No More Money For the Money and Medals Network
The Money and Medals Network is a vital part in the British numismatic world. It connects institutions, contributes to revitalize collections, and trains people in museums. Arts Council England has decided not to continue funding.
NGC Certified 50 Million Coins, Tokens and Medals
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has certified 50 million coins, tokens and medals since its founding in 1987. In celebration of this number, NGC showcases 50 numismatic top collectibles: CoinsWeekly presents five of them.
I Too Was In Arcadia
Burkhard Traeger has published a volume on Arcadia as part of the Bremer Beiträge zur Münz- und Geldgeschichte. As usual, the work is a successful mix of history, numismatics and a citable catalogue. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Royal Numismatic Society Awards Gilljam Prize to George Watson
Royal Numismatic Society has awarded the Gilljam Prize to George Watson for his book “Connections, Communities, and Coinage: The System of Coin Production in Southern Asia Minor, AD 218–276.”
Do You Pay Cash? Yes! The World’s Most Cash-Reliant Countries
In many countries people prefer cash over cashless. But what do you think, which one is currently the world’s most cash-reliant country? A hint: more than 3 out of 4 transactions are done there using banknotes and coins. Read here the results of a new research.
Customize Your £0 Souvenir Note
Sterling Souvenir Note Ltd has launched £0 souvenir notes in Great Britain. After 0 Euro notes have become a popular tourist souvenir and collector item, now the United Kingdom tourist sites can customize their own note for their visitors. Will this become a new area of interest?
Singapore Mint Launches the 2022 Macau Lunar Tiger Coins
The Singapore Mint continues its Macau Lunar Coin Series. The third issue is dedicated to the lunar year 2022, the year of the tiger. The lavish design features colour elements, and Swarovski crystals.
Investment Company Blackstone Acquired Certified Collectibles Group
The investment company Blackstone has bought a majority stake in Certified Collectibles Group. Blackstone is expecting to make huge returns in the booming collectibles market. However, collectibles as a lucrative investment field is a double-edged sword.
The Four Coins Jesus Knew
It is very human to look for physical testimonies as proof for events and persons we care about. Therefore, numismatists have been connecting the life of Jesus with coins for centuries. The University of Calgary continues this tradition with a new exhibition.
ANA Members Vote For New President Ralph W. Ross
Dr. Ralph W. Ross will be the 62th president of the American Numismatic Association, Joseph E. Boling the new vice president. The complete Board of Governors for the period 2021-2023 was elected and sees some new members.