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How Canada’s Coins Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

The Royal Canadian Mint released collector coins in celebration of King Charles’ Coronation. The coins feature the new Royal Cypher but not yet the King’s portrait. Find here more information about when to expect his portrait.

Zimbabwe Issues Digital Gold Tokens for Investors

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe offers Gold-backed digital tokens for investment. The offer closed on 10 May 2023.

A heroic connection? The US Mint is planning coins and medals featuring comic book heroes from the DC universe. Photo: United States Mint / DC LOGO: © & ™ DC.

When Coins meet Comics: United States Mint and Warner Bros. Join Forces

The Historic modern culture partnership is a first of its kind for the United States Mint. Collectors are invited to vote for their favorite superheroes that will be appearing on US coins soon.

Visit the new Coin Resource Center!

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Launches Coin Resource Center

Stack’s Bowers Galleries announced the launch of their Coin Resource Center. The new website is a detailed reference guide for all U.S. coins with historical backgrounds of each U.S. Mint and insightful Collector Guides.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Berlin and South Africa – A Time-Honoured Connection

Did you know that the first coins of the Boer Republic came from Berlin? It was quite a challenge to create the dies because the Berlin engraver Otto Schulz had no idea of Boer identity, which is why things almost went wrong…

Coloured Metal from Austria: Niobium Coins

In 2003, the Austrian Mint introduced a new metal with exciting characteristics to the world of coins: niobium. The beginning of a success story.
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