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IAPN Asks Collectors to Help Protect Roman Coin Collecting

Will Roman coins in general be considered the cultural property of Italy by US Customs unless you can provide extensive proof of ownership? Such concerns are raised by the proposed extension of a Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Italy. The IAPN is calling on collectors to take action.

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.

Photo: Bulmint.

Bulmint

In March 2023, Ursula Kampmann visited Bulmint’s production facilities. ALL steps that are necessary for the manufacture of gold and silver coins are carried out there. By looking at the various departments, we can learn about every step in the production of a coin.

CIT’s Historical Monuments – Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is considered the most beautiful testimony to Islamic architecture in India and a symbol of love in stone. CIT chose this wonderful building as the subject of the 2025 issue in the Historical Monuments series.

Archive: Coins, Medals and more

Royal Gold: England’s Five Guineas and the English Gold Currency

On 10 December 2024, Numismatica Genevensis will offer the most complete run of English Five Guineas ever sold at auction. The pieces are considered to be the most beautiful and the heaviest English circulation issues in gold. They were struck from 1668 to 1777, during the period when England replaced its bimetallism with the gold currency. Read on to find out more.
20 Franken 1883: Die erste Goldmünze der Schweiz. Aus Auktion Künker eLive 54-2019-855. CoCo CH-1883-0001.

The Vreneli – A Swiss Icon

With its latest commemorative coin, Swissmint honours the last issue of the 10-franc vreneli minted 100 years ago. A prime opportunity to recall the history of this iconic Swiss gold coin.
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