Archive: People and Markets
The Mint of Finland is Dead, Long Live the Helsinki Mint
September brought bad news for the numismatic world: the Mint of Finland, once a prolific producer of circulation coins for numerous euro countries, announced it would cease operations. Many questions have since remained unanswered – but one key point is now clear: the future of Finnish coin production has been decided.
Putting Survival Ratios of Ancient Coinages Into Perspective – Call for Papers
The 7th International Numismatic Conference of the Coin Cabinet of the Royal Library of Belgium takes place on 5 October 2024 and will focus on survival ratios of ancient coinages. Proposals for submissions are expected by 1 December 2023.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Ursula Kampmann2024-06-27 08:00:492024-06-27 09:39:25The Secret of the Success of State Quarters, UNESCO Coins and Federal State Series
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Bruno2023-08-23 10:16:152023-08-23 10:16:15French History in Coins – Part 2: From the Second Republic to the Second Empire
Solomon Islands New Banknote released in celebration of the XVII Pacific Games
The Central Bank of the Solomon Islands released new $10 commemorative banknotes to commemorate the XVII Pacific Games that the island country will hosting for the first time this year. The new banknote is expected to be widely circulated for use throughout the Solomon Islands.
Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder at Risk – Because of Coins?
One of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks is under threat – because tourists are decorating the famous basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway with coins. What may seem like a well-meaning gesture is now causing increasing damage to the geologically unique rock formation.