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Sep 25, 2015, 12:49 PM
Standing on the edge of an error
I recently encountered my first foreign edge strike in the form of an undated aluminum India 10-paise coin with a design that was minted between 1983 and 1993. -
Sep 25, 2015, 08:00 AM
Detecting Counterfeits fake British 1887 gold 5-pound coin
Great Britain produced an 11-coin set in 1887 to celebrate the 50th year of Queen Victoria’s reign, commonly referred to as the Jubilee design. -
Sep 24, 2015, 13:15 PM
World coin issuers shoot for moon with space-themed coins
World coin issuers can shoot for the moon with space-themed coins, and the future looks bright. -
Sep 24, 2015, 11:50 AM
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio hires consignment director for China
Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio has hired Zhou Shou Yuan as its Executive Consignment Director in China. -
Sep 24, 2015, 10:34 AM
Coin from Cyprus shows statue of Aphrodite found on island
A statue of the goddess of love, Aphrodite, is featured on a 2015 Proof .925 fine silver €5 coin from Cyprus. -
Sep 24, 2015, 10:27 AM
17th Numismata show is in Berlin Oct. 17, 18
All eyes will be on numismatics in Berlin when the 17th Numismata show opens its doors. A joint international coin and philatelic fair invites visitors. -
Sep 24, 2015, 10:10 AM
Pobjoy Mint honors record reign of Queen Elizabeth II
A historic reign more than 63 years in the making is the subject of four new coins from the Pobjoy Mint. -
Sep 23, 2015, 08:25 AM
Austria continues series of coins designed by children
The Austrian Mint’s series of silver coins designed by children continues with the Oct. 7 release of a coin for the eastern province of Burgenland. -
Sep 22, 2015, 08:30 AM
Auction offers Gasvoda’s ancient coins of 12 Caesars
Mike Gasvoda is selling many of his ancient Roman coins of the 12 Caesars and shifting his focus to other ancient coins. -
Sep 22, 2015, 08:21 AM
American Precious Metals Exchange issues Vikings series
Vikings: Gods, Kings and Warriors is a 15-coin series struck by the Scottsdale Mint and available exclusively through American Precious Metals Exchange. -
Sep 21, 2015, 16:10 PM
1676 shooting taler from Saxony target of auction
A highlight of Fritz Rudolph Künker’s auction No. 267 is a silver example of the shooting talers or shooting medals from Saxony. -
Sep 21, 2015, 12:06 PM
Constellations, scientists, stars among space coin subjects
Technology is being used to shape coins to resemble constellations and to even to include pieces of meteors that crashed through the Earth's atmosphere. -
Sep 21, 2015, 11:14 AM
Tristan da Cunha coin honors victory in World War II
The last living sovereign to have served in uniform during World War II now appears on a 2015 coin marking the anniversary of the war. -
Sep 21, 2015, 09:40 AM
Space-themed world coins more popular than ever
Of the myriad themes depicted on modern world issues, astronomy and space are certainly among the most popular. -
Sep 21, 2015, 07:30 AM
Electrum coins weren't just issued early on: Ancients Today
Though electrum was used exclusively for the earliest coins, the greatest production of electrum coinage in Asia Minor continued much later. -
Sep 15, 2015, 13:51 PM
What's the best Royal Mint coin of 2015?: Coin World Buzz
As of now, the Longest Reigning Monarch £20, designed by Stephen Taylor, leads the way by a significant amount with 37 percent of the vote. -
Sep 14, 2015, 10:46 AM
Downies continues remarkable reptiles coin series in gold
This highly detailed $100 gold coin is impressive -
Sep 14, 2015, 10:45 AM
Cook Islands gets new coin series
These coins will be unique to the Cook Islands, coming in all sorts of shapes. -
Sep 14, 2015, 10:43 AM
Spink's 3rd edition catalouge of Scottish, Irish, Isles coins
'Vol. 2' is essential for any serious collector in this historic region of Europe. -
Sep 14, 2015, 10:08 AM
Two new 2016 designs from Ireland's Central Bank: Coin World Buzz
Designs marking the centenary of Ireland's Easter Rising adorn €2 coins for circulation in January and gold and silver Proof coins available in March 2016. -
Sep 11, 2015, 11:55 AM
Trio of nations honor record reign of Queen Elizabeth II
Australia, Britain and Canada issue coins celebrating the record reign of QUeen Elizabeth II. -
Sep 11, 2015, 10:55 AM
Here's what a 1,952-penny portrait of Queen Elizabeth looks like
As you probably know by know, Queen Elizabeth II this week surpassed Queen Victoria to become the longest reigning UK monarch. -
Sep 8, 2015, 09:13 AM
Copper coinage metrology of Sophene and Armenia in new book
The Armenian Numismatic Society has published Metrology of Copper Coinage of Sophene and Armenia, by Y. T. Nercessian, 8.5 x 11 inches, $33.00 + shipping. -
Sep 7, 2015, 08:45 AM
WATCH: Preview of the Long Beach Expo: Something Social
There's plenty to excited about at the September 17-19 Long Beach Expo -
Sep 4, 2015, 10:09 AM
‘Imaginary bust’ gold 8 escudos highlights Rudman Collection
This coin is quite valuable for a multitude of reasons.