New issue of MintWorld Compendium focuses on “Coin collectors”
At the Mint Directors Conference in Vienna the new issue of MintWorld Compendium will be distributed for free. It focuses on “Coin Collectors”. From May 1, 2012 it will be also available online for browsing and downloading.
Finland issues themed coin on Day of Equality
Mint of Finland and the Ministry of Finance have issued a coin to promote equality and tolerance on 19 March 2012, the Day of Equality. Finnish president Tarja Halonen is the patron of the collector coin.
New Book on Indian Coins
This book is an attempt to understand the contributions of the Traikutakas, a dynasty that ruled over North Konkan in the fifth sixth century CE, by considering various types of data and art history related to them focusing on the artistic developments in this region.
Call for paper for XIX ICOMON Meeting 2012 in Morocco
The Bank al-Maghrib will host the XIX ICOMON meeting 2012 from October 15-17, 2012 in Rabat, Morocco. The topic is “Money and Banking Museums: New challenges and perspectives” and the call for paper has been opened.
New Edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues Available
The new edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues 1961-present, is now available from Krause Publications. Bank notes issued worldwide since 1961 are featured in the most comprehensive English language reference on the market.
East India Company to mint again legal tender
The new East India Company, a luxury brand, has announced the issue of legal tender in a centenary tradition. Two Mohur and two Cash coins will be minted by the Royal Mint.
Banknotes in demand as iPhones
The Bank of China in Hong Kong has issued a limited edition of banknotes commemorating its centenary jubilee. Frenzied scenes occurred in front of the building the day of the restricted distribution, prices went high but nobody can know for sure how the market value will develop.
Beau Street Hoard Britain’s fifth largest treasure hoard
The biggest hoard ever found in a UK town has been revealed to the public. Around 30,000 coins from the third century AD were found in Bath nearby the famous Roman baths. The hoard has been declared treasure trove.
Norway commemorates 100 years universal suffrage
In 1913, a decision was taken by the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, to extend universal suffrage to include women. To mark the 100th anniversary of this event, Norges Bank has issued a 10-krone special edition circulation coin on 8 March 2013.
Canada’s Majestic Moose on Silver Bullion Coin
The Royal Canadian Mint has presented at the World Money Fair Berlin a new one-ounce silver bullion coin in its popular Canadian Wildlife series: a tribute to the moose, Canada’s largest land mammal.