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Nov 4, 2019, 09:00 AM
Symbol of America on silver $2 coin for Solomon Islands
A Reverse Proof 2019 silver $2 coin from the Solomon Islands not only honors the bald eagle, but is shaped like one of the famous birds. -
Nov 3, 2019, 12:00 PM
Gruffalo 50-penny coin celebrates book characters
The second 50-penny coin from the Royal Mint celebrating the children’s book The Gruffalo has now been released. -
Nov 2, 2019, 15:30 PM
1916 Australian-Indian mule error coin is sold Oct. 5
A recently discovered example of a rare “mule” of a 1916 Australian halfpenny with an quarter-anna of India was sold in a private sale in Australia. -
Nov 1, 2019, 10:03 AM
Alexander the Great coins in Morton & Eden auction
Alexander the III of Macedon (the Great) was a historic figure in the early Greek world. For collectors beginning an exploration of ancient coins, his numismatic legacy is a popular starting point. -
Oct 30, 2019, 13:29 PM
Cape Verde celebrates connection to United States with coin
Cape Verde celebrates its connection with the United States on a recent circulating commemorative 200-escudo coin. -
Oct 18, 2019, 12:18 PM
French Colonial coin from Canada highlights Gadoury Monaco auction
One of perhaps 14 examples known of a 1670-A silver 15-sol coin for French colonies is set for a November auction. -
Oct 14, 2019, 11:23 AM
The elephant (coins) in the auction room
The first part of the Jerry D. Williams Collection of Elephant Coins was a highlight of Stephen Album Rare Coins’ Sept. 12 to 14 auction, the firm’s 35th sale. -
Oct 14, 2019, 10:59 AM
Australia Post offers circulating A to Z series dollar coins
The Great Australian Coin Hunt has begun, with 26 circulating commemorative dollar coins available only through Australia Post. The coins highlight various aspects of Aussie culture, cuisine, wildlife and more. -
Oct 7, 2019, 08:16 AM
Gold coins of Sweden book is first new research in 40 years
A new book due for release in October presents the first major research about the gold coins of Sweden in nearly four decades. -
Oct 6, 2019, 10:15 AM
Australia honors rugby with circulating 2019 $2 coin
The Royal Australian Mint has issued a colorful circulating commemorative $2 coin to support the national rugby team, the Wallabies. -
Sep 30, 2019, 08:44 AM
Satirical gold ‘coin’ for hyperinflation after World War I in auction
A satirical gold ducat medal from 1923 makes a striking commentary on the post-war inflation that affected Germany. -
Sep 29, 2019, 12:00 PM
New edition of ‘Early Dated Coins’ book coming soon
The second edition of a book about early dated coins will be available soon. -
Sep 28, 2019, 12:00 PM
Hawksbill is newest turtle coin in the British Indian Ocean Territory series
The Pobjoy Mint’s second 50-penny coin in a British Indian Ocean Territory series honoring turtles depicts the hawksbill turtle. -
Sep 27, 2019, 12:00 PM
Canada honors Winston Churchill on silver $100 coin
Canada has issued a large silver $100 coin honoring Sir Winston Churchill in 2019. -
Sep 26, 2019, 12:00 PM
Hungary issues 2,000-forint coins celebrating dog breed
Hungary has issued a 2019 2,000-forint coin celebrating the vizsla, a dog breed native to the nation. -
Sep 25, 2019, 15:00 PM
Explorer Christopher Columbus shown on Proof silver €10 coin
Christopher Columbus is the subject of a gold-highlighted Proof 2019 .925 fine silver €10 coin from Italy. -
Sep 25, 2019, 08:00 AM
The Numismatist to be offered at hundreds of Barnes & Noble bookstores
Starting Oct. 1, the American Numismatic Association’s monthly journal, "The Numismatist," will be offered in the hobbies section at select Barnes & Noble book stores nationwide. -
Sep 17, 2019, 07:00 AM
Australia issues $2 coin honoring police officers
Australia has issued a circulating commemorative 2019 $2 coin marking the 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day. -
Sep 16, 2019, 09:40 AM
An ‘affordable’ ancient coin from a pedigreed collection
A circa 305 to 290 B.C. silver nomos of Velia in ancient Greece has an estimate of 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,007 U.S.) in Numismatica Ars Classica’s Oct. 1 auction. -
Sep 9, 2019, 15:30 PM
Edward VI’s rare gold half-sovereign in auction
A rare gold half sovereign issued by Edward VI, but with his deceased father’s name, is a compelling highlight of the second auction from Sovereign Rarities and the Royal Mint.
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