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Jun 18, 2016, 09:58 AM
Coin dealer issues Brexit medal for undecided voters
Coin dealer Chard has issued a Brexit In or Out medals so undecided voters can decide before the June 23 vote on the United Kingdom exiting the European Union. -
Jun 17, 2016, 12:30 PM
Cats from around the world find a home on coins
Cats feature prominently on coins from around the world. And no entity has issued more cat coins than the Isle of Man. -
Jun 17, 2016, 10:51 AM
Naval victories token marks royal event
A token that may have been distributed at a royal ceremony at St. Paul’s Cathedral on Dec. 19, 1797, highlights Davissons Ltd.’s e-auction closing July 20. -
Jun 15, 2016, 17:00 PM
Helvetic Mint issues 3-dimensional silver $2 coin
The Helvetic Mint has created a 3-dimensional diamond-faceted $2 coin in silver for Niue. -
Jun 14, 2016, 14:00 PM
Formula 1 coins coming in silver, gold
Rosland Capital Group on June 15 will unveil a new collection of gold and silver coins officially licensed by Formula One World Championship Limited. -
Jun 12, 2016, 10:53 AM
Condition rarity modern coin from Germany in auction
A Mint State 69 1960-J silver 5-mark coin from West Germany is expected to sell for $15,000 to $18,000 during Spink’s June 22 auction in New York City. -
Jun 11, 2016, 09:30 AM
Key Renaissance medal catalogs in auction
Kolbe and Fanning' Sale 142 is online June 24 with a mail-bid-only section on June 25 and highlights Italian Renaissance medal catalogs. -
Jun 10, 2016, 11:42 AM
Silver coin hoard found in Israel
A small cache of silver coins recently found in Israel offers a fascinating look into life during the second century B.C. -
Jun 9, 2016, 16:10 PM
Australia issues coins for decimalization anniversary
Australia has issued circulating coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of decimalization. Obverse of coins recall historic designs pre-dating decimalization. -
Jun 8, 2016, 09:15 AM
Vatican announces €2 coin for police anniversary
The Vatican City is issuing a €2 coin marking the bicentennial anniversary of its police force. -
Jun 7, 2016, 13:30 PM
Counterstamped 12,800-real coin sells for over $100k
A 1728 gold “double joe” from Minas Gerais, Brazil, counterstamped by New York goldsmiths Ephraim Brasher and John Burger circulated as $16 in Colonial America. -
Jun 7, 2016, 07:45 AM
Backroom minters continue to strike
Egypt's government brutality, corruption, and disorganization have combined with economic desperation to create ideal conditions for intentional errors. -
Jun 6, 2016, 11:43 AM
Japanese occupation coin highlights Album auction
A 1944 tin 10-sen coin made for the Japanese puppet government in the Dutch East Indies realized $411.25 during Stephen Album Rare Coins’ May 19 to 21 auction. -
Jun 6, 2016, 11:06 AM
Finland honors poet Eino Leino on €2 coin
Finland’s first circulating commemorative €2 coin of 2016 honors poet Eino Leino who died in 1926. The coin was released April 25. -
Jun 6, 2016, 10:45 AM
Belgium marks International Missing Children’s Day
Belgium on May 25 issued a circulating commemorative €2 coin honoring International Missing Children’s Day, which is May 25. -
Jun 5, 2016, 11:25 AM
Royal Mint craftsmanship on display in center
The Royal Mint's history and craftsmanship is on display at the new Royal Mint Experience visitor's center. -
Jun 4, 2016, 08:30 AM
Royal Mint Experience a collaborative effort
Building the Royal Mint Experience visitor's center was a collaborative effort in storytelling. -
Jun 3, 2016, 11:10 AM
Royal Mint opens visitor 'Experience' center
The Royal Mint has opened its multi-million pound visitor's center in Wales, expecting the site to become a major tourist draw. -
Jun 3, 2016, 10:00 AM
Bishop designs Britain's final 'round pound'
In the United Kingdom, a bishop has designed a new coin for the queen. The £1 coin is the final "round pound" before a 12-sided coin debuts in 2017. -
Jun 2, 2016, 09:00 AM
Spink auction offers hastily issued siege coin from Sicily
The intentional removal of a ruler’s name from a coin die almost always reflects a change in political circumstances. -
May 31, 2016, 10:33 AM
Royal Canadian Mint launches galactic series
The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek television series with 11 new coins. -
May 31, 2016, 08:30 AM
CNG auction offers ancient portrait coin
Classical Numismatic Group's recent auction included a silver stater of Lycian dynast Mithrapata, reflecting the portraiture of the era. -
May 30, 2016, 08:30 AM
Goldberg sale features bronze sestertius for harbor
A rare bronze sestertius of Trajan celebrating the expansion of a Roman port is offered in Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles’ June 7 and 8 auction. -
May 29, 2016, 10:00 AM
Slovakian coins mark Maria Theresa’s coronation
Maria Theresa was coronated 275 years ago this year. To mark the anniversary, the Kremnica Mint in Slovakia has issued a Proof 2016 .900 fine gold €100 coin. -
May 29, 2016, 08:30 AM
Pobjoy Mint issues coin for 1866 Civil Rights Act
The Pobjoy Mint has issued an ultra high relief silver coin celebrating the 150th anniversary of America’s Civil Rights Act of 1866.