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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:44 am EDT, Jun 12, 2008 |
Dramatic photographs have emerged of one of the few remaining peoples on earth who are thought to have had no contact with the outside world. Lost tribe from Amazon |
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Software to Identify Copying from Internet |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:34 am EDT, Jun 12, 2008 |
A Japanese scientist claims he was able to develop computer software that can electronically identify whether an academic paper featured passages that were copied and pasted from the Internet. Software to Identify Copying from Internet |
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2008 Kangaroo Dreaming Coins |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:18 am EDT, Jun 12, 2008 |
There is huge international interest in Australian Indigenous art, the oldest ongoing tradition of art in the world, which The Perth Mint is proud to portray on these innovative rectangle-shaped coins. 2008 Kangaroo Dreaming Coins |
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Australian Lunar Silver Proof Series |
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Topic: Current Events |
9:45 am EDT, Jun 9, 2008 |
In Chinese culture, people born in the Year of the Mouse - 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008 - are regarded as ambitious, quick-witted and hardworking. Australian Lunar Silver Proof Series |
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U.S. Mint Advised to Take Actions Regarding the Scarcity of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage |
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Topic: Current Events |
9:27 am EDT, Jun 9, 2008 |
Due to a huge investor demand the Silver Institute asked the U.S. Mint to perform instant actions in order to increase the number of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins in circulation, which is a popular precious metal investment machine. It is worth mentioning that high demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins was the cause of market shortage. U.S. Mint Advised to Take Actions Regarding the Scarcity of American Eagle Silver Bullion Coinage |
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Rare Chinese Coins at Champion Galleries Sale |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:52 am EDT, Jun 9, 2008 |
A lot of rare Chinese coins and banknotes will be presented at Champion Galleries sale, which will take place at Holiday Inn Golden Mile in Kowloon, Hong Kong, on June 22. Rare Chinese Coins at Champion Galleries Sale |
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People Can Make Their Own Money in Baltimore |
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Topic: Current Events |
7:59 am EDT, Jun 4, 2008 |
Those who look forward to visit Whitman's Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention, which will be held on June 6, will have the opportunity to take part in an interactive practical engraving class. Each hour the Bureau of Engraving and Printing will perform an interactive program for 6 to 8 participants. The program will feature the process of creating paper money. People Can Make Their Own Money in Baltimore |
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US petrol market under investigation |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
7:47 am EDT, Jun 4, 2008 |
Federal regulators are six months into a wide-ranging investigation of U.S. oil markets, with a focus on possible price manipulation. US petrol market under investigation |
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Bags and Rolls of Arizona Quarters |
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Topic: Current Events |
7:36 am EDT, Jun 4, 2008 |
Are you yearning to see the panoramic vistas of the Grand Canyon but cannot make the trip? Do the next best thing and get shiny new Arizona commemorative quarter-dollar coins, available in bags and rolls beginning June 2 at 12 noon (ET). Bags and Rolls of Arizona Quarters |
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First Spouse Coin and Medal of Louisa Adams Issued |
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Topic: Miscellaneous |
8:16 am EDT, Jun 3, 2008 |
In honor of Louisa Adams, the Nation's sixth First Lady, the United States Mint will release a ?-ounce 24-karat gold coin bearing her image at 12 noon (ET) on May 29, 2008. The Louisa Adams First Spouse Gold Coin will be available in proof and uncirculated versions priced at $619.95 and $599.95, respectively. The mintage limit is set at 40,000 across both product options. Customer demand will determine the ratio of proof to uncirculated coins produced. First Spouse Coin and Medal of Louisa Adams Issued |
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