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Next-Gen Numismatics
by Amy Drew Thompson
Is there a shortage of torch-bearers to carry this hobby into the future? Opinions differ, but most agree that with encouragement,...
Cashing in My Coins During The Coin Shortage of 2020
I've finally cleaned out my change jar... I had been accumulating the coins from my cash transactions over the past several months in a...
4 Movers & Shakers: Talers, Ducats, Colones, and Holey Dollars
By Antoinette Rahn
The 47th annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) is underway now. It’s one of the kick-off events of the numismatic community...
Numismatic National Treasure: The Marketing Genius of Dwight Manley
By Donn Pearlman
It was 3 p.m. Chicago time on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1999, when Dwight Manley unexpectedly phoned. He was already a...
Billionaire Coin Collectors Competing for “Best of Breed” Coin Sets
An old adage is that coin collecting is “The Hobby of Kings,” since only kings could afford or have the power to seize the top quality rare coins made of precious metals. Today, that slogan has changed to become “The Collector is King,” with the serious collector of rare coins driving up prices.
1796 Liberty Cap No Pole Half Cent: PCGS Coin of the Week
The 1796 Liberty Cap No Pole Half Cent is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Week.
Early American copper coins have an enduring place...
COINage Profile: 1939-D Jefferson Nickel
Jefferson nickels often get a bad wrap... They're too frequently dubbed a sleeper series because the common numismatic perception is that they offer little...
Safe Coin Collecting Storage
Safe coin collecting storage is a speciality for Victor J. Gonzalez as he's been involved in the insurance industry since 1985. After a successful...
PCGS Coin of the Week: 1884 Trade Dollar, PR63
The 1884 Trade dollar is one of those coins that enjoys a well-deserved prestigious status in the numismatic hobby. With its mintage of only...
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The Future of Gold
By Maurice Rosen
For over fifty years, I’ve been closely following developments in the gold market and the many factors which affect its price. Today,...
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Your 2024-2025 Numismatic Holiday
This holiday season, the search for the perfect numismatic gift for both a seasoned coin collector or a curious novice who...
Candidates Set for ANA Board of Governors Election
It’s election time once again…for the American Numismatic Association elected officials. Plus, this year a virtual Candidates Forum will take place prior to the...
Whitman Expo shifts gears, eyeing expanded November event
An expanded “Mega Bourse” is being planned for the November 2021 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo.
This news was shared by the show’s management following...
