The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has announced (28th November) the distribution of new commemorative 100-dirham (U.S. $27.24) banknotes which are in celebration of the centenary anniversary of the birth of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (1918–2004) Ruler of Abu Dhabi for 38 years. He was the founding father and the principal […]
Denmark: National Bank’s 200th anniversary remembered with new Brilliant Uncirculated mint set
The Royal Danish Mint has released (3rd December) a new collector Brilliant Uncirculated mint set which also remembers the 200th anniversary of the founding of the country’s central bank. The anniversary is this year’s mint set theme which describes the 200-year history of the coins. The coins are presented in an exclusive booklet with Danmarks […]
Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd United States Treasurer, to sign NGC labels
NGC’s Authentic Hand-Signed Label program continues to expand. The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is excited to announce that Anna Escobedo Cabral, the 42nd Treasurer of the United States, will individually hand-sign its certification labels. As Treasurer of the United States, Cabral worked closely with the directors of the U.S. Mint during a dynamic time in its history, […]
Bowers on collecting: Your input is invited!
As you read these words, I and the Whitman staff are busy with the 5th edition of Mega Red a.k.a. the Deluxe edition of the Guide Book. With over 1, 500 pages this $49.95 volume has been a best seller, delighting all of us. If you don’t have a copy of the 4th edition, check […]
The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Baltimore Currency Auction realizes over $11 million
Official Whitman Expo Auction realizes a total of nearly $24 million Santa Ana, CA. — The Official Currency Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo presented by Stack’s Bowers Galleries saw total sales that exceeded $11.1 million. Part III of the Joel R. Anderson Collection realized over $8.6 million, while the Caine Collection […]
England: Governor announces the next subject for future £50 banknote
Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England, announced (2nd November) that the chosen theme for the next generation £50 banknote will be in the field of science, opening the online nomination process to members of the public. Speaking at London’s Science Museum, Governor Carney launched the Bank of England’s website which will accept nominations […]
India: Chronic shortage of 10-rupee coins forces mints to increase smaller denominations
The Reserve Bank of India has responded to a shortage of 10-rupee coins with orders of smaller denomination coins to make up the difference in the money supply. Owing to a delay in the procurement of raw materials which are needed to mint the base metal bi-metallic coins, the Reserve bank had little option but […]
Bowers on collecting: A really great Whitman Expo!
Three times a year the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. For many years I have attended each and every one, except for March of this year when my flight was canceled due to weather. The most recent show was last week, opening for dealers on Wednesday afternoon and […]
Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ Joel. R. Anderson Collection Part III auction realizes over $8.6 million
1890 $1,000 “Grand Watermelon” note brings over $2 million Baltimore, MD — Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ October 25 offering of Part III of the Joel R. Anderson Collection of United States Paper Money achieved $8,619,240 in the firm’s Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo in Baltimore. Among the many rarities featured in […]
Bowers on collecting: The 2018 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo
As you read these words I am getting ready to go to the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo in Baltimore next week from Wednesday the 24th through Saturday. What a nice event this will be! Guaranteed! It always is! On the program is the annual meeting of the Colonial Coin Collectors Club, founded in 1993, […]
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