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May 29, 2015, 12:55 PM
Roman gold coins top Numismatica Ars Classica's May 20 auction
Two rare Roman gold coins issued several hundred years apart starred in Numismatica Ars Classica's May 20 auction, each realizing nearly $700,000 U.S. -
May 29, 2015, 11:56 AM
Another Nobel Prize medal is sold at auction
The medal of particle physicist Leon Lederman went for $760,002 during a Nate D. Sanders auction on May 28. -
May 29, 2015, 10:00 AM
What do you think of the new €2 coin design?: Morning Report
The European Union announced the chosen design for its union-wide circulating commemorative €2 coin due for release later in 2015. -
May 28, 2015, 14:19 PM
Residents select €2 coin design celebrating European Union flag
Residents of the Eurozone have selected a Bank of Greece designer's submission for a circulating commemorative €2 coin to be issued later in 2015. -
May 27, 2015, 12:12 PM
Nurse Edith Cavell upcoming WWI series: Morning Report
A new £5 coin from the Royal Mint will head a series of five coins to commemorate the signifance of World War I in the european region. -
May 26, 2015, 17:15 PM
Australia's first 'million-dollar-coin' displayed
The first Australian coin to top the $1 million mark (in Australian dollars) was on display over the weekend in Brisbane. -
May 26, 2015, 07:15 AM
Second part of Slaney collection features English coin rarities
The second part of the famed Slaney Collection of English rarities was auctioned May 14 by Spink, with spectacular results. -
May 24, 2015, 08:20 AM
Royal Canadian Mint gets 'looney' with new commems
The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a parade of coins commemorating Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes cartoon characters. -
May 22, 2015, 13:00 PM
Royal Australian Mint’s WWII coin series continues
RAM releases Australian 50-cent coins marking the battles of Greece, Crete and El Alamein. -
May 22, 2015, 11:32 AM
Could it be a Type II clash?
The first three digits are located well to the left of the normal date and rotated counterclockwise. -
May 22, 2015, 10:01 AM
Ten years after his death, Malta honors Pope John Paul II in gold
The Central Bank of Malta has issued a tiny commemorative Proof half-gram gold €5 coin honoring the tenth anniversary of Pope John Paul II's death. -
May 22, 2015, 08:43 AM
British Museum curator authors book about currency, history
Thomas Hockenhull of the British Museum has written a book exploring the influence of different currencies on history. -
May 21, 2015, 12:00 PM
Malta plans €2 coin marking constitutional milestone
The Central Bank of Malta is marking two milestones in 2015 with circulating commemorative €2 coins, including the first flight from Malta, during WWI. -
May 21, 2015, 12:00 PM
Netherlands marks Waterloo heroics of Dutch prince on coins
The Royal Dutch Mint has issued a series of commemorative coins to mark the bicentennial of the Battle of Waterloo. -
May 21, 2015, 11:39 AM
Austrian medal captures Habsburg emperors
A casual glance at an unfamiliar medal can lead to startling discoveries. -
May 21, 2015, 11:38 AM
Evidence of ancient triumphal arch found on coin of Nero
If it weren't for certain bronze sestertii coins of Nero, historians would not know about a triumphal arch the famous ruler erected to honor himself. -
May 21, 2015, 11:33 AM
Rare 1547 Edward VI pattern shillings highlights Baldwin auction
One of four privately held pattern shillings of Edward VI, struck circa 1547, realized £9,600 ($14,529 in U.S. funds), including the 20 percent buyer’s fee. -
May 21, 2015, 11:03 AM
One of four 1920-S gold sovereigns realizes $753,211 U.S.
