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INC Frankfurt 2027: Call for Sessions
The 18th International Numismatic Convention (Frankfurt, September 12–17, 2027) invites proposals for sessions, roundtables, or workshops on the theme “Transformations and Transitions.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
50,000 visitors: The Munich Show is adding a numismatics section
Coin dealers envy the Munich Show, which draws 50,000 visitors for minerals, fossils, and more. Now the event is adding a numismatic section.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The end for Berlin’s Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
read more at our partner SIXBID
Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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25 Francs in Gold: Swissmint’s New Gold Coin
Since 2022, Swissmint has been issuing 25-franc gold coins. The latest release is a tribute to the history of Swiss gold coinage, combining elements of the first 20-franc piece and the enigmatic 1955 issue, which never entered circulation. And Swissmint also has some interesting plans for the future, as Ursula Kampmann discovered.
From Taler to Mark: The Long Road to a Common Currency
As Germany gradually evolved into a nation-state in the 19th century, the many currencies that circulated in its territories were also unified step by step. Coins from the Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha in Künker’s auction 388 illustrate the long path from the taler to the mark.
The Augustean Denarius Find From Brohl-Lützing Offered at Auction
In the current auction of Solidus, the treasure find of Brohl-Lützing is on offer. The hoard of 18 denarii contains rare coinage from Pompeius to Augustus and thus takes us right into the highly exciting era of the Roman civil wars.
25 Francs in Gold: Swissmint’s New Gold Coin
Since 2022, Swissmint has been issuing 25-franc gold coins. The latest release is a tribute to the history of Swiss gold coinage, combining elements of the first 20-franc piece and the enigmatic 1955 issue, which never entered circulation. And Swissmint also has some interesting plans for the future, as Ursula Kampmann discovered.
On the road
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Where Minting of Commemorative Coins was Revolutionized
Have you noticed that most of our commemorative coins today have a much higher relief than they used to? Find out why here.
read more at our partner SIXBID
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
read more at our partner SIXBID
World Money Fair Berlin
29 – 31 January, 2026
Coinex, London
26 – 27 September, 2025
Who is who
Fun
Franklin’s World:
Good to know
Selling coins and the age-old question: How do I get the most for my coins?
Consigning items for auction requires choosing the right auction house—one that gives the collection proper attention and reaches the right buyers. Commission is often a secondary consideration.
read more at our partner SIXBID
What is provenance?
Provenance: This term plays a decisive role in the coin trade today. Provenances are worth their weight in gold. The same antique coin with a proper provenance can cost several times more than it would without provenance. So what is provenance?
read more at our partner SIXBID
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
read more at our partner SIXBID
INC Frankfurt 2027: Call for Sessions
The 18th International Numismatic Convention (Frankfurt, September 12–17, 2027) invites proposals for sessions, roundtables, or workshops on the theme “Transformations and Transitions.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
50,000 visitors: The Munich Show is adding a numismatics section
Coin dealers envy the Munich Show, which draws 50,000 visitors for minerals, fossils, and more. Now the event is adding a numismatic section.
read more at our partner SIXBID