Archive: People and Markets
Hideo Futahashi (†2024)
We have only now learned that Hideo Futahashi has passed away. Mr. Futahashi was a key figure for Europeans looking to gain a foothold in the Japanese coin market. He was one of those open-minded Japanese who loved introducing European coin enthusiasts to the beauty of his country.
Euro Counterfeits: Fraudsters Increasingly Target Commemorative Coins
The number of counterfeit euro coins surged dramatically in 2023, with €2 coins—particularly commemorative issues—being the primary targets. Counterfeiters are employing increasingly sophisticated techniques, while investigators are analysing new varieties to track down illegal minting operations.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
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Sebastian Wieschowski
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Sebastian Wieschowski2024-07-25 09:00:162024-07-25 09:26:11Gold at Record Highs: Melt Down or Preserve Historic Gold Coins?
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Lucie Loechel
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Lucie Loechel2024-10-24 10:15:002024-10-24 13:59:31Clémentine d’Orléans: Extraordinary Woman and Coin Collector
New Exhibition at the British Museum Presents Recovered Gems
A new exhibition at the British Museum showcases some of the finest ancient gems in the museum’s collection. They include some of the pieces that were recently stolen and could be recovered thanks to the cooperation of coin dealers.
Register Now for the 30th Annual ICOMON Conference
The Economy Museum in Stockholm will host this year’s conference of the International Committee for Money and Banking Museums (ICOMON) on 25-28 September 2024. The registration is now open and the preliminary program is available online.