While the gold price has reached new all-time highs several sessions in recent weeks and gained around 20 per cent in value in a short period of time in a steep upward trend, several mints are reporting a drastic decline in sales in the precious metal sector. Der Beitrag Gold at Record High, Demand for Bullion Coins Collapses erschien zuerst auf CoinsWeekly.
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In the summer of 1944, the world became aware of the Holocaust thanks to two young Slovaks: Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler. The National Bank of Slovakia honors them with €10 collector coin, produced by the Kremnica Mint. The coin represents many things – bravery, moral courage, responsibility and the power of public opinion. Der Beitrag New Coin From Slovakia: 80th Anniversary of the Vrba-Wetzler Report erschien zuerst auf CoinsWeekly.
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The 3rd International Congress on the History of Money and Numismatics of the Research Center for Mediterranean Cultures (AKMED) took place in Antalya at the beginning of April. Prof. Johannes Nollé reports on why he believes this congress will remain unforgettable for all participants. Der Beitrag A Numismatic Congress That Will Be Remembered erschien zuerst auf CoinsWeekly.
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Official coin sets – for many coin collectors, these issues are an essential part of a complete collection. The number of produced sets, however, has been diminishing significantly for years, and a huge price adjustment could now deter collectors even further. Der Beitrag Increasing Prices for German Coin Sets: Is This The End of Proof Coin Collecting? erschien zuerst auf CoinsWeekly.
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