The American Numismatic Association is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Colorado headquarters, which officially opened in Colorado Springs on June 10, 1967. Those who attend the World’s Fair of Money (www.WorldsFairofMoney.com), which takes place August 1–5, 2017, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, will be in for an anniversary treat: The ANA will […]
Whitman releases new Check List and Record Book of United States Paper Money
(Pelham, Alabama)—Whitman Publishing announces the release of an updated Check List and Record Book of United States Paper Money for collectors of American currency. The 256-page softcover book retails for $9.95 and is available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com). The Check List and Record Book is designed as a convenient way for […]
Switzerland wins 2016 IBNS Bank Note of the Year award
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) announces that its voting membership has selected the Swiss National Bank to receive its prestigious “Bank Note of the Year Award” for 2016. With almost 120 new banknotes released worldwide during 2016, over half were of sufficiently new design to be eligible for nomination. While the Swiss 50-franc hybrid note was […]
The Tyvek banknotes of Haiti
More and more countries all over the world are in the process of switching or have already switched their circulating currency to issues printed on plastic (polymer) materials. Polymer banknotes are much more durable than traditional paper banknotes, have better security features, and are cheaper in the long run. Examples of countries that have […]
European Union: New €50 “Europa” series banknote issued today
The European Central Bank announced today (4th April) that the new €50 banknote in the current “Europa” series has been officially released for circulation. The new banknote was unveiled at the headquarters of the European Central Bank (ECB) on the 5th July 2016, when ECB executive member Yves Mersch introduced the note’s new security features and amended […]
There’s still time to register early for the 2017 ANA Summer Seminar
Hobbyists interested in attending the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 49th annual Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colo. can now register for the event online. The two one-week sessions will be held June 17-29. ANA members who register by March 31 will save $50 per session on the cost of tuition; life members who register will save an additional $25 […]
Learn to be a professional numismatist with PNG’s education and internship program
(Temecula, California)—If you’ve thought about turning your hobby into a full-time career, the Professional Numismatists Guild, or PNG (www.PNGdealers.org), can help. PNG is accepting applications for its next group of young men and women who want to participate in the Promoting Numismatic Growth Internship Program. Since its launch in 2014, the PNG’s internship project has […]
High-Denomination Banknotes
From a financial standpoint numismatics can be very rewarding, with many items increasing in value over time, providing a tangible benefit to this exciting hobby. Such increases in value, however, should not always be expected, and in some cases it may not be the best idea to put some items away at their time of […]
Modern Irish Replacement Notes
Replacement banknotes are a fascinating field of numismatics that sees many dedicated collectors. These banknotes are printed separately from regular banknotes and are used to replace banknotes that were damaged in the printing process and were destroyed. Often (but not always) these replacement notes can be identified by special characteristics of the serial number. A […]
Agents Seize Approximately $20 Million and Arrest Brazilian National in Scheme to Launder TelexFree Funds
Editor’s note: Although this story doesn’t involve numismatics per se, we thought it was a good opportunity to draw attention to U.S. anti–money-laundering regulations, which have a big effect on the daily operations of coin, bullion, and paper-money dealers. Many collectors are unaware of the work that goes on behind the dealer’s desk to make […]
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