Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

750,000 CHF for the First Sovereign

A royal edict of October 28, 1489, introduced the sovereign, a new English gold coin. A premier first-generation example has just sold at auction for 750,000 CHF.
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Kill the profiteers!

In the 19th century, the German Peasants' War was seen as purely religious, while communists stressed its economic causes—an interpretation now considered correct.
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Menschen und Märkte

Phil Skingley (1972-2026)

Philip Skingley was the epitome of a British gentleman—always polite and friendly, a tireless, knowledgeable numismatist who shunned the limelight. He died unexpectedly on February 4, 2026.
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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.
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Motorsports Legends: a dream come true

The World Money Fair is about more than visitor numbers and sales—it’s the personal stories that make numismatics special. Here’s the story of Thomas Hrach and the new Motorsports Legends coin series.
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Numismatic trends: CIT Winter Launch 2026

To spot numismatic trends, look at what CIT Coin Invest presents at the World Money Fair—the Liechtenstein-based team has its finger on the zeitgeist.
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For the first time: The World Money Fair Award

On the final day of the World Money Fair, the new World Money Fair Award was presented for the first time—decided solely by the audience.
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