Definitions – Work in Progress: Galvanization
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 “galvanization”.
Panda America relocating
Panda America, one of the world’s leading retail and wholesale dealers in bullion and numismatic coins is relocating to a new, larger facility at 19675 Mariner Avenue in Torrance, CA 90503. Phone numbers and website remain the same.
Hennie Rijnbeek joins A-Mark’s Austrian operation
A-Mark Precious Metals announced that Hennie Rijnbeek has joined A-Mark Trading AG, Vienna, A-Mark’s Austrian operation as executive vice president. Mr. Rijnbeek has been working in the precious metals industry for more than 25 years.
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.
First-ever glow-in-the-dark collector coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued the first of four collector coins of the new Prehistoric creature glow-in-the dark series. The coin features a modern phosphorescent technology making thus visible the creature’s skeleton after exposing the coin to light.
Methodology of numismatics: new publication
Numismatics is one of the most valuable sources of ancient history. This volume includes 17 research papers in English and 16 in Hindi. They deal with different aspects of the subject under reference and provide valuable data for the furtherance of the numismatic study and history writing.