Australia’s Perth Mint Celebrates Kookaburras
Although the popular Brisbane Money Expo did not take place this year due to quarantine restrictions related to COVID-19, a special issue coin planned for unveiling at the show is now available to collectors.
The...
The ABC’s of Income Taxes and Coin Collecting
By Barry Sunshine
Coin collecting is a very non-financial but financially rewarding hobby or investment. Over time, some collectors can create great wealth with coin collecting. While coin collecting can earn a collector a profit,...
PCGS Considers Additional Members Only Shows to Offset COVID-19 Effects
The following announcement is a message on May 5, 2020 from Brett Charville, President of Professional Coin Grading Service (www.PCGS.com).
The numismatic hobby, like seemingly every other part of our lives, finds itself at a...
What Are Gold Prices Doing In May 2020?
Heading into the first full week of May, many folks want to know where gold prices are and where they may go as spring unwinds and summer peeks at us on the calendar next...
Counterfeits Gone Viral: Online Sales of Fake Gold and Silver Cost Public Millions
The current enormous demand and limited supply of silver and gold bullion coins and other precious metals items during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a breeding ground for the distribution of counterfeits that is...
Making the Most of It: Fun Ways to Save
Editor's Note: It’s not easy to make sense of it all, to remain calm and hopeful, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why we thought we would share a few ideas readers have...
Issue Highlights: June/July 2020
Below is a snapshot of some of the topics and interests you can expect to see in the pages of the June/July 2020 issue of COINage. Plus, we've included some sample pages for you...
ANA Reduces Staff In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to various impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) eliminated several staff positions this week.
With lockdown regulations and social distancing restrictions in place, like many organizations, entities, and businesses,...
Coin of the Week: 1776 Continental Dollar
By Antoinette Rahn
For anyone who questions how collecting and studying coins is a hobby of multi-topic appeal, the 1776 Continental Dollar is a wonderful example of not only how, but why.
If the concept of...
COINage Profile: 1932 Washington Quarters
One of the most popular United States coin series is the Washington quarter, first issued in 1932 and continuing today with a modified design. Initially issued as a commemorative coin honoring the 200th birthday...
