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Nov 24, 2020, 08:30 AM
Siege of Tsingtao medal of Germany from World War I in upcoming sale
by Jeff StarckA 1914 medal commemorating soldiers who defended the German port of Tsingtao in China during World War I from an attack by Japan and the United Kingdom is in a December sale.Nov 23, 2020, 09:30 AMPobjoy celebrates ‘A Christmas Carol’ with new coins from Ascension Islands
by Jeff StarckThe Charles Dickens classic "A Christmas Carol" is being featured on a new crown coin from the Pobjoy Mint for the Ascension Islands, including Ebenezer Scrooge and the three ghosts from the story.Nov 21, 2020, 10:00 AMPobjoy Mint issues first Christmas-themed coin for British Indian Ocean Territory
by Jeff StarckThe Pobjoy Mint has issued first ever Christmas 50-penny coins on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory that utilized the licensed image of Father Christmas in time for the holiday season.Nov 20, 2020, 17:30 PMNoted authority on Mexican and Latin American numismatics, Clyde Hubbard passes
by Larry JewettClyde 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 AMRoyal Mint Museum launches contest for schoolchildren
by Jeff StarckTo 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 AMLuxembourg plans circulating coin honoring birth of royal baby
by Jeff StarckA 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 PMPolish gold rarity re-enters market in London auction
by Jeff StarckLast 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 AMFrance issues commemorative €2 coin for charity fund
by Jeff StarckMedical 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 AMRare medieval silver penny found by metal detectorist sells
by Jeff StarckA 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 AMSwiss shooting talers for 2021 event now available for pre-sale
by Jeff StarckThe 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 AMEID MAR gold example sets record for ancient coin selling price
by Jeff StarckThe 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 AMCirculating Russian 25-ruble coin salutes health workers
by Jeff StarckHealth 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 AMNew Australian firefighters coin with color enters circulation
by Jeff StarckAustralia 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 AMLessons can be found in interpreting Islamic coins
by Jeff StarckThe 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 AMCoin series from Peru celebrates bicentennial
by Jeff StarckPeru'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 AMCanada issues dollar for UN 75th anniversary milestone
by Jeff StarckThe 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 AMUK launches new coin marking diversity with educational kits
by Jeff StarckThe 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 PMFive-ounce silver $8 coin features Lunar Zodiac race
by Jeff StarckA 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 AMFiji gives children colorful 50-cent coin to mark independence
by Jeff StarckIn 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 AMToken suggesting 17th century London lifestyle in upcoming auction
by Jeff StarckA 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.NEWS-
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