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Apr 30, 2015, 13:19 PM
Germany announces plans to issue metal-polymer collector coin
Germany has announced plans to issue a hybrid metal-polymer ringed collector coin in 2016, an apparent world first. -
Apr 30, 2015, 11:00 AM
Park ranger finds silver coins in remote Polish forest
Over 6,000 silver coins were found by a Polish park ranger recently, according to The Week magazine. -
Apr 30, 2015, 09:00 AM
American firm Bradford Exchange commemorates Magna Carta
Bradford Exchange Mint marks Magna Carta's 800th year with 2015 gold-plated crown coin in name of Commonwealth Territory of Tristan da Cunha. -
Apr 30, 2015, 08:45 AM
Sweden's first issue of stamps includes famous color error
In 2005, Sweden celebrated the 150th anniversary of its first stamps by issuing a 50-kronor coin in an aluminum-bronze composition. -
Apr 30, 2015, 08:39 AM
Small Greek silver coin shows evidence of artistic treatment
A May 18 auction in Zurich includes a small sculptural silver coin from Sicily in ancient Greece. -
Apr 29, 2015, 13:50 PM
Isle of Man marks Battle of Britain’s 75th anniversary on coins
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, Pobjoy Mint has issued four new coins on behalf of the Isle of Man government -
Apr 29, 2015, 11:15 AM
India's Kushan Empire gold dinar not well-known Market Analysis
This coin isn't in the mainstream among American collectors -
Apr 29, 2015, 10:39 AM
Low-cost physical bitcoins now available: Morning Report
Coin World has covered physical bitcoins made of silver and physical bitcions made of gold. How about brass? -
Apr 28, 2015, 10:17 AM
Deadline for Canadian coin design submissions is approaching fast
The Royal Canadian Mint will consider coin designs (all entries due April 30) from the public for five new coins that will enter circulation in 2017. -
Apr 28, 2015, 07:30 AM
2008 coin honors first stamp from Russia
Russia celebrated the 150th anniversary of the first Russian postage stamp with a commemorative coin in 2008. -
Apr 28, 2015, 07:00 AM
‘God Wills it’ on silver plaquette: Ottoman sultan's holy war
Uniface 1915 silver plaquette by Austrian medalist Hans Dietrick depicts a Turkish warrior in archaic garb and banner before the basilica of Hagia Sofia. -
Apr 27, 2015, 10:58 AM
Russia honors first human space walker with commemorative coin
The Central Bank of Russia celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first space walk with a Proof silver 3-ruble coin. -
Apr 27, 2015, 04:45 AM
Byzantine Empire gold solidus set the tone for American
An extremely old, and rare coin in the American numismatic world -
Apr 26, 2015, 09:15 AM
Canada's iconic beaver appears on first stamp, 3-cent coin
Canada's first stamp was the 3-cent beaver, so the Royal Canadian Mint's only 3-cent coin naturally celebrates the famous philatelic issue. -
Apr 25, 2015, 09:15 AM
British Guiana's Penny Magenta stamp an expensive, ugly, stamp
The Pobjoy Mint issued the world's first red-colored coin, using titanium, to celebrate the Penny Magenta stamp, the world's most expensive postal rarity. -
Apr 24, 2015, 09:53 AM
NGC grades rare ‘99’ stamped 1898 South Africa gold Pond
Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has graded an example of the rare 1898 "99" stamped gold pond from South Africa, just the 20th example it has graded. -
Apr 24, 2015, 08:15 AM
Blue Mauritius stamp among world's most valuable issue
Gibraltar teamed up with the Pobjoy Mint to issue a colorful coin honoring the Blue Mauritius stamp, one of the world's most valuable issues. -
Apr 23, 2015, 19:30 PM
Red-letter days for collectors of colorful circulating coins
There may be no better time to collect circulating coins with color on them than now, with the 20th such coin just announced by the Royal Australian Mint. -
Apr 23, 2015, 14:32 PM
Australia issues fourth circulating $2 coin with color
The Royal Australian Mint has launched its fourth colorful circulating $2 coin into circulation. The 2015 coin celebrates ANZAC forces in World War I. -
Apr 23, 2015, 14:15 PM
Coins that leave their stamp on history
