News from the American Numismatic Association
The American Numismatic Association announced that the 2021 Summer Seminar has been officially cancelled. Instead they will offer free virtual courses. Good news: the ANA offers again $1,000 College Scholarships to Young Collectors.
The Netherlands Start With Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum Netherlands
The Dutch National Numismatic Collection keeps almost 20,000 Greek coins that will now be published in eight SNG Netherlands volumes to make the coins accessible for further study. The first volumes are scheduled for publication in 2023.
Where Do I Find Euro Coins from Various Nations by Going Through Circulation Coinage?
Are you looking for foreign euro coins for your collection without success? Especially in times of Corona it isn’t easy to collect actively. Our expert numiscontrol provides you with practical tips on where to find coins from other nations conveniently, cheaply and quickly even now.
U.S. Mint Releases New Platinum Commemorative Coins
The U.S. mint dedicates a new platinum proof coin series to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 5 coins feature the five freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of press, the right to peaceably assemble and to petition the Government.
Jürgen Ritter (1941-2021)
On 23 January 2021, the German coin dealer Jürgen Ritter passed away. He is one of those who worked in the coin trade out of passion and broke fresh ground in collecting. Ursula Kampmann commemorates him.
Sydney F. Martin (1945-2021)
Sydney Furman Martin died on 19 January 2021. The Trustee and former President of the American Numismatic Society was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and world-renown collector.
50th Annual New York International Numismatic Convention
The next NYINC will take place in 2022. It will be the convention’s 50th edition. Read here the first details of the programme and how to apply if you would like to participate.
The First Book and Price Guide to the Guinea
“A Guide to the Guinea 1663-1813” by Roderick A. Farey is the first book and price guide dedicated to just the Guinea, one of Britain’s most famous coins.
End the Museum Lockdown!
Whilst Austria's museums are allowed to open again, the Swiss and German museums have been closed for months. Directors of nineteen museums in and around Basel now call to open up again these important places of education, cultural diversity, and emotional empowerment.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries March Auction to be Held in Las Vegas
Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ March 2021 Auction has been relocated and will now be held in Las Vegas from 23rd to 26th March 2021 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, in coordination with the PCGS Substitute Members Only Show.