Top 12 Security Tips
By Mike Fuljenz
As Hurricane Florence slammed into the Carolina coast in September 2018, we are reminded of Hurricane Harvey moving through Texas in 2017;...
The Search for Perfect Coins
Since the numerical grading scale that we use today for U.S. coins was first published in 1949, it has included the “70” grade. This magic number has always represented the highest grade, the best imaginable condition of a particular coin.
Challenge of Teaching Kids about Money in a Cashless Society
By Ray Levato
Cash is king. Or so our parents and grandparents thought. But now, with so many different ways to pay for things, one...
US Mint Raising Prices on Silver Coins
Climbing bullion values and increased operating costs are pushing up the issue prices for 15 United States Mint products containing .999-fine silver compositions. The...
Top 12 Coins to Make Money in 2023
2023 looms as a crossroads for coin collecting with economic variables, including domestic and world events, all playing a part.
We continue to see an...
Gold Prices Plunge Below $1,600; Dow Sheds Nearly 2,000 Points, Tripping Wall Street Circuit...
It's another bad day on Wall Street as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 1,700 points this morning after the opening bell, halting trading...
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Rush to Gold: From Mines to Mints (Part I)
By Steve Voynick
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series. Enjoy part II >>>
Gold rushes had a significant impact on American monetary...
Works of Public Art: Buyer’s Guide to Modern Commemorative Half Dollars
By David Schwager
For an affordable and accessible but surprisingly interesting and nuanced series, modern commemorative half dollars are well worth considering.
Commemorative coins are works...
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CAC approved and CACG encapsulated coins fared well in public sales during the month of March 2025. Here are fourteen examples, which were selected...
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Presenters Wanted for 2021 World’s Fair of Money
The American Numismatic Association is currently accepting applications from members to present during the 2021 World's Fair of Money.
Expansive educational forums will be led...
COINage Profile: 1982-D Small Date Bronze Lincoln Cent Transitional Error
In the Lincoln cent series there are many popular errors and varieties. But one of the newest kids on the block is the 1982-D...
Gold Tops $1,500, Breaking 6-Year Price Record
By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez, COINage News Editor
Gold is on fire this week, hitting the $1,500 threshold on August 7 and hovering at that mark over...
