It has been reported that the Banco Central de Venezuela has procured the services of a Russian-based currency production facility for a new supply of bolivar-denominated banknotes. As the economy of Venezuela continues to deteriorate due to stringent policies of government-controlled industry and output, the bolivar currency has spiralled out of control in terms of […]
Dillon Gage explains coronavirus impacts on gold
Gold expert explains why gold performs well in times of uncertainty Addison, Texas (February 21, 2020) Dillon Gage, a world leader in physical precious metals, explains why the coronavirus epidemic ravaging China may send gold futures prices to seven-year record highs above $1,700 an ounce and up. Gold is considered a safe-haven asset, attracting investors […]
Romania: Centenary anniversary of founding of Romanian National Opera celebrated on new silver Proof coins
The Banca Nationala a’ Romaniei has issued (17th February) new collector coins which are in observance of the centenary anniversary of the founding of the Romanian National Opera of Cluj-Napoca, which was the first lyric institution of the country and one of the most iconic from Europe. Founded on the 18th September 1919, it was […]
Bank of England releases new £20 series “F” JMW Turner banknote
Today, the Bank of England released their well-publicised £20 series “G” banknotes which feature the image of the eminent 19th-century painter Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). The famed artist was born in Covent Garden, London, whose works included more than 550 oil paintings, 2,000 watercolours, and 30,000 works on paper during his active years. From […]
CIT: Majestic Eagle
Description The obverse depicts a combination of a front and side view of the head of a golden eagle. The reverse depicts the claws of the eagle, with four talons holding an arrow; above, the emblem of the Central Bank of Mongolia, with the relevant denomination in Cyrillic characters underneath; gold and silver issues underneath, […]
Japan: Annual Proof and mint sets unveiled
The Mint of Japan has unveiled its 2020 collection of Proof and mint sets which include presentation folders for special occasions. The 2020-dated sets include the denotation of the second year of Reiwa, named after Emperor Naruhito’s regnal era, which began in May 2019. 500-Yen Nickel-Brass Coin, 2000–2020 This year marks the 20th year since […]
Smartminting — the next generation
At the World Money Fair 2020, CIT Coin Invest presented the first product of a new generation of smartminting coins: Now, coins can be produced with even higher relief on both sides, in a variety of metals, and featuring new designs never achieved before. The appearance of a coin depends not only on the ability […]
Penny Pincher Coins launches PennyPincherAuctions.com, their Internet-only rare coin and currency auction platform
Great Falls, Virginia — Penny Pincher Coins in Fairfax, Virginia, has launched PennyPincherAuctions.com, their Internet-only rare coin and currency auction platform. The site features event focused auctions with specific themes, such as Collector Coins under $500, World and Ancient Coins, Paper Money, Premier Coins, and our Wednesday Night Raw Coin Auctions. It’s important for the […]
Niue: New silver Proof coins issued in support of New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue, and Education Services
The government and treasury of Niue have released new cupro-nickel and silver Proof collector coins that are supportive of the New South Wales Wildlife Information, Rescue, and Education Services (WIRES), which is Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation. In the wake of Australia’s destructive fire season, which began in late July of last year, the country […]
Defining “greatness” among modern world coins
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker (Pelham, Alabama) — In March 2020 Whitman Publishing will release 100 Greatest Modern World Coins, by numismatists Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker. The 168-page coffee-table hardcover will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online. Here, the book’s authors address two central questions of their manuscript: What […]
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