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Odyssey to Request En Banc Hearing in “Black Swan” Case to Address Contradictions in Eleventh Circuit’s Ruling

Odyssey to Request En Banc Hearing in “Black Swan” Case to Address Contradictions in Eleventh Circuit’s Ruling

Tampa, FL – September 21, 2011 – Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM: OMEX), today announced that it will request an en banc hearing (a hearing before all the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals judges) in the “Black Swan” case... read more »

 

Austrian Mint Announces Final “Legends of Austria” Commemorative Coin

Austrian Mint Announces Final “Legends of Austria” Commemorative Coin

13 October Vienna – The sixth and final coin of the popular “Legends of Austria” silver series will be issued today. The final Legend to be commemorated in this series commemorates a song written in 1679, “Du Lieber Augustin”, which... read more »

 

China Coins Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund

China Coins Commemorate 50th Anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund

The Bank of China has issued two 2011 coins commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund—30,000 Proof 10 Yuan, containing 1 oz. .999 fine silver, and 10,000 Proof 100 Yuan, containing ¼ oz. .999 fine gold. The silver coin... read more »

 

2012 Australian Gold and Silver Bullion Coins

2012 Australian Gold and Silver Bullion Coins

The Perth Mint unveils the new designs for the 2012 Australian Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Program. Issued as Australian legal tender, these gold and silver coins are for investors who want to buy bullion and collectors who want precious... read more »

 

Pikes Peak Collection Featured in Long Beach World Coin Auction

Pikes Peak Collection Featured in Long Beach World Coin Auction

Heritage’s September 7-12, 2011 September Long Beach Signature World & Ancient Coins Auction contains perhaps the finest collection of rarities from around the world that Heritage has ever offered in a single auction. Included amongst... read more »

 

$72,000 Gustav I coin leads Julius Hagander Collection at Kuenker auction

$72,000 Gustav I coin leads Julius Hagander Collection at Kuenker auction

Gustav’s coin has a fitting place as he was known for leading Sweden’s finances out of trouble By Paul Fraser Collectibles Kuenker coins, has an impressive series of auctions lined up at the end of September. Few numismatists could... read more »

 

ANA World Mint Theater: Royal Canadian Mint

ANA World Mint Theater: Royal Canadian Mint

Beverley Letine, Vice President & COO Mint officials unveil a new series of silver coins that continue to feature an animal theme and discuss the success of previous issues. 7:26   ANA World Mint Theater: Royal Canadian Mint // ... read more »

 

ANA World Mint Theater: Japan Mint

ANA World Mint Theater: Japan Mint

Hideharu Hishida, Executive Director The Japan Mint announces their new series of coins that include bi-colored coins and the 47 Prefectures Coin Program. 19:39   ANA World Mint Theater: Japan Mint // Copyright © August, 2011 American... read more »

 

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio to Present More Than 2,700 Lots In Hong Kong Auction

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio to Present More Than 2,700 Lots In Hong Kong Auction

Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio will present an exceptional selection of more than 2,700 lots of Chinese and East Asian coins and banknotes at The Mira Hong Kong, August 22-24, 2011, HKT. The three-day auction event will spotlight a multitude... read more »

 

A World of Money: The Omodaka Tensho Oban

A World of Money: The Omodaka Tensho Oban

An Oban is a large oval gold plate coin, minted in Japan as part of the Tokugawa coinage system. The Oban was the largest denomination coin, valued at 10 Ryos or 10 Koban plate coins. The Tensho Oban was the first type of Oban minted, foreshadowing... read more »