United Kingdom: second design in “Six Decades of 007” gold and silver coin series features Bond’s underwater sports car

The Royal Mint has released the second design in its tribute series to the iconic James Bond film franchise which first debuted in 1962. The first coin was dedicated to the decade of the 1960s and the blockbuster film You Only Live Twice while the second coin focuses on the decade of the 1970s. The […]

Harlan J. Berk and the gift of ancient coins

The third edition of Harlan J. Berk’s 100 Greatest Ancient Coins will debut in December 2023, available from bookstores and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at Whitman.com). Here, David Hendin, vice president and adjunct curator of the American Numismatic Society, shares his thoughts on the book and its author. The greatest thing about Harlan […]

United Kingdom: British lion and American eagle come together on new gold and silver Proof coins

The Royal Mint has brought together two icons of numismatic art, the British lion and the American eagle, on a new coin design. In collaboration with John M. Mercanti, the Chief Engraver at the United States Mint from 2006 to 2010, the reverse design skilfully brings the two coin icons together in one harmonious composition. […]

Australia: Fifth gold and silver bullion coin in “Australia’s Most Dangerous” series features deadly tiger snake

The Royal Australian Mint has released the fifth and latest gold and silver one-ounce bullion investment coins which are part of their innovative and popular series entitled “Australia’s Most Dangerous.” The series, since its introduction in 2020, has focused on the continent’s most deadly and dangerous species of animals, both on land and sea, with […]

Switzerland: Second 20-franc silver coin released in “Swiss Cable Car” trilogy featuring Titlis cable car

The Swiss Mint has released the second design of silver 20-franc silver coins, which is part of the current “Swiss Cable Car” trilogy. The second in the three-part series features the cable cars in the Engelberg project that intends to contribute to the successful future of tourism in the region, both in the medium and […]

China: New range of 2024 gold and silver Panda coins continues collector theme “Ten Years of Love”

The People’s Bank of China has released its sixth design which is part of an ongoing series of Panda designs focusing on the story of a panda navigating the world around him from cub to adult. Launched in 2019 with new editions of the panda gold and silver commemorative coins, the first design debuted with […]

United Kingdom: Range of gold and silver collector coins released in celebration of the King’s 75th birthday

The Royal Mint has released a range of precious metal commemorative coins in celebration of the 75th birthday of HM King Charles III. On the 14th November 2023, HM King Charles III will celebrate this prestigious birthday, which is also his second one as British sovereign. Born in 1948 to HRH Princess Elizabeth (1926–2022) and […]

CDN Publishing acquires Whitman Publishing from Anderson Press, plans digital expansion and other innovations

(Virginia Beach, VA) — CDN Publishing, LLC, the prominent numismatic data company that publishes the wholesale-pricing Greysheet and other resources, is pleased to announce it has acquired Whitman Publishing, the leading firm in numismatic book publishing. Included in the acquisition are storied Whitman brands, including H.E. Harris & Co. (stamps), Cowens (supplies), and the Whitman […]

Switzerland: Third and final silver Proof coin in “Renewable Energy” series focuses on wind power

The Swiss Federal Mint has launched its third and final coin in a series entitled “Renewable Energy,” focusing on alternative sources of energy which are not derived from fossil fuels. The first coin of this series was launched in 2021 and was dedicated to hydroelectric energy, while the second coin, dated 2022, focused on solar […]

Perth Mint — Tuvalu: New silver one-ounce replica Casino Royale poker chip coins mark James Bond Day

The Treasury of Tuvalu has released new silver one-ounce bullion and collector coins which salute one of the most successful film franchises in the world. The Blockbuster Casino Royale tells the story of how Bond’s actions cause Le Chiffre, a terrorist financier whose damaged left eye weeps blood, to lose $100 million belonging to a rebel […]