Archive: People and Markets

New Collector Coin by Swissmint: St. Nicholas

Christmas spirit at the Swissmint: on 27 November 2024, the latest swiss silver coin, St. Nicholas, was issued in honor of the traditional St. Nicholas processions on 6 December.

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Last-minute veto: the European Commission brought a halt to the minting of coins of 10, 20 and 50 cents due to the design of the European stars on the French obverse. Photo: MDP

French Error Coin: The Monnaie de Paris Coin Mishap

The French mint Monnaie de Paris had planned to introduce a new design for coins of 10, 20 and 50 cents in 2024, but a mishap with serious consequences occurred – and while the extent of the financial loss that ensued is still unknown, it is clear that it caused great damage to the mint´s image.

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ANS awards Collier Prize to Moneda Ibérica

For the second time, the American Numismatic Society awarded the Collier Prize to an outstanding book, catalog, or digital work in the field of ancient numismatics. This year, the honor went to Moneda Ibérica, a digital catalog for ancient coins of the Iberian Peninsula.

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New Security Standards for the World Money Fair

The personalization of tickets has become standard at many events. Starting in 2025, visitors to the World Money Fair will be required to provide their personal data when purchasing tickets.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Einer der Höhepunkte von Künker Auktion 395 ist eine spektakuläre Goldmedaille zu 110 Dukaten, die aus dem persönlichen Besitz von Fürst Ferdinand I. von Bulgarien stammt. Diese Medaille führt uns mitten hinein in eine Zeit, in der Bulgarien seine Wirtschaft modernisierte. Der Fürst packte dabei tatkräftig mit an. Und die Eisenbahn spielte dabei eine zentrale Rolle.

Bulgaria, Prince Ferdinand I and the Railroad

One of the highlights of Künker’s auction 395 is a spectacular gold medal with a weight of 110 ductats. It was the personal property of Prince Ferdinand I. of Bulgaria. This medal takes us back into a period when Bulgaria modernized its economy. And the railroad system played a major role in this.
The courtyard of the Alcazár of Seville was immortalised on a 2024 2-euro coin from Spain. Photo: Real Casa de la Moneda (coin), javarman3 / Getty Images Pro via Canva Pro

The Secret of the Success of State Quarters, UNESCO Coins and Federal State Series

25 years ago, the United States of America started a new chapter in numismatic history. Their State Quarters became the model for many other successful coin programs – including Spain’s UNESCO World Heritage Site series.
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