“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.
Atelier Brückner designs Blue Night at Frankfurt stock exchange
On the occasion of the Luminale 2012 Atelier Brückner and a light artist transformed the Large Trading Hall at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange into an artistic installation. Join us in enjoying the wonderful photos of this event.
Coin dealer shoots knife-armed robber
In Florida a coin dealer was knife-attacked by a customer. The dealer defended himself with a gun wounding the attacker to death.
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.
Canadian Mint, Vending Industry Seek Coordination
The Royal Canadian Mint causes stirs presenting modern technology approaches which promise enhanced security features of coins and other benefits. In addition the elimination of small coins saves costs to the community. But these costs are passed on to the vending industry as Richard Giedroyc explains.
Wikipedia – how it works and how mints can become involved
Marcus Cyron, who is very much involved in German Wikipedia has compiled some advice on how mints can become involved in Wikipedia.