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World Coins Dec 9, 2022, 8 AM
King Charles III 50p begins circulating in the UK
The first coinage to circulate bearing the likeness of King Charles III is a 50-penny coin commemorating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse, first available in change at UK post offices. -
World Coins Dec 7, 2022, 8 AM
Over 400 Celtic gold coins stolen from German museum
Thieves who broke into a German museum in an overnight heist discovered Nov. 23 escaped with a hoard of 483 Celtic gold coins and other artifacts and remain at large. -
World Coins Dec 6, 2022, 10 AM
Switzerland switches to pure silver in commemorative coins
Swissmint is rebranding and changing to .9999 fine silver for its commemorative coins, starting with a 2022 20-franc coin remembering singer-songwriter-lawyer “Mani” Matter. -
World Coins Nov 30, 2022, 9 AM
Moravian star on Germany’s Christmas silver €25 commemorative
A 2022 .999 fine silver €25 coin from Germany captures the seasonal spirit with the depiction of the Moravian star, a popular Christmas symbol in German-speaking lands. -
World Coins Nov 28, 2022, 1 PM
Germany plans €2 coins honoring Charlemagne, Hamburg for 2023
Germany unveiled designs for its two planned circulating commemorating €2 coins for 2023, with one honoring Charlemagne and the other starting a second series honoring the German states. -
World Coins Nov 27, 2022, 10 AM
English gold coin found by metal detectorist in Canada
Believed to be the oldest English coin discovered in Canada in an archaeological context, a 1422 to 1427 gold quarter noble was found by a metal detectorist near a dig site in Newfoundland. -
Precious Metals Nov 23, 2022, 9 AM
RCM sales of gold Maple Leafs up 14% last quarter
The latest quarterly report from the Royal Canadian Mint had some ups and downs with the sale of gold Maple Leafs during the 13-week period being one of the bright spots with a 14% increase. -
World Coins Nov 14, 2022, 9 AM
Royal Mint, Pobjoy Mint offer King Tut commemoratives
The centennial of the discovery of King Tut's tomb is the occasion for the Royal Mint and Pobjoy Mint to issue several different 2022 coins. -
World Coins Nov 12, 2022, 2 PM
Cayón marks 55-year history with sale including Royal 8 reals
A 55-lot auction of rare ancient and world coins marks the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Spanish auction firm Cayón and the sale includes a Royal silver 8-reales coin. -
World Coins Nov 9, 2022, 11 AM
Charles I gold medal offered in upcoming Noonans auction
A gold medal issued in 1643 during the reign of Charles I is among the highlights offered in an upcoming Noonans sale with the medal showing an estimate of £2,000 to £2,600.