Archive: People and Markets
The World’s Smallest Coin
Now it is official: Croatia’s 1-kuna coin dedicated to the town of Hum holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s smallest coin!
Collection of British Celtic Coins Accessible Online
A collection of Celtic British coins in the possession of The Hunterian Museum in Glasgow is now digitally catalogued and accessible worldwide, thanks to student volunteers from the University of Glasgow.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Charles I of Austria-Hungary: A Hapless Emperor Who Was Beatified
In the context of its Summer Auction Sales, Künker will offer the only gold coin of the last Austro-Hungarian Emperor that is available on the market. Johannes Nollé tells the story of this coin and its commissioner, who died in Madeira aged only 35.

Courageous Girls in the Coin Wonderland
Gabriele Sturm illustrates how courageous heroines from children’s and young adult literature are depicted on modern coins.















Swissmint Issue Programme 2025
Swissmint unveils its issue programme for 2025, featuring six commemorative coins across various denominations.
An “Error Coin” No Collector Is Happy About
The quality of the country’s collector coins is the subject of heated debate in Germany. This regards silver coins and colour issues. But the problem is not limited to German mints – the phenomenon of “milk spots” in particular is a major concern for coin producers around the world.