The Cape Mint: The Oldest Private Mint in South Africa

Did you think the South African Mint was the only mint in South Africa? That’s not true. In the heart of Cape Town, a small private mint fulfills all customer needs. I was privileged to visit the Cape Mint and met people there who take great pride in their work.

Silk, Silver, and Spice: Money Museum’s New Exhibit Explores Treasures of Trade

Today, the Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs opens its newest exhibition. “The Silk Road(s): A Numismatic Travelogue” will take observers on a journey of commerce, culture, and connections made possible through coinage.

John Highfill († 15 June 2025)

Tulsa, Oklahoma rare coin dealer John Highfill, founder of the National Silver Dollar Roundtable and author of a landmark 1,200-page reference book, The Comprehensive U.S. Silver Dollar Encyclopedia, passed away on June 15, 2025. He was 82.

SINCONA AG

SINCONA AG ⸱ Auction 96-98 ⸱ 26-28 May 2025 ⸱ Zurich

Numismatics is alive and well, it is incredibly diverse and one of the most beautiful hobbies out there as it combines history, art and the passion for collecting. The three catalogues of SINCONA’s May Auctions were the perfect example of this. The 3,548 lots with an estimate of around 5.1 million Swiss Francs fetched over 9 million.

Numisart

Numisart ⸱ Auction 11 – Ancient Coins ⸱ 29 June 2025 ⸱ Online

Auction 11 by Numisart features a hand-picked selection of 397 Ancient and Medieval Coins, including the first part of a rediscovered specialist’s collection of Roman Provincial Coins.

Solidus Numismatik

Solidus Numismatik ⸱ Auction 144 ⸱ 24 June 2025 ⸱ Online

Solidus presents Auction 144 with 844 attractive lots. Highlights of the wide-ranging selection include an attractive array of Greek silver coins and an extensive offering of Roman provincial coins, including several rarities.