A trip to Hall in Tyrol
Did we whet your appetite last week for a trip to the Hall museum of the Hall Mint? Well, here comes a second serving, some photo impressions from the thaler’s home.
The Royal Mint commemorates Remembrance Day with a new £5 coin
The Royal Mint has revealed a new Remembrance Day £5 coin to commemorate the war heroes who have died in conflict and to acknowledge the on-going bravery of the British Armed Forces.
Innovations in the land of silver – A congress in Hall / Tyrol
Tyrol remembers you of nothing else than skiing? Shame on you! You would miss the region’s importance in world’s history since here money history was written – from the first high denomination silver coin to the mechanization of the whole coining process. The Hall Mint held a congress on that topic on October 12, 2012.
New Zealand Mint coin packs The Greatest™ punch
On behalf of Fiji the New Zealand Mint releases a collector silver coin dedicated to boxing legend Muhammad Ali in occasion of his 70th birthday.
Israel continues ‘UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ series
The 4th Coin in the ‘UNESCO World Heritage Sites’ Series is dedicated to the important archaeological site of Tel Megiddo. The Bank of Israel has issued a new coin in gold and silver being legal tender in Israel.
Slovakia honours linguist with silver coin
The National Bank of Slovakia has issued a silver 10 euro collector coin commemorating the 250th birthday of the outstanding linguist Anton Bernolák.
Oriental Numismatic Society launches new website
Whoever is interested in oriental coins and money knows the Oriental Numismatic Society, network of collectors, academics, enthusiasts of this topic. Now the society has launched a new website.
Holey Dollar – New Book on Canada’s most exotic colonial-era coin
This is the first book-length study to be devoted to Canada’s most exotic and celebrated colonial-era coin, the Holey Dollar of Prince Edward Island and its accompanying Dump. Written by the expert Christopher Faulkner it is published by Spink.
American Numismatic Society Announces 2013 Gala Honorees
The American Numismatic Society announces the honorees for the 2013 Dinner Gala. The recipient of the Trustees’ Award is ANS President, Roger S. Siboni. The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is Richard B. Witschonke.
Theft at Vicenza coin show
The Vienna-based auction house H.D. Rauch has informed us that it has become victim of a theft during the Vicenza coin show. We publish a list of the stolen objects.