Archive: People and Markets

NGC Grading Coins On-site in Munich in November 2024

NGC will once again offer its popular on-site grading service of pre-1965 coins and medals at its office in Munich, Germany, from November 11-16, 2024.

Conference on Ancient Coin Legends in Munich 2025

The conference “Ancient coin legends: composition, design, lexicography, and framing potential” will take place from 26 to 28 June 2025 in Munich, Residenz (Bavarian Academy of Science).

Change at the Helm of the U.S. Mint – Gibson Resigns

The upheaval in the U.S. administration is also affecting the U.S. Mint. Director Gibson resigned. This does not come at an easy time for the institution.

A-Mark Precious Metals Acquires Stack’s Bowers Galleries

One of the largest auctioneers in the numismatic world has a new owner. Stack’s Bowers Galleries, including its parent company, entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by A-Mark Precious Metals.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Fascinating Change: The 50 State Quarters of the USA – a Milestone

By means of the 50 State Quarters, the US Mint succeeded in rekindling the people’s love of coins and bringing it to the next generation. What was so special about this series? Let’s look back.
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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