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Dec 31, 2018, 11:08 AM
Annual British coin book set available in U.S.
2019's “Coins of England & the United Kingdom” published by Spink is now available in the United States from Coin & Currency Institute. -
Dec 31, 2018, 11:00 AM
Paper money backs large 14th century Chinese coin
A 14th century giant bronze coin issued in China intended to back a paper money issue appears in Stephen Album Rare Coins’ Jan. 17 to 19 auction. -
Dec 25, 2018, 07:00 AM
RCM ends Parliament series, starts Zodiac
The RCM is finishing 2018 with the last coin in its “Keepers of the Parliament” series and beginning 2019 with the first coin of the Zodiac series. -
Dec 23, 2018, 09:00 AM
Royal Mint issues Tower of London series of coins
The Royal Mint will issue a set of 2019 commemorative coins to “bring to life ... the epic story” of the Tower of London. -
Dec 21, 2018, 09:17 AM
On the Block: 1066 silver penny of Harold II in sale
A silver penny of Harold II, struck at the London Mint, is one of many highlights in The New York Sale’s auction XLVI Jan. 9 in New York City. -
Dec 21, 2018, 07:55 AM
Micronation known as Molossia honors Emperor Norton
Molossia, a micronation near Dayton, Nevada, commissioned a medallic creation honoring a British man who proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States. -
Dec 17, 2018, 10:10 AM
Santa Claus is coming to ... Fiji? (on a silver $1)
The popular image of Santa Claus is entwined with the Coca-Cola brand. The two come together on a new silver dollar for Fiji struck by the Scottsdale Mint. -
Dec 15, 2018, 10:55 AM
Coins in times of war in book from Royal Mint, Spink
A new book by Kevin Clancy of the Royal Mint Museum available from Spink explores how money and war have collided and influenced one another. -
Dec 14, 2018, 11:13 AM
Gold Graf Zeppelin medal affordable aviation artifact
A 1929 gold LZ 127 (Graf Zeppelin) medal sold in a recent auction in Germany is an affordable way to own gold with historical value as well. -
Dec 11, 2018, 08:05 AM
Rare French gold medal has American connection
A rare Duvivier gold medal with an American connection sold for a hammer price of €25,000 ($28,248 U.S.) in a Nov. 15 Monaco auction. -
Dec 10, 2018, 08:19 AM
Pobjoy Mint makes error on silver Pegasus coin
The Pobjoy Mint inadvertently created an error coin, a Pegasus 2-ounce silver dollar that features the wrong application of frosting. -
Dec 10, 2018, 08:18 AM
2019 Swiss shooting talers available for pre-order
The 2019 Swiss shooting talers, for Appenzeller, are ready for pre-order, with delivery in January. The silver version has a mintage limited to 1,500 pieces. -
Dec 7, 2018, 16:15 PM
Solomon Islands $10 coin features poppies in color
Solomon Islands Proof .999 fine silver $10 coin bears a brilliant full-color motif depicting a field of red poppies. -
Dec 4, 2018, 07:50 AM
Overdate confirmed on Australian gold sovereign
A new overdate variety of gold sovereign from Australia has surfaced 150 years after it was made. The 1868/6 coin was recently certified by PCGS. -
Dec 3, 2018, 08:26 AM
Rare Viking silver coin stars in CNG online sale
A rare silver penny of Viking ruler Eric Bloodaxe, though damaged, realized a hammer price of $17,000 in Classical Numismatic Group’s e-auction ending Nov. 14. -
Dec 3, 2018, 07:36 AM
Slovenia commemorates WWI centennial with €3
Slovenia’s newest ringed-bimetallic €3 coin marks the centennial of the end of World War I with a symbolic design. -
Dec 1, 2018, 10:12 AM
Royal Mint goes to Nutcracker with latest £5 coin
A Brilliant Uncirculated copper-nickel £5 coin from the Royal Mint now celebrates "The Nutcracker," a Christmas-favorite ballet enacted every year. -
Nov 30, 2018, 09:13 AM
Pre-Castro Cuban gold set shines in Sedwick auction
Rare gold coins of Cuba starred in Daniel Frank Sedwick’s Treasure Auction No. 24, held Nov. 2 and 3 in Orlando, Florida. -
Nov 26, 2018, 09:38 AM
Royal Mint coin honors snowman from literature
The Snowman, a creation of Raymond Briggs, is the honoree of new coins from the Royal Mint. -
Nov 22, 2018, 10:12 AM
United Kingdom plans Brexit 50-penny coin
The United Kingdom government confirmed plans for a coin marking the March 29 Brexit from the European Union. -
Nov 21, 2018, 11:53 AM
Father Christmas marks holiday on 50-penny coin
“Father Christmas” author Raymond Briggs turns the stereotype of the jolly old soul on its head, including on a colorful 50-penny coin. -
Nov 20, 2018, 08:00 AM
1557 gold medal tells Bible story of Adam and Eve
A depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden appears on a rare 16th century gold medal being offered in Hess-Divo’s Dec. 6 auction in Switzerland. -
Nov 19, 2018, 09:20 AM
Hungary celebrates King Matthias year
The Hungarian Mint is celebrating the King Matthias Memorial Year with two commemorative coins. -
Nov 19, 2018, 08:15 AM
Polar bear, cub on uniquely shaped silver coin
Canada’s 2019 5-ounce silver coin celebrates the polar bear, in a familiar Arctic scene but a new shape. -
Nov 17, 2018, 08:30 AM
Final release in Perth Mint series shows poodle
The poodle is featured on the final coin in the Perth Mint’s Puppies series of Proof .9999 fine silver 50-cent coins.