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US Coins
Dec 26, 2022, 12 PMMarket Analysis: Civil War token struck on dime
Steve Hayden’s Dec. 11 auction of Civil War tokens featured some rare varieties including an 1863 Patriotic Civil War Token struck over an 1843 Seated Liberty dime and graded MS-66 by NGC. -
World Coins
Dec 26, 2022, 12 PMCroatian Mint sells out of smallest gold coin
The Croatia Mint took the road of trying to make a big impact in a small way with what could be the world's smallest gold coin devoted to the world's smallest city. -
US Coins
Dec 26, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Dec. 26, 2022: Back to normal
Maybe the most interesting aspect of 2022 is how normal it appeared. After several years of pandemic-caused cancellations and closures, public numismatic events returned in 2022. -
US Coins
Dec 25, 2022, 10 AMMedal bill to honor hostages awaits Biden’s signature
The more than 50 Americans held captive in Iran for 444 days will be recognized with a congressional gold medal after President Joe Biden signs legislation recently passed by congress. -
Paper Money
Dec 25, 2022, 8 AMFancy serial numbers among focuses in Goldbergs auction
Fancy serial numbers always draw the curious, and the Ira and Larry Goldberg Auctioneers sale in early 2023 offers the curious 143 lots of fancy serial numbers, plus error notes and more. -
US Coins
Dec 24, 2022, 11 AMExpansion plans announced for 2023 CSNS convention
The 2023 Central States Numismatic Society convention features an expanded bourse and separate areas dedicated to dealer-to-dealer trading and lower-priced items for beginning collectors and young dealers. -
World Coins
Dec 24, 2022, 8 AMPobjoy Mint releases half-gram gold Walking Liberty coin
Pobjoy Mint has already issued 2022 copper-nickel and silver coins commemorating the U.S. Walking Liberty design, and now adds a Proof half-gram gold version from British Virgin Islands to the series. -
Paper Money
Dec 24, 2022, 8 AMCentral African states issue five new notes in series
Six nations in central Africa will see five new notes start to make their way through the country with new designs of the CFA-franc denominations replacing the older notes to be removed by 2024. -
US Coins
Dec 23, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Silver dollar production
Anticipation of 2023 products from the U.S. Mint ramps up, as subscription options opening to customers for the new year's American Eagle silver dollars and Kennedy half dollars are among top stories. -
US Coins
Dec 23, 2022, 8 AMWomen’s Suffrage bronze medal is now available
A 1.5-inch bronze version of the Women’s Suffrage Centennial medal is now available from the United States Mint for $20, a year after it had been scheduled for initial release. -
US Coins
Dec 23, 2022, 8 AM2023 coinage in production at U.S. Mint facilities
With just few days remaining on the 2022 calendar, Denver and Philadelphia Mint production teams are beginning to mint coins for 2023 circulation, and images of the coins are at the Mint website. -
Paper Money
Dec 23, 2022, 8 AMBEP to resume collectibles issues offered on Mint website
Most Bureau of Engraving and Printing collector products have been unavailable since the COVID crisis of 2020, but it appears a restart of the program is imminent, with special products to be available soon. -
US Coins
Dec 22, 2022, 10 AMSales of 2022 commemorative coins end Dec. 28
Few days remain for customers to purchase from the Mint the available 2022 commemorative coins in the Negro Leagues Baseball program and the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor program. -
World Coins
Dec 21, 2022, 10 AMLatvia issues coin honoring Ukraine fight for freedom
Latvia, not directly involved in the war between Ukraine and Russia, supports Ukraine's quest for freedom with a Proof .999 fine silver €5 coin by a Ukrainian artist; part of sales go to charity for Ukraine. -
Paper Money
Dec 21, 2022, 9 AMFirst King Charles III notes are unveiled by Bank of England
The Bank of England reveals its polymer bank notes with the portrait of King Charles III on the face, anticipated to begin appearing in circulation by 2024, with no change to the back of the notes. -
World Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 10 AMCanada circulates colorful mourning $2 coin for queen
If this is colorful — a distinctive black outer ring on the RCM's ringed-bimetallic 2022 circulating commemorative $2 coin evokes a black arm-band to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. -
US Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 9 AMSimpson’s Proof $20 Saints at Heritage’s FUN Platinum Night sale
Exceptional Proof Saint-Gaudens gold $20 double eagles, including a 1907 Saint-Gaudens, Small Edge Lettering, Arabic Numerals coin, will be offered by Heritage during its Jan. 12 sale. -
Paper Money
Dec 19, 2022, 8 AMYellen-Malerba Series 2021 notes in production at BEP
Series 2021 notes are now being printed with the signatures of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Roberge Malerba, the first U.S. paper money series to carry signatures two women. -
US Coins
Dec 19, 2022, 7 AMMonday Morning Brief for Dec. 19, 2022: What will 2023 bring?
As we prepare to enter the new year, let us look into our mythical crystal ball and attempt to predict what the numismatic community will witness in 2023. Here are some thoughts from our editorial staff. -
US Coins
Dec 16, 2022, 9 AMWeek's Most Read: Jefferson Head cent
The unique nature of the 1795 "Jefferson Head" cent attracted reader interest, and how prop money for movies is leaving the studio and turning up in public transactions also drew attention.