Archive: People and Markets

Take a Virtual Tour Through the ANA’s Americana Gallery

The Americana Gallery at the ANA Money Museum guides visitors through the history of money in the United States, with many rarities of American numismatics on display. Now, you can explore this exhibition from the comfort of your home, thanks to a newly launched virtual tour.

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Professional Numismatist Program

If you have ever considered making your hobby your profession and aren’t older than 25 years, the Stack’s Bowers Professional Numismatist Program offers an opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to be successful in this field.

Spectacular Coin Hoard Discovered in the Province of Utrecht

A hoard of 404 coins has been unearthed in the province of Utrecht. It is probably the first find on the European mainland to include both Roman and British Celtic coins. The coin find underlines the importance of the Lower Germanic Limes for the Roman invasions of Britain.

Euro-Banknoten sind beliebt als Zahlungsmittel, aber wirklich identifizieren können sich die Europäer nicht damit. Bis 2026 will die EZB das ändern: mit neuen Geldscheinen. Bild: Mabel Amber via Pixabay.

Vote for the Theme of the New Euro Banknotes!

The ECB is developing a new series of Euro banknotes. As Europeans should identify with their currency, people are invited to express preferences on seven shortlisted themes in a public survey.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

What Do Gaming Counters Have to Do with Numismatics?

On 5 July 2025, Künker will offer a complete set of trictrac pieces at its auction 425. The ensemble is of great cultural and historical value. This prompts us to ask why gaming counters are part of the numismatic field – and what insights they can offer into the numismatic daily life of the early modern period.
For the obverse of the 2022 20-Francs commemorative coin “Mani Matter”, various patterns were created, most of which are unique. They will be offered this fall at SINCONA.

SINCONA Offers Spectacular Swissmint Patterns

In its Auction 87, SINCONA AG showcases Swissmint patterns. They are truly remarkable as they are true patterns that were not produced for collectors but are natural by-products of the coin creation process.
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