Computer-aided coin archiving and processing
The use of computer-aided processing methods bears great potential for the numismatic world and opens up new possibilities. During a conference at Southampton in 2012 there will be a Special Session on computer-aided coin archiving and processing. Interested authors are encouraged to submit abstracts of papers...
A New Christmas Coin From Andorra
In occasion of Christmas the Principality of Andorra issues a new coin. The 5 diner silver coin is released in October and has been conceived by the Coin Invest Trust. The incorporation of a Swarowski© element as Star of Bethlehem and the partially coloured reverse attract attention...
Letter to the Editor
This letter to the editor refers to the editorial of the Newsletter dated to November 17, 2011. It deals with museums, collectors and the reasons, why collectors should not donate collections to museums any more...
Austrian Mint Announces Its Issuing Program for 2012
The Austrian Mint has published its Issuing Program for 2012. The first coin will be released in 2011. In 2012 the popular series “Rome on the Danube” will be continued. But many other new issues will attract collectors too...
New Auction House founded in Berne, Switzerland
Auctiones Ltd. in Berne enriches the world of auction houses linking virtual and real world. The auctions take place online, but the coins stay at the auction house where they can be viewed. On December 4th the first auction will start!
American Numismatic Society unveils a modern archival search tool
American Numismatic Society has unveiled the new interactive ANS archival search tool, ARCHER. It provides access to the ANS’ collection of unique archival material, through a series of simple search screens...
New Zealand Mint issues a SpongeBob SquarePants Coin Set
PFG Precious Metals has partnered with New Zealand Mint to manufacture, produce and distribute a limited edition four-coin set featuring characters from Nickelodeon’s global pop culture phenomenon SpongeBob SquarePants...
News from the Perth Mint in November
In November the Perth Mint released many new coins celebrating the auspicious Year of the Dragon of the Chinese Zodiac and continuing various series. The coins dedicated to the famous ship Mayflower, the surgeonfish and the Bush baby are only some of the new issues...
The Royal Mint confirms Royal proclamation for United Kingdom kilo coins
Following the Coinage Act 2011 the Royal Mint has started to mint the London 2012 Gold and Silver Kilo Coins in November...
Krause Publications Announces Coin of the Year Nominees
Krause Publications has announced the nominees for the 2012 Coin of the Year awards. The awards honor the best in coin design and manufacturing from around the world and will be presented during a ceremony taking place at the World Money Fair in Berlin...