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The Path to Hyperinflation — Platinum and Cryptocurrency

By James Passin The COVID-19 pandemic has provided cover for the Federal Reserve Board to continue its endless unorthodox monetary operations that have served as...
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Understanding the Nuances of Multiple Research Sources

By R.W. Julian Today in 2021, there is a wealth of information available to the researcher or avid collector wishing to learn more about a...

Eye on Errors: Always So Much to Be Gained

By Antoinette Rahn My sweet little Irish grandmother used to say, "Even in making errors, there is something to be gained." She wasn't a collector of...
Marijo Lantier

Charting New Paths in Numismatics as PMJ Coins

By COINage Staff Marijo Lantier, principal of PMJ Coins, was born and raised in Queens, New York, and has lived in Manhasset, Long Island, for...
Gold

Gold Prices Spike, But Will It Last?

On the morning of Thursday, March 25, 2021, gold prices took a decided turn northward, lurching from $1,725 an ounce to $1,745. It's been...
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Eyeing Obsolete Notes With a Desire to Learn

By Antoinette Rahn Whenever I hear the term "obsolete note," I'm reminded of a conversation I had with a long-time paper money collector during the...
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News to Me: Considering Coins Sold “As Seen on TV”

By Donn Pearlman When a collector or potential collector asks, “What should I buy?” my response is always, “Collect what you enjoy, but make sure...
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PCGS Coin of the Week: 1885 Trade Dollar PCGS PR63+CAM

There are few United States rarities as rare as the 1885 proof Trade dollar, a coin that saw a mintage of just five pieces....
PCGS Jay Turner

PCGS Recognizes Excellence in Writing Achievements

Professional Coin Grading Service Honors Company’s Top Writers (Santa Ana, California – March 18, 2021) – Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has launched a new...
Gold Bullion Coins

Could Pending Tax Hike, Inflation, Help or Hurt Gold Prices?

As the morning of Thursday, March 18, 2021, unfolds, gold prices slip from $1,750 per ounce to about $1,720 with jobless claims rising and...
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1853/2 Liberty Head Eagle from S.S. Central America: PCGS Coin of...

The 1853/2 Liberty Head Eagle from S.S. Central America is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Week. The SS Central America was known as...
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Hear “Ship of Gold” Bell Toll During Presentation By Bob Evans,...

Scientist Evans will show items from the legendary SS Central America during free online Newman Numismatic Portal Symposium (St. Louis, MO) March 11, 2021 –...
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PCGS Coin of the Week: 1926-S Buffalo Nickel MS65

The Buffalo nickel remains a popular collectible coin even more than eight decades after the last issue of the series rolled off the United...
Newman Numismatic Portal

Newman Numismatic Portal Announces NNP Symposium March 19-21, 2021

Following the positive response to the first Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) Symposium in August 2020, NNP is pleased to announce the next event, which...

ANA Adds “Dealer Day” to World’s Fair of Money Lineup

The American Numismatic Association is looking to make the 2021 World's Fair of Money an extra-special event, and that includes a first-ever "Dealer Day." Set...

Do You Love a Good Bidding War?

By Antoinette Rahn If you've been to, watched, or participated in a few coin auctions in your lifetime, you're likely familiar with just how intense...
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COINage Issue Highlights: April – May 2021

Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the April-May 2021 issue...
Gold

Gold Tumbles Near $1,700, Silver Below $26

Bullion investors may be in a buying position this week as gold and silver prices trend lower. On the morning of March 4, 2021,...

Paper Money Mindset: Delving Into Design

By Antoinette Rahn I had a difficult time selecting just one note to explore in this week's column, so I selected five from the available...

CSNS Cancels 2021 Convention, Looking Ahead to 2022

Due to ongoing concern for the health of members, dealers, and the public, as well as "roadblocks in Illinois state regulations," the Central States...