Coin collectors experience history not just through books or stories but through the stamping of metal - an art form that captures political turning points, cultural events, and economic developments. The 75th anniversary of the Federal Republic of G

The Perth Mint announced the release of a special collection honoring their 125th anniversary. The set includes a 1oz Gold Bullion coin, which has a limited mintage of 25,000. Next is a Gold Proof with a limited mintage of only 500. Then there is a 1

The production of coins to lubricate the market, by the fifth century A.D., had become a general feature of all the larger governments in what I’ll call the “central zone” of the Africa-Eurasia landmass. I mean the middle latitudes, above the Sahara

At some stage, most collectors stumble over references to the cartwheel pennies that were struck in the Soho Mint. Unfortunately, all too often the ownership and location of that mint get confused by entrenched numismatic myths. These myths abound in

In a much-anticipated event a century in the making, the extraordinary coin, medal, bank note, and book collection of Danish industrialist Lars Emil Bruun (1852-1923) is finally set to be sold in a series of auctions spanning several years. Commencin

The silver coinage of Alexander I, prior to 1810, had been fitful, with the major emphasis being on the ruble. From 1807 to the late summer of 1810, the ruble was the only coin being struck in quantity, the other smaller denominations being little be

There was a major coinage reform in 491 A.D. and we, numismatists and historians in general, kind of take the reign of Emperor Anastasius as the start of the Byzantine era. He thought of himself as the Roman Emperor and so did all his successors in t

CIT launched a new series alongside new technology. Phobias, the title of the new series, plays on the fears of one’s subconscious. The first coin depicts the fear of deep water. On the reverse of this 10-dollar 2 oz silver coin is a giant shark comi

In 1984, Money Company held the first Hong Kong auction at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile and released the first Hong Kong show panda. The first Champion sale was in 1994, and the first Hong Kong auction was in 1996 at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile. Now,

It may have taken six years for it to become general public knowledge, but recent publicity surrounding a spelling mistake on an Australian bank note is drawing attention to the note both inside and outside Australia. Apparently, someone at Note Prin

The coinage of Alexander I, for the years immediately following the reopening of the Fortress Mint in 1806-1807, is among the most interesting in the long history of Russian numismatics. In 1799 the fortress mint in St. Petersburg had been closed bec

Inflation may be all about money, but in Hungary, inflation may also be about what money will be in circulation. Hungary is a member of the European Union however, Hungary has yet to join the EU’s common currency union. As such Hungary continues to c