Singapore Celebrates the Hawker Culture
In 2020, Singapore’s Hawker Culture was inscribed into the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The Monetary Authority of Singapore celebrates this with two commemorative coins.
6,000 Silver Coins Discovered in Upper Austria
In the Freistadt District in Upper Austria, a hoard of 6,000 silver coins from the second half of the 15th century was found during construction work. The hiding place had been so cleverly chosen that the coins were not discovered for more than five centuries.
First Sentence for Attempted Theft of the Trier Gold Treasure
In 2019, three perpetrators attempted to steal the Trier Gold Treasure. Now the Trier Regional Court has sentenced one man for the role he played in the spectacular crime. So, did everything go well in this case?
Webinar on Measuring the Illicit Antiquities Trade in Data and Dollars
A webinar co-organized by the Antiquities Coalition discussed the illegal trade of coins. No surprise that the panel was mainly hostile against collecting. The event shows how little attention recent studies have received so far.
Memoranda Numismatica Atheniensia
The Greek series Memoranda Numismatica Atheniensia publishes texts by renowned authors on Greek numismatics. Daniel Baumbach took a look at the latest volumes.
2021 Annual Meeting of the Belgian School at Athens
The Belgian School at Athens organizes its “two-year” annual meeting on 23 November 2021 in Athens. The institution will present current archaeological field activities. A lecture and a reception round off the event. If you wish to attend, you can still register.
Is Paying With Collector Coins A Crime in the UK?
In the UK collector coins have legal tender status but are not intended as a means of payment. Confusing? Michael Alexander explains why a coin collector according to that law was first charged with theft – and then turned the tables.
What to Expect of the World Banknote Summit
In the World Banknote Summit’s conference program a “must” topic is of course the learnings from the Covid-19 pandemic, but also digital currencies and the future of cash. The event will be held online from 22nd to 24th November 2021 and registrations are open.
San Marino’s Official Coin Set 2021 With 2 Euro Commemorative Coins
San Marino has issued its official coin set 2021. The set features also two 2 euro commemorative coins dedicated to important European painters: Albrecht Dürer and Caravaggio.
The Gold of Anglo-Saxon England
Between 2014 and 2020, 131 gold coins were found that stand to be the largest Treasure find from the Anglo-Saxon period in England. Two pieces are missing. A policeman and detectorist sold them under false pretences.