Bob Hecht (1919-2012)
On February 8, 2012 Robert Emanuel Hecht died only four weeks after the law suit in Italy had been abandoned because of the statute of limitations.
Norway to withdraw banknotes
Norges Bank informs that the banknotes in the previous Series VI will soon be worthless. Many banknotes in this series are still in circulation. Norges Bank will no longer be obliged to redeem these notes as from 1 November 2012.
Dealers Applaud PCGS Grading Services Coming to Hong Kong
The recent announcement that Professional Coin Grading Service has established a Hong Kong-based authentication and grading service has received enthusiastic response from some of Asia’s most respected rare coin dealers and collectors.
New Latvian collector “Stone coin”
The Bank of Latvia has issued a new collector coin “Stone coin”. It is a bi-metallic coin made of silver and a granite central disc. It reminds of the importance granite has in the Baltic state’s history, geography and culture.
Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide Available
Featuring more than 500 color pictures and current pricing, Warman’s U.S. Coins & Currency Field Guide is the most complete and compact guide on the market. Now the fourth edition is available.
Call for papers for monographs on ancient economy
The Spanish journal “Herakleion” has started to prepare monographs on different topics of antiquity to be published as “Anejos de Herakleion”. The editors call for paper for a monograph on ancient economy.
Bionics: 2012 Niobium Coin of Austrian Mint
The Austrian Mint will issue on February 22, 2012 the tenth coin in the silver niobium bimetallic series featuring Bionics. Bionics is the complex interdisciplinary field in which biological systems and evolution are applied in solving engineering problems and developing modern technology.
New evidence in “Lord Stewartby Collection case”
In 2007 the outstanding collection of Scottish coins assembled by Lord Stewartby was stolen. Now, though, a TV broadcast could lead to news regarding the missing collection.
Diary of a numismatist travelling Turkey (2009) – Part 3
Do you know Antep and its fabulous museum with mosaics? If not, I strongly recommend it to you. Antep is a pleasant town where you quickly feel at home. Urfa, ancient Edessa, in contrast, can’t be recommended for women traveling on their own. And if you do, you will need steady nerves.
Circulation coin celebrates Canada’s rare Wood Bison
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a special 25-cent circulation coin which is the third of five 2011 commemorative coins honouring Canada’s legendary nature. It is dedicated to the Wood Bison, a creature uniquely Canadian.