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On Our Own Account: CoinsWeekly Takes a Moment to Reflect
CoinsWeekly will be taking a break from July 4 to September 15, 2025, to perfect and implement its new concept. Look forward to opinionated commentary and in-depth numismatic information, when CoinsWeekly is back again after September 15!
The South African Mint: Africa’s Largest Mint
At the end of my trip to South Africa, I have the unique opportunity to visit the South African Mint. I’m taking you along on my visit, and that’s something very special: normally, taking photos inside the South African Mint isn’t permitted!
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.
Major State Exhibition at Two Museums in Trier: Marcus Aurelius
The state exhibition on Marcus Aurelius marks the opening of another world-class exhibition on ancient Rome in Trier. Who was the man whose Meditations became world literature? And what actually makes a “good ruler”, a quality which Marcus Aurelius is often said to embody?
On Our Own Account: CoinsWeekly Takes a Moment to Reflect
CoinsWeekly will be taking a break from July 4 to September 15, 2025, to perfect and implement its new concept. Look forward to opinionated commentary and in-depth numismatic information, when CoinsWeekly is back again after September 15!
The South African Mint: Africa’s Largest Mint
At the end of my trip to South Africa, I have the unique opportunity to visit the South African Mint. I’m taking you along on my visit, and that’s something very special: normally, taking photos inside the South African Mint isn’t permitted!
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.
Major State Exhibition at Two Museums in Trier: Marcus Aurelius
The state exhibition on Marcus Aurelius marks the opening of another world-class exhibition on ancient Rome in Trier. Who was the man whose Meditations became world literature? And what actually makes a “good ruler”, a quality which Marcus Aurelius is often said to embody?