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.
Collection of important Indian Coins Stolen
On July 2, 2013 a collection of important Indian and World Coins (among others Gupta Gold Seals and Coins, Mughal coins) was stolen in Mumbai (India).
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.
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.
Appeal to save Syria’s archaeological heritage
The General Director of Antiquities and Museums at Syria’s Ministry of Culture asks the international community, UNESCO and the neighbouring countries to actively help preserve the cultural treasures of the country.
Byzantine Church in Turkey re-converted to mosque
One of the most eminent Byzantine monuments on Turkish soil, a thirteenth century’s church, recently has been converted to a mosque. Although mosaics and wall paintings have been covered they are threatened by damage. And, unfortunately, this is no unique case!
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.