Archive: People and Markets

The HKINF is one of the most important numismatic fairs in Asia.

Successful December 2023 HKINF

The organizers of the 11th Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair (HKINF) are grateful for the positive feedback they received for the event. The date of the next HKINF has now been announced. Tables are still available.

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Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel, Geschäftsführer der World Money Fair Berlin GmbH © World Money Fair.

Change in World Money Fair Berlin Management

Barbara Balz has stepped down as Managing Director of World Money Fair Berlin GmbH. Goetz-Ulf Jungmichel is her successor.

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Two-Euro Ticker: New 2-Euro Coins in October 2024

As 2024 draws to a close for 2-euro collectors, 29 of the 35 planned coins have already been released. Last month, another surprise emerged from a Euro country.

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In Love With Japan

This year, Andrea Pancheri attended the Tokyo International Coin Convention for the first time on our behalf – and was absolutely thrilled by both the country and the event! Find out why here.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

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.
Sotheby’s, The One (2nd February 2024), lot 8: The 2nd May 1840 Penny Black Cover. Estimate: $1,500,000 – $2,500,000.

The First Piece of Mail Sent Using a Stamp to Be Offered at Sotheby’s

A Penny Black affixed to a Mulready envelope is among the most valuable items in Philately ever offered at auction. The earliest posted envelope using a prepaid stamp, dating to 1840, will be sold at Sotheby’s with an estimate of $1.5–2.5 million.
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