Argentina’s Central Bank Museum Recovered Stolen Paper Money Sketches
In 2018, handmade paper money sketches disappeared from the Central Bank Museum of Argentina. The sketches of prototypes were about to be auctioned off in the USA. However, they were identified and repatriated.
The three Types of Currency – The Monetary Question
Georges Depeyrot discusses in his new book a crucial point in monetary history: he claims that never in history existed only one currency but different spheres of exchange leading to three different and complementary zones of circulation.
Third International Numismatic Conference in New Zealand
The third three-yearly International Numismatic Conference of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand takes place in Wellington from October 16 to 19, 2020. Over 100 people are registered and international speakers will give lectures via video conference.
PCGS Uses NFC Technology to Prevent Counterfeiting
Professional Coin Grading Service will begin embedding Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in all its holders in October 2020. This enables collectors to tap these new holders with a phone, launching certification information right on the device’s screen.
British Pobjoy Mint With New Website
Pobjoy Mint has re-launched their website. The mint has listened to their customers improving the site with new features.
The D-Mark Era: Now Available on Cosmos of Collectibles
A new numismatic field was uploaded to our database Cosmos of Collectibles: all coins of the era of the Deutsche Mark, which was the German currency before the euro and since 1948. We invite you to browse through!
Magnificent Life 2020 – Chameleon
The final issue of CIT’s successful series Magnificent Life is dedicated to the African chameleon. The colourful coin displays the unique features of these animals by means of impressive smartminting© technology.
Should We Abolish 1- and 2-Cent Coins? Give Your Vote!
The European Commission plans to round cash payments and to abolish 1- and 2-euro cent coins in the entire euro area. But first it’s your turn: citizens are invited to give their opinion. Take advantage of this opportunity!
“A Time to Be Bold and Innovative”
Mark Salzberg, Chairman of the Certified Collectibles Group, recently shared his thoughts on the ongoing pandemic and its effects on the collectibles markets. He says: the markets have not merely survived the COVID-19 crisis – they thrived. A paradoxon? Read on!
Andrew Burnett’s History of Numismatics in Britain
Andrew Burnett’s new book “The Hidden Treasures of this Happy Island” provides, for the first time, a comprehensive account of the collecting and study of coins in Britain from 1500 to 1750. The work is full of new discoveries made in the course of the research.