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Nov 26, 2014, 09:42 AM
New British pound to cost vending machine industry millions
The Royal Mint’s new 12-sided pound coin set for release in 2017 might have collectors intrigued, but it has vending-machine operators annoyed. -
Nov 25, 2014, 16:45 PM
Nobel prize winner for DNA research selling gold medal
Dr. James D. Watson, one of three 1962 recipients of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, is offering his gold medal for auction Dec. 4 by Christie's. -
Nov 25, 2014, 08:33 AM
RCM and Tuvalu offer coins that have the holiday spirit
World mints continue to offer an array of coins celebrating the season, with special minting techniques, whimsical designs, and more. -
Nov 24, 2014, 14:36 PM
Canada shows playful snowman in snowball fight on silver $20 coin
The newest 2014 coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's series of silver $20 coins sold at face value, the 2014 Snowman coin, has sold out its mintage. -
Nov 24, 2014, 09:47 AM
Fifth volume of Roman coins book by Sear available for pre-order
The fifth volume of David Sear's Roman Coin Values book series is now available for pre-order. -
Nov 24, 2014, 09:46 AM
2015 50-penny coin honors Battle of Britain’s 75th anniversary
A 2015 copper-nickel 50-penny coin from the Royal Mint commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. -
Nov 24, 2014, 09:45 AM
Rare billon coin of Roman Emperor Probus in Dec. 8 auction
The fifth known example of a rare coin of Roman emperor Probus is offered in Numismatik Lanz’s Dec. 8 auction. -
Nov 21, 2014, 07:45 AM
Second colorful dinosaur coin available from Perth Mint series
The second Proof .999 fine silver $1 coin in the Perth Mint's Australian Dinosaurs series, for the Diamantinasaurus, is now available. -
Nov 20, 2014, 17:05 PM
Canada issues half-kilogram silver $125 coin for Canadian Horse
Canada’s second ever half-kilogram silver $125 coin marks the 350th anniversary of the Canadian Horse’s introduction. -
Nov 20, 2014, 13:10 PM
Royal Canadian Mint in festive spirit with poinsettia $5 coin
Instead of the real thing, a new $5 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint offers a poinsettia that will never stop blooming or lose its leaves. -
Nov 19, 2014, 14:23 PM
Haitian coin depicts former slave
A standout among Haitian coins is the 32.4-millimeter, copper 1850 6¼-centime piece, bearing a crowned bust for “Faustin I, Emperor of Haiti.” -
Nov 19, 2014, 14:11 PM
archaeologist in Germany claims auction houses support terrorism
An archaeologist in Germany is charging auction firms with supported Islamic State terrorists by encouraging looting, which industry officials vehemently deny. -
Nov 19, 2014, 11:40 AM
Organizers announce 2015 Numismatic Congress in Italy
The XV International Congress has been scheduled for Taormina, Italy, in September 2015. -
Nov 19, 2014, 10:34 AM
1538 silver 8-reals of Mexico City realizes $587,500 in auction
One of three examples of North America's earliest silver dollar equivalent coins realized $587,500 in Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC's Nov. 6 auction. -
Nov 18, 2014, 17:06 PM
Interview with the artist: Canadian coin designer Jesse Koreck
Artist and illustrator Jesse Koreck has designed three coins for the Royal Canadian Mint. Coin World interviewed the designer to learn his thoughts about coins. -
Nov 18, 2014, 16:51 PM
Yen remains a ’safe-haven' currency despite up-and-down history
Yen-denominated coinage was introduced in Japan in 1871, following the end of two and a half centuries of a policy of national seclusion. -
Nov 18, 2014, 15:59 PM
Bronze sestertius of Caligula issued to praetorian guard member
A rare Roman bronze coin of Caligula was apparently one of those issued to members of the praetorian guard during the ceremony shown on the coin's reverse. -
Nov 18, 2014, 08:00 AM
For collectors who can't afford real thing, copies are substitutes
For collectors who can't afford the pricier, authentic pieces, copies and reproductions are an affordable alternative. -
Nov 17, 2014, 16:30 PM
Peter Rosa among most notable of modern forgers
Modern forger Peter Rosa is perhaps the most famous creator of counterfeits from the last half-century, but the pieces were not intended to fool collectors. -
Nov 17, 2014, 14:12 PM
Can ISIS issues its own coins?
