Numismatic networking in Tokyo
19 May 2026
Numismatic networking in Tokyo
MünzenWoche sponsored a networking event in Tokyo. The reception was hosted by Martin Huth, a numismatist and Deputy German Ambassador to Japan. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful evening.
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Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
12 May 2026
Gräbener is moving from Netphen to Göppingen
The decline in cash usage, combined with chronic government budget shortfalls: tough times for mints and their suppliers. Will minting presses soon be used to produce ammunition?
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Sikh temple tokens
7 May 2026
Sikh temple tokens
Not everything that is round is a coin or a medal. We’ll show you numismatic objects that served as currency, offerings and amulets all at once.
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Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
7 May 2026
Herb Kreindler (1935-2026)
Herb Kreindler was one of the most famous numismatists in the United States. He passed away at the age of 91.
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Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange
7 May 2026
Successful arrest at the CSNS Coin Exchange
During a coin fair, alert dealers managed to identify a stolen coin worth more than $40,000 and have the sellers arrested.
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What is a Jefimok?
27 April 2026
What is a Jefimok?
Countermarks on coins are a common phenomenon in numismatics. When it comes to Russian coins with countermarks or counterstamps, they are referred to as “Yefimoks.” Why?
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What is a Novodel?
17 April 2026
What is a Novodel?
The Russian term “Novodel” literally means “new strike.” But is it the same as a restrike? And why do some Novodels sell for six-figure sums? What’s behind this phenomenon?
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How is a coin design actually created?
17 April 2026
How is a coin design actually created?
Simply engraving an image onto a die isn’t enough. Coin design is a complex, time-consuming process, as Fabia Lyrenmann explains.
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The female coin designers at Swissmint
17 April 2026
The female coin designers at Swissmint
A once male-dominated field is becoming more diverse, with more coin designs now created by women. Fabia Lyrenmann and Anouk Röthlisberger have been designing coins for Swissmint since 2024 and 2025,
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