Archive: People and Markets
Royal Canadian Mint Reports Profits and Performance for 2022
The Royal Canadian Mint published their financial results for 2022. As expected they remained below 2021 levels.
G+D Receives IACA Award for the “Green Banknote”
The “Green Banknote”, developed by Giesecke+Devrient, was awarded by the International Association of Currency Affairs as the new best ecological sustainability project in the banknote sector. Why? Read on.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

25 Years Ago: Millennium Coins and the Dawn of a New Era
The transition to a new millennium captivated the numismatic world. Commemorative coins from that time were colourful and bold, as a brief glance at the past led to a high-speed journey into a high-tech future—only for things to turn out differently.

Swissmint, a Mint of Records
Swiss numismatics is full of surprises, rarities and exciting stories. We have compiled a little overview of national and international records for you.










Rich and Poor in Early Tudor England
The Met Cloisters takes you into a merchant’s house in 16th-century England. Why did a rich man exhibit images of the poor? Intriguing objects tell us about tastes and self-expression. And you can expect coins to be there too!
Minerva Magazine Ceased Publishing
The archaeological journal Minerva, founded in 1990, will discontinue its service with its last issue in July/August 2023. The reason for this, it says, are the lingering effects of the pandemic and increased costs. The last issue can be downloaded for free.