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.
Exhibition in New York on inflation phenomenon
The American Numismatic Society has announced “Signs of Inflation”, a new exhibit, in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York thus exploring the world of inflation.
China to become the world’s largest art and antiques market
A new report on the international art and antiques market asserts that China has overtaken the United States as the world’s biggest market for art and antiques ending decades of American domination.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009) – Part 6
Ankyra is a name familiar to anyone interested in the history of the Roman emperors. The Monumentum Ancyranum is a magnificent insight into the image cultivation of Emperor Augustus. Turkish Ankara, however, has much more to offer.
Circulation coin set 2012 “Moravian-Silesian Region”
The Czech Mint issues a folder focusing on the historical region of Moravia-Silesia. The six circulation coins are accompanied by an exclusively designed medal of nordic gold.
New Japanese Prefecture coins
To mark the 60th Anniversary of Enforcement of the Local Autonomy Law, Japan Mint has launched “Japan 47 Prefectures Coin Program” in 2008. The first three coins of this year are dedicated to Okinawa, Kanagawa and Miyazaki.
Islamic Numismatics online seminar at Hamburg University
Beginning on April 13, 2012 Professor Stefan Heidemann of Hamburg University will offer a seminar on Islamic Numismatics as a Source for Economic, Political and Art History of the Middle East. The web class will cover various topics of Islamic numismatics.
Padre Pio – Italy’s holy thaumaturge
Padre Pio is arguably the most popular Saint of Italy. In occasion of his 125th anniversary the Coin Invest Trust issues a gold coin in two variations on behalf of the Principality of Andorra.
Austrian contribution to Europa Silver Program “Artists” 2012
The Austrian Mint has issued a new 20 euro silver coin celebrating world-renowned artist Egon Schiele. The coin is Austria’s contribution to the European Union’s collaborative silver program “Artists” in which 14 countries are participating this year.
Dillon Gage expects new gold highs
Terry Hanlon of Dillon Gage Metals analyses the situation of the gold market. Prices raced high recently but he even expects values higher than during the 2011 peaks in the later part of 2012. Yet $2,000 or 2,100 might be possible according to the expert.