Rare Coin & Currency Collecting News: Education & Research
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Collecting U.S. Twenty-Cent Pieces
This short-lived series from 1875-1878 remains extremely popular today with collectors, and includes on of the major rarities of the era.
Tom Bender's Collection, Review Part 3: Unique 1870-S Half Dime
Greg Reynolds analyzes the recent sale of the unique 1870-S Liberty Seated half dime and its interesting provenance.
Coin Collecting 104 - The United States Mint
The United States Mint is the largest mint in the world. However, it didn't start that way. Learn the historical significance of this monumental institution.
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Coin Collecting 301 - Collecting Coins by Type Vs. Series
If money is no object, you can collect coins however you want. However, those on a limited budget can still collect their favorite coins by picking the correct approach.
How To Organize Your Coin Collection: Greysheet/CPG Original Content
Coin collecting is still a fun and educational pursuit and a nice collection, built with great patience over time, can be very financially rewarding as well.
Free for Attendees: PNG Grading Service Symposium at 2023 FUN Show
The PNG has invited the grading services of CAC, NGC, and PCGS to the event, which will be moderated by incoming Executive Director, John Feigenbaum.
Collecting 20th Century New Orleans Coinage
New Orleans was a vitally important center for commercial shipping activity, especially for the export of cotton from the area's plantations and for products coming to the United States.
Coin Collecting 203: Where to Buy Coins
Now that basic pricing and grading have been covered, where do collectors go to buy coins?
Coin Collecting 202: Introduction to Coin Grading
It was once said to become a good coin grader, you need a good light, a good magnifying glass, and twenty years of experience. So the first step is understanding what coin grading is and is not.
Counterfeit Training Given by ACEF To Kansas and Missouri Law Enforcement Officers
""This educational program is one of the many strategic initiatives of ACEF to address the mass proliferation of counterfeit coins and precious metals within the U.S. marketplace.""
American Numismatic Association Seeking New Education Director
Association to Prioritize Online Numismatic Education
Exceptional Outcome for Complete Set of Early $10 Gold Coins
Analyst Greg Reynolds reviews the results of the recently sold Jacobson Collection of early $10 gold coins.
Coin Collecting 201 - Introduction to Coin Values
""How much is my coin worth?"" is the most asked question in coin collecting. Discover the factors that influence the value and prices of coins.
Coin Collecting 103: Protecting, Preserving & Storing Your Coin Collection
We spend countless hours assembling our coin collections. Protecting, preserving, and storing your coins correctly will ensure future generations will enjoy them.
Coin Collecting 102: What Exactly Is A Coin?
Knowing the parts of a coin is the first step in becoming a knowledgeable coin collector. Knowing how to speak the language and where to get coins can make your coin collecting journey a lot easier.
Portuguese Guinea Chapter of The Banknote Book Published
The Portuguese Guinea Chapter of The Banknote Book is now available to active subscribers.
CoinTelevision Video of the Week: Amazing Numismatic Walkabout at FUN Summer 2022 with David Lisot
David Lisot, Host, CoinTelevision.com with Mike Bean, Bob Hurst, Lisa Venas, Dylan & Madison Wexler, Katie Williams, & Abigail Zechman. July 9, 2022.
Coin Collecting 101: An Introduction to Coin Collecting
If you are new to the hobby of coin collecting, or curious about this fascinating hobby, read on...
CoinTelevision Video of the Week: Spider Press Prints Lincoln Lithographs at FUN Summer Coin Convention 2022
The technology that printed America's bank notes in the 1800's was on display at the Florida United Numismatists Summer Coin Convention.
Newman Numismatic Portal Announces NNP Symposium November 17-19, 2022
Featuring approximately 25 presentations, attendees will easily find topics of interest. This is the fifth such event, which was launched in fall 2020 in response to the pandemic.
Mr. Gobrecht's Liberty Seated Silver Dollars: Part II
The August Monthly Greysheet's feature article is part two of a two-part review of Liberty Seated silver dollars.
Coin Catalog Update: VAMs, Overtons and Canadian
We now have over 140,000 distinct numismatic items in our database, which is growing quickly.
Mr. Gobrecht's Liberty Seated Silver Dollars: Part I
The July Monthly Greysheet's feature article is part one of a two-part review of Liberty Seated silver dollars.
Caution! Hundreds of Websites Selling Counterfeit Gold and Silver Coins
Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation warns of fake ""precious metal"" and ""rare coins"" offered online, and helps a Texas investor who became an unsuspecting victim.
Adding Key Date Coins to Your Collection: First or Last?
A different philosophy on purchasing key date coins.
ANA Philanthropy Awards Presented to Q. David Bowers, Stack Family for Legendary Numismatic Contributions
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) will recognize Q. David Bowers and the Stack family at the Chicago World's Fair of Money ® (August 16-20).
Investing in Junk Silver
In times of inflation, you may want to diversify your investment portfolio into ""Junk Silver.""
Künker's Summer Auction Sales: A Wealth of Collections
Saxonia in Nummis, the collection of the Berlin savings bank with rarities from Brandenburg-Prussia, gold coins from the Köhlmoos Collection and the Liska Collection with Czechoslovak gold coins – these are just a few of the private collections on offer at Künker's Summer Auction Sales.
On National Heroes and Nationally-Owned Enterprises
In 1975, Venezuela nationalized its oil industry – an important step in the long and eventful relationship between the country and its oil supplies. A gold coin commemorates the event. It is one of the rarest pieces of Venezuelan numismatics.