Archive: People and Markets
Will Germany Abolish the 1 and 2 Cent Coins?
We Germans still like to pay with cash, but like in many other countries, the 1 and 2 cent coins are unpopular. The important National Cash Forum has now spoken out in favor of their de facto abolition. Read here how cash transactions would change in practice.
New Issues From Croatia: Halubje Bell Ringers to Chase Away the Winter
Croatia has a unique carnival tradition. Masked figures chase away the winter with their large bells. These bell ringers have been on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List since 2009. The Croatian Mint dedicates three commemorative coins to them, issued on 18 February 2025.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more
https://new.coinsweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2023KW23HA00.jpg
500
1000
Bruno
https://new.coinsweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/logo-coinsweekly_590x204.png
Bruno2023-06-07 10:29:512023-06-27 11:22:29The Wedding of a Century in Saxony
https://new.coinsweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025KW06HA_00.jpg
684
860
Lucie Loechel
https://new.coinsweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/logo-coinsweekly_590x204.png
Lucie Loechel2025-02-06 07:00:302025-02-06 15:38:12Coins on Coins: When Numismatic Legends Are Reborn
Following Last Year’s Success: Münze Deutschland Again Sells Show Rarity at the World Money Fair
The World Money Fair is a haven for collectors hunting for limited-edition rarities. In 2024, a German coin card featuring the €2 coin “Mecklenburg-Vorpommern / Königsstuhl” caught everyone’s eye—and its market value skyrocketed to over €200. Münze Deutschland is now building on this success.
A Visit to Alesia
Alesia is part of France’s national heritage; it is where Vercingetorix lost the decisive battle against Caesar. Time and again, French politicians have been inspired by this defeat. It fuelled their will to resist and motivated France to cooperate with victorious powers. This also affected the place itself, which Ursula Kampmann visited.