Record price for a gold coin of a man who made a million
A gold stater of the Celtic king Cunobelin, known as the Biga Type, was recently sold for £15,100, the highest price ever paid for a coin of this ruler.
Austria by Its Children 3: “Province of Lower Austria”
The Austrian Mint issued on May 17, 2013 the third silver coin in its delightful series “Austria, by its Children.” The new coin features the province of Lower Austria.
FEI – The official coin series
The international parent organization of the national equestrian association, FEI, has entrusted Coin Invest Trust with the design of an official coin series. Collectors and equestrian sport aficionados alike can now delight in the first four coins of this new series.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 5
There’s an old Sicilian proverb that says, ‘Only donkeys and tourists go out in the midday sun.’ But for us, lunchtime afforded us the glorious opportunity to take in Pergamum all on our own.
SHIPWRECK! Exhibit at Discovery Times Square
Odyssey Marine Exploration, a private firm specialised in the fields of deep-ocean shipwreck, exhibits hundreds of authentic artefacts and historical treasures recovered from their deep-ocean projects from around the world at Discovery Times Square, New York.
New Edition of Collecting World Coins Available
From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Collecting World Coins, 1901-Present in an updated 14th edition, presents the most comprehensive country-by-country, fully illustrated listing of 20th and 21st century coins used in everyday commerce.
Liberty Dollar has returned
In 2011 Bernard von NotHaus was convicted on counterfeiting after having issued the Liberty Dollar, a private currency apparently similar to the official US currency. Now a collector wants to issue a New Liberty Dollar as private medal with no intention of provoking authorities.
Fantastic Frilled Neck Lizard
The first coin in the brand new Australia’s Remarkable Reptiles Silver Series has been released – the 2013 $1 Frilled Neck Lizard 1oz Silver Proof.
Ten Commandment set of gold medals
For the first time in the history of Israel, the Ten Commandments are presented on a set of unique fine gold .9999 medals, just released by Israel Coins and Medals Corp. The set of ten medals is issued in a limited edition and comes in a handsome presentation case.
Singapore International Coin Fair Attracts Over 10,000 Enthusiastic Attendees
The 2013 Singapore International Coin Fair proved to be an unqualified success. The 3-day coin event (March 29-31) attracted over 10,000 visitors. Over 40 different dealers and mints attended, representing 21 different countries.