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Jan 18, 2019, 05:30 AM
Silver ‘dollar’ from Lima struck with new technology
A rare 1751 silver Columnarios or Pillar dollar (8 reals) from Lima highlights Cayon Subastas’ Feb. 20 auction. -
Jan 15, 2019, 05:42 AM
Goldberg auction offers familiar medallic imagery
Two medals in the Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles Jan. 27 auction recall classic coin designs, offering affordable options for the collector. -
Jan 14, 2019, 06:51 AM
More themes revealed for euro commemoratives
The slate of circulating commemorative €2 coin designs revealed for 2019 includes three coins with themes celebrating economic and political institutions. -
Jan 14, 2019, 06:48 AM
UK reveals themes for 2019 coinage
The Royal Mint has unveiled designs for commemorative coins celebrating D-Day, Sherlock Holmes, Samuel Pepys, Josiah Wedgwood, and Queen Victoria. -
Jan 7, 2019, 02:20 AM
Royal Mint marks 50 years in southern Wales
The Royal Mint marked its 50th anniversary at the south Wales site in Llantrisant on Dec. 17, 2018. -
Jan 7, 2019, 02:06 AM
Artists, culture feature on 2019 circulating commems
Three countries in the eurozone plan to release circulating commemorative €2 coins in early 2019 celebrating artists and regional culture. -
Jan 4, 2019, 05:56 AM
RCM to circulate coins for two 2019 anniversaries
In 2019 Canada will issue commemorative coins to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 50th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality. -
Jan 4, 2019, 05:00 AM
Gold aureus of Antoninus Pius in Davissons sale
A gold aureus of Antoninus Pius alluding to his victory in Britain in about A.D. 141 is offered in Davissons Ltd.’s auction No. 38 closing Feb. 27. -
Dec 31, 2018, 06:08 AM
Annual British coin book set available in U.S.
2019's “Coins of England & the United Kingdom” published by Spink is now available in the United States from Coin & Currency Institute. -
Dec 31, 2018, 06:00 AM
Paper money backs large 14th century Chinese coin
A 14th century giant bronze coin issued in China intended to back a paper money issue appears in Stephen Album Rare Coins’ Jan. 17 to 19 auction. -
Dec 25, 2018, 02:00 AM
RCM ends Parliament series, starts Zodiac
The RCM is finishing 2018 with the last coin in its “Keepers of the Parliament” series and beginning 2019 with the first coin of the Zodiac series. -
Dec 23, 2018, 04:00 AM
Royal Mint issues Tower of London series of coins
The Royal Mint will issue a set of 2019 commemorative coins to “bring to life ... the epic story” of the Tower of London. -
Dec 21, 2018, 04:17 AM
On the Block: 1066 silver penny of Harold II in sale
A silver penny of Harold II, struck at the London Mint, is one of many highlights in The New York Sale’s auction XLVI Jan. 9 in New York City. -
Dec 21, 2018, 02:55 AM
Micronation known as Molossia honors Emperor Norton
Molossia, a micronation near Dayton, Nevada, commissioned a medallic creation honoring a British man who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. -
Dec 17, 2018, 05:10 AM
Santa Claus is coming to ... Fiji? (on a silver $1)
The popular image of Santa Claus is entwined with the Coca-Cola brand. The two come together on a new silver dollar for Fiji struck by the Scottsdale Mint. -
Dec 15, 2018, 05:55 AM
Coins in times of war in book from Royal Mint, Spink
A new book by Kevin Clancy of the Royal Mint Museum available from Spink explores how money and war have collided and influenced one another. -
Dec 14, 2018, 06:13 AM
Gold Graf Zeppelin medal affordable aviation artifact
A 1929 gold LZ 127 (Graf Zeppelin) medal sold in a recent auction in Germany is an affordable way to own gold with historical value as well. -
Dec 11, 2018, 03:05 AM
Rare French gold medal has American connection
A rare Duvivier gold medal with an American connection sold for a hammer price of €25,000 ($28,248 U.S.) in a Nov. 15 Monaco auction. -
Dec 10, 2018, 03:19 AM
Pobjoy Mint makes error on silver Pegasus coin
The Pobjoy Mint inadvertently created an error coin, a Pegasus 2-ounce silver dollar that features the wrong application of frosting. -
Dec 10, 2018, 03:18 AM
2019 Swiss shooting talers available for pre-order
The 2019 Swiss shooting talers, for Appenzeller, are ready for pre-order, with delivery in January. The silver version has a mintage limited to 1,500 pieces.
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