One of four known 1920-S gold sovereigns, called the greatest gold rarity of the British Empire, realized $753,211 U.S. in a May 19 London auction. -
May 21, 2015, 07:00 AM
Pobjoy Mint issues coins marking birth of royal princess
The Pobjoy Mint has issued coins for two countries to celebrate the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana on May 2. -
May 20, 2015, 09:40 AM
Modern medallic tributes to Pistrucci's masterpiece abound
Several mints, including the Royal Mint, have issued modern medallic tributes to Pistrucci's masterpiece in the last 50 years. -
May 20, 2015, 08:05 AM
Gold demand rising in Germany and India
Last week, World Gold Council published its quarterly report “Gold Demand Trends": overall demand declined 1%, but overall “investment demand” grew by 4%. -
May 20, 2015, 06:30 AM
Isle of Man coins celebrate famed motorcycle racing legends
New 2015 coins from the Isle of Man honors legends of the famed TT motorcycle race held on the island since 1907. -
May 20, 2015, 06:00 AM
Finland concludes Animals of Provinces series with Tavastia
The Mint of Finland's Animals of the Provinces €5 series ends with a coin for Tavastia. -
May 19, 2015, 09:42 AM
Laubenheimer family numismatic archives for sale
The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer Family Archives featuring numismatic items from the noted diesinker, engraver and medalist will be offered for sale June 25. -
May 19, 2015, 07:48 AM
When pictures tell a story: muted coins are a hot trend
Muted coins, where designs tell the story, are increasingly popular in modern world coin issues. These silent coins speak to the art lovers in us. -
May 18, 2015, 11:30 AM
Once completed, Waterloo medal design considered a masterpiece
Benedetto Pistrucci's medal for the Battle of Waterloo was an artistic masterpiece some three decades in the making. -
May 18, 2015, 10:30 AM
Israel taps in to solar power to spark interest in coin collecting
Israel's latest commemorative coin series celebrates the world's largest renewable energy source, solar power. -
May 18, 2015, 10:30 AM
Romano-Gallic rarities: eight rulers issued coins in brief empire
Eight rulers issued coins during the brief Romano-Gallic Empire period. Sometimes coins are the only tangible evidence of the rulers' short reign. -
May 18, 2015, 10:15 AM
Charlemagne, king father of Europe, ushers in coinage reform
Charlemagne consolidated Europe and instituted a coinage reform with lasting effect. One of his silver deniers highlights a June auction in Germany. -
May 15, 2015, 13:15 PM
Austrian coin series goes to Vienna
The Austrian Mint's series of coins featuring designs inspired by young residents focuses on historic Vienna. -
May 15, 2015, 12:15 PM
David, Goliath tangle on 2-ounce silver coin from Scottsdale Mint
The Scottsdale Mint's newest issue in a Biblical series shows the story of David and Goliath. The 2015 silver $2 coin has a mintage of 1,499 pieces. -
May 15, 2015, 11:28 AM
The greatest medal that was never struck finally becomes reality
Engraver Benedetto Pistrucci’s 30 years of toiling to create a medal marking the Battle of Waterloo never resulted in one struck from the original dies. -
May 15, 2015, 00:30 AM
New Zealand Mint marks Lusitania anniversary on $2 coin from Niue
The centennial of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania is featured on a new Proof silver $2 coin from Niue. -
May 14, 2015, 10:00 AM
Royal Canadian Mint releases 'Looney Tunes' coins: Morning Report
Eight coins are being released throughout 2015 featuring the classic Looney Tunes cartoon characters. -
May 12, 2015, 10:00 AM
Denmark businesses could go cashless as early as next year
The Danish Government has proposed an option that will no longer obligate business owners to accept cash from customers in common, day-to-day transactions. -
May 12, 2015, 09:04 AM
School in United Kingdom discovers hoard of 300 Roman coins
A school in the United Kingdom was home to a hoard of about 300 Roman coins. -
May 11, 2015, 07:30 AM
Rare Roman gold medallion leads Bonhams' June 1 auction
A rare gold 9-solidi medallion of Constantine the Great leads Bonhams' June 1 auction. -
May 9, 2015, 08:59 AM
Italy marks World War I anniversary with Proof silver €10 coin
Italy joins a long line of countries issuing coins commemorating World War I. Italy's newest coin is a Proof silver €10 with designs inspired by sculpture. -
May 8, 2015, 15:20 PM
'2nd Annual So-Called Gathering' medals by Moonlight Mint
Orders are being taken by Jeff Shevlin, the "So-Called Dollar Guy," for brass, copper and .999 silver versions of the "2nd Annual So-Called Gathering" medal. -
May 8, 2015, 15:00 PM
Alderney four-coin set features famous words of Churchill
A four-coin set from Alderney struck by the Royal Mint celebrates famous quotes from Sir Winston Churchill. -
May 8, 2015, 13:42 PM
The Poppies glow in Flanders Fields (and on Canadian coins, too)
