Tag: Corona

The enormous demand and limited supply of silver and gold bullion coins during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a breeding ground for the distribution of counterfeits that is costing investors millions of dollars.

Despite lockdown, it was possible to be part of the Royal Dutch Mint’s ceremonial First Strike of the 75 years of freedom 5 euro coin. The National Committee broadcast the event on 5 May in a livestream.

This week it became known that a well-established institution of German numismatics has ceased to exist. Moneytrend filed for insolvency on 22 April 2020.

French art dealer Anthony JP Meyer reports on the current situation in France. He thinks of the many people who rely on his small enterprise. We thought that this post might be of the same interest for you as it was for us.

As a response to the critical situation in New York following the COVID-19 crisis, New York Based Dealer Hixenbaught Ancient Art plans to donate 20% of net proceeds from the sale of all items purchased from their website to a charitable organization.

As the world faces an unprecedented economic and public health crisis, the numismatic markets have demonstrated incredible resiliency. Indeed, coins and banknotes represent one of the rare pockets of stability during this period of fear and uncertainty. A commentary from the specialists of NGC.

Currently everyone is suffering from the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, some more, others less. What impact can we expect the situation to have on the coin producing industry? A MNQ special issue summarises the current trends.

During the Covid-19 pandemic media and health minsters advise against the use of cash as unhygienic. A new research report on how cash is currently being discussed in the media helps central banks answer apprehensions concerning cash as a germ carrier.

Although the corona pandemia afflicts the coin trade, the coin market seems to remain fairly resilient according to Kent Ponterio. He thinks that some aspects of the market may even have become stronger. Read his analysis of the current market situation here.

Are you also requested not to pay in cash if possible when you’re grocery shopping? Due to the coronavirus. Some countries are already cleaning their circulation money. But can the coronavirus actually be transmitted via coins and banknotes?