23Zilveren leeuw.
Verenigde Belgische Staten. 1790.
VF +
Estimate: 120 EUR

43Gouden schild of Klinkaert.
Holland. Philips de Goede als Ruwaart &
Jacoba van Beieren. ND (Emissie 1429).
VF.
Estimate: 460 EUR

1901 Gulden.
Willem I. 1818.
VF
Estimate: 850 EUR

301Nederland.
1692.
Zeeslag bij Kaap La Hogue.
VF +
Estimate: 260 EUR

309Nederland.
1909.
Geboorte van prinses Juliana.
XF +.
Estimate: 260 EUR

317Nederland.
ND (1990's).
Smiths Gouden flippo.
XF
Estimate: 500 EUR

343German states.
Saxony. Harz-Zellerfeld.
1751.
Baptism thaler.
VF / XF
Estimate: 200 EUR

351Poland.
1754.
300th anniversary of the incorporation
of Thorn into Poland.
VF +.
Estimate: 750 EUR

505France.
Kingdom. Louis XV.
Ecu Vertugadin.
1717 W.
XF
Estimate: 120 EUR

642Russia. Empire.
Catharine II.
10 Rouble.
1773 СПБ.
VF
Estimate: 1.700 EUR

People and markets

Update on US Tariffs on Coins

And once again, President Trump has announced new tariffs. The good news is: They do not appear to affect coins and collectibles.
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Third Evento Numismático in Madrid a resounding success

The Evento Numismático took place in Madrid for the third time. And once again, it was a resounding success. The Evento Numismático has established itself as a fixture in the numismatic calendar.
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Update on US Tariffs on Coins

And once again, President Trump has announced new tariffs. The good news is: They do not appear to affect coins and collectibles.
read more at our partner SIXBID

Third Evento Numismático in Madrid a resounding success

The Evento Numismático took place in Madrid for the third time. And once again, it was a resounding success. The Evento Numismático has established itself as a fixture in the numismatic calendar.
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Come to think of it

Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times

To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
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What Is the Value of a Coin?

Ursula Kampmann presents a few extreme examples—all of which were auctioned in June 2026—and analyzes the values.
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Contemporary coins: a reflection of our times

To what extent do contemporary coins reflect our times and our sensibilities? Ursula Kampmann illustrates this using CIT’s ‘Scottish Highlands’ coin.
read more at our partner SIXBID

What Is the Value of a Coin?

Ursula Kampmann presents a few extreme examples—all of which were auctioned in June 2026—and analyzes the values.
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From 10,000 to 325,000 euros: Catherine the Great dominates the auction

The Heidelberger Münzhandlung offered a 10-ruble coin of Catherine the Great at auction 92, starting at €10,000. It climbed to €325,000. We explain why, and what makes this coin so special.
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Short-Whiskered Dragon: The dragon with the short whiskers

Heritage has valued a proof coin from the Chinese mint in Tianjin, dated 1911, at US$2 million. The proof coin is extremely rare; only three examples are known to be in private hands. More important, however, is its historical significance, as the coin symbolises the changing times in China.
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Archive

In Search of the Big Five

The Big Five – they are the stars on South Africa’s commemorative coins. We visit the elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, and leopard in their most famous reserve, the Kruger National Park. Let’s see how many of the iconic five we can capture (with the camera).

The French Marianne I: Marianne as a Representative of the French People – Part 2

Marianne represents France as a female national allegory. Gabriele Sturm explores how she is depicted on French coins. Part 2 deals with the period of the 4th and 5th Republics, taking us to the present.

The fortress on the rock – not just a popular tourist destination, but also the most expensive 2 euro commemorative coin in the world. Collage: Canva / Wieschowski.

A Numismatic Journey Through the Principality of Monaco

On the visit of Albert II and Charlène of Monaco to Germany: The small country on the Mediterranean has more to offer than casinos, car races and film stars – it can look back on a long numismatic tradition.

For the obverse of the 2022 20-Francs commemorative coin “Mani Matter”, various patterns were created, most of which are unique. They will be offered this fall at SINCONA.

SINCONA Offers Spectacular Swissmint Patterns

In its Auction 87, SINCONA AG showcases Swissmint patterns. They are truly remarkable as they are true patterns that were not produced for collectors but are natural by-products of the coin creation process.

On the road

Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance

Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
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Japan Mint: Hiroshima Branch

The Japan Mint doesn’t just produce beautiful circulation coins. It also manages the entire production process in-house, from the blank to the finished coin. This makes Japan one of the few countries that are completely self-sufficient when it comes to its circulation coins. We visited the branch of the Japan Mint in Hiroshima.
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Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance

Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
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Good to know

What is a Kontorniat?

The word ‘Kontorniat’ comes from Italian and is derived from the Italian ‘contorno’ (= edge). You can find out here what cultural and historical phenomenon lies behind these numismatic objects.
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What is a cut bid?

Nowadays, when most bidders simply press a button on their computer, many have forgotten that, just a few decades ago, bidding was an art form. Here you can find out what psychological tricks were used in bidding and what a cut bid is.
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Boston Is Getting a Museum of American Finance

Boston is opening a new Museum of American Finance: Discover rare banknotes, U.S. financial history, and interactive exhibits exploring the world of money.
read more at our partner SIXBID