Coronavirus Effects on Coin Collecting and Investing

By Josh McMorrow-Hernandez There’s an eerie silence in the world these days. Humankind is hibernating, waiting until it’s safe to come back out again. To return...

Investment Report: Ultimate Security is PCGS and NGC Certified Gold Coins

By James Passin The gold market is now breaking down. It is impossible to settle COMEX gold futures trades as dealers are unable to secure...
1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

COINage Profile: 1995 Doubled Die Lincoln Cent

The coin collecting community was abuzz in the spring of 1995 with the news that a major doubled die had just been discovered on...

Gold Prices Start Week At $1,750 As Progress Continues On COVID-19...

Gold prices are starting the week off strong, with one ounce of gold trading for about $1,750 on the morning of Monday, May 18,...
PCGS 2020-P American Silver Eagle

PCGS Attributing Emergency Bullion 2020 American Silver Eagles from the Philadelphia...

Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com) has announced the attribution of qualifying bullion-quality 2020 American Silver Eagles struck at the Philadelphia Mint during an emergency...
1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime

COINage Profile: 1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime

One of the most popular modern coin varieties is the 1982 no-P Roosevelt dime. Struck just two years after the Philadelphia Mint began stamping...
The Cent Project 2020

The Cent Project 2020: How Many Pennies Are Really Out There?

Ever wonder how many 1975 Lincoln pennies are floating around out there in circulation? No, don't need to look up mintage figures... Those don't...
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Gearing Up For Summer Coin Collecting Fun

I was looking at my calendar this morning and am stunned at how quickly we’re approaching Memorial Day weekend, a time considered by many...

Australia’s Perth Mint Celebrates Kookaburras

Although the popular Brisbane Money Expo did not take place this year due to quarantine restrictions related to COVID-19, a special issue coin planned...
Coin Collecting Fall 2020

The ABC’s of Income Taxes and Coin Collecting

By Barry Sunshine Coin collecting is a very non-financial but financially rewarding hobby or investment. Over time, some collectors can create great wealth with coin...
PCGS President Brett Charville

PCGS Considers Additional Members Only Shows to Offset COVID-19 Effects

The following announcement is a message on May 5, 2020 from Brett Charville, President of Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com). The numismatic hobby, like seemingly...

What Are Gold Prices Doing In May 2020?

Heading into the first full week of May, many folks want to know where gold prices are and where they may go as spring...
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Counterfeits Gone Viral: Online Sales of Fake Gold and Silver Cost...

The current enormous demand and limited supply of silver and gold bullion coins and other precious metals items during the COVID-19 pandemic have created...

Making the Most of It: Fun Ways to Save

Editor's Note: It’s not easy to make sense of it all, to remain calm and hopeful, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why...

Issue Highlights: June/July 2020

Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the June/July 2020 issue...
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ANA Reduces Staff In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) eliminated several staff positions this week.  With lockdown regulations and social...

Coin of the Week: 1776 Continental Dollar

By Antoinette Rahn For anyone who questions how collecting and studying coins is a hobby of multi-topic appeal, the 1776 Continental Dollar is a wonderful...
1932 Washington Quarter

COINage Profile: 1932 Washington Quarters

One of the most popular United States coin series is the Washington quarter, first issued in 1932 and continuing today with a modified design....
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Coin Shows A No-Go? Here’s How You Can Still Enjoy Social...

The pandemic crisis has put a halt on so many numismatic happenings that it's almost easier to count the events that are still on...
Arbor Day Coins

4 Tree-Rific Coins For Celebrating Arbor Day

It's been a busy week... Monday helped kick off National Coin Week, Wednesday was Earth Day. And today, Friday April 24? It's Arbor Day....