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Nov 20, 2020, 17:30 PM
Noted authority on Mexican and Latin American numismatics, Clyde Hubbard passes
Clyde Hubbard, who played a key role in creating an awareness and understanding of the storied history of coinage in Mexico and Latin America, passed away Oct. 26 at the age of 104. -
Nov 19, 2020, 09:00 AM
Royal Mint Museum launches contest for schoolchildren
To mark the 50th anniversary of decimalization, the Royal Mint Museum is opening a new short-story competition among schoolchildren aged nine to 11 in Wales. -
Nov 17, 2020, 08:30 AM
Luxembourg plans circulating coin honoring birth of royal baby
A circulating commemorative €2 coin is planned in Luxembourg to celebrate the 2020 birth of Prince Charles, an heir to the nation's throne, with a coin production of 500,000. -
Nov 14, 2020, 15:30 PM
Polish gold rarity re-enters market in London auction
Last sold in New York City in 2008, a 1614 gold donative 5-ducat coin recently realized £66,000 in a London sale, much higher than the expected price from the sale of 12 years ago. -
Nov 11, 2020, 08:00 AM
France issues commemorative €2 coin for charity fund
Medical professionals are being recognized in France as a commemorative €2 coin created by Monnaie de Paris salutes the occupation's efforts during the global pandemic. -
Nov 9, 2020, 11:00 AM
Rare medieval silver penny found by metal detectorist sells
A metal detectorist found a silver penny on a recent expedition and the coin turned out to be a 12th century rarity. It sold for well above its estimate at a Dix Noonan Webb London auction. -
Nov 7, 2020, 10:00 AM
Swiss shooting talers for 2021 event now available for pre-sale
The postponement of the 2020 Lucerne Federal Shooting Festival has led to the need for a second issuing of the annual shooting taler and the latest design is now available for pre-sale. -
Nov 6, 2020, 10:00 AM
EID MAR gold example sets record for ancient coin selling price
The only publicly available example of the gold "Ides of March" Roman coin issued for Brutus has sold for a record price of ancient coins at an London auction, establishing the new mark in excess of $4 million. -
Nov 2, 2020, 09:00 AM
Circulating Russian 25-ruble coin salutes health workers
Health care workers globally have stepped into action during the global pandemic and Russian authorities are recognizing the efforts in their country by issuing a commemorative 25-ruble coin. -
Oct 31, 2020, 09:00 AM
New Australian firefighters coin with color enters circulation
Australia has endured natural disasters of late that have required heroic efforts from firefighters and the Royal Australian Mint has developed a circulating $2 coin in their honor. -
Oct 27, 2020, 11:00 AM
Lessons can be found in interpreting Islamic coins
The unique writing on Islamic coins may baffle many collectors, but some stories the coins can tell are worth the extra effort to understand the inscriptions. -
Oct 27, 2020, 08:00 AM
Coin series from Peru celebrates bicentennial
Peru's new nine-coin Builders of the Republic circulating commemorative series marks the bicentennial of freedom from colonial rule and begins with a 2020 coin honoring Juan Pablo Vizcardo y Guzmán. -
Oct 25, 2020, 10:15 AM
Canada issues dollar for UN 75th anniversary milestone
The RCM honors the creation of the United Nations 75 years ago by issuing Canada's first circulating colorized dollar coin, with the desin also available in a plain version. -
Oct 24, 2020, 10:00 AM
UK launches new coin marking diversity with educational kits
The United Kingdom is issuing multiple versions of a 50-penny coin that celebrates diversity, and some of the 10 million coins issued will be included in educational packs for schoolchildren. -
Oct 22, 2020, 17:00 PM
Five-ounce silver $8 coin features Lunar Zodiac race
A 2021 5-ounce .999 fine silver $8 coin from Niue tells the story of the Great Lunar Zodiac Race, which involves cunning, speed, strategy, and most of all, drama. -
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.
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