The South African Reserve Bank has announced the issue of newly re-designed and revised coins and banknotes, with the fourth decimal coin series having become legal tender on the 1st January 2023 and some denominations being released this month. This coin series is based on the theme of ecology, with revised designs seen on previous […]
The Stack’s Bowers Galleries June 2023 Showcase Auction featuring physical cryptocurrency
Stack’s Bowers Galleries is proud to announce the Physical Cryptocurrency session of their June 2023 Showcase Auction—the firm’s seventh such offering since first entering this market in 2021. Presented is a thrilling selection of the most formidable crypto rarities, as well as collector-favorites that are making their live auction debut. Noteworthy is a 2013 Casascius “Gold Rim” one-Bitcoin in silver that is tied […]
Pobjoy Mint — British Antarctic Territory: New inverted strike features emperor penguins on latest 50-pence coins
The treasury of the British Antarctic Territory has released new collector’s edition fifty-pence coins which feature, for the first time, an inverted relief strike of a familiar reverse design. The coins were released to mark World Penguin Day, which was observed on the 25th April. This annual celebration of penguins was created at McMurdo Station […]
NGC and PMG at Summer FUN
Submit to NGC and PMG at the show and save on shipping! NGC and PMG will be accepting regular submissions for all service levels at the 2023 Summer FUN Show, in Orlando, Florida, from Thursday, July 13, through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023. Cut-off time may change due to submission volumes. NGC representatives will be […]
Germany: €10 polymer frontline services coin series continues with salute to firefighters
The German Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have released the second coin in their polymer ring €10 collector coin series entitled “In the Service of Society,” focusing on the people who are frontline responders and indispensable for the functioning of society as a whole. Launched last year, the 2022-dated coin highlighted Care in the […]
Pobjoy Mint — Falkland Islands: New commemorative 50-pence coins mark the coronation of King Charles III
The treasury of the Falkland Islands government has released new commemorative 50-pence coins which mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on the 6th May. Britain’s new King succeeded his mother, the Late Queen Elizabeth II, on the 8th September 2022 after an astonishing 70-year reign. Charles II was officially […]
Perth Mint — Australia: New silver bullion coins in popular “Next Generation” series features kangaroo and joey
The Perth Mint has released the sixth design in their ongoing and popular silver bullion series entitled “Next Generation.” The series includes depictions of well-known indigenous Australian wildlife which includes images of both the adult and offspring. Last year, the coins featured Australia’s own wild dog, the dingo. Other coins in the series have featured: […]
Canada: Latest Specimen set includes limited edition dollar coin in “Conservation Stories” series
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new 2023-dated six-coin specimen sets, which are part of their “Conservation Stories” series featuring one of the country’s most endangered species, the greater sage-grouse. Each spring, the male of the species is known for putting on quite a show during the mating season. As part of this unique ritual, […]
Canada: Royal Canadian Mint introduces “Polar Bear” gold and silver premium bullion range
The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new series of gold and silver premium bullion coins presented for a gift-giving occasion. Gold 1/10th-ounce and silver one-ounce coins are specially selected and presented in a practical format designed for gift-giving occasions throughout the year. The special packaging is suitable for various anniversaries and events and is […]
Notes Published—Imprimatur: A special kind of approval
Numismatic books come with all kinds of endorsements and recommendations. Some are printed on a “What Readers Are Saying” page in the front. For example, the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties has endorsements from Mark Borckardt, Jeff Garrett, Dr. Richard Doty, and other well-known numismatists. Len Augsburger, president of the Liberty Seated Collectors Club, […]
