Sarasota, Florida (March 26, 2020) — Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) have been named the Official Grading Services of MA-Shops, a 15-year-old online numismatic marketplace. In addition, Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) has been named MA-Shops’ Official Conservation Service. NGC, NCS, and PMG are independent members within the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG). […]
Austria: Easter coins feature “Friends for Life” and iconic royal Lipizzaner horses
The Mint of Austria has released new collector coins in time for the Easter celebration. Annual coins issued since 2002 have become a firm favourite this time of year for gift-giving. Few animals have had a more significant impact on humans than the horse. Its power, beauty, and sensitivity also make the horse one of […]
Niue: Latest Harry Potter gold and silver coins feature the Hogwarts Express locomotive
The treasury of Niue has released the second coin in their recently introduced series based on the immensely successful stories of Harry Potter. Based on the books written by J.K. Rowling, the tales have travelled the world over, creating a franchise resulting in merchandising, record-book sales, and, of course, an astounding eight motion film blockbusters […]
Namibia: New commemorative polymer banknote issued in observance of the 30th anniversary of independence
The Bank of Namibia has released (21st March) new $30 (U.S. $1.70) commemorative banknotes — their first — which is in recognition of the country’s 30th anniversary of independence from the Republic of South Africa on the 21st March 1990. It is also the first time the Bank of Namibia has issued banknotes produced on […]
Bulgaria: New silver crown coins celebrate unique Kukeri Festival
The Bulgarian National Bank has issued new silver Proof collector coins entitled “Bulgarian Traditions and Loves,” which feature a most unusual national custom, kukeri. Uniquely Bulgarian by custom and practice, it is believed that today’s Bulgarian masked good-spirited play-acting has its origins to the pre-nuptial rites practised by the ancient Thracians. In most parts of […]
Australia: King of all marsupials, the red kangaroo, features on new silver Proof coins
The Royal Australian Mint has launched their latest silver Kangaroo-themed coins which features one of the country’s more iconic and instantly-recognised Australian wildlife symbols. Begun in 1992, the Kangaroo series has been a popular release from the Royal Australian Mint and is especially poignant today. Taking into consideration the sheer number of red kangaroos that […]
How to safely receive packages during a pandemic
With many a coin show or auction postponing or canceling in-person venues in lieu of recent social distancing recommendations, many collectors and dealers are now turning to the Internet to continue their trade via delivery services. However, just because one is maintaining proper social distancing at home, it is important to remember that the packages […]
Belgium: Centenary anniversary of Antwerp’s Olympic Games remembered on new collector coins
The National Bank of Belgium has issued new collector coins which commemorate the country’s first and only time they hosted the Olympiad. Being the first Olympic Games held since the conclusion of the Great War, the Belgian city of Antwerp was chosen to offer some compensation after the misery the whole of the country had […]
United Kingdom: Peter Rabbit hops onto new 50-pence coins in time for Easter — and for the very last time
The Royal Mint has announced (19th March) the return of one of the most famous and best-loved children’s literary characters, Peter Rabbit, onto UK commemorative 50-pence coins for one last time. Beatrix Potter’s character, Peter Rabbit, features for the fifth and final time on British 50-pence commemorative coins with a new design for 2020. First […]
New Zealand: Double crown silver Proof coin marks 75 years of peace
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has launched (17th March) new double-crown collector coins which are in remembrance of an important anniversary that will be celebrated not only in New Zealand but around the Commonwealth and worldwide. This year, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary since the end of World War II. For nearly six years, […]
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