Germany’s Most Beautiful Coin Shop: Heidelberger Münzhandlung
Granted, the question as to which coin shop is the most beautiful one is highly subjective. Many of the coin shops she visited are on Ursula Kampmann’s shortlist. But there is one location she particularly likes: Heidelberger Münzhandlung.
Money Zoo: Animals in the History of Money
Thinking of animals and coins Athen’s owls come to mind, or cowries as a means of payment. The exhibition “Money Zoo” at Nickle Galleries explores the historical use of animals as money and animals portrayed on money.
Prepare For Spring Sberatel Fair in 2022
From 25 to 26 March 2022 Sberatel Spring Fair will take place in Prague. Eventually an opportunity to meet in person! Dozens of exhibitors from all over the world will come together.
Call for Applications: 2022 Newman Grant Program
The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society is searching for numismatic authors and organizations pursuing research in American numismatics to grant them between $1,000 and $5,000.
What Is Your Favourite For Latvia’s Coin of the Year?
Latvijas Banka opened voting for the Best Collector Coin of the Year 2021. View the four 2021 collector coins and vote for your favorite!
Royal Mint Museum Opens Medal Design Competition
The Royal Mint Museum announced a medal design competition for university students and recent graduates to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. Read here how to apply.
CIT: Masters of Art – Vincent van Gogh
CIT open their new “Masters of Art” series with an issue dedicated to the painter Vincent van Gogh. The coin features state-of-the-art color printing technology and smartminting®.
Carl Subak (1919-2022)
Carl Subak died on 6 February 2022 at the advanced age of 103 years. He was a well-known coin dealer from Chicago and a charming cosmopolitan who entertained everyone with his stories about the past of the coin trade. Ursula Kampmann commemorates him.
Nation-Building with Archaeology: Iraq, Syria and Libya
Authoritarian leaders in the Middle East use the message of ancient greatness to disguise and excuse their own failings. Kate Fitz Gibbon demonstrates how they employ archaeology and historical narratives of a glorious past.
The International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw Is Looking for Sponsors
Well over 1,000 numismatists from across the globe are expected to attend the International Numismatic Congress in Warsaw from 11 to 16 September 2022. A perfect opportunity to present your company. The organisers have a variety of sponsorship offers.