A new free display at the British Museum, open until September 29, 2019, examines the story of toy money. “Playing with money: currency and games” brings together highlights from the Museum’s collection – many on display for the first time …
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Whitman Publishing has announced the release of the second edition of Robert D. Leonard Jr.’s award-winning “Curious Currency: The Story of Money from the Stone Age to the Internet Age”. The first edition of “Curious Currency” earned the Numismatic Literary …
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What was the highest priced scripophily sale at auction in 2018? Was it an American stock certificate, a German Aktie, or maybe a Chinese government bond? None of these. It was a French share and it was sold in Boone’s …
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The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has announced a multi-year, fine silver, “Big Five” coin program featuring wildlife synonymous with Southern Africa – the Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros and the Buffalo. …
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