Archive: People and Markets
Alexandria in Nummis – International Symposium in Lugano 2024
The Circolo Numismatico Ticinese presents the program to the international symposium “Alexandria in Nummis” dedicated to the Roman Imperial Coinage of Alexandria.
Study on Investment Behaviour of Women: Gold – Low Risk but High Returns?
The Royal Mint reports a significant rise in female investors, as more women seem to be turning to the gold and silver markets to safeguard their investment portfolios from risks.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The Borki Train Disaster
On 29 October 1888, the Russian imperial train derailed near the village of Borki. 23 people lost their lives. The tsar’s family survived. A medal commemorates the event. It will be offered by the Künker auction house on 1 February 2024.

As the King Lay Dying… – The Most Spectacular British Gold Coin of the Modern Era
In Part 4 of its extraordinary British Collection, SINCONA will be presenting several extremely rare patterns, some of which are the best-preserved specimens available on the market. In this article, we tell their story.










Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel Elected as Associate Member of the Board of the Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzenfachhandels e.V
The Berufsverband des Deutschen Münzfachhandels e.V. recently held its board elections and made important personnel decisions.
An Interview With Martin Hirsch
Martin Hirsch is the new Director of the Bavarian State Coin Collection. We talk with him about the exhibitions he has planned, the process of digitising the collection and why collecting is about much more than just ownership.