe containing the banknotes and coins from his hotel room.
Israel issues state medal to mark 19th Maccabiah
In occasion of the 19th Maccabiah 2013, the ‘Jewish Olympics’, the world’s largest Jewish sports event, the Israel Mint issues a series of state medals in bronze and sterling silver. A limited gold version may be struck by order.
Memorial medal issued for founder of self-proclaimed Principality of Sealand
Have you ever heard of the micro-nation Principality of Sealand? Located 6 miles off the southeast coast of the UK in the North Sea, the self-proclaimed principality on a disused platform now commemorates its recently deceased founder with a medal.
Hungary celebrates 150th anniversary of writer Géza Gárdonyi
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the writer Géza Gárdonyi, the Magyar Nemzeti Bank issues a new collector coin featuring a scene of the Battle at the Castle of Eger 1552, an event that has inspired Gárdonyi to write one of Hungary’s most favorite novels.
PCGS successfully begins on-site grading in mainland China
Professional Coin Grading Service has successfully started its first on-site certification services in mainland China. The history-making certification of the first coins took place at the opening of the eagerly-anticipated PCGS Shanghai Grading Center on July 20, 2013.