Archive: People and Markets
New CIT Issue: Reconstruction – Elephant
With the Reconstruction series, CIT presents a new type of coin design, showcasing once again the ingenious way in which B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt transforms the demanding designs of the Liechtenstein innovators into minted objects.
A Family Reunion of the World of Coins: The 2025 World Money Fair
Every year, the World Money Fair is a very special experience. So it’s no wonder that thousands of people from all over the world travel to Berlin when the largest international coin fair opens its doors. Of course, we were there, too.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Swissmint Patterns at Numismatica Genevensis SA
Numismatica Genevensis will offer Swissmint patterns at auction on 9 and 10 December 2024. Some of these patterns belong to a commemorative coin that will not even be released until 2025. All of these patterns are true rarities – ranging from unique to a maximum of four pieces in existence!

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…











Royal Canadian Mint Unveils New Effigy of Charles III
The Royal Canadian Mint have unveiled the new effigy which will be seen on Canadian circulation, collector and bullion coinage. The new likeness was revealed on the 75th birthday of His Majesty. Michael Alexander takes a closer look.
Pobjoy’s 50 Pence Moon Coin
Pobjoy Mint has issued a 50 pence coin featuring the surface of the moon. The coin is available in two versions and comes with special permission granted by NASA.