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Simon Bendall (1937-2019) 25. July 2019
Virtually every collector of Byzantine coins knows at least one book in the preparation of which Simon Bendall played a decisive role. David R. Sear, whose catalogues have become a constant companion of many collectors, wrote about him in the …
News about the XVI International Numismatic Congress 25. July 2019
The next International Numismatic Congress is approaching. It will take place in Warsaw from 19 to 24 September 2021. The city is the perfect choice: Warsaw is located in the centre of Europe and thus offers ideal connections to all …
ANA Honors Distinguished Numismatists with Awards 25. July 2019
Every year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) recognizes members who go above and beyond with their service and dedication in numismatics. Awards are given to those who display a passion for the hobby, a willingness to expand it and a …
The Year of the Dealer 25. July 2019
The Year of the Dealer project is a collaboration between the University of Leeds, the University of Southampton, 7 major national and regional museums (The Victoria & Albert Museum, The National Museum, Scotland, The Ashmolean Museum, The Lady Lever Art …
A Life’s Work: The Rainer Opitz Collection “Reformatio in Nummis” 25. July 2019
The six volumes comprise exactly 3,577 pages, which were necessary to catalogue the Rainer Opitz collection in an appropriate way. They contain more than 6,000 objects, which were gathered in about 40 years by the collector with extensive knowledge and …
Ohio Budget Kills Sales-Tax Exemption 25. July 2019
ICTA member Dave Miholer (Executive Coin Company, Stow, OH) brought to ICTA’s attention in May that the Ohio 2020–2021 budget eliminated the sales-tax exemption on the purchases of investment metal bullion and investment coins. The budget plan also directs the …
Bank of England unveils personality to be featured on next generation £50 polymer banknote 25. July 2019
On the 15th July, Bank of England Governor, Mark Carney, announced, or confirmed to many who had accurately guessed or hoped – that Pioneer Computer Scientist Alan Turing (1912 – 1954) had been chosen to appear on the reverse …
Augustus featured on modern coin 25. July 2019
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) has released the third coin of the “Roman Emperors” series, dedicated to Emperor Augustus. The first coin of the Roman Emperors series was released in 2017 and showcased Emperor Hadrian, and the …
Marking 100 Years of Calgary’s Victory Stampede With New Silver Coin 25. July 2019
One hundred years after Calgarians chose to dedicate the greatest outdoor show on earth to Canada’s returning First World War soldiers, the Mint has issued a new silver coin commemorating the historic Victory Stampede of 1919. The coin was unveiled …
Reincarnation or immortality? Coins are not struck by the hour! 18. July 2019
In times of the iPhone, a wristwatch is already a statement, similar to a vinyl owner saying to the music-streaming masses: “I can afford to touch my music”. But back in the 1960s, Nicola Bulgari, the great-grandson of Bulgari’s founder, …