Dozens of coins have made their stamp on history, including coins that show famous stamps from the course of history. -
Apr 23, 2015, 09:39 AM
NGC certifies gold medal presented to Brazilian President Alves
Numismatic Guaranty Corp. has certified the only privately-available example of a rare gold medal made in 1906 to mark the appointment of a Brazilian Cardinal. -
Apr 23, 2015, 09:24 AM
Designer strikes 2015 coins with new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II
Coin designer Jody Clark got to head to the pressroom at the Royal Mint to begin striking coins bearing the new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that he designed. -
Apr 23, 2015, 08:45 AM
Gold Darth Vader helmet, medals unveiled by Japanese jeweler
A Japanese jeweler has created a variety of Star Wars themed medals to commemorate the lastest installment in the series of famed movies, The Force Awakens. -
Apr 22, 2015, 09:36 AM
No longer Napoleonic: Pobjoy Mint shows ruler in high relief
The Pobjoy Mint is issuing silver and gold crown coins showing French Emperor Napoleon I in high relief. -
Apr 22, 2015, 06:00 AM
Canada celebrates wartime 5-cent coin with new silver version
The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the wartime 5-cent coin with a modern Proof silver version. -
Apr 21, 2015, 15:00 PM
Belgium marks Waterloo 200th with €2.5 coin
France nixed a circulating commemorative €2 coin from the Royal Belgian Mint for Waterloo's 200th, so the design is on a noncirculating legal tender €2.5 coin. -
Apr 21, 2015, 14:37 PM
2nd batch of Olympic coins launched: Afternoon Report
2nd batch of Olympic coins launched: Afternoon Report -
Apr 21, 2015, 08:30 AM
2015 French coins celebrate President Charles de Gaulle
French President Charles de Gaulle is the latest honoree in a series from the Monnaie de Paris celebrating French kings, rulers and presidents. -
Apr 21, 2015, 08:15 AM
Royal Mint honors anniversary of Victory in Europe with £5 coin
The Royal Mint has issued a limited edition Proof 2015 platinum £5 coin for Alderney to commemorate 70 years since V-E Day. -
Apr 20, 2015, 10:15 AM
Mapping Australia’s history: medal in auction shows ‘New Holland’
An English medal in A.H. Baldwin & Son's Ltd.'s auction showcases New Holland, what is now known as Australia. -
Apr 18, 2015, 08:15 AM
After Alexander the Great, Macedonian silver remains prolific
After Alexander the Great, Macedonian silver coinage remained prolific during the Hellenistic Age. -
Apr 16, 2015, 11:06 AM
More than a million red coins headed into circulation in Australia
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Apr 15, 2015, 15:31 PM
£34 million in silver brought up from SS City of Cairo shipwreck
The 100 tons of silver rupees were onboard the SS City of Cairo when the ship was sunk by a German sub during its trip from Bombay to England in 1942. -
Apr 15, 2015, 11:12 AM
Australian medalist wins first AMSA medallic art competition
Michael Meszaros wins American Medallic Sculpture Association's first American Medal of the Year (AMY) competition, with Sic Transit Gloria Mundi. -
Apr 15, 2015, 10:00 AM
Nepal issues colorful commemorative Red Cross coin
Nepal has issued a colorful commemorative copper-nickel 100-rupee coin marking the 50th anniversary of the Nepal Junior Red Cross organization. -
Apr 14, 2015, 15:15 PM
There's a new silver physical bitcoin featuring Leonardo Da Vinci
A new silver round that features a vivid portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci and is capable of storing bitcoins is set for a spring release from Infinitum Bitcoins. -
Apr 13, 2015, 14:00 PM
Royal Mint presents 2015 Britannia coin aboard Britannia ship
The Royal Mint has presented an example of its 2015 Britannia £2 coin aboard the newly christened cruise ship Britannia. -
Apr 13, 2015, 12:00 PM
American Precious Metals Exchange continues silver shark series
The second issue in an annual series of half-ounce silver bullion coins from the Perth Mint depicts the hammerhead shark. -
Apr 13, 2015, 10:00 AM
Kent Ponterio joins Mexican Coin Company as full partner
