Stack’s Bowers Galleries, in conjunction with Spink London and Trusted Traditions, is pleased to announce that it has brokered a record-setting private treaty sale of a complete Waterlow and Sons set of bank notes from Zanzibar at an undisclosed price. Zanzibar, a tiny island off the east coast of Africa, is a semi-autonomous region belonging […]
China: BRICS summit featured on new gold and silver collector coins
The Bank of the People’s Republic of China issued (28th August) three new collector coins which are in honour of the 9th BRICS Summit hosted in Xiamen, Fujian Province, from the 3rd to the 5th September. The five BRICS economies of Brasil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa convened in 2009 to increase trade levels, energy […]
New anti-counterfeiting technology: Dogs
Dogs are renowned for their almost supernatural sense of smell and have been used for years by law enforcement to solve some of the most complicated crimes ranging from drug smuggling to cold-blooded murder. In 1997, the world was introduced to the first counterfeit-sniffing dog, named Mike, and the concept has rapidly gained popularity ever […]
Ascension Sapphire Jubilee crown marks Queen’s milestone royal anniversary
Embed from Getty Images The government and treasury of Ascension Island have issued (30th August) a new crown coin which marks a royal event not seen in anyone’s lifetime previously. The crown celebrates the 65th anniversary of reign (the Sapphire Jubilee) of HM Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne on the 6th February 1952 at […]
United Kingdom: The genius of Sir Isaac Newton honoured on latest commemorative 50 pence
The Royal Mint have launched (4th September) the precious-metal versions of their tribute to the genius of Sir Isaac Newton on the 375th anniversary of his birth. Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) was the most significant figure of the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century. His legacy shaped our understanding of mathematics and physics and helped define the […]
Fourth and final coin in popular Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection now available for pre-order
The fourth and final release in the Beatrix Potter 2017 Collection features Benjamin Bunny and is now available for pre-order. The Tale of Benjamin Bunny is distinct from Potter’s other four books given that the story was written entirely from scratch, unlike the aforementioned which were based on her own private letters. Benjamin Bunny’s tale […]
Italy: New gold coin features famous Italian Baroque architect Francesco Borromini
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato (IPZS) have issued a new gold coin which remembers one of the country’s more distinguished Baroque architects—one who created some of Italy’s most memorable structures during his lifetime. Francesco Borromini (1599–1667) is considered one of the most important innovators in Baroque architecture. His complex geometric patterns and original decorating solutions counter-pose […]
Royal Canadian Mint Act authorizes special loonie to commemorate centennial of Toronto Maple Leafs
On June 22, 2017, the Royal Canadian Mint Act authorized the issuance of a $1 circulation coin (the denomination fondly known in Canada as the “loonie”) commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey team. The “Rationale” section of the act states the following: The 100th anniversary of the Toronto Maple Leafs is […]
Latvia: Latest collector coin in Gold Brooches series features the horseshoe fibula
The Bank of Latvia have issued (31st August) their latest gold coin, which is part of an ongoing annual series entitled “Gold Brooches.” The series was launched last year with the first coin replicating a third- to fourth-century disc fibula. The series looks to highlight some of the country’s ancient and medieval history through its brooches. The brooch […]
South Korea: First-of-its-kind commemorative banknote announced for Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics
The Bank of Korea have officially announced (28th August) they will issue a new commemorative 2,000-won bank note in celebration of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games. The note, which is equal in exchange to $1.78, will be the first time the Bank of Korea has issued a commemorative bank note. However, previously, commemorative coins […]
