New silver coins in 2011 to celebrate sports in Norway
On January 8, 2011 Norges Bank will issue two commemorative silver coins to mark the central role of sports in Norway...
New Issues of Russia
On December 27, 2010 Russia issued four new coins...
News on PCGS in Europe
PCGS Grading Week January 17 - 21, 2011 Follows Busiest Session Ever in December...
A hoard of three tons
On December 22, 2010 a kiln filled with three tons (sic!) of bronze coins was discovered...
Estonia invents Euro on January 1, 2011
Since January 1, 2011 the Euro is the currency of Estonia. The old Estonian kroon will cease to be legal tender from January 15, 2011...
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to open Money Museum and conference center in Denver Branch
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announces extensive renovations to the Denver Branch’s first floor to include the addition of a Money Museum and conference center...
Scripophily and Numismatics
An enthusiastic scripophilist informs us about the basics of his hobby and the close relation of numismatics and scripophily...
Whitman Publishing Uncovers The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint
How did the son of a poor farmer grow up to buy a priceless treasure of American history? And why—if his mission was preservation—did he ultimately destroy it?
Results of the Hella Wuolijoki collector coin design competition
The Hella Wuolijoki collector coin design competition has been won by the architect Petri Neuvonen with his design 'The roots of the tales'...
Bank of Israel Issues Coins Honoring Nobel Peace Prize of Menachem Begin
The latest coin issue from the Bank of Israel, and the last one of 2010 is dedicated to Prime Minister Menachem Begin and his Nobel Peace Prize...