Second series of euro banknotes: the “Europa” series
The European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Eurosystem are to introduce a second series of euro banknotes. Called the “Europa” series, it will include a portrait of Greek mythology figure Europa in the watermark and the hologram.
New Fraud Trick through PayPal – Caution on Internet Sales
As soon as payment is received on the PayPal account, you can send out accordingly. It is so secure! This was what two eBay traders of gold coins believed. However, if there is no proof of receipt from the buyer, he is able to demand his PayPal payment back.
Royal Mint bullion range with new specifications
As Nick Bowkett of the Royal Mint informs his blog readers, the Royal Mint is changing the specifications of bullion products.
IACA’s Award for Best New Coin or Series Comes to Coin Conference
The Excellence in Currency Awards are presented by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) to recognise excellence in currency issue, production, processing, management and distribution. Nominations are now being invited until December 15, 2012.
Krause Publications Announces 2013 Coin of the Year Nominees
Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money books, magazines, events and online products, has announced the nominees for the 2013 Coin of the Year awards.
Rethinking Mint Gold Products
Richard Giedroyc takes up the cudgels for a new mint policy on precious gold objects. Why should a mint leave the market for precious gold jewelry and watches to private companies? Couldn’t this be a new market segment for well known mints being famous for their solidity?
Definitions – Work in Progress: Bicolour coin
We are working on an encyclopedia of technical terms used by the coin producing industry. Help us by doing so! Today’s definition is dedicated to the term “bicolour coin.”
USA combat profit for privates issuing commemorative coins
In the USA often private organisations or foundations profit from commemorative coin issues. A new bill aims at re-directing the profits to deficit reduction.
Cashless payment becoming increasingly popular in UK
Cashless is becoming continuously more popular in the UK. People carry little money on them, would prefer to pay smaller sums with credit cards, and some even do not withdraw any money at all as a study by a British bank has recently revealed.
New coin set for Sweden
In September the National Bank of Sweden announced that newly designed coins will be introduced in 2016 comprising again a 2-krona coin. Swedish sculptor Ernst Nordin won the design competition with his design ‘sun, wind, and water.’