Münzen, Medaillen und mehr

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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The Imperial Collection

On 23 June 2026, the first part of the Hohenzollern coin collection will go under the hammer. The Osnabrück-based auction house Künker will be auctioning coins and medals from the collections of the Kings of Prussia and the Emperor of Germany. We present a selection of particularly special items and explain what the coins in the collection reveal about the character of Emperor Wilhelm I.
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Menschen und Märkte

CoinsWeekly is now also available in Spanish

From 1 January 2026, MünzenWoche will also be available in Spanish. We have gained an extremely committed young colleague as a partner for this.
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Lucien Birkler, †2025

Lucien Birkler passed away on December 22, 2025, and was once one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. We have lost a man who loved coins, collectors, and the coin trade.
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Stumbling block for Philipp Lederer

On the initiative of the Berlin Coin Cabinet, a Stolperstein was laid in front of Philipp Lederer’s former coin shop in Berlin. Commemorating an important German numismatist and coin dealer.
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Numismatics in the age of Instagram: Head & Collar – a numismatic exhibition by the KHM

The Coin Cabinet of the KHM in Vienna is breaking new ground with its exhibition Kopf & Kragen (Head & Collar). It is aimed at a young generation of museum visitors with very different viewing habits.
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Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy publishes list of stolen coins

On November 18, 2025, the gold coins of the Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy were the victims of a brutal robbery. Now the list of stolen coins, including photos, has been published.
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$800,000 for Set 232 of the Omega Pennies

On average, bidders had to spend around USD 72,000 to purchase one of the 232 coveted sets of three Omega pennies. The most expensive was the last set, which contained the pennies and stamps.
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