Money and Medals Training Goes Digital
The Money and Medals Network training program has gone digital. Because of the pandemic they are now being hold via Zoom. In this article Henry Flynn explains how it works and how the audience has reacted.
Do You Have a Set of British Museum Electrotypes?
In the 1880s the British Museum produced frames of electrotype replica coins. The original sets include 2 frames of gems and 4 frames of Greek and Roman coins and medallions. Mary Hinton researches the history of these sets and needs your help.
CDN Publishing Ensures ANA Collector Classes To Remain Free
Launched in late June 2020, the American Numismatic Association eLearning Academy offers collectors 20 to 24 online courses per quarter. To ensure these classes remain free, the ANA partners with CDN Publishing.
Venezuela Issues One Million Bolivares Banknotes
Venezuela’s economy shrank exponentially for a seventh straight year. As an answer to that, the country has introduced a 1,000,000 bolivares banknote. It is the largest in the nation’s history – but worth only 50 US cents. An analysis by Michael Alexander.
Britannia 2021 as Woman of Colour
The Royal Mint has launched its new Britannia collection. For the first time it features two designs: the “traditional” one, and a “premium exclusive range” with Britannia as woman of colour celebrating Great Britain’s diversity.
Chagos Anemone Fish Starts Pobjoy’s New Sea Creatures Series
Pobjoy Mint has dedicated a new series of six coins to sea creatures. The first colored coin features the Chagos Anemone Fish – aka clownfish – and is issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Our Coin Puzzles Make You Happy
Doing puzzles makes you happy. From now on, we’ll help you with that by offering you coin puzzles! Three levels, lots of exciting pictures with coins and numismatic motifs. Lifts the mood during a break, clears the mind and complies with hygiene regulations!
“Fake for Real” – Exhibition at the House of European History
“Fake for Real: A history of forgery and falsification” is a new exhibition at the House of European History in Brussel. Coin collectors know that fakes can be as interesting as genuine works: explore the fascinating world of forgery, fakes and falsehoods!
The Certified Collectibles Group Expands Sarasota Footprint
The Certified Collectibles Group has increased its Sarasota footprint to 82,000 square feet. This has proved necessary as the company has been hiring at a rapid pace. The collectors’ market is booming and thus demand for certification services.
ANS Lyceum: A New Online Educational Program
The American Numismatic Society offers a new online educational program: ANS Lyceum. Participants are introduced into a specific subject through interactive lectures and discussion sessions with ANS curators. This program does not require any prior knowledge.