Archive: People and Markets
Gold Coins With Altered Years: Also a Known Problem in Switzerland
In one of our last issues, we published an article by NGC about a Prussian gold coin with an altered year. Switzerland is also very familiar with such forgeries, as Patrick Huber tells us.
PMG Grading On-site in Munich and at MIF Maastricht
In September 2023, Collectors and dealers can submit banknotes at the PMG Munich office or at PMG’s booth at the MIF show for on-site grading.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

A Numismatic Journey Through the Principality of Monaco
On the visit of Albert II and Charlène of Monaco to Germany: The small country on the Mediterranean has more to offer than casinos, car races and film stars – it can look back on a long numismatic tradition.

The Bending Willow Tree
On 29 January 2025, Künker is going to auction off a unique willow tree coin. The reverse of the 10-ducat piece depicts a willow tree in a storm. But what is the message that William V, the Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel on whose behalf the coin was created, wanted to convey with this issue?











From a Collector’s Market to an Investor’s Market: Reasons, Consequences, Opportunities, Part 2
Today we continue Ursula Kampmann’s analysis of the change from collector to investor market with the second part. Find out how the market for American coins became a perfect investor’s market.
Certified Collectibles Group Opens Office in Dubai
The Certified Collectibles Group has opened an office in Dubai. Collectors and dealers in the Middle East now have easier access to expert authentication, grading and encapsulation services provided by NGC, PMG, CGC and JSA.