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LATEST HEADLINES
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US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Mint officials explain new bulk program for dealers
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World Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
French colonial military award medal in Heritage Hong Kong auction
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US Coins Apr 13, 2021, 9 AM
Passing of a Prince and the latest news update
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World Coins Apr 12, 2021, 8 AM
Canada comes of age on 5-ounce silver $50 coin
NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Collectors Universe expands California facility
Collectors Universe, parent company to Professional Coin Grading Service and Professional Sports Authenticator, adds nearly 60,000 square feet to its Santa Ana, California, headquarters. -
Paper Money Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
ECCB completes transition to polymer with new $5 note
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank issued a polymer $5 bank note in March, completing the polymer series begun in 2019, though previous issues will co-circulate until the older notes wear out. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Market Analysis: Top classic commemoratives
A top graded 1936 Cleveland, Great Lakes Exposition commemorative half dollar, PCGS MS-68 with a green CAC sticker, brought a whopping $43,200 at Stack's Bowers Galleries' March 25 auction. -
US Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
Mint officials explain new bulk program for dealers
A detailed explanation was finally offered on March 19 by the U.S. Mint of its new Authorized Bulk Purchase Program, which allows qualifying dealers to purchase select numismatic products before sales open to the general public. -
World Coins Apr 15, 2021, 1 PM
French colonial military award medal in Heritage Hong Kong auction
An 1880s medal awarded to French combatants in the Tonkin Campaign will be one of the highlighted elements of the upcoming Heritage Auctions April 4 Hong Kong sale. -
US Coins Apr 13, 2021, 9 AM
Passing of a Prince and the latest news update
Larry and Jeff discuss the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s contribution to numismatics and challenge listeners on a coin search. -
World Coins Apr 12, 2021, 8 AM
Canada comes of age on 5-ounce silver $50 coin
The second issue in a three-coin series celebrating the coming of age of the Canadian Confederation is now available with the five-ounce coin honoring unification by water transportation. -
World Coins Apr 12, 2021, 8 AM
Pobjoy ship series sets sail again with new 50-penny coin
The research vessel RRS Discovery is featured on the latest offering in a series honoring sailing vessels as Pobjoy Mint produces the coins for South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands. -
World Coins Apr 12, 2021, 8 AM
Poland issues silver coin celebrating centennial of 1921 constitution
The centennial of the March Constitution is honored by the National Bank of Poland's Proof 2021 .925 fine silver 10-zloty coin, featuring the state eagle emblem and portions of the Constitution. -
Paper Money Apr 12, 2021, 8 AM
Private survey shows Canadian notes to be the filthiest notes in circulation
Microbiologists studied bank notes from many countries around the world determine which ones had the highest possibility of contamination and the dubious honor went to Canada.
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Coin History
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San Francisco Mint enters coin production during Gold Rush era