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Dec 30, 2014, 10:39 AM
Collecting for old time’s sake: Auld Lang Syne author on coin
Robert Burns, author of the popular New Year's Eve song "Auld Lang Syne," is celebrated on coins and paper money. One £2 coin carries some of the song's lyrics. -
Dec 30, 2014, 10:16 AM
New Year's first babies to get new euro coins in Lithuania:
Every Lithuanian baby born on Jan. 1, 2015, will receive special editions of their country's new euro coins. -
Dec 30, 2014, 08:00 AM
Canada to honor ‘Father of Confederation’ on circulating $2 coin
Canada’s Father of Confederation, Sir John A. Macdonald, is being honored on a 2015 circulating commemorative $2 coin. -
Dec 29, 2014, 16:10 PM
Big ben on first £100 for £100 silver coin from Royal Mint
The Royal Mint announced Dec. 29 that Big Ben would be on its first £100 silver coin in a series of precious metal coins being issued at face value. -
Dec 29, 2014, 14:20 PM
17th century zodiac gold mohur highlights Stephen Album auction
A rare gold mohur of Mughal Empire ruler Jahangir, issued as part of a series of Zodiac coins, highlights Stephen Album Rare Coins’ Auction 21. -
Dec 29, 2014, 14:15 PM
Silver Exodus coin kicks off biblical series from Scottsdale Mint
The biblical account of crossing the Red Sea, as told in the book of Exodus, is showcased on a new 2-ounce silver coin struck at the Scottsdale Mint. -
Dec 29, 2014, 14:10 PM
Farouk catalog notable for collection, but not scholarship
The 1954 auction catalog of Egyptian King Farouk was hastily made and not a reflection of deep scholarship, but the collection is important. -
Dec 29, 2014, 10:00 AM
Bitcoin Bowl collector coin available: Morning Report
A 1-ounce silver medallion commemorating the first Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl is being sold on Stryde for $100. -
Dec 29, 2014, 09:30 AM
Silver tetradrachm from Akragas, Sicily, may fetch $125,000
An example of the circa 408 to 406 B.C. silver tetradrachm of Akragas highlights the Gemini Numismatic Auctions Jan. 11 auction. -
Dec 29, 2014, 09:30 AM
Building a collection of coins from the life of Jesus Christ
A California collector spent 25 years building a collection of 38 coins, representing one coin from each year of the life of Jesus Christ. -
Dec 29, 2014, 08:30 AM
Canadians urged to submit design ideas for 2017 note
The Bank of Canada is encouraging Canadian citizens to submit designs for a special polymer commemorative note to be issued in 2017. -
Dec 26, 2014, 16:15 PM
Medals offer remembrances of World War I
Serbian leaders depicted on medals related to World War I are few and far between. -
Dec 26, 2014, 10:45 AM
Ukraine officials investigating fake gold bars in bank
Genuine gold bars were removed from Ukraine Central Bank storage facility and replaced with lead bricks covered in gold paint. -
Dec 24, 2014, 11:00 AM
Cash 'explosion' on busy street in Hong Kong
Police in Hong Kong are asking for the public’s help in recovering HK$15 million that was scattered across a road after a traffic accident Dec. 24. -
Dec 24, 2014, 10:56 AM
New 2015 Lunar Coins Now Available Celebrating the “Year of the Goat"
New 2015 Lunar Coins Now Available Celebrating the “Year of the Goat" -
Dec 24, 2014, 00:00 AM
World War I Battle of Falkland Islands on £2 coin from Pobjoy Mint
The Battle of Falkland Islands, on Dec. 8, 1914, is now being honored on a 2014 £2 coin issued by the Falkland Islands. -
Dec 23, 2014, 16:20 PM
Florida panther stalks on Florida Natives silver $1 coin
The second coin in the Perth Mint's Florida Natives Proof silver $1 series showcases the panther. The coin is being released in January at the FUN show. -
Dec 23, 2014, 10:30 AM
Decoding British coins: is political message hidden on a farthing?
British coins reveal the source of their metal, reflect economics of their time of issue, and even political messages, if you know how to unlock the codes. -
Dec 23, 2014, 10:00 AM
2015 German collector coin marks millennium of life in Leipzig
A 2015 commemorative €10 coin from Germany will celebrate the millennium of Leipzig. -
Dec 23, 2014, 08:49 AM
12 Days of Christmas: World War I can't dim Christmas spirit
German artist Karl Goetz designed a 1914 medal honoring the sacrifice of soldiers serving on the war front. -
Dec 23, 2014, 08:00 AM
Decoding British coins: coin shortage leads to creation of rarity
British coins reveal the source of their metal, reflect economics of their time of issue, and even political messages, if you know how to unlock the codes. -
Dec 23, 2014, 06:30 AM
Decoding British coins: ripples of financial bubble affect coinage
British coins reveal the source of their metal, reflect economics of their time of issue, and even political messages, if you know how to unlock the codes. -
Dec 22, 2014, 14:30 PM
Decoding British coins: shipwrecks serve as metal source
British coins reveal the source of their metal, reflect economics of their time of issue, and even political messages, if you know how to unlock the codes. -
Dec 22, 2014, 11:30 AM
Germany plans commemorative coin to honor Renaissance-era artist
Renaissance-era painter and portraiturist Lucas Cranach the Younger has been chosen to appear on a 2015 €10 commemorative coin in Germany. -
Dec 22, 2014, 11:21 AM
12 Days of Christmas: Coin honors author Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, who authored the famous novella A Christmas Carol, was honored in 2012 with a circulating coin in Great Britain.