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.
Do we know how much Gold there is around?
How big would be a cube formed by all the gold that exists in the world? Opinions differ because we simply don’t know how much gold there is. However, it is an interesting question.
TropenMuseum petition
Amsterdam’s renowned Museum of the Tropics is hit hard by budget cuts and government plans to even close it. We call everybody to help putting this case again on the government agenda by signing an online petition. This is an open letter from the museum.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 8
There’s not much left to see of Miletus today. The former harbour is silted up, and the city almost entirely vanished. This may have something to do with the fact that Miletus had the misfortune of constantly being on the wrong side of things, just like the priests of the oracle of Didyma.
Egyptian customs triumphs
Right at the border the Egyptian Antiquities Unit Bureau collaborating perfectly with the Antiquities and Tourism Police saved a priceless cultural object worth at least 100 euros from disappearing abroad.
Tower of London launches new exhibition on historic Mint
A new permanent exhibition has been launched at the Tower of London. Located on the historic site that was once the country’s Mint, ‘Coins and Kings’, will explore the long history of this institution and its connection to London’s premier fortress.
Siberian Cat coin continues Isle of Man series
Having celebrated its 25th Anniversary last year, the Isle of Man Cat series of coins continues this year with the issue of another superb coin, this time featuring the Siberian Cat.
News from the Perth Mint in May
The Perth Mint presents a stunning array of new product releases for the month of May. The Birds of Australia series is being continued and with Treasures of the World a new series is introduced.
Land of Water – Austria celebrates a vital resource of life
On June 5, 2013 the Austrian Mint has issued a 5 euro silver coin celebrating Water, in honour of the UNESCO Year of Water Cooperation 2013. A circulating version in copper will be available only in Austria.
Krause Publications Releases New U.S. Coin Digest
U.S. Coin Digest – now in the 12th edition – is the most complete and comprehensive color guide to all circulating and non-circulating U.S. coins, from early American Token Coinage to modern commemorative issues of the 21st century.