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World Coins Apr 28, 2024, 8 AM
Islamic gold rarity leads Morton & Eden June 12 sale
A gold solidus, the first gold coin issue to bear the words of the Shahada, issued between 691 and 694, seldom seen at auction will draw high interest when Morton & Eden offers it June 12 in London. -
World Coins Apr 27, 2024, 5 PM
New Polish coin celebrates centennial of zloty circulation
Poland began using the zloty coins in 1924 and will mark the centennial with the release of a square Proof silver coin from the National Bank of Poland. -
World Coins Apr 21, 2024, 7 PM
Penguins at night showcased on new Niue coins
The fairy penguin, among the smallest of the species, adorns Niue's 2024 Australia at Night silver $1 and gold $100 coin, with moonlit effects applied to the little night birds waddling on a beach. -
World Coins Apr 21, 2024, 12 PM
Austria’s annual niobium issue celebrates soil
The living soil is the subject of the latest offering in Austria's modern series of niobium and silver ringed-bimetallic €25 coins offered by the Royal Scandinavian Mint. -
World Coins Apr 16, 2024, 7 PM
Dutch commemorative coins honor rescue organization
The 200th anniversary of the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Organization is the theme of a group of three 2024 commemorative coins issued by the Royal Dutch Mint. -
World Coins Apr 16, 2024, 9 AM
Canada reprises classic design for 'thin' collector coin
A commemorative 2024 5-ounce silver dollar coin calls up a design from the late 1930s, with a "thin" striking complementing its recreation of the pencil-marked paper document archiving the design. -
World Coins Apr 14, 2024, 5 PM
Coiniverse app adds Mint, sells exclusive Finnish coin
The digital platform Coiniverse recently offered the exclusive opportunity to purchase a €10 coin from Finland, which sold out, and the Perth Mint joined its Mint connection lineup. -
World Coins Apr 12, 2024, 9 AM
French silver franc turned into satirical medal in auction
The artwork of a satirical artist who altered the design on an French 1869 silver franc to depict Napoleon III in chains was featured in a Classical Numismatic Group sale in April and sold for $72. -
World Coins Apr 9, 2024, 3 PM
Germany marks Frankfurt Constitution with circulating €2
The 175th anniversary of the Frankfurt Constitution is the theme for the second circulating commemorative €2 coin of 2024, being minted at the five Mints of Germany. -
World Coins Apr 8, 2024, 8 PM
Nomos Ag auction offers Holy Grail of Greek coins
The El Greco Collection of Modern Greek Rarities was offered by Nomos Ag and the lots included an 1852 gold 20-drachma coin, one of three privately held, that sold for over $1 million U.S.