150 Years of Latvian Railroad
On September 12, 1861 Latvia’s first railway was opened. In occasion of this event 150 years ago, the Latvian National Bank issues a new silver collector coin dedicated to the Latvian railroad and its history...
Unusual World Coins in New Edition
Do you have to cope with coins from Micro-Nations? Or even with fantasy coin issues? Then you will know “Unusual World Coins”. Now Krause Publications has published the sixth edition of this classic guide providing up to date information...
New Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money
Krause Publications has released the 30th edition of the Standard Catalog of United States Paper Money. It’s the only annual guide that provides complete coverage of U.S. Currency with today’s market prices and presented in full color...
The „Tragics“ Open New Series on French Literature
The Monnaie de Paris presents the most illustrious characters from French literature. The 2011 issues are dedicated to the “Tragics”, opening with Cosette of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables...
Gold-to-go the Swabian way
Gold-to-go – a new approach to investment in gold from Swabia. At least there they made it up: you can buy gold bars and coins as easily as chocolate bars, for investment or as an exclusive gift. The idea is so promising that it has been copied, yet …
Counterfeited Money – Weapon of the 21st Century
India accuses Pakistan of counterfeiting its currency to destabilize the economy. This is no new kind of combatting enemies, but it seems to be still practiced...
New attribution of celtic coins: Caratacus instead of Cunobelinus
For 120 years a coin type has been wrongly attributed to King Cunobelinus because of a misreading of its inscription. A metal detectorist found another specimen, which permits now to attribute this coin to Cunobelinus’ son the famous freedom-fighter Caratacus...
The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam Re-Opened
An important commercial power presents its history. Once, the Netherlands were the leading seafaring nation. They brought spices from all over the world to Europe. Now this history is one focus of the re-opened National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam...
“Du Lieber Augustin”: Austria Dedicates Coin to Traditional Song
The sixth and final coin of the popular “Legends of Austria” silver series commemorates a song written in 1679, “Du Lieber Augustin”. It remembers the times of the plague and the miracles wine can work …
Swaziland’s New E200-Note stolen by Forgers?
A specimen of the new E200 notes has been stolen from the Central Bank of Swaziland. An accountant of the bank who allegedly sold it abroad has been suspended. Was this operation instigated by forgers?