Archive: People and Markets
How Two Fraudsters Almost Changed England’s History
Two English metal detectorists attempted to sell off some illegally excavated coins. In a police operation straight out of a movie, the pair were caught and have now been sentenced. The seized coins present England’s King Alfred the Great in a totally different light.
Successful IAPN Congress in San Francisco
In May, the 72 annual Congress of the IAPN took place in San Francisco. Read here who won the prestigious IAPN book awards this year!
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!

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.










Swissmint as Guest of Honour at the World Money Fair
Modern coins for a modern Switzerland – that is the mission of Swissmint. As the guest of honour at the 2025 World Money Fair, Swissmint has many attractions in store for collectors and visitors. Read on to find out more.
From a Collector’s Market to an Investor’s Market: Reasons, Consequences, Opportunities, Part 1
Complaining is of no use: change is coming, or may already be here. The question is how to deal with it. In order to develop smart strategies, one must be aware of what is actually happening and why. Ursula Kampmann summarizes the most important changes in the coin world in a loose series. Today: the shift from a collector to an investor market.