Archive: People and Markets
Baldrs Horse: Detectorist Makes “Find of the Century” in Norway
On the Norwegian island of Rennesøy, a metal detectorist recently made an extraordinary gold find that was buried long before the Viking Age. The nine coin-like gold pendants engraved with rare horse symbols discovered along with ten gold beads and three gold rings are the first find of this kind in Norway since the 19th century.
CIT’s Daydreamer – Adventure
CIT’s “Daydreamer” coins pull aside the curtain between worlds. In 2022, a man looked to the future, in the second issue a little boy looks to the past. The love of escaping the world in a daydream with state-of-the-art smartminting® technology.
Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Farewell to the Penny: (No) Impact on Numismatics?
The United States Mint is ending production of the one-cent coin – triggering a rush on 2025 penny rolls. But one expert urges collectors to stay calm.

The First Error Coins from Croatia
Croatian euro coins are still quite new: the popular tourist destination introduced the currency as recently as in January 2023. By now, the first Croatian coins have long found their way into Central European wallets – and there are also some error coins among them!
Cherrypickers’ Guide Sellout as a Sign of Strength for the Die-Variety Market?
A new edition of Cherrypickers’ Guide successfully debuted at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Pittsburgh. Whitman publisher Dennis Tucker explains the success of the new Cherrpickers’ Guide with a growing interest in die varieties. Some of his observations on the die-variety market.
A Highly Unusual Auction: Assets From Pobjoy Mint for Sale
Following the end of Pobjoy Mint last year, an online auction will present over 200 lots with the mint’s equipment next week. The sale features coining presses, machine tools, fabrication machinery, print and packaging equipment and more.