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Nov 12, 2016, 08:00 AM
Canadian circulating $2 coin marks Battle of Atlantic
The Royal Canadian Mint honors the anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II with a circulating commemorative ringed-bimetallic $2 coin. -
Nov 11, 2016, 10:45 AM
Medals are thematic, artistic complements to coins
Two unassuming lots in Emporium Hamburg’s Nov. 17 and 18 auction provide a kick-start to what could be a thematic collection of equine medals. -
Nov 8, 2016, 11:17 AM
San Marino to issue first ringed-bimetallic €5 coin
San Marino marks 2016 Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in the Catholic faith with the nation’s first ringed-bimetallic €5 coin. -
Nov 7, 2016, 13:52 PM
Anglican Bishop designs UK’s first Christmas coin
An artistic, coin-collecting bishop designed the reverse of the United Kingdom’s first official Christmas coin, which is sold at face value. -
Nov 7, 2016, 13:51 PM
Pobjoy Mint launches turquoise titanium seahorse coin
A 2017 turquoise titanium seahorse coin from the British Virgin Islands is the latest release in Pobjoy Mint’s series of colorful titanium coins. -
Nov 7, 2016, 13:45 PM
British Virgin Islands issues warning about fakes
Fake British Virgin Islands coins are being offered online including through some eBay sellers. -
Nov 4, 2016, 11:15 AM
Canada unveils 150th anniversary circulating coins
Canada’s five circulating coins will feature special designs in 2017 to mark the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation. -
Nov 4, 2016, 10:58 AM
Why Gadoury's annual auction in Monaco is golden
There are, of course, coins and medals of other metals, but many of the highlights have a golden gleam. -
Nov 4, 2016, 09:22 AM
Coins from banker's epic collection crossing block
A silver penny of Henry VI was struck from two dies not intended to be paired. The piece highlights the fourth part of the Lord Stewartby collection. -
Nov 4, 2016, 09:16 AM
Week's Most Read: More on amazing toy box gold find
Also this week, Q. David Bowers gives collectors a tip for enhancing their enjoyment, and we break down U.S. Mint customer base demographics. -
Nov 3, 2016, 14:10 PM
Apparently unique hexadrachm brings six figures
A circa 303 to 293 B.C. silver hexadrachm, in EF, realized more than twice its estimate in a Nomos sale in Zurich in early October. -
Nov 2, 2016, 16:00 PM
2017 Singapore coins honor Year of the Rooster
The Macau Lunar Rooster coins, the tenth issue of the series, feature an outline of a rooster accompanied by blooms of rosy Celosia cristata. -
Nov 1, 2016, 16:51 PM
UK gets ready to say goodbye to the 'Round Pound'
The United Kingdom's new 12-sided £1 coin will begin circulating in about four months, so it's time for businesses to begin preparing for the big switch. -
Nov 1, 2016, 11:03 AM
Why this silver tetradrachm brought $613,999
The coin is "very rare and among the finest specimens known of this prestigious and fascinating issue." -
Nov 1, 2016, 10:29 AM
U.S. entertainers and athletes found on world coins
The only American honorees on world coins more popular than presidents are entertainers. Here are a few to look out for. -
Oct 31, 2016, 12:30 PM
What's featured on Perth Mint's last map-shaped coin?
The latest Reverse Proof 2016 .999 fine silver dollar is the tenth and final issue in the series, which began in 2012. -
Oct 31, 2016, 11:00 AM
New Year of the Rooster coins also serve as jewelry
For the second year, the Pobjoy Mint has issued Chinese Lunar coins from the British Virgin Islands that are wearable as charms. -
Oct 31, 2016, 09:04 AM
Ronald Reagan the subject of numerous world coins
Though he is not without critics, President Reagan remains one of the most popular presidents of the 20th century, and appears on many coins. -
Oct 29, 2016, 08:30 AM
How FDR made history on Filipino coins in 1930s
The birth of the Philippine Commonwealth was commemorated by three silver coins. -
Oct 28, 2016, 11:04 AM
Finding golden treasure in a Great Britain toy box
For the second time in four years, noncollectors have located a 1703 Vigo Bay gold 5-guinea coin in the inherited belongings of their families. -
Oct 28, 2016, 10:52 AM
82-pound silver bar from famed shipwreck for sale
The Atocha wreck is arguably the most famous shipwreck discovered in modern America, so when items salvaged from it are sold at auction, it’s notable. -
Oct 28, 2016, 08:50 AM
Week's Most Read: Rare coin found among child’s cache
Also this week, we wondered if the Reagan Coin & Chronicles set is a bust, and profiled the market for special coin slabs. -
Oct 27, 2016, 09:13 AM
Fall's in bloom on two new coins from Canada
The vibrant colors of autumn are visible on two new limited-mintage commemorative coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. -
Oct 26, 2016, 11:00 AM
Gold rarity found in child's 'pirate treasure' cache
From an 18th century Spanish treasure ship to a 20th century child’s toy chest — sometimes a rare coin’s journey can be humbling. -
Oct 26, 2016, 08:25 AM
Pobjoy issues final privy mark Angel gold bullion
The Isle of Man has issued its final Angel 20th-ounce gold coin. The coin features a Christmas-themed privy mark celebrating the three gifts of the Wise Men.