The last week and a few other days as well were spent in Illinois at the ANA World’s Fair of Money. It was the most dynamic ANA convention since the 2000 event in Philadelphia. Instead of narrative this week I give a photo essay — of pictures taken at the show. On Sunday before the […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 11, 2019
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 11, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was the 2019 American Silver Eagle one-ounce Proof coin (19EM), which sold 72,463 units. In second place was the 2019 Native American $1 Coin & Currency Set (19NR) with 4,263 sold. The third best-selling item this week […]
ANA presents literary awards to exceptional writers
2019 Adult Numismatist Literary Award Winners The American Numismatic Association’s 2019 literary awards — recognizing articles published in the 2018 volume of its official magazine, The Numismatist — is being presented today at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. The Numismatist was launched by ANA founder and first editor Dr. George F. Heath in 1888, […]
United Kingdom: Plans to mint “Brexit” coin revisited in time for departure date
It has been reported that plans to mint a commemorative coin to mark the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union have gained traction once again as Britain’s Finance Minister is understood to have scheduled production for the coins. Mainstream media in the UK has published information that British chancellor Sajid Javid has […]
Bureau of Engraving and Printing and United States Mint to participate in the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2019 World’s Fair of Money
Washington, D.C. (August 7, 2019) — The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) and the United States Mint will share booth #1825 at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money, August 13 – 17, 2019, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. United States Mint Director David J. Ryder and […]
Iran: Government approves plans to re-denominate rial currency and transition to new name of toman
The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voted (31st July) to approve a plan which will see the beleaguered currency have four digits removed from its monetary structure. Currently, the Iranian rial trades in markets at 120,000 to one U.S. dollar, though the Central Bank of Iran’s official exchange rate is 42,000. If […]
PCGS team grows with exciting new talent
(Santa Ana, California) August 1, 2019 — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) team has gained three new members bringing a wide range of numismatic knowledge and business acumen. Well-known banknote and counterfeit expert Bruce Thornton has joined as the Director of Banknote Grading; numismatic educator and vintage coin grader Steve Feltner began a role […]
Five things to know about the ANA show
NGC and PMG have some exciting news for those attending the World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. If you’re attending the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Chicago August 13-17, here are five things to know: 1. NGC is offering on-site grading and encapsulation of U.S. coins, starting on August 13. PMG is also offering on-site […]
European Union ECB reports lower levels of counterfeit banknotes intercepted from circulation
The European Central Bank has released (26th July) their latest statistics about the level of counterfeit banknotes intercepted in circulation, with the ECB reporting a decrease of 4.2% compared to the second half of 2018, and 16.6% less than in the first half of 2018. The European Central Bank recorded some 251,000 counterfeit euro banknotes […]
United Kingdom: Royal Mint estimates more than 145 million pound coins not yet redeemed
The Royal Mint has announced they estimate that around 145 million (worth U.S. $180 million) old-style one pound coins have not yet been redeemed. The previous coins, initially introduced into circulation in 1983 to replace the banknote of the same denomination, were deemed a great success, when — in just a short amount of time […]
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