Monthly Archives: March 2008
Queen Hands Out Rare Silver Coins in Royal Maundy Service
Ancient and Rare Silver Coin Found in Jerusalem Drainage Channel
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
2008 American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins are Arriving Soon
Financial News and Resources Added to CoinNews
The Penny Debate Continues – Why Keep It?
Royal Canadian Mint Launches World’s First Bullion Coins Promoting Spirit of...
The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) officially launched the 2008 issue of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games Gold and Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins. These unique RCM bullion products are the world's first bullion coins promoting the spirit of the Olympic Games.
The RCM's Ottawa facility will produce up to 50,000 coins in gold for the 2008 issue and the silver version will be produced on demand. Two more annual issues (2009 and 2010) will follow.