Over 100 New 2020 Coins to Browse Through on CoCo
Before the summer break, we sent out our Cosmos of Collectibles newsletter, giving you the low-down on all the latest newly issued coins. We also added all coins issued by the Federal Republic of Germany in 2020 so far.
2021 Edition of the Red Book
The 74th edition of the legendary “Red Book” has been released. The volume includes completely updated pricing and auction data reflecting the current market for collectible U.S. coins along with historical information and guidance on how to build a valuable collection.
PCGS Banknote Grades Ultra-Rare $1,000 Grand Watermelon Note
The 1890 $1,000 Grand Watermelon was the first banknote to cross the million-dollar threshold at auction and is extremely rare. Now the piece featured on the cover of “100 Greatest American Currency Notes” has been certified and graded by PCGS Banknote.
How Colours Made Their Way Onto Coins
28 years ago, Ursula Kampmann experienced how her boss got incredibly annoyed at a coin fair. The reason: the world’s first colour coin. The professional world despised colours, but the market was thrilled. This is Ursula’s little story about how colours found their way onto coins.
Visiting Shenyang’s Financial Museum
In the 17th century Shenyang was China’s political capital and its economic hub. Today, coin enthusiasts know the city as the place of China’s oldest operating mint. The mint’s remarkable history – and much more – is the subject of the Shenyang Financial Museum. Peter Anthony visited it.
The Royal Canadian Mint Donates $100,000 to Breakfast Club of Canada
Thanks to those who are buying recognition medals, the Royal Canadian Mint is making an initial donation of $100,000 to Breakfast Club of Canada in support of children and families who are facing food insecurity due to the repercussions of COVID-19.
100th Anniversary of the Spanish Legion
The Spanish Legion is an elite unit of the Spanish Army, which is nowadays mostly used in NATO peacekeeping missions. On the occasion of the Legion’s 100th anniversary, Spain issued a collector coin in their honour.
Dried Peas Instead of Gold Bars
Shortly before the end of the war, Germany’s Foreign Office moves large quantities of gold from Berlin to the German legation in Bern. Just a few hours after Germany surrenders, the vaults are empty. The search for the Bern gold hoard begins.
ANA’s 2020 World’s Fair of Money Officially Cancelled
The American Numismatic Association Board of Governors voted on July 14 to officially cancel the 2020 World’s Fair of Money®. Although the show itself will not be held, collectors can still attend convention events and the ANA awards presentations online.
49th Annual NYINC Announces Bourse and Auction Schedules
As Kevin Foley announced the 49th Annual New York International Numismatic Convention will be held at the Grand Hyatt New York, from January 8 through January 17, 2021. Now, the auction schedules have been revealed.