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Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
Since last year, the Greysheet Podcast has been bringing American investors and European numismatics closer together. John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann report live from the World Money Fair.
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Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
Künker’s 20th Berlin auction on 28 January 2026 achieved €9.5 million, driven by gold coins and strong Eastern European demand. We present five of the ten lots exceeding €100,000 and big surprises.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
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.
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The BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
Counterfeiting is a major problem, especially on online platforms. eBay is aware of this and hopes that the community will clean up its own act. The BdDM supports eBay in its fight.
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 BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
Counterfeiting is a major problem, especially on online platforms. eBay is aware of this and hopes that the community will clean up its own act. The BdDM supports eBay in its fight.
read more at our partner SIXBID
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What Will Be Depicted on Croatia’s Euro Coins?
In 2023, Croatia will become the youngest member of the euro zone. The themes of Croatia’s euro coins have already been chosen – and one of them has stirred up controversy. Let’s find out how Croatia presents itself to Europe on its new coins.
A Commemorative Coin Celebrating the Completion of Austria’s Southern Railway
Commemorative coins were issued far less frequently in the 19th century than today. The fact that Emperor Franz Joseph dedicated a commemorative coin to the Austrian Southern Railway is therefore testimony to the outstanding importance of this line. In auction 408, Künker is offering two of only 1,644 specimens minted.
The Great Elector, Taxes and the Rise of Prussia
On 1 February 2024, the Künker auction house will hold its 400th auction sale. Among the 770 lots are very rare issues from the reign of Frederick William of Brandenburg-Prussia. They bear witness to the achievements of the Great Elector, who brought prosperity to a realm devastated by the Thirty Years’ War.
Was Anarevito a Slave Trader?
Until recently, the name Anarevito was completely unknown. It first appeared in 2010 on a coin struck shortly after the birth of Christ. Now the name has surfaced on another coin, which is for sale. Chris Rudd discusses this ruler, his coins, and his connection to the slave trade.
On the road
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.
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A visit to Heritage Auctions
Join us as we delve into the world of Heritage Auctions – the world’s largest auction house, where rare treasures, exciting stories and records are just a hammer blow away.
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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
Evento Numismático Internacional Madrid
June 25-28, 2025
Mint Directors Conference South Africa
27 – 29 April, 2025
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Good to know
What is an estimate?
Do today’s coin dealers have no idea about the value of a coin? Or why is it that their estimates have nothing to do with the surcharges? Ursula Kampmann explains.
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What is money?
What exactly is money? It seems obvious. There are coins, banknotes, credit cards – wait, a credit card isn’t money, it’s just a means of transferring money, just like a cheque or an early modern bill of exchange. So what is it then? What functions must money fulfil in order to function as money?
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
Podcast Greysheet at the World Money Fair 2026
Since last year, the Greysheet Podcast has been bringing American investors and European numismatics closer together. John Feigenbaum and Ursula Kampmann report live from the World Money Fair.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Künker Berlin auction: The trend is pointing eastwards
Künker’s 20th Berlin auction on 28 January 2026 achieved €9.5 million, driven by gold coins and strong Eastern European demand. We present five of the ten lots exceeding €100,000 and big surprises.
read more at our partner SIXBID