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Oct 19, 2020, 10:30 AM
Fiji gives children colorful 50-cent coin to mark independence
In celebration of Fiji's 50th anniversary of independence on Oct. 10, the Reserve Bank of Fiji is giving each schoolchild in the nation a special 2020 commemorative 50-cent coin. -
Oct 18, 2020, 09:45 AM
Token suggesting 17th century London lifestyle in upcoming auction
A token from the 17th century issued by the Mermaid Tavern, a popular London gathering spot, will be offered for auction in November in Very Fine condition. -
Oct 16, 2020, 12:15 PM
1713 gold ‘Royal’ from 1715 Plate Fleet wreck in Sedwick auction
A Spanish colonial 1713-MXO J gold 8-escudo Royal coin with documented provenance to the famed 1715 Plate Fleet wreck highlights Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC’s Treasure Auction 28 on Nov. 17. -
Oct 14, 2020, 10:00 AM
18th century Hungarian gold coin tells a pair of stories
An 18th century Hungarian gold coin offers both the story of St. George and the legendary slaying of the dragon along with a Biblical scene of Jesus and his disciples in rough seas. -
Oct 14, 2020, 09:30 AM
Market Analysis: A powerful portrait of Emperor Nero on aureus
The representation of Nero found on this gold aureus, purchased for $25,000 at a September sale, gives an impression of power that marked the reign of the emperor. -
Oct 14, 2020, 08:30 AM
Royal Mint begins issuing Winnie the Pooh 50-penny with multiple designs
The lovable Winnie the Pooh and his friends will make appearances on the Royal Mint's limited-edition 50-penny collector coins, three per year for 2020 through 2022, available in color or plain. -
Oct 13, 2020, 08:00 AM
Market Analysis: Curly-hair and a beard on Hadrian portrait
A coin of Hadrian, whose appearance differed greatly from previous Roman emperors, was featured in a recent Classical Numismatic Group auction with a selling price of $6,000. -
Oct 12, 2020, 09:00 AM
Pandemic restrictions lead to January 2021 NYINC cancellation
The New York International Numismatic Convention that was scheduled for January 2021 is canceled, but auction companies expect to proceed with their sales. -
Oct 9, 2020, 18:00 PM
Market Analysis: Handsome Roman gold coins highlight sale
Classic Numismatic Group's September auction provided a showcase for Imperial Roman gold coins that included well-documented examples that brought favorable sales results. -
Oct 9, 2020, 10:24 AM
Euro residents offering views on future of small denomination coins
The 1-cent and 2-cent coinage of the eurozone could be eliminated as the European Commission assesses their usefulness and seeks residents' opinions on the future status of the coins. -
Oct 9, 2020, 09:30 AM
Royal Mint launches new bullion coin technology for 2021
The Royal Mint offers innovative security features on 2021 Britannia gold and silver coins, allowing visual authentication, to combat counterfeiting of its high demand bullion products. -
Oct 6, 2020, 08:00 AM
Russian history lesson found in 1741 bronze medal in Sincona auction
A bronze medal to commemorate Russia's Elizabeth I and her ascension to the throne in 1741 serves as a portal to a lesson that reflects upon the times and her place in history. -
Oct 2, 2020, 13:00 PM
Royal Mint considers production stop on two denominations
UK circulating 2-penny and £2 coins will not be produced at the Royal Mint for the next 10 years, as a recent government audit finds an oversupply of the coins paired with falling demand. -
Sep 30, 2020, 16:44 PM
San Marino honors healthcare workers with €10 commem
Proceeds from sales of Uncirculated copper-nickel €10 coins honoring the San Marino Institute for Social Security and its health services are donated to the institute to support its COVID-19 work. -
Sep 22, 2020, 09:00 AM
Hungarian sheepdog stands guard on face of new coin
Known as the "mop dog," the komondor is featured on the second coin in the Hungarian Sheep and Hunting Dogs series, a Proof-like copper-nickel-zinc 2,000-forint coin. -
Sep 21, 2020, 12:00 PM
Dutch coins honor water pumping station centennial
A Royal Dutch Mint 2020 coin celebrates the centennial of a technological improvement that had a dramatic impact then and now on preserving Dutch land from floods. -
Sep 21, 2020, 11:00 AM
Small gold coin is big news from Royal Canadian Mint
The latest Proof .999 fine gold $10 coin from the Royal Canadian Mint uses native gold and a native-inspired design by an Inuk artist, and is available individually, a first. -
Sep 21, 2020, 09:00 AM
Prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie celebrated on Royal Mint’s new coins
The works of prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie are honored with a number of issues from the Royal Mint on the occasion of the British writer's 100th anniversary of first being published. -
Sep 20, 2020, 11:00 AM
Australian silver shipwreck series continues with ‘Zuytdorp’
The RAM offers the third issue in its Shipwreck series of triangular 1-ounce .999 fine silver $1 coins, depicting the Dutch East India ship "Zuytdorp" that disappeared in 1712. -
Sep 19, 2020, 09:30 AM
Rare silver pattern coin for Madagascar coming to auction
A rare fantasy issue struck in London featuring the last monarch of the Kingdom of Madagascar can become part of a new collection when offered for sale in the Netherlands in October.
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