The Centén of 1609: The Most Expensive European Coin
20 January 2026
The Centén of 1609: The Most Expensive European Coin
On November 24, 2025, the 1609 centén of 100 Escudos set a record in Geneva, selling for 2.3 million CHF and becoming the most expensive modern European coin.
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The BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
20 January 2026
The BdDM as watchdog: More than 50,000 counterfeits exposed on eBay
Counterfeiting is a major problem, especially on online platforms. eBay is aware of this and hopes that the community will clean up its own act. The BdDM supports eBay in its fight.
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CoinsWeekly is now also available in Spanish
15 January 2026
CoinsWeekly is now also available in Spanish
From 1 January 2026, MünzenWoche will also be available in Spanish. We have gained an extremely committed young colleague as a partner for this.
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Where Minting of Commemorative Coins was Revolutionized
15 January 2026
Where Minting of Commemorative Coins was Revolutionized
Have you noticed that most of our commemorative coins today have a much higher relief than they used to? Find out why here.
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Fountain competition in Braunschweig
15 January 2026
Fountain competition in Braunschweig
A medal from 1691 commemorates the fact that the rulers of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel and Brunswick-Lüneburg fought for supremacy.
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Lucien Birkler, †2025
7 January 2026
Lucien Birkler, †2025
Lucien Birkler passed away on December 22, 2025, and was once one of the most renowned coin dealers in the United States. We have lost a man who loved coins, collectors, and the coin trade.
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Stumbling block for Philipp Lederer
7 January 2026
Stumbling block for Philipp Lederer
On the initiative of the Berlin Coin Cabinet, a Stolperstein was laid in front of Philipp Lederer's former coin shop in Berlin. Commemorating an important German numismatist and coin dealer.
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Head & Collar - a numismatic exhibition by the KHM
7 January 2026
Head & Collar - a numismatic exhibition by the KHM
The Coin Cabinet of the KHM in Vienna is breaking new ground with its exhibition Kopf & Kragen (Head & Collar). It is aimed at a young generation of museum visitors with very different viewing habits.
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