The London Mint Office is insolvent
20 August 2026
The London Mint Office is insolvent
The London Mint Office has been in administration since 31 July 2026. Under UK law, this refers to a form of voluntary administration involving an automatic stay of payments due to insolvency.
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What is a Kontorniat?
11 August 2026
What is a Kontorniat?
The word ‘Kontorniat’ comes from Italian and is derived from the Italian ‘contorno’ (= edge). You can find out here what cultural and historical phenomenon lies behind these numismatic objects.
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Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance
11 August 2026
Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance
Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
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What collectors really look for
10 August 2026
What collectors really look for
Preservation, patina and centring often determine how impressive a coin appears. This article explains what collectors look for and how quality can be better assessed.
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Update on US Tariffs on Coins
4 August 2026
Update on US Tariffs on Coins
And once again, President Trump has announced new tariffs. The good news is: They do not appear to affect coins and collectibles.
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Understanding the inscriptions on ancient coins.
31 July 2026
Understanding the inscriptions on ancient coins.
Inscriptions on ancient coins help to identify rulers, titles and coin emissions. Find out how to interpret coin legends and put them to practical use.
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Third Evento Numismático in Madrid a resounding success
28 July 2026
Third Evento Numismático in Madrid a resounding success
The Evento Numismático took place in Madrid for the third time. And once again, it was a resounding success. The Evento Numismático has established itself as a fixture in the numismatic calendar.
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Numismatic hoards
24 July 2026
Numismatic hoards
Hidden coins, a rich history: Discover what numismatic hoards reveal about the circulation of money, times of crisis, provenance and historical contexts.
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From 10,000 to 325,000 euros: Catherine the Great dominates the auction
21 July 2026
From 10,000 to 325,000 euros: Catherine the Great dominates the auction
The Heidelberger Münzhandlung offered a 10-ruble coin of Catherine the Great at auction 92, starting at €10,000. It climbed to €325,000. We explain why, and what makes this coin so special.
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