George Kolbe’s Reference Library
In December of 2012, George F. Kolbe published The Reference Library of a numismatic bookseller. The volume comprises a detailed catalogue of the compiler’s reference library, formed over four decades as a dealer in rare and out of print numismatic publications.
Introducing Pecunem – The Next Generation of Online Auctions
Pecunem.com, a new online auction platform, announces its first auction to be held on 10 March 2013 in cooperation with Gitbud & Naumann. The new Web site, which went live in February, is a large step forward for online coin auctions.
Australia’s oldest numismatic auction house turns 50
Downies Australian Coin Auctions, Australia’s oldest numismatic auction house, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2013.
Mint of Poland turns to the third side of the coin
Mint of Poland has presented a cylindrical coin, Fortuna Redux. The third side, normally the narrow rim, has been extended and worked on extensively with most advanced technologies.
Final distribution of Canadian penny marks the end of an era
After saying farewell to the penny with the final distribution of this iconic coin on February 4, 2013, the Royal Canadian Mint is marking the end of an era with 20,000 special rolls made from the last million pennies made for distribution.
New York International Numismatic Convention Announces Preliminary 2014 Plans
The 42nd Annual New York International Numismatic Convention will take place over a nine day period from January 4 through January 12, 2014 at New York City’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, its site since 2002.
Almanac of United States Coins
Whitman Publishing has released the first edition of a new book, the Almanac of United States Coins. The full-color Almanac is designed as an illustrated catalog of useful and entertaining information for newcomers to the hobby as well as longtime coin collectors.
American Numismatic Society receives endowment gift for lecture in honor of Vladimir and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli
The American Numismatic Society received an endowment gift for a lecture series in memory of former ANS Fellows Vladimir and Elvira Clain-Stefanelli. The lecture series will cover a variety of subjects covering ancient, medieval and modern coinage.
Kushnir-Stein Receives Meshorer Numismatic Prize
Prof. Alla Kushnir-Stein was awarded the 2013 Ya’akov Meshorer Numismatic Prize at a ceremony and reception in her honor at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, on January 15th. She is the fourth recipient of this award.
Indian police crack international counterfeit gang
After a tip-off Indian police succeeded in cracking an international gang of counterfeiters operating between India and Nepal. Police seized 30,000 5 Rs coins and three suspects. The coins were produced in Nepal and then imported into the country.