The Coin and Stamp Market on Plaza Mayor
31 March 2026
The Coin and Stamp Market on Plaza Mayor
Madrid is unique worldwide: nowhere else has hosted a coin and stamp market every Sunday for nearly a century. At around 100 stalls, collectors of all ages browse coins from ancient times to the euro.
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French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
17 March 2026
French Reparations, the Imperial War Treasury, and the July Uprising
After the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), France paid Germany 5 billion francs—but what became of it, and how did it shape German power? A visit to Spandau Fortress.
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Where Minting of Commemorative Coins was Revolutionized
15 January 2026
Where Minting of Commemorative Coins was Revolutionized
Have you noticed that most of our commemorative coins today have a much higher relief than they used to? Find out why here.
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A visit to Heritage Auctions
2 October 2025
A visit to Heritage Auctions
Join us as we delve into the world of Heritage Auctions – the world's largest auction house, where rare treasures, exciting stories and records are just a hammer blow away.
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US Mint: Denver Branch
25 September 2025
US Mint: Denver Branch
There are few government mints that are open to visitors. One of them is the Denver Mint, where American currency is produced. What impact is current US policy having there? We investigated on site.
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The ANA World's Fair of Money in the heart of the Bible Belt
18 September 2025
The ANA World's Fair of Money in the heart of the Bible Belt
In 2025, the American Numismatic Association took its World's Fair of Money to Oklahoma City. The decision was highly controversial among coin dealers. Would enough people attend?
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The coin tower in Beeskow
14 August 2025
The coin tower in Beeskow
If you look closely, you can find traces of numismatics everywhere. This is also true in Beeskow, a small district town in Brandenburg. However, coins were only minted there for a very short time.
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