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US Coins
Sep 6, 2022, 2 PMCSNS announces new logo, convention information
Central States Numismatic Society has a new logo, a new editor, and a new format for its quarterly membership journal, and provides an information update about its 2023 convention. -
US Coins
Sep 6, 2022, 9 AMFivaz donates research to newly formed silver dollar institute
The not-for-profit Institute for Silver Dollar Education and Research received a donation by researcher Bill Fivaz of hundreds of pages of early research on Morgan and Peace dollars. -
World Coins
Sep 5, 2022, 3 PMSeven Bishops medal offered in auction
A 1688 medal honoring William Sancroft, Archbishop of Canterbury, and fellow dissenters was sold in auction for 150 Swiss francs. -
US Coins
Sep 5, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: Circulated 1922 Peace, High Relief dollar
An example of a rare coin that endured circulation when it probably shouldn't have is a 1922 Peace dollar graded Proof 25 with the high relief design used on 1921 dollars. -
Paper Money
Sep 5, 2022, 8 AM‘Red Head Guinea’ realizes £3,200 in Noonans sale
A Royal Bank of Scotland 1-guinea note from 1777, an example of what's believed to be the first tri-colored note issued in the country, exceeded estimates and sold for £3,200 in an Aug. 24 sale. -
US Coins
Sep 5, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Sept. 5, 2022: We get questions
The Coin World staff and its freelance contributors are often sought out by collectors for their expertise and insights into a particular coin, note or related item the collector has encountered. -
Paper Money
Sep 4, 2022, 8 AMBank Indonesia releases new series of rupiah bank notes
Seven denominations of rupiah bank notes in its 2022 series were revealed by Bank Indonesia, and the 1,000-rupiah note bears the portrait of a national heroine in the fight against Dutch colonization. -
World Coins
Sep 3, 2022, 3 PMHungary continues dog coin series with fourth issue
The Hungarian Mint adds the fourth coin in a series honoring the hunting and herding dogs of the nation, with a 2022 2,000-forint coin issue spotlighting the energetic mudi. -
US Coins
Sep 3, 2022, 10 AMMarket Analysis: ‘Low-ball’ 1930-S gold double eagle
An AG-3 1930-S Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagle is a rare sight, as most of the issue's remaining 75 examples are Mint State. The PCGS-graded coin realized $44,400 in Heritage Auctions' Aug. 24 sale. -
Paper Money
Sep 3, 2022, 8 AMVignette book among World Banknote Auctions’ highlights
An 1870s era American Bank Note Company presentation book featuring 74 note vignettes was a unique item sold recently by World Banknote Auctions, going to a new home for a bid of $3,450. -
US Coins
Sep 2, 2022, 10 AMBig August auctions after ANA show offer rare gold, silver
Two gold coins, one at Heritage Auctions and the other at Stack's Bowers Galleries, realized over $4 million each in their respective August auctions in Texas and California, after the ANA show. -
US Coins
Sep 2, 2022, 10 AMTennessee American Innovation dollar sales close quickly
The 100-coin bags and 25-coin rolls of circulation quality 2022 American Innovation, Tennessee dollar coins from the Philadelphia and Denver Mints quickly became "unavailable" on Aug. 30. -
US Coins
Sep 2, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: More details on Denver Mint theft
Details of the 2021 theft of error coins from within the Denver Mint have come to light and that has served to pique the curiosity of website visitors who also continue to learn about a recent error discovery. -
US Coins
Sep 2, 2022, 8 AMTreasury OKs 2023 American Women quarter dollars
Approved designs to be used on the 2023 American Women quarter dollars are released, and the five issues in the second year of the program highlight a variety of achievements. -
World Coins
Sep 1, 2022, 11 AMStephen Album auction features pig-headed Indian coins
A one-year design type for coinage for India in 1911 led to outcry, as poor engraving made an elephant resemble a repugnant pig, and examples on a couple of denominations are in an upcoming sale. -
US Coins
Sep 1, 2022, 9 AMMarket Analysis: Proof Seated Liberty dollars
Heritage Auctions recently featured a "virtually flawless" Proof 1850 Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof 66 by Professional Coin Grading Service, with a green CAC sticker, that sold for $78,000. -
Precious Metals
Sep 1, 2022, 9 AMCongressional complaint leveled at Mint bullion program
Rep. Alex Mooney dispatched a letter to the Treasury secretary and Mint director, questioning ongoing practices with the American Eagle silver bullion coin program. -
World Coins
Aug 31, 2022, 2 PMKünker to auction multilingual Henry VIII silver medal
A silver medal issued in 1545 depicting Henry VIII as the head of the Church of England and Ireland will be offered during Fritz Rudolph Künker’s fall auction in late September. -
US Coins
Aug 30, 2022, 9 AMMarket Analysis: CAC gold sticker on 1856 dollar
An 1856 Seated Liberty dollar graded Proof 66+ Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service has a coveted CAC gold sticker and realized $114,000 on July 14 in a Heritage sale. -
World Coins
Aug 29, 2022, 3 PMRoyal Mint’s Winnie the Pooh 50-penny series concludes
The final 50-penny coin in the series honoring Winnie the Pooh by the Royal Mint will be offered in base metal, silver and gold and feature Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger.