"The E-Sylum has become a very important connection to the numismatic community in these trying times. Many thanks for your efforts."

"The United States Mint (Mint) will resume limited production Tuesday morning, April 21st at the Mint facility at West Point. During the temporary suspension of operations at the West Point Mint, in consultation with local public health officials, a thorough cleaning of the facility was conducted in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Additional social distancing procedures were implemented, building on measures previously taken to reduce the risk of employee exposure to COVID-19. Mint employees at West Point have been designated mission-essential."

"Despite shuttering outposts around the world and furloughing staff due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sotheby's has just pulled off its biggest ever online art auction.

"Featuring work by the likes of Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, the "Contemporary Curated" sale generated more than $6.4 million -- a new online record for the auction house.

"The sale also set a new record for the highest price ever paid via the internet for a painting at Sotheby's, with American artist George Condo's "Antipodal Reunion" going to an unidentified bidder for $1.3 million. The 2005 artwork exceeded estimates following a series "quick-fire" bids at the end of the week-long web auction, according to a press release.

"{Earlier in April, the Wall Street Journal reported that Sotheby's was furloughing around 200 staff, or nearly 12% of its employees, after it was forced to cancel numerous scheduled sales. Although the auction house did not comment on the specific numbers reported, it said in a statement to CNN that it was "adjusting to the challenging circumstances" and had "considered every avenue including temporary compensation adjustments (including our leadership), furloughs and, regrettably, a small number of staff reductions."

"Our Osnabrück branch has already reopened, and our Munich office will reopen its doors next Monday. If you would like to visit us -- for example, to buy or sell investment gold, or to consign coins for auction -- please contact our Customer Service department in Osnabrück or our Munich colleagues. They will be happy to arrange an appointment with one of our employees.

"We ask for your understanding that an appointment is absolutely necessary. Our employees are of course prepared to ensure that hygiene and distance rules are observed during your visit. Disinfectants and masks are also available in sufficient quantities. "

"I think I know what I'd prefer, out of:
   • 4 half-corona cigars
   • 2 corona viruses
   • an Austro-Hungarian 2 corona of 1892-1918
even though the maths might suggest some sort of equality."