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Jul 30, 2014, 14:18 PM
Greek philosopher Aristotle on ‘Greek Culture’ Proof silver coin
Greek philosopher Aristotle is the subject of a new Proof silver €10 coin from Greece. -
Jul 29, 2014, 15:42 PM
Royal Mint announces gold £2 double sovereign for Prince George
The Royal Mint has announced a new Brilliant Uncirculated gold £2 double-sovereign coin to mark the first birthday of Prince George of Cambridge. -
Jul 29, 2014, 15:19 PM
Coin World correspondent receives art scholar honor in London
Coin World London correspondent John Andrew is now a liveryman in the Livery of The Worshipful Company of Art Scholars, the city's newest livery. -
Jul 29, 2014, 15:08 PM
Goldsmiths' Company commissions unique World War I medal
Artist James Butler was commissioned by the Goldsmiths' Company to create a unique silver medal commemorating the centennial of World War I. -
Jul 28, 2014, 15:24 PM
German auction firm Fritz Rudolph Künker moves to new quarters
German coin dealer and auction firm Fritz Rudolph Künker has moved its headquarters to a new, purpose-built building in Osnabrück. -
Jul 28, 2014, 11:09 AM
Aureus in Lexington Collection marks founding of Roman Empire
A gold aureus of Octavian in the Lexington Collection being auctioned by Heritage Auctions marks the founding of the Roman Empire. -
Jul 28, 2014, 11:03 AM
Rare gold stater of Eucratides I features powerful image of ruler
A gold stater of Eucratides I features a powerful image of the Graeco-Bactrian king. -
Jul 28, 2014, 10:51 AM
Lexington Collection has silver coin from ‘Year of Six Emperors’
A silver denarius in the Lexington Collection auction represents the short-lived reign of Gordian I and II, during the "Year of the Six Emperors." -
Jul 25, 2014, 15:09 PM
Medal honors Ukrainian hero Taras Shechenko
A look at Ukrainian medallic art reveals the culturally towering figure of Taras Hyrhorovych Shevchenko. He's revered as a hero in Ukraine. -
Jul 25, 2014, 14:32 PM
1916-C gold sovereign highlights Canadian auction
One of the most enigmatic of Canadian coins, the 1916-C gold sovereign, highlights the Canadian Numismatic Company’s Aug. 13 to 16 auction. -
Jul 24, 2014, 12:14 PM
Defaced $1 FRN part of display in London museum
An altered Series 2009 $1 Federal Reserve note is among the objects on display in the “Disobedient Objects” exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. -
Jul 23, 2014, 16:56 PM
RCM announces Royal Generations coins on Prince George’s birthday
The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing silver and gold Royal Generations coins showing Prince George of Cambridge with three other members of the royal family. -
Jul 21, 2014, 17:26 PM
Prince George silver £5 coin sells out days before first birthday
A Royal Mint Proof silver £5 coin marking the first birthday of Prince George of Cambridge sells out its 7,500 coin mintage four days before the celebrated day. -
Jul 21, 2014, 15:58 PM
Double solidus gold coin highlights Dix Noonan Webb auction
A gold double solidus of Aelia Eudocia highlights Dix Noonan Webb's Sept. 22 and 23 ancient and world coins auction. -
Jul 21, 2014, 14:29 PM
Neptune rules on Danzig gold 25-gulden coin
Between two world wars, Danzig issued a series of coins featuring imagery important to the city such as a statue of Neptune. -
Jul 20, 2014, 09:44 AM
Bison might be next topic for collectors seeking new pastures
The American bison and its worldly relatives are increasingly popular topics for New World coins, with a bevy of bison coins issued in the past three years. -
Jul 18, 2014, 11:15 AM
Macedonia begins Signs of the Zodiac series with Leo coin
A new coin celebrating the Leo is the first in the "Signs of the Zodiac" series from Macedonia. -
Jul 18, 2014, 10:11 AM
Barbados ends delivery of 1-cent coins for circulation
The Central Bank of Barbados has ended delivery of new 1-cent coins, but the coin remains legal tender. -
Jul 17, 2014, 14:13 PM
Masks on world coins have stories to tell
Many world coins depict masks because they serve as icons of ceremonies, rituals and performances dealing with many aspects of human life and culture. -
Jul 17, 2014, 14:06 PM
Early tetradrachms of northern Greece
The silver coins of northern Greece have long been admired for their fine artistry and for the inventiveness of their designs. -
Jul 17, 2014, 11:36 AM
Mint of Poland marks Panama Canal opening with collector coin
The Mint of Poland has issued a 2014 Proof silver $1 for Niue to celebrate the centennial of the opening of the Panama Canal. -
Jul 17, 2014, 10:23 AM
First purely Islamic coin leads A.H. Baldwin & Sons auction Aug. 6
An A.H. 77 (696 to 697 A.D.) gold dinar is the first purely Islamic coin. An Extremely Fine example highlights an Aug. 6 auction in London. -
Jul 16, 2014, 16:12 PM
Canada plans new circulating $2 coin with popular wartime image
A popular Canadian photograph from World War II is to be recreated on a new circulating $2 coin from Canada set for release later this year. -
Jul 16, 2014, 15:37 PM
Royal Canadian Mint plans silver $200 coin series at face value
The Royal Canadian Mint is planning a silver $200 coin to be issued at face value, joining silver $20, $50 and $100 coins already offered at face value. -
Jul 11, 2014, 14:38 PM
San Marino silver coin honors F1 racer 20 years after death
Senna died during the seventh lap of the Grand Prix of San Marino when his car's steering column gave way and he hit Tamburello curve at 140 miles per hour.