Spain issues two 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil coins
To mark the occasion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Spanish Royal Mint has prepared a collector coin issue composed of two coins. Minted in gold and silver proof the coins have face values of 100 and 10 euros respectively.
ONS conference on Islamic Numismatics
This year’s ONS conference on Islamic Numismatics in Tuebingen will be held on 4th and 5th May 2013 in the main lecture room of the Dept. of Orient- und Islamwissenschaften of the Asia-Orient-Institute of Tuebingen University. Contributions are welcome.
National Coin and Currency Convention Approaches Sell Out
The National Coin and Currency Convention, slated for November 21-24 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare is almost sold out, according to Convention Chairman Patricia Foley.
New Moneta volume on Japanese money issue in the Meji period
The numismatic series Moneta continues the series of volumes on the money issue in Japan during the Meiji period with the fourth volume ranging from 1904 to 1912. The previous volumes being out of stock will be republished.
Moneta publications – books for numismatists
In 1995 the book publisher Moneta was founded in order to create a new series of publications to facilitate the dissemination of works, theses, inventories, etc., concerning numismatics or monetary history that were more and more difficult to publish.
Murder with robbery of coin collector in Ukraine
On December 15, 2012 judge Trofimov and his family was murdered in Kharkiv / Ukraine and his coin, medal and decoration collection was stolen. Interpol has informed dealer associations about the stolen items and the possibility that single objects might come up in the market.
Beau Street Hoard being questioned about its secrets
In 2007 an archaeological excavation in the city of Bath revealed an enormous hoard of Roman coins. The content of seven of the eight bags full of coins has been counted. Currently the coins are being analysed and described. The British Museum presents this work in its blog.
Surge in China’s Imports Bodes Well for Gold Market, Dillon Gage Says
Imports by mainland China from Hong Kong nearly doubled last year to a record level as incomes rose. As the nation’s appetite for gold grows, keep an eye on China, recommends Dillon Gage Metals.
Increasing Euro coin counterfeiting in 2012
The number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation increased by 17% from 157,000 in 2011 to 184,000 in 2012. The 2-euro denomination remains by far the most affected by this criminal activity.
Hubert Lanz receives World Money Fair Award
On February 1, 2013 Hubert Lanz received the World Money Fair Award for his numismatic merits. Rarely a single person has done more for coin collecting in Germany and Europe. Since years Hubert Lanz is fighting for the right of every European to collect coins.