Lars E.O. Svensson leaves the Riksbank in May
Deputy Governor Lars E.O. Svensson will leave the Riksbank on 20 May when his period of office expires. Deputy Governor Barbro Wickman-Parak’s period of office also expires in May. The bank is now working on finding replacements.
2nd Coin Conference expanded programme
The 2nd Coin Conference will be held from October 28 to 30, 2013 in Berlin. The programme of events has been expanded to embrace more issues and diverse viewpoints.
Coin and Packaging Competitions on MDC website
The organisators have informed us that the information regarding the Coin and Packaging Competitions during the 2014 Mint Directors Conference (MDC) are now online on the MDC website.
International Coin Design Competition 2013
The Japan Mint will hold the International Coin Design Competition 2013 with the objective of encouraging creativity and enhancing the artistry of coin designs.
“Cash Is Dead – Long Live Cash” Says Fed
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is home to the Cash Product Office. As part of its remit to understand and predict cash demand, its President and CEO, John C Williams, recently published an essay entitled ‘Cash Is Dead! Long Live Cash!’.
Is Bitcoin becoming too successful?
Bitcoin, recently, has caused quite a stir in the media. The virtual currency that was worth over $200 per unit – for a couple of hours before going down again; Trojan horses infecting computers; and now it seems that authorities have a down on Bitcoin, too.
Springtime in Turkey – Part 3
There are still paradises left on this earth – and the small port of Assos in Troas is one of them. Join us on our excursions through Troas, as we explore Troy, but first, as we marvel at the extremely finely preserved Assos.
Strong Demand for PCGS-certified Coins at the 24th Tokyo International Show and Taisei Auction
PCGS took part in the 24th Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC), the most important and established coin fair in Japan, May 2-4, 2013 at Royal Park Hotel, Tokyo.
Isaac Newton: from mathematical genius to crime-fighter extraordinaire
Isaac Newton is famous for his achievements in physics and astronomy. But he also was a Warden and Master of the Mint – and a successful crime-fighter who enjoyed chasing counterfeiters.
CoinsWeekly on CoinWeek
Do you want to know what CoinsWeekly is all about? Or, if you know it already, do you want to let somebody else learn it right now? Ursula Kampmann gave an interview to CoinWeek and explains the idea behind CoinsWeekly.