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US Coins Jul 17, 2019, 8 AM
Market Analysis: Transformed 1796 Draped Bust dime records history
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US Coins Jul 16, 2019, 3 PM
Legislation seeks 2021-CC Morgan dollar struck at old Carson City Mint
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US Coins Jul 16, 2019, 1 PM
Market Analysis: Huge price for 'Holy Cow' 1949-D quarter in Legend Las Vegas auction
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Paper Money Jul 16, 2019, 9 AM
West African States discussing a new unified currency
NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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US Coins Jul 18, 2019, 10 AMU.S. Mint considering colorizing two of three 2020 Basketball commems
The United States Mint is considering colorization possibilities for two of the three coins in the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Program. -
US Coins Jul 18, 2019, 10 AMNeil Armstrong’s personal Apollo 11 gold medal sells for $2 million
The personal gold medal that astronaut Neil A. Armstrong carried during his July 1969 journey to the moon sold at auction for more than $2 million on July 16. -
US Coins Jul 17, 2019, 3 PMMarket Analysis: Toned coins surprise in Legend Las Vegas auction
A splendid little 1797 Draped Bust, 16 Stars Obverse half dime graded PCGS MS-65+ with a green CAC sticker was no slouch in Legend’s June 27 auction, bringing $105,750. -
US Coins Jul 17, 2019, 8 AMMarket Analysis: Transformed 1796 Draped Bust dime records history
Detailed engraving that tells the story of Hannah Bartlett of Salisbury, New Hampshire, captured the interest of bidders in a Stack's Bowers auction, on its way to $1,320 on May 25. -
US Coins Jul 16, 2019, 3 PMLegislation seeks 2021-CC Morgan dollar struck at old Carson City Mint
Collectors could be getting a 2021-CC Morgan dollar struck at the old Carson City Mint if new legislation is approved by Congress. -
US Coins Jul 16, 2019, 1 PMMarket Analysis: Huge price for 'Holy Cow' 1949-D quarter in Legend Las Vegas auction
This "MONSTER" PCGS MS-68 CAC stunner diverges from the general mintage of 1949-D Washington quarter dollars, realizing $43,475 against an estimate of $12,000 to $14,000. -
Paper Money Jul 16, 2019, 9 AMWest African States discussing a new unified currency
The 15-country Economic Community of West African States is still working to introduce the “eco” to spur economic development. -
US Coins Jul 16, 2019, 8 AMANA offers convention medal for 2019 World’s Fair of Money
The 2019 ANA convention medals and badges feature a portrait of Abraham Lincoln and a pair of roses in obverse and reverse designs by James Franki. -
US Coins Jul 15, 2019, 2 PMCoin World Podcast: Episode 016 — The Collector Mentality: Paul Gilkes, Barber Dimes, and collecting stories
Chris and Jeff explore thirty years of numismatic reporting with their colleague Paul Gilkes, and talk about the Manila Mint and Barber Dimes. -
World Coins Jul 15, 2019, 10 AMStudy reveals that euro coins have large economic impact
The first detailed study on the effects of coin minting on the economy and employment in the European Union reveals dramatic impact.
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