Zimbabwe asking to purchase Rand
In 2009 Zimbabwe abandoned its own currency due to economical struggles. Currently Zimbabwe is asking the South African Reserve Bank if it may purchase South African money for use in commerce even though the country is not member of the Common Monetary Area.
Fiji’s new design banknotes and coins officially unveiled
Fiji’s new flora and fauna design banknotes and coins were officially unveiled by the President of Fiji on December 12, 2012. The President also unveiled a new $2 coin to replace the $2 note and Fiji’s first polymer or plastic banknote.
French National Library puts 130,000 coins online
The French National Library is making available 130,000 Greek and Roman provincial coins in an online database. This monumental project is expected to be concluded by the end of 2013, but numerous coins are searchable already.
Henry VIII groats hoard declared treasure
14 silver groats minted under Henry VIII were found in a field in Norfolk (UK) and now declared treasure by a coroner. The coins may have been concealed during the famous Kett’s rebellion in 1549.
Numismatics in the Principality of Monaco
Yachts, luxuries, gambling casino – an ambience barely suited for a down-to-earth coin collector? On the contrary, when coming in the off season the Principality of Monaco has much to offer in regard to numismatics, like an attractive coin fair.
Fifth Edition of the World Buddha Heritage Coin Series
Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan continues with the fifth edition of its highly sought-after World Buddha Heritage eight coin programme with the latest issue of the Mahabodhi Temple of India coins.
Hungary honours first governor of National Bank with silver coin
The National Bank of Hungary remembers the 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sándor Popovics, First Governor of the National Bank, with a silver coin.
Latvia issues silver coin produced with historical electrotypes
To mark the 90th anniversary of the Bank of Latvia and the national currency unit, the lats, and the 20th anniversary of the renewed lats, the Bank of Latvia issues a new silver 5-lats coin using the original electrotypes produced in 1929.
National Coin and Currency Convention Announces 2013 Dates
The National Coin and Currency Convention will be held November 21-24, 2013 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in close proximity to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
New issue of moneta
Recently the November/December issue of moneta, the journal of the Ottawa Numismatic Society, has been made available online.