Numismatic trends: CIT Winter Launch 2026
10 February 2026
Numismatic trends: CIT Winter Launch 2026
To spot numismatic trends, look at what CIT Coin Invest presents at the World Money Fair—the Liechtenstein-based team has its finger on the zeitgeist.
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For the first time: The World Money Fair Award
10 February 2026
For the first time: The World Money Fair Award
On the final day of the World Money Fair, the new World Money Fair Award was presented for the first time—decided solely by the audience.
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The most beautiful exhibition stands at the World Money Fair – entirely subjective!
10 February 2026
The most beautiful exhibition stands at the World Money Fair – entirely subjective!
The 2026 World Money Fair was more colorful than ever, with mints going beyond simple booths to create eye-catching exhibition stands. Here are our favorites.
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World Money Fair: In Berlin for the 20th time
10 February 2026
World Money Fair: In Berlin for the 20th time
The World Money Fair took place from January 29 to 31, 2026, with more dealers and visitors than ever—overshadowed by soaring gold prices and a silver crash. How did this impact business?
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750,000 CHF for the First Sovereign
3 February 2026
750,000 CHF for the First Sovereign
A royal edict of October 28, 1489, introduced the sovereign, a new English gold coin. A premier first-generation example has just sold at auction for 750,000 CHF.
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Kill the profiteers!
3 February 2026
Kill the profiteers!
In the 19th century, the German Peasants' War was seen as purely religious, while communists stressed its economic causes—an interpretation now considered correct.
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Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
22 January 2026
Paul Hollis: US Mint Director in controversial times
It’s every coin collector’s dream: a coin enthusiast becomes director of the US Mint. But dealer Paul Hollis will need diplomatic skills, as coin designs are highly controversial.
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Asklepios plays soccer
22 January 2026
Asklepios plays soccer
Since Caracalla, Asclepius regularly appears with a small ball at his feet. The article explains why this object can be seen there and what we can conclude about Caracalla's personality from this.
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Allez Hop!
20 January 2026
Allez Hop!
Switzerland’s first colored commemorative coin, dedicated to a circus, was a major success and also attracted strong interest from artists.
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