People and markets
The Austrian Coin Office and the Daffodil Festival in Bad Aussee
Traditional costume is an integral part of Austrian identity. So are traditional costume festivals. How fitting, then, that the Austrian Mint was a participant in the Aussee Daffodil Festival under the motto “gschneizt und kampelt.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
Antiquarianism and Numismatics
From May 29 to July 28, a fascinating exhibition is on view at the University Museum in Toruń, Poland.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Come to think of it
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
Coin Show Etiquette: How Dealers Should Conduct Themselves Toward Collectors
Don’t think that only collectors behave badly. Many of you, dear readers, have written to me about what dealers could improve in their conduct. Together, we’ll establish rules for what constitutes good behavior for a dealer at a coin show.
read more at our partner SIXBID
Reenactment as a Tool for Numismatic Education: On the Death of Patrick McBride
Patrick E. McBride passed away on June 2, 2026. Any visitor to an ANA convention knew him: he brought numismatics to life. His portrayal of Ben Franklin brought joy to many people. A role model for numismatic education!
read more at our partner SIXBID
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Fascinating Change: The 50 State Quarters of the USA – a Milestone
By means of the 50 State Quarters, the US Mint succeeded in rekindling the people’s love of coins and bringing it to the next generation. What was so special about this series? Let’s look back.
Bulgaria, Prince Ferdinand I and the Railroad
One of the highlights of Künker’s auction 395 is a spectacular gold medal with a weight of 110 ductats. It was the personal property of Prince Ferdinand I. of Bulgaria. This medal takes us back into a period when Bulgaria modernized its economy. And the railroad system played a major role in this.
Counterfeit Detection: Altered Prussia 20 Mark
An NGC expert gives us insight into his everyday life. He shows how the year on a coin from the German Empire was altered by a coin doctor.
Between Triumph and Tragedy – Maximilian II Emanuel, “The Prince of Bankrupts”
Maximilian II Emanuel of Bavaria, known as gifted general, an avid builder, and a passionate collector of art, led a turbulent life. Medals offered in Auction 18 of Leu Numismatik AG reflect both the heights and humiliations of Maximilian’s military campaigns in southern Germany.
On the road
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
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
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
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
The Mercado de Monedas y Sellos on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
read more at our partner SIXBID
The Austrian Coin Office and the Daffodil Festival in Bad Aussee
Traditional costume is an integral part of Austrian identity. So are traditional costume festivals. How fitting, then, that the Austrian Mint was a participant in the Aussee Daffodil Festival under the motto “gschneizt und kampelt.”
read more at our partner SIXBID
Antiquarianism and Numismatics
From May 29 to July 28, a fascinating exhibition is on view at the University Museum in Toruń, Poland.
read more at our partner SIXBID