German Coins in 2026: Two New Series and a Familiar Face
The Federal Ministry of Finance has published the coin programme for 2026. Collectors can look forward to a total of twelve coin issues covering a wide thematic spectrum.
Two-Euro Ticker: New €2 Coins in January 2025
Fresh additions for €2 collectors – and a surprising twist: 2025 kicks off with an unexpected yet understandable change of plans from one issuing country.
Possible Motifs Selected for Future Euro Banknotes
The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has agreed on potential motifs for future Euro banknotes.
Exclusive Presentation of the Latest Commemorative Coin: The 100-Franc Gold Vreneli Returns After 100 Years
At the World Money Fair, Swissmint unveiled its latest commemorative coin to mark a special anniversary: on 1 July 2025, the coin “100 Years of the 100-Franc Vreneli” will be released – a tribute to the original edition from 1925.
Classical Numismatic Group
Classical Numismatic Group ⸱ Electronic Auction 580 ⸱ 5 February 2025 ⸱ Online
Classical Numismatic Group presents their Electronic Auction 580 featuring 1277 lots. It includes selections from multiple interesting collections as well as a number of lots of numismatic literature.
Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions ⸱ NYINC Auctions ⸱ 13-22 January 2025 ⸱ New York
The Heritage Auctions held in conjunction with the NYINC achieved a combined total of over $26.5 million. Highlights included a Caligula aureus, which sold for $600,000, and a South African rarity that became the top lot of the auctions, fetching $2.16 million.
Atlas Numismatics
Atlas Numismatics ⸱ January 2025 Fixed Price List ⸱ 30 January 2025 ⸱ Online
Atlas Numismatics has updated their website with 415 new coins, medals, and tokens at fixed prices. See some of the highlights here.
Record! South African Rarity Leaves All Previous Top Prices Far Behind
Recently, a South African coin was auctioned at Heritage for $1.8 million (excluding premium) – exceeding the previously highest known auction results for South African coins by a remarkable $1.5 million. What makes the “Single 9” such a rarity?
Famous Dacian Helmet Stolen – Thieves Blasted Their Way Into the Museum
On the night of 24 to 25 January, a museum in Assen, Netherlands, was targeted by thieves. They stole four important Dacian gold objects from a temporary exhibition – including the famous Coțofenești helmet. Do we have to worry about it being melted down as well?
Largest Hoard of Ancient Gold Coins Discovered in Luxembourg
At the end of 2019, two amateur archaeologists in Luxembourg made an impressive discovery that has now been made public: 141 exceptionally well-preserved solidi from the last third of the 4th century. It is the largest hoard of ancient gold coins ever discovered in the Grand Duchy.
