Archive: People and Markets
Vote for the Theme of the New Euro Banknotes!
The ECB is developing a new series of Euro banknotes. As Europeans should identify with their currency, people are invited to express preferences on seven shortlisted themes in a public survey.
A Perfect Hunter: The Leopard on African Coins
Few people are lucky enough to see a leopard in the wild. On coins, however, the nimble and silent hunters can be encountered more frequently. With Dirk Wasserthal of RareCoin, we take you on a numismatic safari and present five rare African gold coins that have the potential to appreciate.










Switzerland is “Guest of Honor” at the World Money Fair 2025
Next year, Switzerland will be the guest country at the World Money Fair. The Federal Mint Swissmint has a very special highlight in store for the fair: it will be presenting the 100-franc Gold Vreneli anniversary coin to the world for the first time.
A Historic Unique Piece Offered for Shared Ownership – A Model for the Future?
A US coin dealer is offering co-ownership shares in a top rarity: shareholders can even choose their desired piece of a rare $100,000 gold certificate.