Heritage Auctions launches website redesign
As of now, visitors to the homepage for Heritage Auctions, will be greeted by a personalized homepage and a sleek new look as part of a top-down redesign. It also provides collectors with more tools to learn about the objects they love.
Coin Hoards of the Roman Republic – A New Tool for Roman Numismatics
The American Numismatic Society and the Institute of Archaeology of University College London, UK, have launched an important new tool for the analysis of Roman Republican coin hoards.
Niue commemorates 60th anniversary of first oil discovery in Australia
When oil was first discovered in Australia on December the 4th 1953, it sparked jubilation across the country – now, the 60th anniversary of that important date is celebrated with a coin issued by Niue …
Curaçao and Sint Maarten celebrate 150 years abolition of slavery
In 1863 slavery was finally abolished in the Netherlands Antilles. Now Curaçao and Sint Maarten commemorate the 150th anniversary of that event by issuing a 5 Guilders silver coin struck by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt.
New product releases from the Perth Mint
The Perth Mint has an exceptional range of new product releases to showcase in July including coins depicting the most iconic of the country’s fauna: the Australian kangaroo and koala as well as a baby wombat …
Palau issues coin on Saint Francis of Assisi
The Island Nation of Palau celebrates the election of the new Pope with the issue of a gold coin dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi. In keeping with the simplicity and austerity that the founder of the Order of the Friars Minor always called for, the stamping stands out for its classic simplicity.
New publication of material on 19th c. monetary history
Material on 19th c. monetary history aims to republish the main documents related to the question of bimetallism at the end of the 19th century – here you can read about the three latest volumes …
The Seljuqs in Baghdad
From Hindu Kush to Eastern Anatolia, from Central Asia to the Persian Gulf – the Seljuq Empire in the High Middle Ages surpassed everything in Europe back then. In 1055, Tughrul Beg, grandson of the eponymous hero, conquered Baghdad. This is the starting point of the exciting book written by Yahya Jafar, which Ursula Kampmann introduces you to here.
HSP awards Latin American Banknote of the Year 2013
The organisers of the Latin American High Security Printing Conference have announced that the inaugural award of Latin American Banknote of the Year 2013 was presented to Senora Katya Daura, President of S.E. Casa de Moneda, Argentina for the 100 Pesos Eva Perón note.
Kenyan pickpockets fight against cashless society vision
Reality or satire? Kenyan pickpockets held a press conference protesting a cashless society. They urge government to help them exercising their work, train them in skimming ATM cards and ban foreigners from the ‘market’.