Archive: People and Markets

Learn more about the various aspects of money at the St. Louis Fed Economy Museum. Photo: Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis.

The Economy Museum St. Louis Fed

Learn about the economy and currency in a fun and interactive way. Compete to make the most money in a simulated trading pit game. The Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed offers over 100 games, exhibits, currency displays and videos. Read what expect you there.

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A Greek gold necklace with horned lion heads on each end. No, this object has not disappeared, but it is listed by the British Museum as „similar to those that are missing.“ Photo: Trustees of the British Museum

Can the British Museum Recover Their Lost Items?

Around 2,000 un-inventoried objects from the Greek-Roman collection of the British Museum were stolen. The museum recently announced the deployment of a task force and recovery program, but will these measures be enough to see the return of the lost objects?

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Trump’s Influence? United States Mint Removes Commemorative Medal from Store

The United States Mint has removed a commemorative medal honouring the police officers who defended the Capitol during the attack on 6 January 2021 from its website, sparking criticism.

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A Coin Hoard from the Time of the Roman Conquest of Britain

The newly discovered Worcestershire Conquest Hoard is the largest hoard from the reign of Nero ever discovered in Britain. Worcestershire Heritage, Art & Museums has launched a fundraising campaign to acquire the 1,368 Iron Age and Roman coins for the county.

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Archive: Coins, Medals and more

The contents of a piggy bank from the Deutsche Mark era – a case for the Bundesbank exchange counter? Photo: Wieschowski.

Marks and Pfennigs in Your Inheritance: What Should Heirs Do with Old DM Coins?

When dealing with inheritances, it’s common for heirs to come across coins from the Deutsche Mark era –often, these Pfennigs and Marks can feel overwhelming. However, heading straight to the Bundesbank, where nearly all DM coins can be exchanged indefinitely, isn’t always the best option.
Background: Kremnica. Photo: Lukkon / CC BY-SA 4.0.

The First Years of Czechoslovak Coinage

SINCONA will auction off an impressive collection of Czechoslovak patterns. The offer includes a pattern for the Wenceslas Ducat of which only two specimens exist. Moreover, the sale features the very specimen of the Wenceslas Ducat that President Mazaryk gave to the family of the murdered Finance Minister Rašín.
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