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Technical Forum at the World Money Fair 2013
Over six hours of informative presentations and discussions with many interested listeners constituted the Technical Forum 2013 at the World Money Fair in Berlin. Laser technology, blank material and tooling security were only some of the various topics treated during this event.
Cubans not troubling themselves over fake money
In Havana counterfeit banknotes are quite common and everybody accepts them although people tend to pass them on as soon as possible. Authorities are not yet acting against that phenomenon but it is punishable and hence may soon threaten many people.
Maple leaf on new Canadian banknotes irritate public
The new Canadian banknotes arose strong criticism. According to botanists instead of the national emblem, the sugar maple leaf, they show a Norwegian maple leaf. The Bank claims the leaf to be a stylised mix of various maples. However, this discussion would have been avoided if design had been subordinated to meaning.
Special PCGS Inserts Now Available For Historic Canadian Hoard Gold Coins
Professional Coin Grading Service has created a special symbolic and colorful ‘Canadian Gold Reserve’ insert for Royal Canadian Mint hoard gold coins submitted to PCGS for grading and certification.
American Numismatic Society 2013 Annual Gala a Success
The American Numismatic Society held its 2013 Annual Gala event on 10 January honoring Roger Siboni, who retired as ANS President in October 2012, as well as Richard B. Witschonke and Rosemary Lazenby.
Central States Numismatic Society Announces Sponsorship Program For 2013 Convention
Kevin Foley, General Chairman for the Central States Numismatic Society’s 74th Anniversary Convention, has announced the availability of convention sponsorships for the event.
New Book on Draped Bust Half Dollars
Heritage Auctions announces the publication of The Draped Bust Half Dollars of 1796-1797, by Jon Amato, and edited by Jim Halperin and Mark Van Winkle.
New-Zealand Mint issues coins featuring Monopoly and Transformers
A board game that’s sold more than 275 million copies, Monopoly, and a movie franchise worth more than one billion dollars, Transformers, are the two latest additions to the NZ Mint collectable coin family.
The 50-year Jubilee of the “Man-Hole Cover” and Other Coin News from Norway
In 2013 the Norwegian 5-kroner coin will celebrate its 50-year anniversary, but perhaps more famously, the 10-kroner nickel silver coin will celebrate 30 years since its introduction in 1983.