Numismatic Northern Spain – Part 7
This leg of our journey takes us along the old pilgrimage route towards Santiago. We visit a Mozarabic church in the middle of the mountains, drive over the Rabanal, the pass whose unpredictable weather patterns made it so feared among pilgrims, and arrive in the old capital of Leon, where the ‘Sistine Chapel of Romanesque art’ awaits us.
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.
Star Wars™ coin set strikes back
On behalf of Niue New Zealand Mint has produced four new 1oz .999 silver coins from the much-loved film series Star Wars™ featuring legendary characters Yoda, Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala and Darth Maul.
A-Mark delivers security feature for Sunshine Minting bullion products
A-Mark have signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with Sunshine Minting for SMI’s new line of branded bullion products that incorporates a Scrambled Indicia security feature into each product.
New Gallery in Boston focuses on artistic aspect of coins
Five hundred ancient Greek and Roman coins from the Boston MFA’s world-renowned collection will be showcased in the inaugural exhibition of the new coin gallery. The Michael C. Ruettgers gallery is unique in the world for its emphasis on ancient coins as works of art.
New Zealand Mint produces baby photo coins
On behalf of Niue New Zealand Mint produces two collector silver coins featuring impressive baby photos taken by award-winning photographer Anne Geddes.
A Coin with a Nano Chip Featuring a Map of the World!
It may sound far-fetched, but using the latest nanotechnology, Coin Invest Trust has created a coin for the island nation of the Cook Islands that manages to capture a detailed map of the world on a chip the size of a fingernail. This extraordinary stamping is titled ‘Nano Earth.’
“Sun, wind and water” theme for Sweden’s new coins
The General Council of the Riksbank has decided how Sweden’s new coins will look. Ernst Nordin’s proposal ”Sun, wind and water” will form the artistic basis for the design of the new 1-, 2-, and 5-krona coins.
New CSNS Bourse Chairman
Jerry Lebo, CSNS Bourse Chairman since 1998, will be retiring from that position at the conclusion of the 2013 convention. He will be succeeded by Patricia Foley, a Milwaukee attorney.