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.
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.