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May 3, 2020, 11:00 AM
Pobjoy Mint marks VE-Day on Gibraltar issue 50-penny coin
Gibraltar 2020 50-penny coins minted by the Pobjoy Mint in copper-nickel and two silver versions commemorate Victory in Europe Day in 1945 and feature the London skyline. -
Apr 29, 2020, 09:00 AM
Vichy France coin that was never released in auction
A 5-franc coin from Vichy France, one of a small number of survivors, is estimated to sell for $300 to $400 during Stephen Album Rare Coins’ June 11 to 14 auction -
Apr 28, 2020, 09:30 AM
Belgium celebrates train milestone on innovative coin
The 2020 silver €5 coin commemorating Belgium's first train ride is also a first in other ways. A multiview technique was applied to the reverse of the coin. -
Apr 21, 2020, 10:00 AM
Afghan cameleers appear on new 50-cent coin from Australia
The Royal Australian Mint honors the contribution of the Afghan Cameleers in the exploration and settlement of the continent with 2020 50-cent coins. -
Apr 19, 2020, 10:00 AM
Classic silver coin of New France gets golden treatment
A new gold coin from Canada celebrates a classic silver coin of New France, 350 years after it was issued, with the new coin given an aged appearance. -
Apr 18, 2020, 10:30 AM
Post-war German inflation ‘coins’ resemble medals
An aluminum 50-million-mark coin from Westphalia is offered in a May 4 auction by Steve Album Rare Coins. The piece dates to the post-war inflationary period in Germany. -
Apr 18, 2020, 10:15 AM
France celebrates the Smurfs with 13 collector coins
France applauds the Smurfs, iconic little blue pixies who were the creation of Belgian artist Peyo, with 13 different 2020 coins in multiple denominations and compositions. -
Apr 17, 2020, 10:24 AM
Medals around the world celebrate mothers, maternity
In the Monica Kern Collection, medals from around the world depict mothers lending support, encouragement or enrichment (nutritional and otherwise) to their children. -
Apr 17, 2020, 09:30 AM
Magical Beasts: Creatures real and imagined on coins and medals
Monsters, beasts and other wild creatures both real and imagined have long played an important part in cultural imagery and story-telling, including appearing on our coins. -
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.
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