Press releases, press releases, press releases …
A day in a journalist's life. A morning full of images, pdf files and issues to deal with. We make CoinsWeekly. And we would be much more efficient, if there were not some very special press releases... And of course it is not you, who is meant!
Police officer stole Presidential coins from Philadelphia Mint
A North Wildwood, N.J., man who worked as a police officer at the U.S. Mint was sentenced on September 13, 2012 to 36 months in prison for stealing $2.4 million worth of error coins from the U.S. Mint and selling them to a coin distributor in California.
NCCC Offers Hotel Rebates to Public Attendees
Attendees at the National Coin and Currency Convention, scheduled for November 8-11, 2012 in Rosemont, Illinois, will be able to receive a hotel rebate from the event sponsor, according to Patricia Foley, General Chairman of the convention.
Carinthia’s new coin
The Austrian Mint has issued on September 26, 2012 the second 10 euro coin in the series “Austria by Its Children” featuring the province of Carinthia. The coin is available as silver collector coin in proof and uncirculated. In Austria there will also be a circulation coin in copper.
Giant Pandas on Singapore Commemorative Coins
To welcome two pandas a range of collectors’ coins exclusively minted and marketed by The Singapore Mint, have been officially issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore on 6 September 2012. The uniquely designed collection also includes Singapore’s very first oval coin.
New PCGS Paris Coin Submission Center And Website Launch
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has expanded its services in Europe with the opening of a new, larger submission center in Paris and the creation of a web site that includes useful coin information in five languages for collectors and dealers.
Numismatic Crime Investigation Seminar for Law Enforcement
The Numismatic Crime Information Center will be conducting a Free seminar on Numismatic Crime Investigations on October 18, 2012 in conjunction with the ANA Dallas National Money Show. The seminar is being hosted by the Pantego Police Department and open to Law Enforcement Personnel Only.
The People of Zurich and their Money
Our series ‘The People of Zurich and their Money’ takes you along for the ride as we explore the Zurich of times past. Much like a good DVD, this conversation comes with a sort of ‘making of’ – a little numismatic-historical backdrop to help underscore and illustrate this conversation.
Australia to commemorate Canberra Centenary on coins
The Australian Mint is designing two commemorative coins which will celebrate the Centenary of Canberra in 2013: a commemorative circulation 20 cent coin and a silver $5 collectible coin.
Perth Mint announces 2013 Bullion Coin Program
The Perth Mint has just announced its 2013 Australian Bullion Coin Program whose coins will become available over the next months.