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  • lot-509-gold-aureus-domitius-ahenobarbus
    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.

  • nobel_merged
    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.

  • winning-coin-5
    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.

  • spink-slaney-lot-411-1820-george-iii-pattern-2
    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.

  • 2015-canada-bugs-bunny-20-dollar-silver-coin
    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.

  • 2015-australia-50-cent-greece-coin
    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.

  • 01_displaced_date_malaysia_5sen_2013_merged
    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.

  • pope-john-paul-gold-coin-reverse
    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.

  • symbols-of-power-book-cover
    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.

  • 2015-malta-constitution-2-euro-1
    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.

  • 2015-netherlands-waterloo-5-euro-in-blister-pack
    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.

  • viribusunits_merged
    May 21, 2015, 11:39 AM

    Austrian medal captures Habsburg emperors

    A casual glance at an unfamiliar medal can lead to startling discoveries.

  • cng-sale-99-lot-597-nero-bronze-sestertius
    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.

  • baldwins-1547-england-silver-shilling-pattern-edward-vi
    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.

  • 1920-s-george-v-gold-sovereign
    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.

  • ascension-island-princess-charlotte-coin
    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.

  • modern-silver-waterloo-medal-restrike
    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%.

  • 2015-isle-of-man-tt-race-coin
    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.

  • 2015-finland-5-euro-tavastia-coin
    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.

  • colombian-coin-essay
    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.

  • 2015-switz-10-francs-alpine-descent
    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.

  • waterloo-medal-electrotype
    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.

  • 2015-israel-solar-energy-silver-coins
    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.

  • cng-82-lot-1054
    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.

  • charlemagnestatueatvaticanwiki
    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.

  • 2015-austria-children-coin-vienna-silver
    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.

  • 2015-niue-david-and-goliath-coin
    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.

  • Waterloo-medal-electrotype
    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.

  • 2015-niue-rms-lusitania-1-ounce-silver-coin
    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.

  • roman-coins-1
    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.

  • constantine-gold-medallion
    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.

  • 2015-italy-10-euro-silver-wwi-coin
    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.

  • 2nd_annual_gathering_merged
    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.

  • 2015_churchill_alderney_four_coin_set
    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.

  • 2015-canada-silver-50-dollar-in-flanders-field
    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

  • saint-george-taler-emporium-hamburg
    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.

  • 1920-s-george-v-gold-sovereign
    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.

  • 2015-maundy-money
    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.

  • 3700-two-coin-set-reverse_edited
    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.

  • 2015-australia-50-cent-unc-royal-baby-coin
    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.

  • david-pearce-no-10
    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.

  • 03-2015-royalbaby-silver-1oz-proof-onedge-actual_merged
    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.

  • 2015-u-k-brilliant-uncirculated-5-pound-baby-coin
    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.

  • 1873-s-larger_merged
    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.

  • syracuse-silver-litra-circa-474-to-450-bc
    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.

  • the-royal-mint-gold-sovereign-bullion-coins
    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

  • 1930-graf-zeppelin-5-reichmarks-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.

  • cma_roman_merged
    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

  • 2015-02-25-dresden
    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.

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