Market Report: Bitcoin is Sinking
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In September, over just a couple of days, Bitcoin fell from $6,500 to $6,262. Bitcoin peaked at $19,783 on December 17, 2017,...
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The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has been granted membership into CrimeDex, the world’s largest criminal investigation network composed of more than 4,000 law enforcement agencies,...
What Happens if the Penny Goes Away
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COINage Confidential: David J. Camire
David J. Camire is a collector, grader, conservator and authority on mint errors and modern minting technology and production.
He has achieved great fame and...
Stack’s Bowers Galleries Shatters Records in Spring 2026 Showcase Auction
April 15, 2026
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Stack’s Bowers Galleries Shatters Records in Spring 2026 Showcase Auction
Costa Mesa, CA Auction records were smashed during an...
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...
How To Grade Morgan Dollars: A Visual Guide
For the past 50 years or so, one of the most popular series among U.S. numismatists has been the Morgan silver dollar. Struck between 1878 and 1904 (with a final issue in 1921), Morgan dollars have achieved their popularity due to their large size, attractive design, and widespread availability in Mint State grades at relatively low cost (for common dates).
How You Can Combat Counterfeiting
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The hobby of numismatics is at a crossroads. The increasing number of counterfeits in the marketplace calls for strong responses, the first...
Purpose & Service in Numismatics: Tom Snead
By Antoinette Rahn
Tom Snead, founder, and president of Palm Island Coins & Currency is among the fortunate people who do what they love and...
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