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Sep 29, 2016, 16:44 PM
Spain marks royal celebration on new silver coin
A Proof .925 fine silver €10, released Sept. 26 by Spain, marks the 300th birth anniversary of Charles III, who served as king from 1759 to 1788. -
Sep 28, 2016, 07:45 AM
Bosch paintings star on new coins from Netherlands
The Netherlands' second commemorative coin program of 2016 stars painter Jheronimus Bosch, who died in 1516. Offerings include a Proof .900 fine gold €10 coin. -
Sep 27, 2016, 14:55 PM
How did 4th century Roman coins make it to Japan?
This discovery lends some insight into the extent of trade relations between Europe and the Middle East and Asia at this particular time. -
Sep 27, 2016, 11:57 AM
How those beads got there may remain a mystery
Some of the most interesting errors happen to be ones that are faint, subtle, or camouflaged. A deliciously stealthy mystery is found on this Ethiopia coin. -
Sep 26, 2016, 08:21 AM
Medal in Nomos auction marks shipwreck recovery
A 1660 silver medal celebrates the recovery of precious metal, coins, gems and cannons from a shipwreck of a Dutch merchant vessel. -
Sep 25, 2016, 09:05 AM
Canada highlights hunter, hunted on small gold coin
Inuit artist Andrew Qappik ingeniously incorporates hunter and hunted (fox, hare and more) into a Canada Proof .9999 fine gold 25 cent Predator vs. Prey coin. -
Sep 25, 2016, 08:57 AM
A longtime coin collector's visit to South Korea
A United Nations medal purchased during Joel Forman's visit to South Korea recognizes the sacrifices made by UN forces during the Korean War. -
Sep 23, 2016, 16:04 PM
Royal Mint picks poppy again for Remembrance Day coin
For the fifth year in a row, the Royal Mint will issue a £5 coin for Alderney to honor the sacrifice and spirit celebrated on Remembrance Day. -
Sep 22, 2016, 14:57 PM
When world coins with birds turn up in U.S. rolls
Birds, birds and more birds provided Bill O'Rourke's theme for this month’s Found in Rolls column. -
Sep 20, 2016, 15:02 PM
Ancient Coin Collectors Guild seeks hobby's support
Import restrictions threatened by the government on certain types of ancient coins of Cyprus could make them difficult for American collectors to legally buy. -
Sep 20, 2016, 13:28 PM
Better late than never: Bahamas honors 2012 Olympians
Bahamas’ 2012 gold medal effort in the Olympic Games in London is now honored on commemorative coins struck by the Pobjoy Mint. -
Sep 19, 2016, 11:17 AM
Where no mints had gone before: Star Trek coins
Will Star Trek anniversary coins be a success in the long run? Perth Mint and Royal Canadian Mint issue collector coins for television show's 50th anniversary. -
Sep 19, 2016, 11:05 AM
The legay of Heracles (aka Hercules) on ancient coins
With a long life filled with some of the most memorable exploits in Greek mythology, Heracles was destined for portrayal on many coins in the Greek world. -
Sep 17, 2016, 12:03 PM
Rectangular coins honor Budapest Zoo anniversary
The Budapest Zoo, the first zoo in Hungary, was opened 150 years ago, and Brilliant Uncirculated nickel-brass and Proof silver coins honor the milestone. -
Sep 16, 2016, 12:33 PM
Roman coins that depict buildings that still stand
Coveted are coins that depict ancient structures that survive, the population of which is far smaller than the category of vanished structures. -
Sep 13, 2016, 10:25 AM
First-ever delta-shaped silver coin honors Star Trek
You'll recognize the coin's shape as the famous Starfleet Delta Shield insignia logo worn by the characters of Star Trek, which just turned 50 years old. -
Sep 12, 2016, 14:30 PM
Gold pattern fit for a king heads to London auction
The pattern features the largest and sharpest image of the motif of Saint George slaying the mythical dragon ever seen on a coin. -
Sep 12, 2016, 10:45 AM
Belarus just released its first circulating coins
Seven years after minting them, Belarus has released its first circulating coins after declaring its 1991 independence from the Soviet Union. -
Sep 10, 2016, 10:30 AM
One grade makes big difference for Chinese silver $1
The finest known 1896 silver dollar from Chihli Province tops the next finest known by just one grade point. But the difference in value is huge. -
Sep 5, 2016, 08:45 AM
American involvement in Chinese war includes coins
The “1898” silver peso of Mexico was actually struck after World War II at the San Francisco Mint for Chiang Kai-Shek’s Nationalist government. -
Sep 4, 2016, 08:45 AM
Japan designs coins for 2020 Olympics, Paralympics
Japan marks the Handover of the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2020 Tokyo with two Proof silver 1,000-yen coins. -
Sep 3, 2016, 08:45 AM
Sotheby's offering Nash Nobel Prize medal in October
The Nobel Prize medal for Economic Sciences awarded in 1994 to mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. will be offered in a single-lot auction Oct. 17. -
Sep 2, 2016, 08:30 AM
Story behind a silver penny from 1086 sparks interest
As a boy, coin collecting opened a world of history, geography and finance to the author. -
Sep 1, 2016, 15:30 PM
Latvian €2 coin showcases region in nation’s middle
Latvia celebrates the region known as Vidzeme, or “the middle” on a forthcoming circulating commemorative €2 coin. -
Aug 31, 2016, 08:15 AM
Vatican marks Jubilee of Mercy with €2 coin
Vatican City marks the ongoing Jubilee of Mercy with a commemorative 2016 €2 coin due for release in October.