To split a mint when only the name tries to relive historic mint? [solved]

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This message aims at: requesting the creation or the modification of a mint

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BramVB Catalogue referee
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Posted: 16 Oct 2025, 16:02 #
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The Belgian mint “Fonson” (different names during its history) was founded in 1827 (to be changed on the mint page):

mint page: Fonson, Brussels, Belgium – Numista

history source: Nalatenschap Fonson - Levende geschiedenis Belgische revolutie

 

It went broke in 1968 as correctly stated on the numista mint-page.

 

However the company was bought up several times to end up in the hands of “P. De Greef Medals” (Antwerp) in 2021:

Fonson Coins: Eeuwenoude erfenis, nieuwe ambitie | P. De Greef

 

In 2024 they resurected the name Fonson as a brand to issue shiny round “coins” with “Fonson” as brand name.

Fonson | About Us

 

What to do with these very different medals originally form the Fonson family in Brussels and later NIFC just under a brand name “Fonson” in Antwerp (if even minted there). Do we split the mint in 1968?

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Jarcek Numista team
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Posted: 24 Oct 2025, 11:47 #
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I would have created new mint.

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Jarcek Numista team
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Posted: 31 Mar 2026, 13:33 #
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Created new mint in Antwerp now. Would be nice to know if they are actually a mint though.

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KennyG
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Posted: 1 Apr 2026, 10:01 #
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On the same topic, is Fibru a mint or issuer? They have the exact same address as Fisch

 

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