Archive: People and Markets
Celtic Coin Hoard Melted Down into Lumps
Six months ago, a Celtic gold treasure was stolen in a burglary at the kelten römer museum Manching, Germany. Now the police have announced success in apprehending four suspected criminals.
How the Certified Collectibles Group Takes Action Against Fraudsters
The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) aggressively pursues bad actors who seek to defraud them and the collecting community. CEO Steven R. Eichenbaum reports on the fight and provides examples.
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…

The Birth of the Krugerrand
The South African Krugerrand is the world’s oldest bullion coin. When it was first minted in 1967, the concept of producing a coin that matched the weight of an investment unit – one ounce – was both new and innovative. Learn more about the economic background and the meaning of its design here.










Nick Vaneerdewegh is the New Conservator of the Brussels Coin Cabinet
As of 19 August 2024, Nick Vaneerdewegh has been appointed as the new conservator of the Brussels Coin Cabinet, which houses one of the finest public numismatic collections in the world.
Spring Sberatel Fair 2024
The spring edition of the Sberatel collector fair will take place on March 22 and 23 – the perfect opportunity to combine your hobby with a trip to beautiful Prague!