The 1000 Euro Gold Coin
France’s Le Particulier announced that La Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) issued a new coin containing 17 grams of gold, with a face value of € 1,000. This 2013 collector’s item features the effigy of...
View ArticleThe 10 Euro “Snow White” Coin
In 2013, Germany started producing a 10 Euro coin in commemoration of “200 Years of Brothers Grimm”, a six-year series on “Grimm’s Fairy Tales.” The next issue of this series will be released in March...
View ArticleBerlin Celebrates 50 Years of JFK
The MDM Deutsche Münze releases a stunning commemorative coin to mark the 50th Anniversary of John F. Kennedy’s visit to Berlin. John F. Kennedy needed only four words to be a legend in Germany: “I am...
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The Art of the Banknote
A story by Frank Stocker in Germany’s Die Welt. They dance, with big hats on their heads and wearing colorful clothes. This is a scene from a 19th century living room, as painted by Pedro Figari, one...
View ArticleHow the New 5 Euro Bill is Made
A new 5-euro note will be circulating starting May 2, 2013. At first glance, no major changes from the previous cut. However, it will be more difficult to counterfeit and will offer better resistance...
View ArticleThe Notre Dame de Paris Coin
This commemorative coin was designed by the artists of the Monnaie de Paris to celebrate the 850 year anniversary of the Paris cathedral. The gold coin, with a face value of 50 euros, is sold for 450...
View ArticleWhy You Should Invest in Coins
There are more than 80,000 coin collectors in France. Patient numismatists can combine passion with good investment practices. Pierrick Fay at France’s Les Echos reports. Mathieu is a numismatist. He...
View ArticleThe 10 Euro “Richard Wagner” Coin
The stunning new German coin marks the 200th birthday of world-famous German composer Richard Wagner (May 2, 1813 – February 13, 1883) who was primarily known for his operas. His work ‘Tristan and...
View ArticleAn Inside Look at the New $100 Bill
No comment needed. An inside look at how the new $100 U.S. bank note is produced, from start to finish… $3,200 per sheet, $10,000 per bundle, a million dollars per pack, and finishing with one billion...
View ArticleMeet The 1000 Kilo Gold Coin
A stunning video depicting the making of world’s largest gold coin, the Perth Mint’s One Tonne Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin, made from 99.99% pure gold. It measures nearly 80 centimeters wide and 12...
View ArticleWorld’s Most Valuable Coin
Valued at US7.6 million, the 1933 American Double Eagle went on display in London at the Goldsmith’s Hall, as part of a high security tour around Europe. The 1933 Double Eagle coin needs three security...
View Article$1 Billion in Gold Coins Found on Ship
This find may have solved one of the biggest maritime mysteries in history. HMS Victory sank with no survivors in the English Channel in 1744. Reportedly, the ship contained a treasure of gold coins...
View Article“America The Beautiful” Silver Bullion Coin Production
Genevieve Billia visits the United States Mint in Philadelphia to find out more about how the “America The Beautiful” silver bullion coin are made. What she found out was nothing short of amazing.
View ArticleMonnaie de Paris Stars at World Money Fair
Christophe Beaux, Chairman & CEO of Monnaie de Paris discusses the importance of the World Money Fair in Berlin as well as the standing of the Monnaie de Paris in the world currency market.
View ArticleA Visit to the The Royal Canadian Mint
An inside look at the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa. Among other riches, more than $500 million worth of gold sits inside the Royal Canadian Mint. For more information about the Mint, please visit...
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