Movie Stars Instead of Generals – How the “Seventh Art” Established Itself on Commemorative Issues
Films have been around for about 120 years establishing the much-admired film stars, who are among the most famous personalities of all times. Nevertheless it took a long time until actors appeared on coins and medals. Why? What changed? Let’s go on a little journey through time.
Latvia Remembers 1960s Modernism on Coin
A new Latvian rectangular silver collector coin remembers the 1960s. In Latvia this period of the Thaw brought hope for a higher degree of freedom and well-being, culture and art saw an opportunity of a relative revolution, a time of modernism.
Shocking Attack on Berlin’s Museum Island
People are talking about the most extensive attack on artworks in post-war Germany: unknown persons splashed an unidentified liquid on objects displayed in several Berlin museums. Only now, three weeks after the attack, it became known.
The Holy Grail of Ancient Numismatics: “Eid Mar” in Gold
Few ancient coins are as legendary as Brutus’ “Eid Mar”. The conspirator against Caesar issued the silver coin featuring the iconic cap of liberty and two daggers. Only two specimens in gold were known. Now a third aureus will be offered in auction by Roma Numismatics.
WCO Reports: Heritage Trafficking Tiny Percentage of Illegal Trade
The World Customs Organization report proves again that the illicit trade in antiquities is not a multi-billion-dollar industry at all – cultural heritage crime barely registers with 0.2 percent of all investigations and seizures of customs!
NGC-Certified English Gold Coin Realizes Over $300,000 in Spink Sale
A rare English gold coin struck during the reign of Queen Anne and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation realized over $300,000 in a Spink sale on September 15, 2020. That is more than double its pre-auction estimate.
SINCONA Accepts Cryptocurrencies
Zurich auction house SINCONA AG offers a new payment option to its clients: cryptocurrencies. In addition to the usual means of payment, it is now possible to pay an invoice with Bitcoin or Ethereum.
The New Mint News Quarterly Issue Is Available
The latest issue of Mint News Quarterly, the specialist journal for the circulation and commemorative coin industry, has been published. The issue discusses the secondary market giving best practice tips. You can download the PDF for free from the CoinsWeekly website.
Florence Nightingale Commemorated by Pobjoy Mint
In light of the global pandemic, Pobjoy Mint announced the release of a bi-metal £2 coin commemorating 200 years since the birth of Florence Nightingale, who established the principles of the modern nursing and hospital sanitation.
Everything Must Go? How Museums Are Fighting to Survive During the Pandemic
Museums are hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, and around the world they are currently selling objects from their collections to survive. This goes against their own rules and triggers a heated debate.