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Jun 15, 2020, 09:15 AM
Back to the Future back on silver coins for Niue
Two versions of silver bullion coins are being produced to once again pay tribute to the 1985 movie Back to the Future with the latest offerings in $1 and $2 denominations. -
Jun 8, 2020, 16:00 PM
Netherlands issues three-coin peace set to celebrate WWII end
A three-coin set from Netherlands includes coins of Canada and the United Kingdom as well, each marking the end of World War II 75 years ago. -
Jun 8, 2020, 11:30 AM
Greece plans €2 coin to mark ancient battle
The battle of Thermopylae 2,500 years ago was a significant event in history and is honored with a 2020 circulating commemorative €2 coin from Greece. -
Jun 8, 2020, 08:40 AM
Rare Irish tokens soar in London firm’s auction
Irish tokens highlighted a May Dix Noonan Webb auction, with two pieces from different centuries setting records, attracting winning bids at multiples of their estimates. -
Jun 1, 2020, 10:00 AM
Canada resumes production of numismatic coins at the RCM
After two months of inactivity due to global pandemic restrictions, the Royal Canadian Mint is back in production of numismatic coins, just in time to boost lagging sales. -
May 31, 2020, 11:30 AM
Pobjoy Mint creates silver Apollo 13 anniversary coin for Ascension Island
The troubled Apollo 13 lunar mission has its own commemorative coin, a Proof .999 fine silver crown issued by Ascension Island, designed and developed by the Pobjoy Mint. -
May 30, 2020, 11:45 AM
Vatican City commemorative coin honors John Paul II
The Vatican City is the latest to offer a coin honoring the birth centennial of Pope John Paul II, after his native Poland issued three coins earlier in May. -
May 27, 2020, 10:00 AM
Rare penny of boy king sells in London auction
Two years ago, about ready to give up for the day, a metal detectorist chanced upon a rare silver penny; it sold in April to a UK collector for far beyond its estimated price. -
May 26, 2020, 18:00 PM
Fort building turns into fortune find in France
Playtime during COVID-19 isolation led two young boys in France to a discovery that will be sold at auction in June and could bring the family a swimming pool. -
May 26, 2020, 16:37 PM
RCNA cancels planned July 2020 convention, but show medal will still be issued
The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association has canceled the 2020 convention planned for Halifax, but will still issue the 2020 medal, with quantity based on demand. -
May 24, 2020, 09:00 AM
Poland issues three coins to honor Pope John Paul II
A trio of coins will serve to mark the centennial of the birth of the first man born in Poland to rise to the rank of Pope within the Catholic Church. Coins will be gold and silver. -
May 23, 2020, 09:00 AM
East India Company offers 1-ounce silver £5 to raise funds for National Health Service
Profits from the sale of a new 1-ounce silver coin from St. Helena will be given to Britain's National Health Service in recognition of the health heroes fighting the global pandemic. -
May 22, 2020, 09:00 AM
An outbreak of coins featuring COVID-19 comes from Africa’s Chad
The virus responsible for COVID-19 is making its first appearance struck on coins, on four colorized collectible legal tender .999 fine silver 5,000-franc CFA coins from the African nation of Chad. -
May 21, 2020, 09:00 AM
Hungary honors firefighters with three new coins
Three denominations of 2020 Hungarian coins commemorate firefighters and their patron saint, Florian, marking "150 Years of Organized Fire Departments in Hungary." -
May 20, 2020, 11:49 AM
Second issue in affordable silver series showcases the Hudson’s Bay Company
The second quarter-ounce .999 silver $5 coin in the RCM's 2020 Moments to Hold campaign celebrates the 350th anniversary of the Hudson's Bay Company. -
May 16, 2020, 08:00 AM
Reformation medal in Goldberg sale offers affordable history lesson
A silver medal created for the 400th anniversary of the Reformation honors Lazarus Spengler, a supporter of Martin Luther, is a part of an upcoming Goldberg auction. -
May 11, 2020, 09:00 AM
Octodrachm from Ptolemaic Egypt in Heritage sale displays spending power
Ancient coins serve as a key indicator of life in the past. The recent sale of a Ptolemaic gold octodrachm invites speculation about the its ancient purchasing power in modern terms. -
May 9, 2020, 10:00 AM
Royal Mint pays tribute to VE Day 75th anniversary
The historic achievement that brought victory and peace at the conclusion of World War II is being commemorated, including gold sovereigns that were struck on the actual anniversary date. -
May 7, 2020, 09:00 AM
French gold shooting fest medal in June Zurich auction
An example of a shooting festival medal from an 1894 event in Lyon, France, not Switzerland, is headed for the auction block in Zurich in June. -
May 6, 2020, 08:00 AM
Mexico circulates 2020 Veracruz anniversary 20-peso coin
A 12-sided circulating commemorative 2020 20-peso coin of Mexico celebrating the 500th anniversary of the port city of Veracruz carries security devices and differs in size from previous 20-peso coins.
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