Researcher Kent Ponterio has joined Mexican Coin Company as a full partner. -
Apr 13, 2015, 08:15 AM
Austrian Mint to mark Federal Army’s 60th anniversary with coin
The Austrian Mint honors the Federal Army's 60th anniversary with a silver commemorative coin scheduled for release May 6. -
Apr 12, 2015, 11:20 AM
English shilling pattern highlights Baldwin’s May 5 auction
One of four privately held pieces estimated to realize $2,982 to $4,472. -
Apr 12, 2015, 09:31 AM
Weakness in Russian market evident in Gorny & Mosch auction
The market for Russian material, especially at the middle-to-low end, remains weak, as evidenced by March 12 auction results from Gorny & Mosch. -
Apr 10, 2015, 16:14 PM
Rand Paul accepting Bitcoin donations during 2016 presidential bid
According to The New York Times, Republican Rand Paul is the first presidential candidate to accept donations in the form of virtual currency. -
Apr 10, 2015, 12:15 PM
Royal Canadian Mint announces panelists choosing new coin designs
The Royal Canadian Mint has announced the panelists who will help choose designs for 2017 Canadian coinage to celebrate the nation's Confederation anniversary. -
Apr 10, 2015, 11:47 AM
Royal Mint will gift 2,015 special edition silver pennies
UK babies born on same date as newest royal baby will have a chance to be registered for one of 2,015 free silver pennies to be minted for the occasion. -
Apr 9, 2015, 11:23 AM
Time capsule believed to contain coins found in Northern Ireland
A time capsule that dates back to 1840 has been discovered in a park in Northern Ireland, according to BBC News. -
Apr 8, 2015, 14:34 PM
New rendering of Royal Mint visitor center released
Coin World gives you a quick look at what's going on in the world of numismatics. -
Apr 6, 2015, 11:05 AM
United Kingdom-based dealer issues medal to mark hobby anniversary
Dealer Charles Riley has issued a medal to celebrate two anniversaries in the hobby in 2015. -
Apr 6, 2015, 10:20 AM
Coins, stamps provide revenue for tiny nation of Tokelau
Licensed coins and stamps provide a growing amount of revenue for the tiny island nation of Tokelau. -
Apr 6, 2015, 08:45 AM
Australian 20-cent coin marks Magna Carta’s 800th anniversary
The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta with a noncirculating, legal tender 20-cent coin. -
Apr 4, 2015, 15:12 PM
Taurus is latest subject of Macedonia’s Zodiac coin series
Macedonia’s Zodiac Signs series of Proof .925 fine silver 10-denar coins continues with the 10th issue, honoring the Taurus. -
Apr 4, 2015, 12:05 PM
Zimbabwe’s 2014 bond coins are entering marketplace
A series of U.S. dollar-equivalent coins, backed by a bond held by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, has been circulating and now available through online sellers. -
Apr 4, 2015, 09:45 AM
Siculo-Punic silver tetradrachm sells for seven times estimate
A silver tetradrachm from ancient Sicily realized just over seven times its pre-sale estimate during Fritz Rudolph Künker’s March 13 ancient coin auction. -
Apr 3, 2015, 09:00 AM
Royal Mint creates ‘ewe-nique’ art for London charity
A Shaun the Sheep statue created by the Royal Mint will help raise money for a London charity. -
Apr 2, 2015, 12:15 PM
Goldberg auction features finest known of rare gold wedding ducats
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles' May 30 to June 3 auction features the finest of three known gold 7-ducat coins honoring the 1479 wedding of Maximilian I. -
Apr 2, 2015, 10:56 AM
Royal Mint announces new £1 coin to circulate in 2015
The Royal Mint will issue a new £1 coin into circulation later in 2015, but collector versions are now available. -
Apr 2, 2015, 10:28 AM
Royal Maundy coins given out by Queen Elizabeth II for 60th time
Queen Elizabeth II handed out Royal Maundy coins on April 2 to 89 men and 89 women at Sheffield Cathedral. -
Apr 1, 2015, 13:39 PM
Russia honors composer Tchaikovsky with commemorative coin
The Central Bank of Russia honors composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky with a Proof .925 silver 2 rubles coin marking his 175th birth anniversary.