Maike Meßmann

Nov 16, 2023 | new.coinsweekly.com | Maike Meßmann |Peter Terhorst

by numiscontrol, translated by Maike MeßmannIt did not take long from Croatia’s introduction of the Euro on 1 January 2023 for the first Croatian euro coins to be found in Central European circulation money. I discovered the first Croatian cent coins when I received small change in late January at the Berlin Central Station. Other shops that I regularly check out to look for foreign cent and euro coins also had Croatian pieces by that time.

Aug 31, 2023 | new.coinsweekly.com | Björn Schöpe |Maike Meßmann |Peter Terhorst

by Björn Schöpe, translated by Maike MeßmannThe nightmare of any museum turned into reality for the British Museum: thousands of objects have disappeared – no one knows the exact figure. It appears that most of them had not been properly catalogued and were flogged off online.

Jul 27, 2023 | new.coinsweekly.com | Björn Schöpe |Maike Meßmann |Peter Terhorst

by Björn Schöpe, translated by Maike MeßmannWhen transporting gold coins worth about 1 million euros, usually, this happens in compliance with strict security regulations. Mints tend to adhere to these standards when they supply wholesalers around the world. But when the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) made a penny-wise and pound-foolish decision, it turned out to be a big mistake. Advertising Leaflets or Gold Coins?