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.

Cayón Subastas

Cayón Subastas ⸱ Subasta Extraordinaria ⸱ 1-2 July 2025⸱ Online

Cayón Subastas in Madrid is holding an extraordinary sale on July 1st and 2nd. The sale focuses on Spanish coins and also features an important collection of Moroccan coins with more than 1,500 lots.

Künker

Künker ⸱ eLive Premium Auction 426 ⸱ 7-8 July 2025 ⸱ Osnabrück

In eLive Premium Auction 426, Künker will auction off about 900 lots of European coins and medals. The focus is on the Habsburg Empire and Germany, and there is a particularly large number of issues from Bavaria, Brandenburg-Prussia, Münster, Saxony and the German Empire. Lovers of medals will also find a rich selection. Moreover, a special collection focusing on sede vancante periods is spread throughout the auction.

Hess Divo

Hess Divo⸱ Auction 343 ⸱ 25 May 2025 ⸱ Zurich

In their 343rd auction on 25 May 2025, Hess Divo will be offering an exquisite selection of coins from antiquity, the Middle Ages and modern times with outstanding provenances. The sale revolves around the collection of Eberhard W. Kornfeld, an art dealer from Bern, Switzerland. It is an absolute “must” for aesthetes and lovers of great pedigrees!