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LATEST HEADLINES
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Paper Money Mar 1, 2021, 8 AM
‘Doc Brown’ action figure ad shows currency accessory
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World Coins Mar 1, 2021, 7 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 1, 2021: Mixed feelings on seizure
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World Coins Feb 28, 2021, 9 AM
San Marino honors artist Caravaggio with noncirculating coin
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World Coins Feb 27, 2021, 1 PM
Lion of England on Queen’s Beasts coins from Pobjoy marks monarch’s birthday
NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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US Coins Mar 2, 2021, 4 PM
Carson City Confidential
Jeff and Larry welcome author Rusty Goe, an authority on Carson City coinage and commemorate the day that started it all for U.S. coins. -
US Coins Mar 2, 2021, 9 AM
House bill seeks more medals for police agencies
New legislation seeks three congressional gold medals for the Capitol Police and other protective forces, rewarding their actions Jan. 6 in protecting legislators and staff during violent protests. -
US Coins Mar 1, 2021, 10 AM
Hobo nickel sets a record price in Heritage auction
A record that stood for eight years was eclipsed in a January Heritage sale as a hobo nickel sold for over $31,000 with the artistry of creator Bert Weigand of his friend Elizabeth featured on the coin. -
Paper Money Mar 1, 2021, 8 AM
‘Doc Brown’ action figure ad shows currency accessory
"Doc Brown" from the "Back to the Future" movie series had an unusual collection of paper money, which a toymaker's ad for the character's action figure appears to show as a possible accessory. -
World Coins Mar 1, 2021, 7 AM
Monday Morning Brief for March 1, 2021: Mixed feelings on seizure
The recent news article about the transfer of confiscated ancient coins to a Washington university will probably be received with mixed feelings in the numismatic community. -
World Coins Feb 28, 2021, 9 AM
San Marino honors artist Caravaggio with noncirculating coin
A 16th century artist is recognized on a 2021 San Marino Uncirculated €2 coin released only to collectors March 1, the ringed-bimetallic coin having a mintage of 54,000 examples. -
World Coins Feb 27, 2021, 1 PM
Lion of England on Queen’s Beasts coins from Pobjoy marks monarch’s birthday
The Pobjoy Mint's new series of coins for the British Indian Ocean Territory depicts the Queen's Beasts and honors Elizabeth II 95th birthday with the first release, the Lion of England. -
US Coins Feb 27, 2021, 10 AM
March 11 date for Proof American Eagle gold launch
March 11 is the first date to order the final Proof American Eagle gold coins to bear the original reverse design introduced in 1986; a new reverse design is to be offered later in the year. -
Paper Money Feb 27, 2021, 9 AM
Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli issues new polymer substrate 5-dinar note
To commemorate the anniversary of the 2011 revolution in Libya, the Central Bank of Libya issued of a new 5-dinar note, the second in a series to switch from linen paper to polymer. -
US Coins Feb 26, 2021, 4 PM
Market Analysis: Half dollars at rescheduled Simpson IV
Weather delays did little to dampen the enthusiasm for the coins offered by Heritage in the fourth Bob R. Simpson Collection sale with a rare 1795 Flowing Hair half dollar topping out at $552,000.
AUCTION LIBRARY
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conventions.
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Start Your Collection
How should new coin collectors get started in the hobby?
What are the best ways to store coins and currency?
What is a mule error coin and what are the most famous examples?

Coin History
What is the Saddle Ridge Hoard and why was it such big news?
San Francisco Mint enters coin production during Gold Rush era