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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. -
Mar 10, 2020, 07:00 AM
Australia honors WWII anniversary with new $2 coin
Australia has another circulating commemorative $2 coin for 2020, this one celebrating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. -
Mar 9, 2020, 15:00 PM
Pobjoy Mint issues new 50-penny coin celebrating James Cook
The Pobjoy Mint has issued its first 50-penny coin for the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. The coin celebrates the HMS Resolution, which was used by Captain James Cook to visit the island. -
Mar 9, 2020, 09:50 AM
Austrian Mint issues 2020 silver, copper Easter coins
Austria has issued a 2020 Easter coin celebrating the Lipizzaner stallion, famous horses from Europe. Both copper and silver versions of the €5 coin are available. -
Mar 5, 2020, 09:01 AM
Book explores present circulating coinage demands
The third edition of the “Directory of Circulating Coins” is now available. The directory details changes to coinage, including use of new denominations. -
Mar 4, 2020, 09:00 AM
Singapore show organizers announce rescheduled date
Organizers of the April Singapore International Coin Fair announced a new date, Aug. 14 to 16, for the 2020 show, due to the coronavirus. -
Mar 3, 2020, 13:51 PM
Rule, Bermania!: Micronations, Papal Coinage, and Allen Berman
Jeff and Chris speak with the sovereign ruler of Bermania, Allen Berman, a coin dealer and expert in Papal Coinage. They also discuss coinage from micronation, tiny, generally-unrecognized territories and look at an issue of Coin World from 1991. -
Mar 3, 2020, 07:00 AM
Canada issues new Creatures of the North silver bullion series
A new 2-ounce silver $10 bullion coin series from Canada celebrates Creatures of the North, beginning with the Kraken. -
Mar 2, 2020, 17:00 PM
Italy issues circulating €2 coin for Maria Montessori
Italy celebrates educator and physician Maria Montessori with a circulating commemorative €2 coin in 2020. -
Mar 2, 2020, 09:09 AM
Countermarked coins can depict political messages
A silver 50-kopek coin from 1912 depicts Czar Nicholas II, who would be deposed in 1917, and features a countermarked message that celebrates the historic event. -
Feb 27, 2020, 09:00 AM
Pobjoy Mint issues $1 coin for Aussie fire
The Pobjoy Mint is issuing coins to raise funds for wildlife assistance efforts in Australia, after a devastating fire season. -
Feb 24, 2020, 12:00 PM
Australia celebrates 2020 women's cricket event with $2 coin
Australia is issuing a colorful 2020 $2 coin to commemorate the 2020 International Cricket Council Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia. -
Feb 24, 2020, 11:00 AM
Estonia marks Antarctica discovery with circulating €2 coin
Estonia honors the bicentennial of the sighting of Antarctica with a 2020 circulating commemorative €2 coin. -
Feb 23, 2020, 09:00 AM
Coronavirus scare leads to cancellation of coin show in Asia
The Singapore International Coin Fair scheduled for April 3 to 5 is canceled, but organizers still hope to reschedule it in June or August; several other events in Asia are also rescheduled to later in the year. -
Feb 21, 2020, 10:45 AM
‘Priceless’ ancient coins in test case returned to Cyprus
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Baltimore Field Office returned seven ancient coins to representatives of Cyprus during a ceremony Feb. 14. -
Feb 17, 2020, 15:00 PM
Rare silver penny of Saxon ruler coming to auction
A rare silver penny from the ruler Ludica, struck circa 826 to 827, is being offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its March 10 auction. -
Feb 16, 2020, 10:30 AM
Market Analysis: Private platinum pattern has peculiar appeal
Collectors who love patterns in unusual metals might be drawn to a 1913 platinum 8-penny piece, sometimes known as a octarino, depicting George V, that was sold at auction in January. -
Feb 14, 2020, 12:25 PM
Gold siege coin of Vienna from 1529 in auction
A gold ducat klippe from 1529 struck in Vienna during the Ottoman siege on the city is offered March 20 in Fritz Rudolph Künker’s auction No. 336.
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