PCGS Certifies Unique Proof 1909 Bombay 1/2 Rupee
Experts from the Professional Coin Grading Service have authenticated and graded what is believed to be the only known India 1909 proof 1/2 Rupee struck at the Bombay Mint. It was certified PCGS PR64 Secure Plus.
Definitions – Work in Progress: Passivation
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 "passivation".
Monnaie de Paris – a 12-Century-Old Institution Growing Like a Start-Up
In its latest issue Currency News, a monthly newsletter for currency, has published this article in which our readers might be interested too. Read an interview with Christophe Beaux director of the Monnaie de Paris about how he succeeded in transforming the mint into a profitable commercial company.
Growth of Presidential $1 Coins Slows Down
In their latest issue CurrencyNews, a monthly newsletter for currency, has published this article in which our readers might be interested too. As the specialised journal reports, the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank shelved plans to expand its facility in order to store excess Presidential $1 coins.
Cookson Precious Metals opens new coin blank production workshop
Cookson Precious Metals, a leading supplier of fabricated precious metals announces the opening of its new coin blank production workshop. The new workshop is based in Cookson’s Sempsa facility, Madrid.
Future of cash conference
From Tuesday 25 to Wednesday September, 26 2012 an international conference on the future of cash will take place in Paris. The event will be accompanied by an exhibition.
Asian High Security Printing Conference Expands to Africa and Middle East
Reconnaissance International has extended its annual Asian High Security Printing Conference to include Africa and the Middle East, under the new name of Asian, Middle East and African High Security Printing Conference.
Coin Conference on-line registration open
On-line registration has been opened for the 2nd Coin Conference, which takes place March 12-13, 2013 at the Palace Hotel in Berlin. Those who are fast and who will register until September 15 can save a 15 % discount.
Do nickel releasing coins threaten public health?
Recently Scandinavian and British specialists have suggested in a paper that contrary to the public opinion coins containing and releasing large quantities of nickel may actually cause nickel allergies and hand eczemas.
End of cash?
The mobile-payments revolution has arrived yet. Will this be the end of cash as Miguel Helft thinks? He has published a very detailed article on CNN Money.