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Bulgaria Will Adopt the Euro in 2026

The euro area is expanding: On June 4, 2025, the European Central Bank confirmed that Bulgaria meets the requirements for joining the eurozone. This clears the way for the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026 – provided that preparations can be completed in time.

Raymond Weiller (1938-2022)

Only now it became known that Raymond Weiller, the former head of the coin cabinet of the Luxembourg National Museum, passed away in April 2022. Jean Krier remembers the distinguished Luxembourg numismatist.

After the invention of the coin, it probably took only a few months for the first counterfeit to be created. Learn more about this fascinating topic in our CoinsWeekly Special Issue!

Fakes, Counterfeits, Imitations – CoinsWeekly NYINC Special Issue

It is every coin collector’s greatest fear: the precious centerpiece of a collection turns out to be a fake. But what can you do if suspicions arise? Our new CoinsWeekly Special Issue draws attention to different aspects of fakes, counterfeits and imitations.

Ukraine Plans to Rename Small Coins: ‘Kopiyka’ to Become ‘Shah’

Ukraine is taking another step to distinguish itself from Russia by planning to rename its small coins. According to a statement from the National Bank in Kyiv, the term “Kopiyka” will be replaced with “Shah” in the future.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Swissmint Patterns at Numismatica Genevensis SA

Numismatica Genevensis will offer Swissmint patterns at auction on 9 and 10 December 2024. Some of these patterns belong to a commemorative coin that will not even be released until 2025. All of these patterns are true rarities – ranging from unique to a maximum of four pieces in existence!
The authentic piece from the past: the “Feierstëppler” could be found in circulation in Luxembourg for more than half a century. Photo: Wieschowski

A Coin on a Coin: Luxembourg to Resurrect the “Feierstëppler”

The Grand Duchy honours its past as a centre of the steel industry with a new 2-euro commemorative coin bearing the unwieldy title “100th anniversary of the Grand Ducal decree on the issue of the ‘Feierstëppler’”.
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