The famous World War I poem "In Flanders Field" is the motif of new coins from the Royal Canadian Mint honoring the war centennial. -
May 8, 2015, 10:22 AM
A week of royalty in the world of numismatics: Morning Report
An array of coins were issued to honor the newborn princess -
May 8, 2015, 07:30 AM
Legend of St. George Slaying Dragon not just on British coins
A silver taler from what is modern-day Slovakia shows the legend of St. George slaying the dragon. The coin sold in Emporium Hamburg's April 23 and 24 auction. -
May 7, 2015, 09:50 AM
2020 Tokyo Olympic coins are in the works: Morning Report
Japan, host country of the 2020 Olympics, will release a series of coins to commemorate the games, according to Japan Times. -
May 7, 2015, 07:00 AM
One of four known 1920-S gold sovereigns highlights May auction
The finest known example of what has been called the greatest gold rarity of the British Empire highlights a May 19 auction in London. -
May 6, 2015, 15:30 PM
2015 Maundy ceremony a Royal affair
The 2015 Maundy ceremony was a royal affair, taking Queen Elizabeth II to Sheffield Castle for the annual event where Maundy money is distributed. -
May 6, 2015, 12:56 PM
Jean Luc Picard featured on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' coins
Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series have their collector coins, now it’s time for "The Next Generation" to get in on the action. -
May 6, 2015, 11:30 AM
Royal Australian Mint joins celebration of new princess with coins
The Royal Australian Mint has issued non-circulating 50-cent coins marking the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana in copper-nickel and silver. -
May 6, 2015, 10:45 AM
Royal Mint’s latest young designer: Interview with David Pearce
The young designer of the United Kingdom's future £1 coin to be launched in 2017 talks to Coin World about the design process and his winning entry. -
May 6, 2015, 09:38 AM
Shipwreck with €50 million worth of gold coins discovered
A major shipwreck has discovered near Jussarö, an island off the southern edge of Finland. -
May 6, 2015, 09:00 AM
Germany plans to reintroduce silver to coins sold at face value
Germany has announced plans to restore silver into Uncirculated collector coins sold at face value, though the face value of those coins will now be €20. -
May 6, 2015, 07:00 AM
Royal Canadian Mint offers silver-backed investments
An edited version of an interview The Silver Institute conducted with the Royal Canadian Mint's Steve Higgins for Silver News is presented. -
May 5, 2015, 12:08 PM
Princess Charlotte is honored on Perth Mint commemoratives
The Perth Mint is onboard the Royal Baby bandwagon, announcing its gold and silver commemorative coins honoring the birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. -
May 5, 2015, 09:55 AM
On Cinco de Mayo, learn about coin honoring the Battle of Puebla
Though the fifth of May might be best known in the U.S. for the parties it inspires, the date is important to Mexico as the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla. -
May 4, 2015, 16:04 PM
Hours after birth, Royal Mint issues coins for Princess Charlotte
The Royal Mint announced new collector coins marking the birth of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana within hours of the baby's birth on May 2. -
May 4, 2015, 11:30 AM
Royal Canadian Mint secures first coinage contract with Indonesia
The Royal Canadian Mint has secured its first coinage contract with the Bank of Indonesia, which will use blanks created by the RCM for the 1,000-rupiah coin. -
May 4, 2015, 10:58 AM
1873-S Coronet eagle discovered in Europe
Coin discovered in Europe, graded MS-62 by PCGS, is highest certified, according to Stack's Bowers Galleries and Sotheby’s, who are offering it May 20. -
May 4, 2015, 09:16 AM
William and Kate's new baby celebrated with gold and silver coins
William and Kate's second child arrived over the weekend, and she is being honored with a commemorative coin from the Royal Mint. -
May 4, 2015, 06:45 AM
Miniature Greek masterpieces with animals highlight auction
A collection of miniature Greek coins featuring animals highlights Numismatica Ars Classica's May 20 auction. -
May 2, 2015, 10:21 AM
Sovereign for new sovereign: Royal Mint announces limited edition gold coin
Sovereign for new sovereign: Royal Mint announces limited edition gold coin -
May 2, 2015, 08:25 AM
1930 Zeppelin silver coin a popular issue from Weimar Republic
In 1930 Germany celebrated the 1929 around-the-world flight of the Graf Zeppelin airship with a commemorative silver coin. -
May 2, 2015, 08:15 AM
Roman Nero gold aureus realizes highest value: Market Analysis
This Roman Gold Nero is the most valuable of the bunch -
May 1, 2015, 11:14 AM
Germany unveils designs for next three coins in annual series
Germany has unveiled designs for the next three circulating commemorative €2 coins in its annual Bundeslander series.