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.
Crane Co. Reports Conditional Clearance of MEI Acquisition by the European Commission
Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, said the European Commission cleared the pending acquisition of MEI Conlux Holdings under certain conditions.
Diamond State Depository President Michael Clark Passes Away
Diamond State Depository President Mike Clark passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at the age of 66 after a brief battle with cancer. Clark will be remembered for his distinguished career in the precious metals and banking industries.
Schuler triples production area in Chinese Dalian
The world’s largest press manufacturer, Schuler, has more than tripled its capacity at its production facility in Dalian. The new plant allows production in line with German standards and safety norms. In total, more than 350 people are working for Schuler in China.
Schuler on track
The latest figures of Schuler AG confirm expectations for a stable fiscal year 2012/13. Growth in Germany and the Americas compensated for shortfalls in other regions.
Degussa acquires precious metals dealer SilviOr
Degussa Goldhandel (Gold Trade Group) is expanding its product portfolio with immediate effect in the field of precious metals storage with the acquisition of the precious metals dealer, SilviOr GmbH, of Würzburg.
Jane Austen inflames passion
The Bank of England decided that Jane Austen will feature on a new banknote after the only woman would be substituted by Sir Winston Churchill. Women who had suggested and supported this decision received threats on Twitter. Now Police is investigating.
Canadian Government strives to keep Cent for Themselves
Canada stopped minting its penny in May 2012. The coin is being recalled, but it is also still technically legal tender. Since the coin remains as legal tender it continues to be illegal for anyone other than the Royal Canadian Mint to melt it. A monopoly which is being challenged.