Help To Preserve Sales-Tax Exemptions On Coins in the USA
The National Coin & Bullion Association fights for sales-tax exemptions on coins, paper money, and precious-metals bullion in the USA. To make a case for these exemptions the association needs anonymous data from coin and precious-metals dealers.
First Virtual Convention of Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
Since 1954, members of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association have met annually – until the pandemic in 2020. As a reaction, the association has decided to host the annual convention in July 2021 for the first time as a virtual event.
30 Years of Croatian Independence – Coin sets in Gold and Silver
The Croatian Monetary Institute is celebrating 30 years of Croatia’s independence with two sets of gold and silver coins. The sets consist of nine denominations of the Croatian kuna packed in a representative small display case.
US Coin Honours Ralph Baer Inventor of Video Game Console
In the 70s and 80s video games where as popular as computer games today. The console and game idea were invented by German-American Ralph Baer. The U.S. Mint now dedicates a coin in the American Innovation $1 Coin Program to Baer.
Ancient Artefacts Protected By Superstition
Occasionally, people return cultural items that they have stolen. From a mosaic tile to a veritable coin collection. They do not necessarily do so out of a fear of earthly punishment. Sometimes, it’s also an attempt to soothe the wrath of supernatural forces.
Roman Coin Treasure From Chianti Shines in Exhibition
It was a spectacular find: During an archaeological excavation in summer 2015, a vase came up containing almost 200 Roman silver coins. This major discovery tells much about the time after the Battle of Actium and is now on exhibition in Siena.
The 16th Summer FUN Convention in 2021 – Bigger Than Ever
The 16th Summer FUN Convention is approaching! After the enforced break due to Covid-19 the coin show is back in July 2021 and bigger than ever. Detailed criteria and guidelines will ensure the best visiting experience for attendees possible.
Over 40,000 Fake US Coins Seized
US authorities seized more than 40,000 fake US coins with many Morgan and Peace dollars. The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation assisted in this operation and says, if genuine, the counterfeits would have a retail value of about $2 million.
Call for Papers: Coinage of the Americas Conference 2021
The Coinage of the Americas Conference is reintroduced by the American Numismatic Society! For the event in September 2021, the ANS seeks presentations and papers related to Victor David Brenner. The famous sculptor is best known as designer of the US Lincoln cent.
What You Have to Know About the International Coin Design Competition 2021
The Japan Mint has opened the submission for the International Coin Design Competition 2021. As every year the mint is looking for excellent works, and creative, artistic and beautiful coin designs. Here you will find the entry information.