The end for Berlin's Institute of Archaeology?
3 March 2026
The end for Berlin's Institute of Archaeology?
Humboldt University says the Institute of Archaeology must be restructured due to budget cuts, affecting numismatics seminars too. Is this closure a sign of the times?
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Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
22 January 2026
Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
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The BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
20 January 2026
The BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
Counterfeiting is a major problem, especially on online platforms. eBay is aware of this and hopes that the community will clean up its own act. The BdDM supports eBay in its fight.
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Investing in coins? Yes, but which ones?
16 December 2025
Investing in coins? Yes, but which ones?
You can collect coins out of passion. But you can also collect them to build up a financial cushion. What do you need to bear in mind to ensure that coins not only bring you joy, but also as security?
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Are these raids changing the debate on cultural property protection?
17 November 2025
Are these raids changing the debate on cultural property protection?
It is a terrible thought: cultural assets are destroyed so that their components can be sold. This makes us realise that cultural assets have not only historical value, but also material value.
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How is numismatics portrayed in the daily media?
11 November 2025
How is numismatics portrayed in the daily media?
NAC achieved 1.9 million Swiss francs for a 100 ducat coin in Zurich. Is this excellent publicity for numismatics? Or are we conveying a false image of coin collectors with these record results?
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Germany's commitment to coin collecting
25 September 2025
Germany's commitment to coin collecting
On 19 September 2025, the German Mint announced that it would increase the face value of most collector coins issued at face value. What does this mean for coin collecting?
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Coinverse: Bankruptcy with warning
12 August 2025
Coinverse: Bankruptcy with warning
Coiniverse, a subsidiary of the Mint of Finland, declared bankruptcy on 30 June 2025. This came as no surprise. Industry experts had long been questioning the company's business model.
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Cultural Property Protection
30 July 2025
Cultural Property Protection
Everyone has their own opinion on the protection of cultural property. All the arguments are on the table and have been repeated endlessly.
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