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Jul 21, 2015, 10:18 AM
Quebec rodeo issues trade token struck by Royal Canadian Mint
A rodeo and western gathering in Quebec, Canada, has issued its first collectible trade token. -
Jul 20, 2015, 15:25 PM
Luxembourg marks anniversary with commemorative €2 coin
Luxembourg’s newest commemorative €2 coin marks the 125th anniversary of the House of Nassau-Weilburg, the governing family of the tiny, wealthy nation. -
Jul 20, 2015, 11:00 AM
Japan Releases New High Speed Train Coins
This five coin set depicts 5 different Shinkansen train lines on the obverse of the coins. -
Jul 20, 2015, 10:40 AM
Images of gold coin hoard in Germany released by museum
Images of a gold coin hoard and its recovery in Germany were released on July 17. -
Jul 20, 2015, 08:00 AM
Kingdom of Bermania all in good fun, mind of Connecticut dealer
The Kingdom of Bermania is all in fun, and perhaps all in the mind of Connecticut coin dealer Allen Berman. -
Jul 20, 2015, 07:55 AM
Greek wreath bearer coins among most impressive: Ancients Today
Among the impressive ancient Greek coins are silver tetradrachms struck by independent cities in the second century B.C., with reverse designs within a wreath. -
Jul 17, 2015, 14:29 PM
Muskoxen charge collectors on silver $100-for-$100 coin
The muskox is the sixth animal honored in the Royal Canadian Mint’s Wildlife in Motion series. -
Jul 17, 2015, 11:30 AM
You won’t find any of these places on traditional maps
Most people would be hard-pressed to find Kurdistan or Bermania on a map, because these and other similar “nations” which have issued "coins," don’t exist. -
Jul 17, 2015, 10:11 AM
Coins struck in unusual metals: Going Topical
The creative use of metal, including pace-age metals, ringed-bimetallic compositions, and embedded metals, is a big part of making modern world coins. -
Jul 16, 2015, 16:18 PM
Metal detectorist discovers Nazi-era gold coin hoard
A metal detectorist in Germany discovered the find of a lifetime, 217 gold coins buried likely during World War II or shortly after. -
Jul 16, 2015, 07:30 AM
Complicated colonial history as seen on silver crown coin
In 1935, New Zealand honored the Waitangi treaty with one of the most famous type coins of the 20th century — the Waitangi crown. -
Jul 14, 2015, 09:30 AM
Diagnosis clears after study of coin: Collectors' Clearinghouse
What at first appeared to be a centered double strike to Coin World columnist Mike Diamond was actually a different, very rare error. -
Jul 13, 2015, 10:44 AM
Mount Rushmore rises above coin on issue from Pobjoy Mint
The Pobjoy Mint’s Proof 2015 .999 fine silver $10 coin celebrating Mount Rushmore has a concave reverse that features the monument in ultra-high relief. -
Jul 13, 2015, 09:20 AM
Canada plans circulating 25-cent, $2 coins honoring ‘In Flanders Fields’ author
Canada plans circulating 25-cent, $2 coins honoring ‘In Flanders Fields’ author -
Jul 13, 2015, 09:16 AM
Rare bronze medal marking Bombay Mint opening highlights auction
When India’s Bombay Mint opened in 1828, a medal was issued to celebrate. -
Jul 13, 2015, 09:15 AM
Ancient Roman coins featuring women common, affordable
A Roman coin sold in Schulman B.V.'s July 3 auction is proof that ancient Roman coins, even showing woman, are affordable and available. -
Jul 10, 2015, 16:04 PM
France’s ‘Red Book’ available from U.S. distributor
Publisher Gadoury has just released the 22nd edition of Monnaies Françaises, a hardcover book exploring French coins from 1789 to 2015. -
Jul 10, 2015, 12:03 PM
APMEX releases fourth issue in exclusive Biblical silver series
The Scottsdale Mint showcases the Ten Commandments as the fourth 2015 silver coin released in the company's Biblical silver coin series. -
Jul 9, 2015, 15:05 PM
South Sudan issues its first set of coins: Coin World Buzz
Coin World provides a quick look at what's happening in the world of numismatics. -
Jul 9, 2015, 11:18 AM
Hungarian commemorative coin program is ‘on fire’
The 10th issue in a series honoring Hungarian inventors celebrates the birth anniversary of a man who improved firefighting technology in Hungary. -
Jul 8, 2015, 14:31 PM
Perth Mint coins explores 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'
Two new coins from the Perth Mint feature the television program "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." -
Jul 8, 2015, 13:19 PM
Royal Mint celebrates Prince George’s second birthday with £5 coin
The Royal Mint has struck a special edition United Kingdom Proof .925 fine silver £5 coin to mark the second birthday of Prince George of Cambridge on July 22. -
Jul 8, 2015, 10:09 AM
Perth Mint releases silver Alice in Wonderland coins
The Perth Mint is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with two new .999 silver coins. -
Jul 7, 2015, 10:16 AM
Silver coins were stored in Parthenon: Coin World Buzz
There're plenty of interesting bits today in the world of numismatics -
Jul 7, 2015, 09:02 AM
Belgium plans circulating €2 coin for European Year of Development
Belgium plans to celebrate the European Year for Development in 2015 with a circulating commemorative €2 coin.