ANS Gala 2021 Will Be Held Virtually
The American Numismatic Society announced that on Thursday, January 14, 2021, it will hold its annual Gala celebration, virtually, in memory of benefactors Mark and Lottie Salton. The Gala will be open, via Zoom, to members of the Society and their guests.
ICTA Announces New Executive Director
Jimmy Hayes will step down as executive director of the Industry Council for Tangible Assets. The board of directors appointed David Crenshaw as the new executive director, effective January 1, 2021.
2021 Coin of the Year Award Nominees
The Coin of the Year Award is one of the most important awards for modern coins. Here you find the complete list of all 100 nominees for the Coty 2021. All coins were minted in 2019, so many coins share the subject of the landing on the moon.
Bullion Produces Profits for the Royal Canadian Mint
In the third quarter of 2020, the Royal Canadian Mint produced three times as many gold coins as in the same period last year. This resulted in an impressive profit of $795.4 million. Find here some information about customer demand in times of Corona.
Pobjoy Mint Continues Father Christmas Collection
The first Christmas coin issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory continues Pobjoy’s popular Father Christmas™ Collection. These coins feature Father Christmas as known from the 70s children books by English author Raymond Briggs.
Investor Group Acquires PCGS for 700 Million Dollars
Collectors Universe certainly benefits from the pandemic. Since the beginning of the year, the company quintupled its market capitalization! However, the reason for this development wasn’t the coin business but the booming collectible sports cards industry.
2021 Florida United Numismatists Convention in January Cancelled
The Florida United Numismatists Convention 2021 has been cancelled. However, the Summer FUN is still expected to take place.
$20,000 For the Best Book on Ancient Numismatics
$20,000 is the prize money of the new Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics. The American Numismatic Society has created this prize to be awarded biennially to the best single- or multi-authored publication in the field of ancient numismatics.
A Contribution to Provenance Research
David Fanning’s book “Ancient Coins in Early American Auctions, 1869-1939” is an important contribution to provenance research and to the history of coin trade. Ursula Kampmann took a look at it.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Opens New Company Headquarters
Stack’s Bowers Galleries has opened a new headquarters in Costa Mesa. The facility offers not only an onsite auction gallery but also a 5,000 square foot event space – about 25% more space than their previous location reflecting the firm’s current growth.