Daily Archives: March 19, 2008
Ancient and Rare Silver Coin Found in Jerusalem Drainage Channel
A silver coin that was used to pay the half shekel head-tax to the Temple was found in the main drainage channel of Jerusalem...
Austrian Mint Releases Silver and Niobium Coin Celebrating the “Fascination of...
The Austrian Mint in Vienna has released its silver and niobium coin for 2008, which is dedicated to the “Fascination of Light”. Together with water, light is one of the most important factors of life. Without the light of the sun our planet would be cold and dead.
The historical occasion for the new coin is the 150 anniversary of the birth of the great Austrian chemist and entrepreneur, Dr. Carl Baron Auer von Welsbach (1858-1929). Among other discoveries Welsbach is remembered for the development of the gas mantle which improved gas lighting in the streets and homes. The gas mantle of 1890 was more robust than earlier methods and produced a “whiter” light.
Gold Dives to Three-Week Low
Gold plummeted to a three week low on Wednesday with investors selling following Tuesday's less than expected U.S. interest rate cuts and the...
2008 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins are Arriving Soon
The United States Mint has announced the pricing for 2008 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated collector coins and their release date of April...