Malawi Museum in Egypt ransacked
In the night from August 15 to 16, 2013 the Malawi Museum was looted. An employee was killed and 1,050 artefacts comprising coins were stolen.
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.
Italy celebrates 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi
The Italian State Mint issues a special 2 euros coin on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi, most famous Italian opera composer as well as active politician in his day.
Canada honours 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Korean Armistice The Royal Canadian Mint issues a new collector coin remembering the Canadian heroes and their fight to defend the values of peace and freedom.
130th Anniversary of the Orient Express
Pobjoy Mint releases a new collector coin in cupro nickel and sterling silver on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. The coin celebrates the 130th Anniversary of the Orient Express, the famous train that used to connect Paris and Istanbul.
Third series of Native Orchids of Singapore Coin Set out now
The Singapore Mint unveiled the third set of ‘Native Orchids of Singapore’ commemorative coins to commemorate the reintroduction of Singapore’s native orchids to the environment for everyone to enjoy.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries names John Konop as Vice President
John Konop, a recognized financial industry executive and experienced U.S. and world coin collector, has joined Stack’s Bowers Galleries as vice president, operating out of the company’s Irvine, Calif., headquarters.
New Book on Numismatics of the American West
Whitman Publishing releases ‘The Great American West: Pursuing the American Dream’, a 224-page hardcover coffee-table book by award-winning historian Kenneth W. Rendell. The book is about the American Dream illustrating its history with Western Americana.
Floating Currency a Centenary in the making at the Mint
An exciting new sculpture for Canberra was unveiled by Creative Director of Centenary of Canberra Robyn Archer AO at the Royal Australian Mint on June 27, 2013. ‘Floating Currency’ consists of many colourful resin coins.