Congress on Anatolian Numismatics in Antalya
The Suna & Inan Kirac Research Institute on Mediterranean Civilizations, an affiliate of the Vehbi Koc Foundation, organizes the “First International Congress on Anatolian Monetary History and Numismatics” on February 25-28, 2013.
New edition of Collector’s Guide to US Postage and Fractional Currency
The second edition of “The Collectors Guide to Postage & Fractional Currency” is available. The updated edition contains over twenty pages of previously unpublished information on the history of this aspect of America’s numismatic heritage.
Round table on ‘small change’
The DAMIN programme studies the depreciation of silver in the second half of the nineteenth century and its consequences in developed countries. The second round table is dedicated to ‘small change’ or bronze and copper coins from Antiquity to the nineteenth century.
Gambling debts paid off by museum plundering
After decades a Lydian gold brooch that allegedly brought misfortune and death to its thieves is returning to Turkey. The fate of this object of art casts light on the situation in some Turkish museums.
The Crystal Skull of Doom
A magic crystal skull, the last Indiana Jones film, and Belize’s Indy-like chief archaeologist form a rather absurd US-American lawsuit concerning cultural property issues.
A history of many centuries – the Mexican Mint
In 2014 the MDC conference will take place in the home country of the Casa de Moneda, in Mexico. The history of our hosts dates back to the beginning of the 16th century. Here you will find some short information of what you will see there.
Coin Conference Brochure Now Available
The brochure containing the programme for the 2nd Coin Conference in Berlin will be available shortly. In the meantime, however, you can download the pdf.
Royal Canadian Mint wins Best Graphic Design Award
The Royal Canadian Mint was recently awarded gold in the category of Graphic Design Miscellaneous for its 2012 “Celebration” Gift Sets by the Advertising & Design Club of Canada (ADCC).
2013 Winners Coin of the Year Award Announced
On December 5, 2012 Krause announced the new winners of the Coin of the Year Award 2013. From ninety-nine nominees ten were chosen best in various categories. All coins were issued in 2011.
Banknote Printing Bribery Scandal in Australia
A bribery scandal shakes Australia. Important contracts with other countries for printing polymer banknotes were allegedly concluded through corruption.