New British coins cause headache to vending industry
The vending machine industry has faced many problems with the introduction of new coins in Great Britain. Coin operated machines had to be exchanged but particularly less well off and rural areas are hit in lack of new machines.
Five East African Nations Look to Currency Union
Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda may have more in common than shared borders. Each of these five nations is considering a proposed East African Community Monetary Union that would merge their coin and bank note systems in much the same way as has the European Union.
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.
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.
Royal Mint launches final Countdown to London 2012 coin
With just months to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Royal Mint has launched the fourth and final UK £5 coin in the Countdown to London 2012 Series in silver Proof, silver Piedfort and gold Proof.
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.