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Apr 13, 2020, 12:00 PM
Rare silver penny found by detector sells in London auction
A rare silver penny of Ludica realized £41,216 ($54,004 U.S.), including fees totaling 28.8 percent, during Dix Noonan Webb’s March 10 auction. -
Apr 13, 2020, 10:20 AM
Royal Mint places poet William Wordsworth on 2020 coins
The Royal Mint marks 250 years since the birth of poet William Wordsworth with three new £5 coins, in base metal, silver, or gold, seen here. -
Apr 13, 2020, 09:32 AM
Royal Mint launches new Peter Rabbit coins, again
The Royal Mint continues to celebrate the famous children’s book character Peter Rabbit on collector coins, including the silver and gold versions shown here. -
Apr 10, 2020, 10:30 AM
World mints adjust during pandemic, more shows cancel
World mints are responding to the global COVID-19 pandemic by halting, reducing or shifting production. Near future coin shows are being canceled to avoid mass gatherings. -
Apr 5, 2020, 09:00 AM
RCM closes Ottawa facility for at least 14 days
The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Apr 3, 2020, 16:16 PM
Medal in auction honors British anti-slavery efforts of 1830s
A British anti-slavery medal from 1834 is being offered during Heritage Auctions’ April 24 to 27 sale. -
Mar 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
Show cancellations continue as COVID-19 worsens
The COVID-19 virus continues to affect people around the globe, including having consequences to the hobby. -
Mar 23, 2020, 09:34 AM
Award medal in Dix Noonan Webb London auction
A uniquely edge-engraved gold medal awarded by the Institute of Civil Engineers around 1921 is offered in Dix Noonan Webb’s April 8 auction in London. -
Mar 17, 2020, 07:00 AM
Royal-related Conder token in London auction
A 1797 “Conder” token commemorates King George III’s attendance at a celebration at St. Paul’s Cathedral. -
Mar 16, 2020, 11:40 AM
When a world’s ‘first’ is not a first: diamond coin
A new coin from the RCM shaped like a cut diamond is not the first in the world. A 2016 coin from Niue issued by the Helvetic Mint is actually the first diamond-shaped coin. -
Mar 13, 2020, 11:54 AM
Global pandemic forces cancellation of shows, more
The numismatic community both internationally and in the United States continues to deal with the effects of the global pandemic of COVID-19. -
Mar 10, 2020, 07:00 AM
Australia honors WWII anniversary with new $2 coin
Australia has another circulating commemorative $2 coin for 2020, this one celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. -
Mar 9, 2020, 15:00 PM
Pobjoy Mint issues new 50-penny coin celebrating James Cook
The Pobjoy Mint has issued its first 50-penny coin for the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. The coin celebrates the HMS Resolution, which was used by Captain James Cook to visit the island. -
Mar 9, 2020, 09:50 AM
Austrian Mint issues 2020 silver, copper Easter coins
Austria has issued a 2020 Easter coin celebrating the Lipizzaner stallion, famous horses from Europe. Both copper and silver versions of the €5 coin are available. -
Mar 5, 2020, 09:01 AM
Book explores present circulating coinage demands
The third edition of the “Directory of Circulating Coins” is now available. The directory details changes to coinage, including use of new denominations. -
Mar 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
Singapore show organizers announce rescheduled date
Organizers of the April Singapore International Coin Fair announced a new date, Aug. 14 to 16, for the 2020 show, due to the coronavirus. -
Mar 3, 2020, 13:51 PM
Rule, Bermania!: Micronations, Papal Coinage, and Allen Berman
Jeff and Chris speak with the sovereign ruler of Bermania, Allen Berman, a coin dealer and expert in Papal Coinage. They also discuss coinage from micronation, tiny, generally-unrecognized territories and look at an issue of Coin World from 1991. -
Mar 3, 2020, 07:00 AM
Canada issues new Creatures of the North silver bullion series
A new 2-ounce silver $10 bullion coin series from Canada celebrates Creatures of the North, beginning with the Kraken. -
Mar 2, 2020, 17:00 PM
Italy issues circulating €2 coin for Maria Montessori
Italy celebrates educator and physician Maria Montessori with a circulating commemorative €2 coin in 2020. -
Mar 2, 2020, 09:09 AM
Countermarked coins can depict political messages
A silver 50-kopek coin from 1912 depicts Czar Nicholas II, who would be deposed in 1917, and features a countermarked message that celebrates the historic event.
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