New permanent exhibition at Basel Historical Museum
Basel Historical Museum has opened its new permanent exhibition. Objects from collections dating back to the 16th century are focused in this impressive presentation. Among other objects Basel presents medals and coins from the property of Erasmus of Rotterdam...
ANS Unveils New Medal Honoring Eric P. Newman
The American Numismatic Society announces the limited edition medal honoring ANS Trustee Emeritus, Eric P. Newman. The medal will be minted in both bronze and silver and will be available by subscription only until January 13, 2012...
Spectrum Group International Expands Opening Office in Paris
Spectrum Group International is expanding in Europe. After a new office in Vienna another one in Paris has opened. U.S. Numismatist Kerry Pieropan will lead the Paris operations with support from numismatic expert Ron Gillio...
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...
Two Coins To Mark The Occasion Of The Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011
The Spanish Royal Mint and the Bank of Russia release a joint issue marking the Dual Year Spain-Russia 2011. The two collector silver coins have a common reverse, which depicts Don Quixote and a ballerina of the Russian Ballet...
The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: 10 kilo coin of pure gold
The Royal Canadian Mint issues a 10-kilo pure gold coin as a tribute to Bill Reid. The reverse shows Reid’s most famous work, The Spirit of Haida Gwaii. Mintage is limited to 15 pieces of these coins with a face value of $100,000...
A Coin Dedicated To The Mysterious Crown of Bohemia
On November 9, 2011 the Austrian Mint has issued the fourth gold coin in the “Crowns of the House of Habsburg” series, featuring the mysterious crown of St. Wenceslas, crown of Bohemia...
New Coins of Samoa Unveiled
The Royal Australian Mint worked with the Central Bank of Samoa to design and produce the new coinage for Samoa. Increased metal prices were a reason for introducing smaller and lighter coins. After December 29, 2011 only the new coins will be accepted any more...
Perth Mint Announces New Releases
The Perth Mint releases new coins dedicated to the jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, continuing the series Ships That Changed The World with the Mayflower and, and, and …
The Dorotheum affirms its tradition in the modern world
In 1707 Emperor Joseph I founded the imperial pawn office of Vienna with the intention to help the poor. In its changeful history this office became the modern “Dorotheum”, one of the world’s leading auction houses. But today it is a much more diversified company and surprises visitors with some special offers...