1/2 Reichstaler 1621,
under Wilhelm V of Hesse-Kassel as administrator.
Condition: ef+


city of Besançon,
3 Pistols 1666 with title Charles V.
Condition: CH UNC

Bavaria, Chaise d'or (imperial shield)
1328-1347 under Emperor Louis IV.
Condition: ef

Reichstaler 1654-1668
under Count Guidobald von Thun.
Condition: vf-ef

Solidus (491-518)
under Anastasius the righteous.
Condition: vf-ef

Archive: People and Markets
Coin Shop Looted in Michigan
The Numismatic Crime Information Center notifies the numismatic community about a burglary at a coin shop in South Eastern Michigan on 16 December.
The Perth Mint Celebrates with Cake for 125th Birthday – and a Special Sovereign Coin
On June 20th, The Perth Mint celebrated the significant milestone of 125 years of operation as a gold refiner and producer of high-quality precious metal coins.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

In Search of the Big Five
The Big Five – they are the stars on South Africa's commemorative coins. We visit the elephant, lion, rhino, buffalo, and leopard in their most famous reserve, the Kruger National Park. Let's see how many of the iconic five we can capture (with the camera).

State-of-the-Art Minting Technology
Colours, special shapes, inlays, micro inscriptions, latent images and holograms – many technologies are used on commemorative coins today. In this article, we give you a little overview of the different technologies that are currently applied in the coin producing industry.















NGC introduces New High-Security Hologram with QR Codes
NGC is introducing a new high-security hologram as part of its efforts to combat counterfeiting of certifications. Among the hologram enhancements are a QR code and a numerical security code that are unique to the specific encapsulated collectible, making it extremely difficult for counterfeiters to replicate or tamper with the NGC holder.
End of “Cash Only”? Germany Plans Right to Digital Payment
Cash will remain important in Germany – but digital payment options are set to become mandatory. Germany’s federal government is working on new regulations. Are they truly intended to offer consumers more convenience – or are they also about gaining more control over payment flows?