British Numismatic Society and The Royal Numismatic Society 2013 Summer Meeting
The British Numismatic Society and The Royal Numismatic Society 2013 Summer Meeting ‘Coin Hoards and Treasure Finds’ will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in the York Racehouse. Here you will find the programme.
Coinvac.com Marks One Millionth Record
One of the Internet’s largest ancient coin database celebrates the addition of its millionth coin. CoinsWeekly is currently putting together information on online price catalogues for coin collectors. If you think you can help us with information we will be glad to hear from you!
American Jews Honor Unsung Hero of Soviet Jewry Movement
The Emma Lazarus Statue of Liberty Award is given every year to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening the American Jewish community. This year, the award is presented to Avital Sharansky.
The Rietveld Five Euro is Netherlands’ commemorative coin 2013
On 17 June, the Dutch Ministry of Finance has issued a new 5 and 10 euro commemorative coin: ‘The Rietveld Five Euro’. It is dedicated to the famous Dutch designer and architect Gerrit Rietveld (1888-1964) and is part of the Europe-star programme.
Australian coin celebrates 200 years since famous Blue Mountains trek
The pioneering exploration efforts of Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth have been commemorated 200 years since their journey across the Blue Mountains ended on the latest collectible silver coin from the Royal Australian Mint.
Pobjoy Mint issues coins in honour of Margaret Thatcher
On 8th April 2013, former British Prime Minister, Baroness Thatcher passed away at the age of 87. To commemorate the life of this remarkable woman, Pobjoy Mint is releasing two coins, one on behalf of Ascension Island and the other on behalf of the Falkland Islands.
Queen Elizabeth Land Coin
The Pobjoy Mint announces that a new legal tender commemorative coin is to be issued by The British Antarctic Territory to celebrate the naming of part of the Territory ‘Queen Elizabeth Land’ as a mark of respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Nano Space
Cook Islands’ coin containing a small nano chip, upon which a detailed map of the world was depicted, has a successor: Nano Space. This coin takes things one step further, capturing our solar system on the chip. From the smallest to the largest.
New Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Modern Issues Available
The 19th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues has appeared, fully up-dated being a comprehensive resource available for proper identification, description and valuation of circulating modern world bank notes from 1961 to the present.
New York International Numismatic Convention Announces Reduced Hotel Rates
The New Your International Numismatic Convention, to be held January 4-12 has negotiated a special reduction in sleeping room rates from those previously contracted.