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Aug 17, 2022, 14:12 PM
Support for continuing Canada 5-cent coin drops
The smallest denomination coin in circulation in Canada is starting to see erosion of support for its continued production, according to the latest research survey on the subject of the 5-cent coin. -
Aug 17, 2022, 11:00 AM
Italian painting in auction features collector of Roman ancients
A 16th century painting by Italian artist Bartolomeo Passarotti that showed a coin collector of the period holding an ancient coin went unsold at a recent auction. -
Aug 17, 2022, 08:11 AM
1965 Canadian 25-cent test token in CNG’s Aug. 23 auction
A Canadian copper-nickel test token from 1965 that was used for vending machine testing will be sold in a Classical Numismatic Group sale with interest in the item expected to run high. -
Aug 16, 2022, 11:00 AM
Circulating fake €2 coins seized by officials in Ireland
Counterfeit €2 coins have been found in circulation near Dublin and authorities are warning the public about their existence and educating consumers about fake coins. -
Aug 13, 2022, 11:00 AM
Royal Australian Mint marks the telegraph on dollar coin
To mark the 150th anniversary of completion of Australias telegraph line and its first transmission, the Royal Australian Mint on Aug. 3 released a dollar coin targeted to collectors, not for circulation. -
Aug 11, 2022, 12:15 PM
Kanga and Roo on eighth of nine-issue UK Pooh 50-penny coin series
Kanga and Roo appear on the Royal Mint's 2022 Winnie the Pooh and Friends 50-penny coins, eighth in a nine-design series by Daniel Thorne based on E. H. Shepard's 1926 illustrations of A. A. Milne’s stories. -
Aug 10, 2022, 09:44 AM
RCMP officials seize fake Canadian $2 coins produced in China
On about 10,000 counterfeit Canadian Polar Bear $2 coins identified and seized following a recent investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the toes are the giveaway. -
Aug 2, 2022, 09:45 AM
ANS officials issue mid-year appeal for resource support
The American Numismatic Society is seeking additional support for the expanding programs and additional services offered to membership with additional donation requests. -
Jul 31, 2022, 09:00 AM
Buy the book before cleaning ancient coins
For those with a desire to clean ancient coins, a new book written by a collector can provide some guidance that will help in finding the proper way to preserve the special treasures. -
Jul 30, 2022, 09:00 AM
East India Company issues Gothic crown modern commemoratives
Nine modern commemorative coins featuring the 175-year-old Gothic Crown design will be available from the East India Company as part of their Masterpiece Collection for the government of St. Helena. -
Jul 19, 2022, 09:00 AM
Three tributes for Lady Diana on coins from Tokelau
On the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of the former Princess of Wales, Lady Diana, colorized commemorative Proof 2022-dated coins in gold and silver are issued in the name of Tokelau. -
Jul 14, 2022, 10:34 AM
Ryan Lochte medals featured in Olympic auction
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has placed half of his 12 Olympic medals into the July 21 sale by RR Auctions which also features other medal from games dating back to 1924. -
Jul 14, 2022, 09:30 AM
Art inspires art on classic German coin
A painting inspired a coin which inspired another coin nearly 400 years later; the first coin, a 1522 silver show taler from Saxony, realized €17,000 during a June auction. -
Jul 12, 2022, 09:30 AM
Hungary celebrates birth anniversary of Milton Friedman
Two 2022 coins of Hungary, a base metal 2,000-forint coin and a silver 15,000-forint piece, mark the 110th birth anniversary of economist Milton Friedman, son of U.S. immigrants from Hungary. -
Jul 10, 2022, 10:30 AM
Royal Mint issues Alan Turing 50-penny commemoratives
Base metal, silver and gold collector versions of a 2022 50-penny commemorative coin from the Royal Mint feature scientist Alan Turing, who currently appears on the Bank of England's £50 polymer note. -
Jul 6, 2022, 10:00 AM
Silver bars from 1740 shipwreck in Schulman sale
A Dutch East Indies Company shipwreck in 1740 left silver bars on the ocean floor and some of these bars were recovered in 2004 and are headed for the auction block in late July. -
Jul 4, 2022, 10:10 AM
Spanish Mint issues medal raising money for Ukrainians
A portion of the proceeds from the sales of a copper-nickel medal created by the Royal Spanish Mint with the theme of "Solidarity with Ukraine" will benefit humanitarian efforts. -
Jul 3, 2022, 11:00 AM
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Klondike with gold
The historic Klondike Gold Rush is being remembered with an Uncirculated .99999 fine gold $200 coin by the Royal Canadian Mint being offered through a distribution network. -
Jun 30, 2022, 08:27 AM
Belgium, Germany honor healthcare workers on coins
Belgium issued a 2022 circulating commemorative €2 coin, and Germany, a Proof 2022 base metal €10 with a colorful mint-turquoise polymer ring, each in tribute to healthcare workers. -
Jun 29, 2022, 10:00 AM
CNG sale offers educational Swiss rectangular silver medal
Classical Numismatic Group's online auction provided a great history lesson with the sale of a rectangular 1902 Tercentennial of L’Escalade silver medal that sold for $177 June 15.
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Support for continuing Canada 5-cent coin drops
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Italian painting in auction features collector of Roman ancients
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Market Analysis: $3,600 for counterfeit British halfpenny