COINage Magazine

Ron Drzewucki, a long-time dealer and world-renowned expert coin grader, is now president of CAC Grading LLC, a grading and certification service in Virginia Beach, Virginia. In August 2024, he received the highest honor...

During the month of July, CAC approved and CACG graded coins brought impressive prices in many Internet sales. Here are ten examples, which were selected from a larger number of results that could have...

A previously unreported, nearly complete date set of 19th-century United States $1 denomination gold coins assembled by legendary Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman has been revealed by Matador Rare Coins in New York City. Stored until...

THERE’S AN INVISIBLE COIN-BUYER SPECTRUM Coin collecting and investing are not mutually exclusive. Our beloved COINage magazine, for example, is touted as the magazine for “collectors and investors.” The rare coin and precious metals marketplace has...

SUGGESTIONS TO ENSURE THAT YOUR PURCHASES ARE REAL Contrary to what some traditional investment advisers say, owning gold, silver or other precious metal coins and bars may be good for your investment portfolio. Any number...

Guide to Profits From Coin Design Variations One of the many great things about coin collecting is the multitude of avenues one can take on their numismatic journey. Ancient coins, world coins, moderns, U.S. type—and...

Auction features Peh Collection highlights The premier event in the Americas for world-coin experts and enthusiasts is the annual New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC), which was held in January at the InterContinental New York...

Rising Mint Sales Show Strong Silver Surge in 2024 Silver ran laps around gold and stocks in May 2024, and now that we have the complete monthly figures for May, we see that silver trailed...

SECRETS OF THE CAC GRADING SYSTEM In order for a coin to be certified, it has to be both authenticated and graded. Certification by a grading service is a two-step process. First step: The coin...

Joining the national coin club and watching gold The annual National Money Show was held in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from March 14 to 16. The show reinforced how well the coin hobby and industry are...