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May 2, 2022, 11 AM
Market Analysis: 1907 Indian Head $10 patterns lead bids
Steve Roach
Nearly $4.3 million was the final tally on the Stack's Bowers Galleries sale of the Zito Collection that included lead bidding on a duo of 1907 Indian Head gold $10 eagles. -
May 2, 2022, 11 AM
Gold aureus of Trajan for ancient grain giveaway in sale
Jeff Starck
A circa A.D. 103 to 111 gold aureus of Trajan, the man that presided over one of the greatest military expansions in Roman history, is being offered by auction house Stephen Album Rare Coins. -
May 2, 2022, 10 AM
Organizations seek creation of gold bar registry
Paul Gilkes
A collaborative effort is underway as the London Bullion Market Association and World Gold Council are seeking to create a worldwide registry and tracking ledger for serial-numbered gold bars. -
May 2, 2022, 9 AM
Poland issues silver coin honoring forces at border crisis
Jeff Starck
Weeks before Poland would earn the praise of nations around the globe for assisting refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, a coin was released for the defense of Poland’s border. -
May 2, 2022, 8 AM
Bank of Scotland to release a new polymer note
Arthur L. Friedberg
Dr. Flora Murray will be recognized for her benevolent work in establishing health care for children and others with a new £100 polymer note from the Bank of Scotland. -
May 2, 2022, 7 AM
Monday Morning Brief for May 2, 2022: Digital dollars inevitable, but ...
William T. Gibbs
Digital U.S. currency is inevitable, but it does not necessarily mean that traditional forms of currency, coins and Federal Reserve notes, will disappear during the lifetimes of those reading this week’s issue. -
May 1, 2022, 8 AM
Who is in your wallet: Ranking portraits on notes
Arthur L. Friedberg
Some might assume that when it comes to the subjects on bank notes, leaders of nations, whether royal or political, dominate as subjects. A recent survey suggests a surprising "occupation" leads the rankings. -
Apr 30, 2022, 11 AM
Coin for Tuvalu shows all the planets, then some
Jeff Starck
A new 5-ounce .9999 fine silver $5 coin from Tuvalu rekindles the debate over Pluto’s place in the planetary hierarchy. The design features all eight planets and the dwarf planet Pluto. -
Apr 30, 2022, 8 AM
Cambodia’s 15,000-riel note wins HSP Asia ‘Best’ award
Arthur L. Friedberg
The latest honors in bank note awards comes from the 18th High Security Printing Asia conference in Japan and the "Best New Banknote" went to Cambodia's 15,000-riel note. -
Apr 29, 2022, 8 AM
Week's Most Read: Watch for fake notes in fake holders
Larry Jewett
Paper money dominated the attention as the presence of a counterfeit note in a counterfeit holder and circulation of a controversial note in the Philippines topped the attention. -
Apr 29, 2022, 8 AM
CFA reviews designs for 2023 quarters, Native American dollar
Paul Gilkes
The Commission of Fine Arts recommended proposed reverse designs April 21 for the 2023 Native American dollar and five 2023 American Women quarter dollars, recognizing one woman twice. -
Apr 29, 2022, 8 AM
Proof 2022-W American Buffalo gold coin on sale May 12
Paul Gilkes
The limited-edition Proof 2022-W American Buffalo gold $50 coin will be offered by the U.S. Mint beginning at noon Eastern Time May 12, limited to a release of 16,000 coins, without household limits. -
Apr 28, 2022, 1 PM
TNA medal depicts naval commander Edwin Ward Moore
Chris Bulfinch
The 2022 Texas Numismatic Association convention medal will show naval commander Edwin Ward Moore, who played a key role in battle during his time in service. -
Apr 28, 2022, 1 PM
Legislation calls for Treasury to develop electronic dollar
Paul Gilkes
H.R. 7231, legislation introduced in the House of Representatives, is seeking to direct the Treasury Department to develop and pilot digital dollar technologies, and to deploy the electronic dollars. -
Apr 27, 2022, 11 AM
Rapp auction in May features rare 1928 Swiss 5-franc coin
Jeff Starck
What could be the finest example of a coin considered an important modern Swiss rarity, a 1928 silver 5-franc coin, will be offered in Swiss auction house Rapp’s May 6 auction. -
Apr 27, 2022, 10 AM
Market Analysis: Top quality 1882-CC and 1885-CC $20s
Steve Roach
Two Coronet gold double eagles from the 1880s were among the highly desired offerings available when Stack's Bowers Galleries sold the Fairmont Collection - Hendricks Set on April 6. -
Apr 26, 2022, 11 AM
Finding your own treasure — An interview with Dan Sedwick
Coin World Podcast
Larry and Jeff speak with Dan Sedwick about the ongoing allure of shipwreck coins. -
Apr 26, 2022, 10 AM
Market Analysis: Just 1,000 1886 double eagles struck
Steve Roach
An 1886 Coronet $20 double eagle graded About Uncirculated 55 by PCGS sold for $132,000 in Stack's Bowers Galleries April 6 offering of the Fairmont Collection - Hendricks Set. -
Apr 25, 2022, 9 AM
Australia issues colorful coin for frontline workers
Jeff Starck
Thousands who put their own health and safety at risk for the betterment of Australian citizenry are honored with a special colorful $2 Frontline Workers coin released into circulation March 24. -
Apr 25, 2022, 8 AM
Secret Service reviewing counterfeit notes in counterfeit holders
Arthur L. Friedberg
The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force and PNG are calling attention to recent findings of counterfeit notes contained in counterfeit pretended early generation PCGS Currency holders.