NUMISMATIC AND COIN COLLECTING NEWS
LATEST HEADLINES
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Paper Money Dec 3, 2022, 8 AM
Qatar releases note as nation plays host of 2022 FIFA
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Precious Metals Dec 2, 2022, 9 AM
West Point Mint begins striking 2023 gold, silver American Eagles
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US Coins Dec 2, 2022, 9 AM
Week's Most Read: New grading scale
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US Coins Dec 2, 2022, 8 AM
Mint helps in California launch of final 2022 quarter
NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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US Coins Dec 4, 2022, 2 PMFuhrman completes series with fourth volume on half cents
The fourth and final reference dedicated by numismatic researcher and author Ed Fuhrman to United States copper half cents covers errors and oddities for the denomination. -
Paper Money Dec 4, 2022, 8 AMNigeria unveils trio of new bank notes in different colors
Nigeria is changing the look of its currency for the first time in nearly 20 years, and while it appears to be only a color change, the old notes will lose legal tender status in a short time. -
US Coins Dec 3, 2022, 10 AMNewly discovered top grade 1851 $20 in Heritage sale
A Dec. 15 to 18 Heritage sale includes a newly discovered high grade 1851 Coronet gold $20 double eagle and an 1854-S Coronet gold $2.50 quarter eagle that is one of few survivors. -
Paper Money Dec 3, 2022, 8 AMQatar releases note as nation plays host of 2022 FIFA
Qatar's new commemorative note marks its distinction of being the first Arab and Middle Eastern nation to host a FIFA World Cup, in 2022, making the note's unusual 22-riyal value appropriately symbolic. -
Precious Metals Dec 2, 2022, 9 AMWest Point Mint begins striking 2023 gold, silver American Eagles
The West Point Mint is striking gold and silver American Eagle bullion coins for 2023; production of the platinum American Eagles in the bullion coin program is planned to begin later. -
US Coins Dec 2, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: New grading scale
News of a new grading scale for modern coins attracted readers' attention, and the sale of a pair of matched serial number notes was of interest among the variety of stories published this holiday week. -
US Coins Dec 2, 2022, 8 AMMint helps in California launch of final 2022 quarter
Events in San Francisco and Hollywood followed release of the final 2022 coin in the American Women quarter dollar program, recognizing achievements and contributions of Anna May Wong. -
US Coins Dec 1, 2022, 10 AMLincoln cent collector Stewart Blay dies at age 71
New York sculptor and renowned Lincoln cent collector Stewart Blay has passed away at the age of 71, days after consigning his collection for a series of January sales by GreatCollections. -
US Coins Dec 1, 2022, 9 AMBills seek coins honoring U.S. Marine Corps anniversary
Creation of a 2025 commemorative coin program for the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps is the goal of separate pieces of legislation introduced in the House and Senate. -
US Coins Nov 30, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Two EF-45 1893-S Morgan silver dollars
A pair of 1893-S Morgan silver dollars in the Scotsman Auction Co.'s Collectors’ Auction Nov. 4, each graded Extremely Fine 45, showcased the unique characteristics of each and the market's response.
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