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Alex Sadler

22 Dec. 2023

5 min read

New Coin Issues

To commemorate the centenary of Gustave Eiffel’s death – the French civil engineer and architect of the world famous Eiffel Tower and several other iconic monuments – Monnaie de Paris has created a collection of gold and silver coins. Amongst these is a €25 silver proof coin that features an NFC chip on its reverse which, when scanned, reveals the coin’s technical specifications.

Commemorative Coins News Technology

Michael Berman

3 Sept. 2023

6 min read

Combining Coinage & Secure Document Design

In this article, currency designer Michael Berman touches on his background in the coin design world and explores the use of ProImage’s Arziro software – to design coinage.

Design Free Technology Free

Alex Sadler

3 Sept. 2023

3 min read

IQ Structures Expands IQ Mint Offering

Earlier this year, IQ Structures, a Czech specialist in optical nanostructures, launched IQ Mint, a technological solution for anti-counterfeit protection and the visual enhancement of precious metal objects, such as coins, medals and investment bars.

Technical Features Technology

Astrid Mitchell

3 Aug. 2023

4 min read

New Traceability and Authentication Technologies

As technology evolves, so do the methods used by counterfeiters and other bad actors in attempting to circumvent any new features put in place to ensure the authenticity and traceability of products. This is particularly true in the currency industries and, most relevant here, in the case of precious metals and numismatic products.

Authentication Technology

Alex Sadler

6 July 2023

3 min read

BSP Launches Coin Deposit Machines

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has launched Coin Deposit Machines in partnership with several retailers, aiming to promote efficient coin recirculation in the country. According to the bank, the machines are ‘accessible, convenient, and efficient coin exchange facilities’.

Central Bank Technology

David Tidmarsh

3 May 2023

6 min read

World Money Fair Technical Forum Review: Part 3

In the last two issues of Coin & Mint News™, we covered 10 of the presentations made in the first two sessions of the World Money Fair Technical Forum 2023. This month, we conclude the review with four presentations covering surface finishing and inspection, the recovery of e-waste, packaging and commemorative coins.

Events Technology

Alex Sadler

3 May 2023

4 min read

News in Brief

The Turkish State Mint has reduced the size of the lira coins to offset rising minting costs, according to local reports.

Metals News Technology

David Tidmarsh

4 April 2023

6 min read

World Money Fair Technical Forum Review: Part 2

In last month’s issue of Coin & Mint News, we covered five of the presentations made in the first session of the World Money Fair Technical Forum 2023. This month, we cover the five presentations made in the second session, which focused on PVD coating and toolmaking.

Events Technology

David Tidmarsh

6 March 2023

6 min read

World Money Fair’s 19th Technical Forum Returns as Live Event

The Technical Forum returned as a live event this year when the World Money Fair took place for the 50th time from 3-5 February in Berlin.

Events Technology

Alex Sadler

2 Feb. 2023

3 min read

Connecting Tradition and the Future in Hungary

In a fascinating presentation at the Coin Conference In Amsterdam last October, Anikó Bódi-Schubert of Magyar Nemzeti Bank told delegates about an ambitious programme that has brought coin collecting into the digital age.

Central Bank Technology

David Tidmarsh

20 Dec. 2022

11 min read

World Money Fair Technical Forum 2022 – a Review (Part 2)

In last month’s issue of Coin & Mint News, we covered five of the presentations made at the World Technical Forum 2022. In this issue, we cover the five presentations made in the second half of the Technical Forum.

Events Technology

David Tidmarsh

11 Oct. 2022

8 min read

World Money Fair Technical Forum 2022 – a Review (Part 1)

As with the World Money Fair Technical Forum in 2021, the 18th event held earlier this year was also held virtually. This month we cover five of those presentations, with the second half to follow next month.

Events Technology

Latest News

New Coin Issues

Combining Coinage & Secure Document Design

IQ Structures Expands IQ Mint Offering

New Traceability and Authentication Technologies

BSP Launches Coin Deposit Machines

World Money Fair Technical Forum Review: Part 3

News in Brief

World Money Fair Technical Forum Review: Part 2

World Money Fair’s 19th Technical Forum Returns as Live Event

Connecting Tradition and the Future in Hungary

World Money Fair Technical Forum 2022 – a Review (Part 2)

World Money Fair Technical Forum 2022 – a Review (Part 1)

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