Revealing Study: Cash is Still King
There are many different ways to pay for things and send money these days. However, a new study says that even with all...
The Nickel Behind the Nickel: Part I
By Steve Voynick
Editor's Note: After you enjoy Part I of this fascinating topic, we invite you to check out Part II >>>
Nickel is a...
YN Scholarship Competition Opens
The annual Professional Numismatists Guild Young Numismatist (YN) Scholarship Competition has opened, the organization announced Jan. 24. The PNG will provide a scholarship to...
Gold, Silver Prices Surge To Open The Week
Gold and silver prices are starting the week on a major upward swing after a long weekend of ominous news headlines, including lockdowns and...
Rush to Gold: From Mines to Mints (Part II)
By Steve Voynick
Editor’s Note: This is the conclusion of a two-part series. Enjoy part I >>>
Gold Boom Sparks Mint Expansion
By 1857, California’s mines had...
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Counterfeit Precious Metals Websites Erupt With Volatility of Market
The consumer/investor advisory statement below is from Doug Davis, Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force of the non-profit Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (www.ACEFonline.org). Mr. Davis...
Fake(s) News: The Crucial Fight Against Counterfeits
By Donn Pearlman
Literally hundreds of thousands of counterfeit coins are coming into the United States from overseas, most of them reportedly manufactured with impunity...
Wood for Horses; Platinum for Cars
By James Passin
On April 24th, in the year 1184 B.C., when the city of Troy fell to Greek invaders, the Trojans hauled the “gift”...
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PCGS Coin of the Week: 1861-D Liberty Head Half Eagle MS63
The Dahlonega Mint in Georgia is one of three United States Mint facilities in the South that were overtaken by Confederate rebels in 1861...
Answers to May Quiz
Following are the answers to May's Coinage Kids Quiz, "Mom's the Word."
1. For how many years did Queen Victoria reign?
63 (63 years, 7 months)
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5 Noteworthy Coins Set to Sell at Long Beach Expo
By Antoinette Rahn
With a mintage of just 100 coins, the 1875 $10 Liberty Eagle coin is a scarce and historic piece, and one example...
