Category Archives: Krause

The Fitzcarraldo of Kweichow, Warloard Zhou Xicheng and the 1928 Chinese “Auto Dollar”

By Ron Drzewucki – Modern Coin Wholesale ….. It’s said that every coin tells a story. Boy, do I have one straight out of Mysteries of the Unknown, and it involves warloard Zhou Xicheng and his car. In 1928, the warlord of Kweichow province, Zhou Xicheng, minted a coin to commemorate the completion of the Kweichow […]

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Austria leads in first round of Coin of the Year voting

Three Austrian coins came out on top during the first round of World Coin News’ Coin of the Year Award voting by an international panel of judges that concluded. A 100-euro gold coin, KM-3225, issued in the Austrian Wildlife series and depicting a Red Deer was tops in the Most Artistic Coin category. Triumphing in […]

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Krause Publications Announces 2015 Coin of the Year Nominees

Krause Publications Announces 2015 Coin of the Year Nominees Krause Publications, a leading producer of coin and paper money books, magazines, events and online products, has announced the 94 nominees for the 2015 Coin of the Year awards. Each year, the awards honor the best in coin design from around the world. The awards will […]

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Scott Tappa Talks About 39th Annual Chicago International Coin Fair. VIDEO: 3:33

Scott Tappa, CICF Convention Chairman Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… Chicago has been the international gathering place of world coin and paper money dealers for 39 years. Convention Chairman Scott Tappa of Krause Publications talks about the fair and what collectors might hope to find at the annual convention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepvo3N8L-g Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. April, 2014 […]

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Numismatic Personality: Bill Brandimore, Currency Analyst, Krause, March 7, 2014. VIDEO: 6:15

Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com………. Bill Brandimore is a 60+year veteran in numismatics. He works for Krause Publications and Bank Note Reporter as a Currency Evaluator and price guide contributor. Hear his story of what he does for the hobby and how he got involved in numismatics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnFWZSMlZ6Q Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March  2014 The Chicago […]

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