Liechtenstein 1924: Moving From the Krone to the Franc
In 1924, the Principality of Liechtenstein turned its back on the Austrian krone and adopted Switzerland’s national currency, somewhat clandestinely at first and then officially. A fairytale story of stubborn popular will.
ANS Created Chair of Roman Numismatics in Honor of Andrew M. Burnett
The American Numismatic Society has established the Andrew M. Burnett Chair of Roman Numismatics. The chair curator will oversee the continuing development of ANS online resources.
The Winners of the 2022 Shekel Prize Announced
The American Israel Numismatic Association has announced the winners for the 2022 Shekel Prize for books on biblical coins. Find out more about the two winners and their prize-winning books here.
How Marcel Duchamp Financed His Roulette Passion
The highest Scripophily auction sale in 2020 was a spectacular 500 Francs bond issued and designed by artist Marcel Duchamp to finance his passion of roulette. Scripophily expert Franky Leeuwerck reveals this intriguing story.
These 2 Euro Commemorative Coins from Luxembourg Are Perfect Starters
Luxembourg’s commemorative coins tend to scare off collectors due to their high prices on online marketplaces. But some low-budget items have actual potential! Our author numiscontrol explains what pieces you should buy right now.
How to Steal Tons of Silver Worth 11 Million Dollars
Two years after the bold theft of about 600 silver ingots in Canada, there is still no trace of the perpetrators. The Toronto police recently asked for the public’s help – because a small part of the stolen silver has been found and provides new information.
What Impact Has Our Monetary System On All of Us?
Does the dematerialization of money change us? Such questions are being asked by an exhibition in Bern. “Money Unleashed” takes visitors on a tour through a multimedia presentation of monetary history.
Learn About the Ancient Coin Market With Aaron Berk
Aaron Berk is an expert for ancient coins at Harlan J. Berk. He shares his expertise on the ancient coin market in his bi-weekly “Ancient Coin Podcast”.
2021 Was A Record Year For Certification Expert CCG
For the companies of Certified Collectibles Group 2021 was a record year. CCG certified over 9 million collectibles in 2021 from coins to banknotes, stamps, and sports cards.
The Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award 2020/2021
At FIDEM Tokyo 2020/2021 the two winners of the Mel Wacks Judaica Art Medal Award have been announced. The award is given for Judaic, Biblical or Holy Land themes.