Canada introduces new generation of coins
Enhanced security features and the patented multi-ply plated steel technology characterize the new one-dollar and two-dollar coins introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint on April 10, 2012...
Britannia 25th Anniversary sets revealed
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Britannia commemorative coin, The Royal Mint will reprise Philip Nathan’s original 1987 depiction of the British icon on the Gold and Silver Proof coins for 2012. Two very special sets will round up the releases...
Only medieval gold hoard of Westphalia stolen
On April 22, 2012 51 coins from a highly important gold hoard have been stolen at the Landesmuseum Münster. They originate from the only medieval gold hoard, which has been found in Westphalia...
Roberto Russo (1945-2012)
The great expert on Roman Republican coins and founder of Numismatica Ars Classica has passed. We publish the obituary written by his colleagues at NAC...
Our Cartoon: Franklin’s World
Philologist, numismatist and cartoonist Claire Franklin provides insight into her daily thoughts. Recently, in a flat...
«Cultural journey» the winner of the Riksbank’s design competition for the new Swedish banknotes
Göran Österlund, graphic designer and engraver, has won the Riksbank’s design competition for Sweden’s new banknotes. His entry "Cultural journey” will form the artistic base for the new banknotes, which will probably be introduced in 2015...
New Austrian series: “Austria by its Children”
The Austrian Mint has issued on April 25, 2012 the first of a new 10 coin series “Austria, by its Children.” The coin series celebrates Austria through its children. The first coin is dedicated to Styria, the second coin will be issued in autumn 2012...
Butterfly coin with 3-D-technique
The Coin Invest Trust continues one of its most popular series. On behalf of Tokelau the butterfly with the scientific name of Ornithoptera Priamus adds another specimen to the series “Exotic Butterflies”. Again an exclusive 3D-technique is included...
Coin commemorates first Hungarian satellite
Masat-1 (the name derives from MAgyar and SATellite) was the first satellite built completely by Hungarians. The Hungarian Mint has issued a collector coin on that occasion...
PCGS Certifies 1903 Fengtien Tael
The unique 1903 Fengtien Province Tael, one of the most important silver coins in Chinese numismatic history, was certified by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) during the recent April 2012 Hong Kong International Coin Convention & Antique Watch Fair...