Architecture coins shine in CIT's Winter Launch, with an all-new Tiffany, and the final release of a classic series We’re rarely surprised by the quality of CIT's quarterly launch tranches, but even by their standards, the Winter 2026 batch was exceptional. We've already covered a terrific dinosaur coin (because of course!!), and a stunning dragon design, [...]
The breadth of talent of the artists decorating the covers of science-fiction novels is, perhaps, one of the most under-rated genres out there. Taking the vision put in words and designing a cover that encapsulates it in a single work is a serious talent. It's not uncommon for people to rebuy a sci-fi novel sequence, just for [...]
Great Engravers returns for a seventh dive into Britain's extensive numismatic past with the William IV Crown One of the Royal Mint's premier series, Great Engravers draws from this aged organisation's extensive history to reproduce some of the finest designs, from its most talented artists, that have graced its portfolio. With such names as Benedetto [...]
The silver foil renaissance at Agoro continues with six new pop-culture releases, from movies to comics After a few years in the doldrums, the last year or so has seen a renaissance in the silver foil market. We've always been partial to the type here, as while they're not for everyone, they offer an intriguing [...]
Mint XXI releases a terrific new range of coins for its winter tranche, including five for history and mythology With the World Money Fair in Berlin fast approaching, we're seeing some of the big guns launch their first big release tranche of the year. One of those we look forward to most is the imaginative, [...]
Hobo Coin's neat copper round mash-up of historical figures and cyborg technology, continues on with the release of the fourth in the 'Future in the Past' series. This time, there's quite the change in design ethos, with the simple portrait on the reverse, and the symbolism on the obverse, giving way to some action-packed dynamism. The end [...]
Hobo Coins appear to have had much success with their 'Future in the Past' range of copper rounds, mixing historical figures with futuristic alternate-reality themes, and that series is now three issues old. Joining it is the first in a whole new series called 'Future in the Myth'. Very similar in concept, and identical [...]
Following their Spider-man vs Green Goblin, and Iron Man vs Ultron one-ounce silver bullion coins, MTB-PAMP are adding a third issue to their officially licensed Marvel Versus range today. These coins pit a hero and their nemesis against each other, both in bust form, split by a lightning bolt. This third coin features Captain America, and one [...]
A series that really piqued our interest in copper numismatics in the latter half of this year has now debuted its third issue. The series, called Future in the Past, features famous figures and their civilisations from the ancient period, and gives them a modern twist, almost part Cyberpunk, and part Steampunk. The series debuted with [...]
MTB-PAMP add multiple issues to their pop-culture portfolio, with Star Wars, Pac-Man, Peanuts, and a return to Fender Guitars Swiss company, PAMP, have joined Agoro at the top of the pile for releasing coins themed around popular culture, from video games, to some more eclectic items, like Hot Wheels, NASCAR, and Coca-Cola. They also like [...]
