Why visit MIF?
19 May 2026
Why visit MIF?
Andrea Pancheri travelled to Maastricht to attend the MIF. Here she shares her impressions and the participants’ reactions to the dedicated coin section planned for 2027.
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Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC) 2026
19 May 2026
Tokyo International Coin Convention (TICC) 2026
The Tokyo International Coin Convention takes place every year at the start of Golden Week. It is the most important event for classical numismatics in Japan. Ursula Kampmann attended the event.
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Numismatic networking in Tokyo
19 May 2026
Numismatic networking in Tokyo
MünzenWoche sponsored a networking event in Tokyo. The reception was hosted by Martin Huth, a numismatist and Deputy German Ambassador to Japan. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful evening.
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Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
12 May 2026
Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
The decline in cash usage, combined with chronic government budget shortfalls: tough times for mints and their suppliers. Will minting presses soon be used to produce ammunition?
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Sikh temple tokens
7 May 2026
Sikh temple tokens
Not everything that is round is a coin or a medal. We’ll show you numismatic objects that served as currency, offerings and amulets all at once.
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Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
7 May 2026
Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
Herb Kreindler was one of the most famous numismatists in the United States. He passed away at the age of 91.
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Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange
7 May 2026
Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange
During a coin fair, alert dealers managed to identify a stolen coin worth more than $40,000 and have the sellers arrested.
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What is a Jefimok?
27 April 2026
What is a Jefimok?
Countermarks on coins are a common phenomenon in numismatics. When it comes to Russian coins with countermarks or counterstamps, they are referred to as “Yefimoks.” Why?
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What is a Novodel?
17 April 2026
What is a Novodel?
The Russian term “Novodel” literally means “new strike.” But is it the same as a restrike? And why do some Novodels sell for six-figure sums? What’s behind this phenomenon?
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