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.
Austria dances the waltz in silver
On December 12, 2012 the Austrian Mint issued a 5 euro silver coin celebrating one of the best-known dances of all time, the Waltz. For the first time ever a portion will be available in an English-only package.
Ancient Greek playwrite Aeschylus on silver coin
The Bank of Greece has issued a new 10 Euro collector’s coin in silver which highlights Aeschylus, an author of enduring reputation and innovation in a genre most prevalent in ancient Hellenic culture – that of the theatre in the form of tragedy.
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.
Russia printing banknotes for Assad regime
An investigative website, ProPublica, has proved by flight records that Syria has been delivered hundreds of tons of new banknotes from Russia.
Research on how we spend money
Researchers found out that we spend banknotes easier if they are used than new ones. The money is not only a way of performing monetary transactions but also a ‘vehicle of social utility.’