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Jan 6, 2023, 08:00 AM
ANS working on plans to move
The American Numismatic Society will likely move in 2028, but that’s still about the only thing that’s official this far out, even after months of rumors suggesting a decision was imminent. -
Jan 1, 2023, 08:40 AM
Aruba’s 2022 commemorative shows native bird of prey
The latest coin in a series dedicated to native animals of the island nation of Aruba is the third to feature a bird: the warawara is the subject of the colorized Prooflike 2022 .925 fine silver 5-florin coin. -
Dec 31, 2022, 09:47 AM
Two Bath pleasure gardens tokens in Noonans auction
In 18th century England, leisure pursuits included visiting gardens that required payment for access, and examples of metal admission tokens for two different Bath area gardens are offered in a January sale. -
Dec 28, 2022, 11:07 AM
Alexander releases guide on medal issues of Napoleon
Researcher David T. Alexander is offering a 190-page softcover book well illustrated in color on the topic of medals that capture the rich history of French leader Napoleon Bonaparte. -
Dec 26, 2022, 12:01 PM
Croatian Mint sells out of smallest gold coin
The Croatia Mint took the road of trying to make a big impact in a small way with what could be the world's smallest gold coin devoted to the world's smallest city. -
Dec 24, 2022, 08:25 AM
Pobjoy Mint releases half-gram gold Walking Liberty coin
Pobjoy Mint has already issued 2022 copper-nickel and silver coins commemorating the U.S. Walking Liberty design, and now adds a Proof half-gram gold version from British Virgin Islands to the series. -
Dec 21, 2022, 10:27 AM
Latvia issues coin honoring Ukraine fight for freedom
Latvia, not directly involved in the war between Ukraine and Russia, supports Ukraine's quest for freedom with a Proof .999 fine silver €5 coin by a Ukrainian artist; part of sales go to charity for Ukraine. -
Dec 19, 2022, 10:40 AM
Canada circulates colorful mourning $2 coin for queen
If this is colorful — a distinctive black outer ring on the RCM's ringed-bimetallic 2022 circulating commemorative $2 coin evokes a black arm-band to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. -
Dec 13, 2022, 10:21 AM
Estonia issues circulating commem €2 supporting Ukraine
Estonia supports the struggle of Ukraine in the war against Russia with a 2022 circulating commemorative €2 coin issued for circulation Nov. 29 (and sold in a coin card priced at €18 since the summer). -
Dec 12, 2022, 10:14 AM
2023 Swiss shooting talers on pre-order with lower mintages
Pre-ordering is open for the 2023 Swiss shooting taler medals in silver and gold versions for the event to be held in Obwalden. Both versions have lower mintages than the 2022 issues. -
Dec 9, 2022, 08:40 AM
King Charles III 50p begins circulating in the UK
The first coinage to circulate bearing the likeness of King Charles III is a 50-penny coin commemorating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II on the reverse, first available in change at UK post offices. -
Dec 7, 2022, 08:49 AM
Over 400 Celtic gold coins stolen from German museum
Thieves who broke into a German museum in an overnight heist discovered Nov. 23 escaped with a hoard of 483 Celtic gold coins and other artifacts and remain at large. -
Dec 6, 2022, 10:32 AM
Switzerland switches to pure silver in commemorative coins
Swissmint is rebranding and changing to .9999 fine silver for its commemorative coins, starting with a 2022 20-franc coin remembering singer-songwriter-lawyer “Mani” Matter. -
Nov 30, 2022, 09:00 AM
Moravian star on Germany’s Christmas silver €25 commemorative
A 2022 .999 fine silver €25 coin from Germany captures the seasonal spirit with the depiction of the Moravian star, a popular Christmas symbol in German-speaking lands. -
Nov 28, 2022, 13:00 PM
Germany plans €2 coins honoring Charlemagne, Hamburg for 2023
Germany unveiled designs for its two planned circulating commemorating €2 coins for 2023, with one honoring Charlemagne and the other starting a second series honoring the German states. -
Nov 27, 2022, 10:00 AM
English gold coin found by metal detectorist in Canada
Believed to be the oldest English coin discovered in Canada in an archaeological context, a 1422 to 1427 gold quarter noble was found by a metal detectorist near a dig site in Newfoundland. -
Nov 14, 2022, 09:00 AM
Royal Mint, Pobjoy Mint offer King Tut commemoratives
The centennial of the discovery of King Tut's tomb is the occasion for the Royal Mint and Pobjoy Mint to issue several different 2022 coins. -
Nov 12, 2022, 14:00 PM
Cayón marks 55-year history with sale including Royal 8 reals
A 55-lot auction of rare ancient and world coins marks the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Spanish auction firm Cayón and the sale includes a Royal silver 8-reales coin. -
Nov 9, 2022, 11:26 AM
Charles I gold medal offered in upcoming Noonans auction
A gold medal issued in 1643 during the reign of Charles I is among the highlights offered in an upcoming Noonans sale with the medal showing an estimate of £2,000 to £2,600. -
Nov 9, 2022, 08:21 AM
Royal Mint strikes 2022 Charles III coins for release
A December release is planned for 50-penny circulating coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III in the biggest change to United Kingdom coins since decimalization.
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