Coin dealer sentenced to four years in prison by Greek court
In 2007 Malcom Hay was arrested in London. Hay was accused of having stolen items he sold to a Greek dealer in ancient art in 1999 from the Greek state. Now, a sentence was passed...
Much Ado About Some Coins
The Egyptian Museum hosts a coin exhibition – and media’s response is tremendous...
Redesigned Coin Cabinet of the Swiss National Museums opened
Since the end of July the redesigned coin cabinet of the Swiss National Museums has been reopened...
Great Battles – a new series of the Polish mint
In July the Polish mint starts a new coin series named “Great Battles”...
New numismatic publications available at the ANS
Two new publications of the ANS are now available for a special pre-order price...
Israel Issues Its First Gold Bullion Coin: The Tower of David
As gold reaches record high, Israel issues its first gold bullion coin: the tower of David. This first “Jerusalem of Gold” Issue is limited to 3,600 Pieces...
Hungary issues new Commemorative Coin
Hungary issues a new commemorative coin on the admonishments of king St. Stephen to his son St. Emeric. One of the most eminent Hungarian historians writes about the medieval background...
Does a Parliamentary Question of the FDP provide the backdrop for the unexpected return of the bronze vessels?
On July 5th, 2010, members of the FDP (Free Democratic Party) enquired about the RGZM’s refusal of the return of ancient objects. The answer was received on July 27th, the objects were returned at the beginning of August. Are these events connected?
First collector coin in honor of folk music
Finnish mint announces Konsta Jylhä collector coin at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival...
New Book on bibliophilic numismatic books
Christian and Yvette Dekesel complete their bibliography on numismatic books. Now, the first part of “A bibliography” of 18th Century Numismatic Books has been published...