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Nov 30, 2015, 13:30 PM
Final watercraft on world coins book now available
The third volume in author Yossi Dotan’s Watercraft on World Coins trilogy is ready for ordering. -
Nov 30, 2015, 11:30 AM
Pobjoy Mint, Ascension Islands Rule Britannia coins
The Pobjoy Mint has issued new coins on behalf of Ascension Island to commemorate the 275th anniversary of the composition of anthem Rule, Britannia! -
Nov 30, 2015, 10:04 AM
1715 Dutch Fishing Fleet rescued silver medal
A silver medal from the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War sold in Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Nov. 5 to 10 auction, realizing $2,585, with a 17.5 percent buyer’s fee. -
Nov 28, 2015, 08:00 AM
There's something odd at the Santiago Mint
Some are so outlandish that it strains credulity to think that they are the product of human error or spontaneous equipment malfunction. -
Nov 27, 2015, 11:20 AM
Pobjoy Mint issues Magna Carta crown coin
The Pobjoy Mint has issued a "dished" coin to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta. -
Nov 27, 2015, 09:00 AM
Heritage Hong Kong auction features 'mule'
A mule with an elephant and two lions sounds like the start of a bad zoological joke, but describes a lot in Heritage Auctions’ Hong Kong auction Dec. 10 to 12. -
Nov 26, 2015, 08:15 AM
Andorra announces €2 coins
Andorra will issue two circulating commemorative €2 coins before year's end. One marks the Customs Agreement with the European Union, the other the voting age. -
Nov 25, 2015, 10:14 AM
Mount Vesuvius ultra high relief coin Niue
The volcano Mount Vesuvius appears in ultra high relief on an Antique Finish 2015 2-ounce .999 fine silver $2 coin from Niue. -
Nov 24, 2015, 11:00 AM
Roman coin hoard found in Switzerland
Swiss archaeologist Georg Matter noted that the coins were new when they were buried, and in a place that has always been farmed on, never built on. -
Nov 24, 2015, 07:36 AM
Mysterious Chinese coin in Champion’s Macau auction: On the Block
One of the most mysterious of Chinese coins is the circa 1912 “Big Beard” dollar. The “Big Beard Dollar” highlights Champion Auctions' Dec. 6 sale in Macau. -
Nov 23, 2015, 14:00 PM
Early Byzantine gold solidi coins: Ancients Today
Early Byzantine solidii are among the most affordable ancient gold coins. -
Nov 23, 2015, 13:30 PM
Party time around the world: Going Topical
Every nation on Earth has annual festivals and many of these are commemorated on coins. -
Nov 23, 2015, 11:29 AM
Perth Mint honors Star Trek: Enterprise television series on coins
The Perth Mint honors the television series Star Trek: Enterprise with two new silver dollar coins from Tuvalu. -
Nov 20, 2015, 09:11 AM
Year of Five Emperors offers rare ancient coins
The year 193 became known as the Year of Five Emperors as a procession of men vied for the title. Many of their coins are rare, but they aren't out of reach. -
Nov 20, 2015, 08:48 AM
Fake Krugerrand discovery story this week's most read
It’s time to catch up on the week that was in numismatic insights and news. Coin World is looking back at its five most-read stories of the week. -
Nov 17, 2015, 09:45 AM
Pattern cash coin in iron issued during ruler’s one-year reign
A Chinese pattern from the 12th century is a highlight of Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio’s Hong Kong auction. -
Nov 16, 2015, 09:19 AM
Silver pattern from China struck at Heaton Mint in Birmingham
An undated (1898) silver 50-cent pattern from Shensi, China, was struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England. -
Nov 16, 2015, 09:15 AM
Royal Mint unveils 2016 commemorative coins
War and battle, birthdays and farewells are some of the themes announced for the United Kingdom’s 2016 circulating commemorative coins. -
Nov 16, 2015, 09:12 AM
New Jerusalem coin ends Biblical series through Scottsdale, APMEX
New Jerusalem, as described in the Bible in the book of Revelation, is the final theme for the six-coin series of $2 from the Scottsdale Mint. -
Nov 13, 2015, 14:48 PM
California dealer discovers fake Krugerrand in fake holder
A California dealer recently discovered a fake Proof gold Krugerrand in a fake Numismatic Guaranty Corporation holder. -
Nov 13, 2015, 11:43 AM
Club focused on ringed bimetallic coins notches milestone
The Worldwide Bimetallic Collectors Club, a group of collectors interested in coins that are ringed bimetallic issues, has issued its 1,000th weekly newsmail. -
Nov 12, 2015, 07:30 AM
Royal Canadian Mint gets on board with NASCAR
The Royal Canadian Mint has partnered with the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing to issue a limited edition silver medal. -
Nov 11, 2015, 15:47 PM
NGC certifies rare gold George VI Jaipur Nazarana mohur
NGC has certified a rare gold mohur Nazarana, or presentation piece, of King George VI. The Indian coin is coming to auction. -
Nov 10, 2015, 12:30 PM
Austrian Mint’s annual New Year’s coin celebrates concert
The New Year’s Special Uncirculated €5 silver coin issued by the Austrian Mint features the New Year’s concert performed by the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. -
Nov 10, 2015, 11:15 AM
Portugal strikes coins for 2016 Rio Olympics with special methods
The Portuguese State Mint is issuing a single Proof gold and silver €2.5 coin that has connected parts, with half of the coin in gold and half in silver. -
Nov 9, 2015, 11:28 AM
10 tons of ancient Chinese coins unearthed: Coin World Buzz
The coins unearthed were among "more than 10,000 other gold, bronze and iron items ... along with jade articles, wood tablets and bamboo slips." -
Nov 9, 2015, 10:00 AM
Denmark’s most expensive coin sells at auction
Denmark’s most expensive coin is actually from Norway. Auction house Bruun Rasmussen sold the unique 1658 silver 2 speciedaler Nov. 3. -
Nov 9, 2015, 09:40 AM
Pobjoy Mint completes 12 Days of Christmas series
The Isle of Man’s 2015 Christmas gold Angel coin with drum privy mark completes the 12-year series honoring the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song. -
Nov 6, 2015, 09:30 AM
Pobjoy Mint celebrates Shackleton’s Endurance expedition on coins
British Antarctic Territory is the issuer of 2015 £2 coins marking the centennial of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914 to 1917. -
Nov 5, 2015, 11:40 AM
Battle of Gangut silver ruble in Nov. 30 auction
A 1914 silver ruble of Russia marking the Battle of Gangut is a key to Russia's silver ruble commemorative series. -
Nov 5, 2015, 06:00 AM
Royal Canadian Mint continues issuing hockey-themed coins
The Royal Canadian Mint continues to issue hockey-themed coins, in 2015 celebrating hockey goaltenders. -
Nov 4, 2015, 13:56 PM
Lithuania celebrates language with circulating €2 coin
Lithuania has confirmed that it will commemorate the Lithuanian language on a 2015 circulating €2 coin. -
Nov 4, 2015, 10:54 AM
Anglo-Saxon hoard officially a treasure, finder to get reward
A bucket of more than 5,200 coins found by Paul Coleman in December 2014 is now an official treasure. -
Nov 3, 2015, 15:32 PM
Monaco plans €2 coin for Prince’s Palace anniversary
Monaco on Nov. 1 will issue a circulating commemorative ?2 coin to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the castle fortress rising about the skyline.