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.
NYINC Waldorf Astoria Room Block Approaches Sell Out
The New York International Numismatic Convention has organized for its attendees special room offers with the Waldorf Astoria. But the sleeping room block is almost sold out already.
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.
Credit card on own conditions
Have you ever been angry over a bank advertisement? Or did you notice that the interest rates indicated in the contract were four times higher than in the advertisement? A Russian dealt creatively with such a matter and a court even agreed with him.