Archive: People and Markets
Pobjoy Mint to Close Their Doors at the End of the Year
Pobjoy Mint, an icon of Non-Circulating Legal Tender manufacturing have announced they will close their doors. This does not come as a surprise for those who know the market. Ursula Kampmann comments.
CIT’s Reconstruction – Gorilla
The “Reconstruction” series by CIT will amaze connoisseurs and lovers of innovative minting technology alike. This year will see the release of the second issue in of the series: “Gorilla – Guardian of the Jungle”.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

400 Years Ago – The Founding of Kongsberg
On 2 May 1624, Christian IV of Denmark and Norway founded the mining town of Kongsberg. A series of coins to be offered in the upcoming Künker sale tells us of the hopes that the ruler placed in the silver from these mines.

25 Francs in Gold: Swissmint’s New Gold Coin
Since 2022, Swissmint has been issuing 25-franc gold coins. The latest release is a tribute to the history of Swiss gold coinage, combining elements of the first 20-franc piece and the enigmatic 1955 issue, which never entered circulation. And Swissmint also has some interesting plans for the future, as Ursula Kampmann discovered.















New CCG Office will open in Dubai 2024
The Certified Collectibles Group will open an office in Dubai in 2024. The new office will make it easier for collectors and dealers in the region to submit to NGC, PMG and CGC.
ANA eLearning Academy Now Without Access Restrictions
It is no longer necessary to be an ANA member or to log in to access the content of the American Numismatic Association’s eLearning Academy. A wealth of numismatic education opportunities is available there and easy to access.