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In this series, we will present impressions of Ursula Kampmann's journey to Europe's Far North. There was much to marvel at in Sweden and Norway: from Viking treasures to stolen crowns to cashless payments. You can find all episodes here.

Strängnäs, July 31, 2018. Thieves have run off with two crowns and an orb. These are unique relics of Swedish history that represent the nation’s conversion to Protestantism. Of course, we went to see them on our journey to the North.

Sweden’s Riksbank is looking for a new banknotes supplier. The bank has terminated its contract with Crane AB as the company is going to move the printing operations to Malta breaking thus an agreement with Riksbank to not produce Sweden’s banknotes abroad.

Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. has opened their 7th e-auction. 549 lots are on offer ranging from ancient to modern world coins. The auction sale will be starting on 16 June 2018 at 11 am (CET).

In April 2018, mint representatives from all over the world met in Seoul. They discussed current issues on the topic of coins. In this part, we summarize what was said about the future of cash.

Crane AB, a supplier of banknotes, has announced that it will be moving its production facility from Sweden to Malta. This is a delicate decision as it would mean that contrary to a previous agreement Swedish banknotes would be printed abroad.

The Swedish Central Bank is celebrating its 350th anniversary making them the oldest central bank in the world. It is older than the Bank of English, which wasn’t founded until 1694. Ursula Kampmann takes a look at the edited volume.

Everybody is talking about the disappearance of the small denominations. We are putting the perception to the test: How many small denominations have been abolished between 2014 and 2016? How many banknotes have been replaced by coins?

The International Bank Note Society is an association of bank note collectors. The London chapter will organise its second Educational Forum on 13 and 14 April 2018 in the Spink premises offering a wide range of bank note related topics.

From 5-6 March 2018, the auction house Gorny & Mosch will be holding two hall auctions. Auction 253 entails ancient coins; auction 254 is dedicated to world coins and includes important collections. On 10-11 March, 2018, e-auction 255 will cover the entire numismatic spectrum.