Archive: People and Markets

There is always something going on at the Sack & Kisselbach booth during the World Money Fair. Image: Sack & Kiesselbach.

Sack & Kiesselbach at the World Money Fair

What does it mean for a technical supplier of the minting industry to set up a booth at the World Money Fair? Markus Schlein, CEO of Sack & Kiesselbach, explains how he prepares for the event and how he experiences the WMF.

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Even 2,500 years ago, the story of Pegasus fascinated people so much that they depicted him on coins. Background: Dorota Kudyba via Pixabay.

Pobjoy’s Pegasus is Back With Charles III

The celebrated motif of Pegasus reappears in its 6th edition for Pobjoy’s reverse frosted silver coin. The new edition carries an effigy of His Majesty King Charles III produced exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.

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More than 2 million dimes were stolen while being transported from the US Mint in Philadelphia to Miami. Photo: BrayLockBoy / CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Great Philly Pocket Change Heist

In the US, four men are standing trial as they allegedly stole coins worth 234,500 dollars from a truck. That was a ton of work. since their loot consisted of more than 2 million dimes, which were difficult to transport and even harder to spend…

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CDN Acquires Whitman: What Does This Mean for the Coin Market?

CDN Publishing acquires Whitman Publishing: who is behind the companies and why will this deal affect the international and US coin markets? A commentary by Ursula Kampmann.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The National Identity of Modern Ukraine on its Commemorative Coins

Due to tragic circumstances, all eyes are currently on Ukraine. Today, we’ll be discussing the national identity of the Ukrainian people. Using Ukraine’s commemorative coins, we’ll be looking at how the country sees itself, or rather, how it wants to be seen.
Die Qual der Wahl: Welche Goldmünzen sind zu gut für die Schmelze? Foto: Wieschowski / „Iron melting furnace“ von „fotosuper“ von Getty Images via Canva Pro.

Gold at Record Highs: Melt Down or Preserve Historic Gold Coins?

Gold is now more expensive than ever. This trend has put many collectors and dealers in a moral dilemma: Which gold coins can be sold or melted down without hesitation, and where do the real treasures lie?
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