Archive: People and Markets
Congress in Frankfurt: International Experts Discuss Gold and Silver Trends
From 23 to 25 March 2025, Frankfurt will host the inaugural ZukunftsForum Edelmetalle. This new congress brings together renowned precious metals experts to discuss current market trends, as well as economic and geopolitical developments in the gold, silver, and platinum sectors.
ANS Awards the 2025 Trustees’ Award to the NYINC
The American Numismatic Society annually presents the Trustees’ Award to honor those advancing the study and appreciation of numismatics. This year, the New York International Numismatic Convention was recognized for over 50 years of uniting coin collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The French Marianne I: Marianne as a Representative of the French People – Part 1
Marianne represents France as a female national allegory. Gabriele Sturm explores how she is depicted on French coins. Part 1 covers the time period until the end of the Third Republic.

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.











Interview: Are Modern Collector Coins a Sensible Investment?
It is becoming increasingly popular to buy coins as a form of investment, but this can be risky if the buyer lacks the necessary expertise. We spoke to someone who really knows their stuff: Dirk Wasserthal, Managing Director of RareCoin.Store and expert in rarities of modern numismatics, tells us what to look out for.
2-Euro-Ticker: New 2-Euro Coins in November
The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and collectors of 2-euro coins are eagerly awaiting the final releases among the 35 designs planned for this year. Meanwhile, a minor scandal surrounding the launch of a new 2-euro coin has caused quite a stir.