Entries by Bruno

The South African Mint: Africa’s Largest Mint

At the end of my trip to South Africa, I have the unique opportunity to visit the South African Mint. I’m taking you along on my visit, and that’s something very special: normally, taking photos inside the South African Mint isn’t permitted!

The Cape Mint: The Oldest Private Mint in South Africa

Did you think the South African Mint was the only mint in South Africa? That’s not true. In the heart of Cape Town, a small private mint fulfills all customer needs. I was privileged to visit the Cape Mint and met people there who take great pride in their work.

Bulgaria Will Adopt the Euro in 2026

The euro area is expanding: On June 4, 2025, the European Central Bank confirmed that Bulgaria meets the requirements for joining the eurozone. This clears the way for the introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026 – provided that preparations can be completed in time.

2-Euro Ticker: New Releases in May 2025

Luxembourg celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Grand Duke’s accession – and prepares for his farewell – with a little help from a German mint. Italy, Finland, and Malta also delight the euro coin community with new designs.

Giant’s Causeway: A Natural Wonder at Risk – Because of Coins?

One of Britain’s most iconic natural landmarks is under threat – because tourists are decorating the famous basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway with coins. What may seem like a well-meaning gesture is now causing increasing damage to the geologically unique rock formation.

The Cradle of Humankind

The cradle of humankind is said to have been just 50 kilometres north-west of Johannesburg. In 2019, South Africa dedicated a small coin series to this subject, as people in Africa are right to be proud of the fact that Homo Sapiens came from southern Africa some 200,000 years ago. Today, the cradle of humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to the largest collection of fossilised remains of early humans in the world.

What a Theme Park Tells Us about Johannesburg’s Gold-Mining Past

Today, families can have a really great time at Gold Reef City, a major theme park in South Africa. The name refers to the gold-bearing quartz veins that ran beneath the Johannesburg area and made it possible for the Krugerrand to be made from South African gold. Gold Reef City, our destination today, it not only an amusement park but also a large museum of South African gold mining.

Will the International Coin Market Be Affected by the New US Tariff Policy?

America’s tariff regime is dominating the headlines. Yesterday morning (CET), when Ursula Kampmann wrote this article, many countries were under the threat of high punitive tariffs. As of yesterday evening (CET), this is no longer the case. But it is still interesting to consider what would happen in the coin market if punitive tariffs were imposed.