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World Coins
Sep 18, 2023, 8 AMMythical Creatures coin depicts legend of the siren
The siren's call is the subject of the latest Mythical Creatures series of Proof 2023 High Relief 2-ounce .999 fine silver $5 coins from Niue with a colorful depiction of the legendary temptress. -
US Coins
Sep 18, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Sept. 18, 2023: Get 'political' for 2026
It's time to get "political" and participate in the U.S. Mint's survey seeking public input on designs for the 2026 coins celebrating the Semiquincentennial. The Mint suggests some themes; what do you want? -
US Coins
Sep 16, 2023, 10 AMStewart Blay sets of cents and dimes to be offered in November
Two November auctions by GreatCollections give collectors a chance to own quality Flying Eagle and Indian Head and Barber dimes from the registry set collections of the late Stewart Blay. -
US Coins
Sep 15, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Future of star notes
Modern equipment could play a role in phasing out production of popularly collected star notes, and interest remains high in the arrival of the only U.S. palladium product for 2023. -
US Coins
Sep 14, 2023, 10 AMMarket Analysis: MS-68+ gold dollar realizes $19,200
Stack's Bowers Galleries Aug. 16 offered the collection of Dr. George Schwenk, an investor who diversified into gold coins, including a PCGS MS-68+ 1880 Indian Head gold dollar, which realized $19,200. -
US Coins
Sep 14, 2023, 9 AMFuhrman releases final half cent book in series
The sixth and final volume in an illustrated series of reference books detailing the U.S. half cents from 1793 to 1857 is a pocket-sized variety attribution guide, now available from author Ed Fuhrman. -
US Coins
Sep 14, 2023, 7 AMMint opens survey, calls for comment on 2026 coin designs
The U.S. Mint is providing an opportunity to suggest potential Semiquincentennial redesigns for the country's circulating coinage, with a survey available until Oct. 10 at the Mint's website. -
World Coins
Sep 13, 2023, 1 PMFirst book ever printed about coins donated to ANA library
The work recognized as the first printed numismatic book, dating to 1514, was donated by collector Bruce D. Wonder for inclusion in the American Numismatic Association Dwight N. Manley Library. -
US Coins
Sep 13, 2023, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Two fantastic, flashy type silver dollars
Solid type coins were among the attractions in the sale of the George Schwenk Collection by Stack's Bowers Galleries, with a couple of silver dollars graded MS-67 and -68 showing great eye appeal. -
World Coins
Sep 13, 2023, 9 AMThomas Edison featured on Icons of Inspiration coin
Contributions of Thomas Edison are recognized on the seventh release in the Icons of Inspirations series sponsored by APMEX, with a design by Joel Iskowitz featured on the Niue 2023 silver $2 coin. -
US Coins
Sep 12, 2023, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Nice 1854-D gold $3 coin offered
One of only 1,120 1854-D Indian Head gold $3 coins came to the block in Stack's Bowers Galleries' auction of one of George Schwenk's PCGS Registry Sets in mid-August. -
World Coins
Sep 12, 2023, 9 AMPakistan marks U.S. relations with 75-rupee coin
Diplomatic relations between the United States and Pakistan began with Pakistani independence in 1947, and Pakistan is recognizing the 75 years with a 75-rupee coin issue. -
Paper Money
Sep 11, 2023, 9 AMBEP’s new location buzzing with winged visitors
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers called on expert help to relocate a hive of nearly 30,000 honeybees discovered as workers clear the site for the new BEP facility, which is to begin construction in 2024. -
World Coins
Sep 11, 2023, 8 AMANS Lyceum set for eight-part series on civil wars and coins
The American Numismatic Society's 2023 Lyceum presentations center on civil wars and related coinage around the world, as the eight-part online series runs from September into November. -
Paper Money
Sep 11, 2023, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Sept. 11, 2023: Awaiting a response, repeatedly
Timely, authoritative and accurate news coverage often requires reaching out to government agencies for comment, clarification and confirmation. All too often, responses are lacking. -
World Coins
Sep 10, 2023, 9 AMU.S. extends emergency import rules with Yemen
The Cultural Property Advisory Committee was bypassed by the U.S. government in an August decision to extend an emergency memorandum of understanding implemented three years ago. -
US Coins
Sep 9, 2023, 9 AMKolbe & Fanning’s literature auction on Sept. 23
Two primary consignments will get plenty of attention during the Kolbe & Fanning sale 168, which includes a vast collection of Canadian numismatic literature and a complete set of "The Numismatist." -
Paper Money
Sep 9, 2023, 8 AMFiji releases Year of the Dragon commemorative bank note
Fiji is anticipating 2024's Year of the Dragon by releasing a polymer 100-cent non-circulating bank note featuring a mellow pearl-guarding dragon and a security device of fish that appear to swim. -
US Coins
Sep 8, 2023, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Silver Proof set sales
The sales of Silver Proof sets for the year and anticipation of a 2023 palladium coin remained a key focus of reader attention along with topics surrounding Olympic medals and world coins. -
US Coins
Sep 8, 2023, 8 AMWest Point time capsule yields 1800s U.S. coinage
At first inspection of a time capsule at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, officials thought it held only dirt, but digging deeper discovered coins and medals from the era when it was buried.