Will the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria issue coins for use in the territory it controls? Evidence suggest such a project is unlikely to work. -
Nov 17, 2014, 12:10 PM
Napoleon’s defeat leads to Bourbon Restoration
A platinum medal in a Dec. 6 auction celebrates the restoration of the Bourbon Monarchy after Napoleon Bonaparte's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. -
Nov 17, 2014, 12:05 PM
World coins celebrate art, sculpture, dance, drama and more
One could build a large collection of world coins concentrating solely on the fine arts. -
Nov 17, 2014, 12:00 PM
Lysimachus dynasty honored on many ancient coins
The city of Pergamum played an important role in the Hellenistic Age (circa 350/336 to 30 B.C.) of Greek history. -
Nov 17, 2014, 11:45 AM
Florin a coin with roots in Florence, global legacy
Named after its home city of Florence, “Firenze,” it became the main medium for the return of coins made from gold. -
Nov 17, 2014, 10:30 AM
British Museum was once the source for fake ancient coins
The British Museum was once a source for counterfeit ancient coins, employing Robert Ready and his family to create copies for educational purposes. -
Nov 15, 2014, 10:30 AM
Not all ‘ancient’ coins are ancient
Forgeries are generally frowned upon, but there is a market for some famous fakes throughout the ages. -
Nov 14, 2014, 16:00 PM
Petition seeks portraits of women on Canadian banknotes
A petition to include women on Canada’s banknotes is approaching its goal of 50,000 signatures. -
Nov 14, 2014, 12:43 PM
The shekel: A modern-day coin with 5,000 years of history
Our story begins with “shekel,” a term so old that it predates the invention of coined money by at least a couple of millennia. -
Nov 12, 2014, 15:30 PM
Two-ounce silver Volcano $2 coin from Niue is convex in shape
A 2014 silver $2 coin for Niue celebrates the Erta Ale volcano in Ethiopia by mimicking its shape and including a piece of lava from the structure's fiery flow. -
Nov 12, 2014, 14:00 PM
Reader finds rare 1602 silver 2-taler coin from German state
Reader finds a previously unpublished 1602 silver 2-taler coin from Saxe-Old-Gotha, one of the many German states. -
Nov 10, 2014, 23:59 PM
Spain’s Glorious Revolution leads to low-mintage 5-peseta coin
An 1869 silver 5-peseta coin, issued by Spain's Provisional Government, one of 100 pieces known, highlights a Dec. 6 auction in Monaco. -
Nov 10, 2014, 09:15 AM
Isle of Man Christmas coins, cards now available
Characters from The Snowman and The Snowdog, an animated children's show, feature on the Isle of Man's 2014 Christmas coins. -
Nov 10, 2014, 08:23 AM
The Avengers aren't in theaters until May, but are now on coins
Captain America, Hulk, Thor and Iron Man are featured on four 2014 Proof silver $2 collector coins from Niue. -
Nov 10, 2014, 01:05 AM
Pair of 1960 Israeli patterns highlight Rosenblum Dec. 4 auction
Two rare 1960 eight-grain agora pattern coins highlight William Rosenblum's auction 44B, which ends Dec. 4. -
Nov 9, 2014, 15:27 PM
Austrian Mint to issue first 2015 coin Dec. 3, to mark operetta
Johann Strauss' Die Fledemaus is the subject of Austria's first 2015 coin, which is being released Dec. 3. -
Nov 8, 2014, 08:00 AM
2015 £5 coin marks 50th anniversary of Churchill’s death
With a 2015 £5 coin marking his death anniversary, Sir Winston Churchill becomes the first non-royal to appear twice on coins of the United Kingdom. -
Nov 7, 2014, 09:46 AM
Australia issues colorful circulating $2 to mark Remembrance Day
The Royal Australian Mint has issued a colorful circulating commemorative $2 coin. During the launch a countermarked 2014 Spirit Lives On $1 coin was available. -
Nov 7, 2014, 08:29 AM
Forgery manufacture subject of numismatic seminar
Similarities in the manufacture of ancient and modern coins and currency will be tackled during a Dec. 12 seminar at the San Francisco Historical Bourse. -
Nov 6, 2014, 15:41 PM
Belgium honors saxophone inventor Adolphe Sax on coins
Belgium has issued two coins celebrating the birth bicentennial of saxophone inventor Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax. -
Nov 5, 2014, 11:55 AM
A new silver collector coin is backed with bitcoins
The first of the Sol Noctis series of silver pieces denominated in bitcoins is known as the Binary Eagle and will be made available by TopWorldCoins on Dec. 5. -
Nov 5, 2014, 08:59 AM
New portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on track for 2015 release
The Royal Mint is replacing the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with only the fifth definitive portrait of the ruler during her 62-year reign. -
Nov 4, 2014, 13:00 PM
How privacy and portability may both affect tax liabilities
Collectors in Asia and Europe know the advantages of owning art or coins, offer to people concerned with privacy and portability issues. -
Nov 3, 2014, 13:32 PM
Author explores Mexico’s silver Caballito peso in new book
A new book explores the history of Mexico's Caballito peso, modern Mexico's first commemorative coin. -
Nov 3, 2014, 07:00 AM
Sincona works to expand market for Russian coins
What is the secret to the sweet success for a Swiss auction firm selling Russian coins? The auction firm discusses the latest highlights and its strategy. -
Nov 3, 2014, 01:32 AM
Rosland Capital, RCM issue privy mark Maple Leaf $5 for charity
Rosland Capital and the Royal Canadian Mint have issues a silver Maple Leaf 1-ounce coin with a privy mark. Sales benefit agencies serving military families. -
Nov 3, 2014, 01:30 AM
Aetna Master silver drachm of Naxos stars in Tradart auction
A circa 461 to 430 B.C. silver drachm of the Aetna Master highlights Tradart's Nov. 20 auction in Brussels. -
Nov 2, 2014, 14:26 PM
Monaco to host international coin show, auction in December
Organizers have announced plans for the 22nd Grand Bourse de Monaco, which is scheduled for Dec. 7.