Rare Coin & Currency Collecting News: Press Release
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Recovered Bell From Fabled ""Ship of Gold,"" The SS Central America, Donated To U.S. Naval Academy
Gift from California business executive Dwight Manley honors ship's brave Captain, Commander William Lewis Herndon.
The Stack's Bowers and Ponterio May Hong Kong Sale a Record-Breaking $43 Million Dollar Event
Stack's Bowers and Ponterio's May 2022 Auction netted a stunning final figure of over $43,000,000 in prices realized.
NGC-certified Coins from the SINCONA British Collection Realize $5.8 Million
With a highly prized ""Una and the Lion"" leading the way, more than 400 rare coins from a phenomenal collection certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) realized CHF 5.8 million (about $5.8 million).
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Wayde Milas Named PNG President
Wayde Milas has been selected as the new President of the Professional Numismatists Guild.
American Numismatic Association Library Receives Important Donation From Dwight N. Manley
Prominent collector and benefactor Dwight N. Manley of Brea, California has donated to the American Numismatic Association (www.money.org) more than 60 books, auction catalogs, and photographs previously owned or annotated by noted numismatic researcher and author Walter Breen.
Gold Ingot, Simpson Collection Lead Heritage Auctions' Central States Numismatic Sales Past $65 Million
Justh & Hunter gold bar, once thought lost forever at sea, brings $1.32 million, in record-smashing event.
CAC Coins Bring Premiums in April
In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of April, CAC approved coins outperformed other certified coins on average in live auctions in Costa Mesa, California and Schaumburg, Illinois.
MONEY OF THE CELTS Achieves Outstanding Results
Künker's Spring Auctions Sales were held from 21 to 25 March and from 4 to 6 April 2022. They will go down in the company's history as the auction week with the highest turnover that was ever achieved. In this review, we present the Top Five of Celtic, Greek and Roman coins.
Jessica Berkman Named President of Legend Rare Coin Auctions
It is with great pride that Legend Rare Coin Auctions announces that Jessica Berkman has been promoted to President of America's boutique rare coin auction firm.
Full Set of 1941 Panama Notes to be Offered in the Stack's Bowers Galleries June Collectors Choice Online Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries will offer a full set of the 1941 Panama Arias series banknotes in their upcoming June Collectors Choice Online Auction.
Stack's Bowers and Ponterio's Inaugural Hong Kong Rarities Night a Smashing Success
Stack's Bowers and Ponterio's inaugural Rarities Night of Chinese Coins proved a resounding success, as 255 lots realized just short of $27,000,000 in one session of the firm's May 2022 Hong Kong Auction.
NGC Honors 'Coinage Congressman' Mike Castle with New Congressional Series Label
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is proud to announce an exciting new Authentic Hand-Signed label that recognizes the contributions to numismatics made by the Honorable Mike Castle, who served nine terms as a member of the US House of Representatives.
Stack's Bowers Galleries Sets Hundreds of Records in $13.6 Million Hendricks Set Auction
The incredible Hendricks Set of United States Gold Coins from the Fairmont Collection sold for over $13.6 million in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, more than doubling the overall pre-sale estimate.
Numismatic Literary Guild Appoints Patrick Ian Perez Executive Director
The executive board of the Numismatic Literary Guild ( www.NLGonline.org) has appointed Patrick Ian Perez as Executive Director of the organization.
Jack H. Beymer Recipient of PNG's Renamed Harvey G. Stack Lifetime Achievement Award
The Professional Numismatists Guild announced its 2022 awards on PNG Day, April 27, in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society convention.
Banknote Book Subscribers Now Have Access to Checklists in Excel Format
Banknote Book subscribers can now download an Excel checklist of every item in the catalog.
United States Mint to Release 2022 American Buffalo Gold Proof Coin on May 12
The United States Mint (Mint) will begin accepting orders for the 2022 American Buffalo One Ounce Gold Proof Coin on May 12 at noon EDT.
Stack's Bowers Galleries Sells Zito Collection for Nearly $4.3 Million
The incredible Dr. Paul and Rosalie Zito Collection sold for nearly $4.3 million in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, contributing to nearly $37 million in overall prices realized for the sale—a 60% increase above the pre-sale estimate.
$1,000 Gold Certificate From 1882, Now Worth More than $375,000, Shines at Heritage Auctions in May
This historic note, a centerpiece at Central States event, is one of just two examples available to public.
Volunteer State Ends Tax on Coins, Currency, and Bullion
Tennessee has gained a complete sales-tax exemption on the retail sales of coins, currency, and precious-metals bullion.
Regency Auction 51 Featuring Specialized Early Dollar and Pattern Collections Bring Glorious Results
Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency 51, featuring the first parts of the Dale Friend Collection and Glorious Patterns Collection, took place on the evening of April 28, 2022, and the sale was a roaring success!
Spectacular NGC-certified Chinese Silver Coins Offered in Taisei Auction
Several seldom-seen and highly valuable vintage Chinese coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) are being offered in a sale presented by Taisei Coins and The Royal Mint.
Over a Half Million in Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency Sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries
Over $500,000 in physical bitcoins and other cryptocurrency was sold by Stack's Bowers Galleries in their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, contributing to nearly $37 million in overall prices realized for the sale—a 60% increase above the pre-sale estimate.
NGC Now Grading London City View Coins
Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) is now receiving submissions of The Royal Mint's City View Coinage, which debuts with the City of London.
Renowned Ibrahim Salem Collection of U.S. Banknotes Comes to Heritage Auctions
Notes at May 6-7 Central States event reflect collector's focus on Type rarity and fancy serial numbers.
Top ANA Award Named in Memory of Chester L. Krause
The first-ever Chester L. Krause Memorial Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the American Numismatic Association's 2022 World's Fair of Money® in Chicago (August 16-20).
Kagin's Auctions Shatters Record for Rare Annam 3 Tien Gold Coin
World gold coins from the Hesselgesser Collection performed exceptionally well in Kagin's April sale.
Finest PCGS & CAC-Approved Walking Liberty Half Dollar Collection to be Auctioned by GreatCollections
The Rollo Fox Collection is Ranked #1 at PCGS.
Nearly $37 Million in U.S. Numismatic Items Sold in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Spring 2022 Auction
Stack's Bowers Galleries sold nearly $37 million in United States coins and paper money in their Spring 2022 Showcase Auction, surpassing pre-sale estimates by nearly 60% and setting hundreds of records in the process.