ICOM Survey on Covid-19 Impact on Museums
How does the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak affect the cultural sector in the short and long term? To understand the situation better, the International Council of Museums has launched a global survey.
Further Coin Dealers Inducted into PCGS Hall of Fame
Every year, Professional Coin Grading Service inducts a small handful of distinguished dealers into their Hall of Fame. This year, PCGS has chosen Bruce Amspacher, Greg Roberts, and Catherine Bullowa-Moore.
The Mystery of Missing Banknotes and a Mountain of Unused British Coins
Shortage of circulation coins in Great Britain? Far from that! It may take more than a decade for the current stocks of £2 and 2 pence coins to diminish. How is that possible? And – has that any impact on collectors?
Britannia Bullion Coin With New Security Features
The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of their latest Britannia bullion coin issues with four new anti-counterfeit features, which enable customers to verify that the product is authentic by simply rotating it in the light.
Royal Mint Celebrates Agatha Christie
On the occasion of the centenary of Dame Agatha Christie’s first novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, The Royal Mint issues a commemorative £2 coin in recognition of this author’s vast body of work.
New York International Numismatic Convention 2021 Canceled
The NYINC 2021 has been canceled. The board stated this seemed the only responsible decision in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and related requirements and restrictions for participants. However, the 2022 convention has already been scheduled.
How to Detect Counterfeits at All Times. Part 1: Swiss Vreneli Coins
Are you sure that all your coins are authentic? Particularly popular collector coins are frequently counterfeited. The expert Peter Zgorzynski shows in several articles how counterfeits can be identified. Today we take a closer look at Swiss Vreneli coins.
The Partrick Collection: Two Brasher Doubloons and much More
Over the course of a year, Heritage will offer the superb collection of early US coins by Donald G. Partrick. Among the rarities now graded by NGC are not just one, but two of the famous Brasher Doubloons, fabled rarities that rank among the most prized coins in all of numismatics.
The Royal Mint Partners with NGC to Offer Certified Coins
The Royal Mint has partnered with Numismatic Guaranty Corporation. NGC is to grade and encapsulate portions of the British coins directly. This service aims especially at online buyers and those who will sell their coins again on the secondary market.
Loop the Loop
120 years ago the world’s first rollercoaster whose loop did not endanger the lives of its passengers opened at Coney Island. CIT commemorates this with a coin featuring a rollercoaster depicted on BOTH sides(!) in ultra-high relief on the coin edge thanks to smartminting© technology.