Free Bible Coin Reference is Updated
Mel Wacks’ Handbook of Biblical Numismatics is a reference work published online free of charge. Now, it has been updated. It features current prices and the numbers of the new Hendin manual.
Definitions – Work in Progress: Edge inscription
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 "edge inscription".
FBI requests assistance
Customer data have been stolen from a coin and bullion company. The FBI inquires, whether any company has been contacted by an individual trying to sell similar data.
Perth Mint Gold Certified Conflict-Free
The Perth Mint is one of the first three gold refiners in the world to be certified under the internationally recognised Conflict-Free Smelter Program.
Are there German pounds or pennies?
A new master thesis in translation reveals ambiguities and translation problems between English and German in numismatics and coin production. It gives many information on hand and is well written at the same time.
Andile Mvinjelwa and Thomas Davel cleared from suspicion
Nevertheless, as consequence of the ‘krugerrand scandal’ Andile Mvinjelwa, Managing Director of The South African Mint Company, and Thomas Davel, Managing Director and General Manager Numismatics, have left the company permanently by mutual agreement on June 1, 2012.
One tonne gold coin takes The Perth Mint into Guinness Book of Records
In a cyclopean project the Australian Perth Mint produced a one tonne gold coin, the world’s largest ever coin. Now this product has been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest coin in the world and will thus enter the next 2013 edition of the book.
2nd Coin Conference: Call for paper
The Coin Conference, which takes place March 12-13, 2013 at the Palace Hotel in Berlin, will bring together coin issuers (central banks and treasury departments) with the supplying industry. Proposals are now being invited for papers at the Coin Conference.
New Malaysian coins cause confusion
Starting this year the Malaysian Central Bank has issued a new coin series called ‘Distinctively Malaysia’. These coins, however, cause confusion among the public and bank staff: the yellow colour is fading away and they cannot be easily distinguished by shape or size – thinks at least the MP for Kota Kinabalu.
What shall US government do with the cent?
The BBC Magazine published an article on what to do with the American cent. Should it be abolished? Should it be scrapped? How much identity is connected with the smallest coin?