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 Director of US Mint Nominated
On September 20, 2012 US President Barack Obama announced his nominations to key Administration posts. Among them he chose Bibiana Boerio as future Director of the US States Mint, Department of the Treasury.
Greek temple buried again
In Thessaloniki an ancient Temple of Aphrodite was buried below masses of soil. On September 18, 2012 authorities unexpectedly decided to put thus an end to the civil activism that had emerged in the quarter around the building.
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.
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.
New Coin and banknote Gallery in Danish Nationalbank
The Danish Nationalbank has inaugurated a new exhibition in its lobby presenting the Danish coinage since 1818. Additionally banknotes are shown too.
Verdict in 1933 Double Eagle Trial Upheld
A federal judge confirmed a 2011 verdict regarding ten 1933 Double Eagle gold coins. Founders handed them over to the Philadelphia Mint for authentication. But then the United States had claimed their right on these coins which by a jury a now again has been recognised.
The Grand Tournament in Sankt Wendel
Would you like to see how it looked like when the ‘Last Knight’ Maximilian I and his peers challenged each other in tournament? The Hofreitschule Bückeburg revived this epoch in Sankt Wendel. And their riding ability was really impressive.