New book on the coinage of Jodhpur
Jan Lingen, an expert of Indian numismatics offers in his new monograph a comprehensive view on the coinage of Jodhpur state and is the result of a painstaking research of more than three decades and his vast expertise on the subject.
Danish coin on ferry Kong Frederik IX
On Tuesday 29 May 2012 Danmarks Nationalbank has issued a new 20-krone coin featuring the ferry Kong Frederik IX. This coin is the 11th coin in the series which has ships as the common motif. The motif on the coin is made by sculptor Elisabeth Toubro.
“Brigantium” – Final coin in “Rome on the Danube” silver series
On June 13, 2012 the Austrian Mint will issue “Brigantium”, the sixth and final silver coin in the historic “Rome on the Danube” series. It features emperor Valentinian and a navis lusoria, a kind of ship by which the emperor hoped to enforce the Roman position at Brigantium.
Central States Numismatic Society announces convention plans
The Central States Numismatic Society announces its plans for the big convention from April 24 to 27, 2013. The convention will observe a new schedule. More than 250 booth holders are expected to attend the event.
Money & Medals Newsletter – give it a try!
Are you based in the UK or interested in what happens there? If so you should give a try to the newsletter of Money & Medals. Three times a year it provides you with plenty of information around coins, medals and tokens.
Norway searching for an efficient payment system
According to the Norges Bank 2011 Annual Report on Payment Systems Norway and Iceland lead the world in payment card usage. To reduce payment costs the banks are developing services to increase the speed of payment transfers and contactless payments.
Gold Medals, not jewelry, popular in India
China and India are two of the largest gold consuming nations on earth. In India, by tradition, the family’s wealth in the form of gold jewelry has been typically worn by the wife. Now all that may be changing.
2nd Coin Conference 2013 in Berlin
The 2nd Coin Conference will be held in Berlin, Germany from March 12-13, 2013 focusing specifically on circulating coins as part of countries’ cash strategies, covering design, security, cost-effective production and much more from the perspective of currency issuers.
What is the future of the UK £1?
An increasing number of fake £1 coins in the United Kingdom present authorities with serious problems. How to deal with the counterfeit? Phil Hawkins, the Queen’s Assay Master, proposes a radical and costly solution: a recoinage after 29 years.
International Coin Design Competition 2012
To encourage creativity and enhance the artistry of coin designs the Japan Mint will hold the International Coin Design Competition 2012. Besides the student section there is a general section open to any interested person. The entry period is going to begin on June 1, 2012.