Category Archives: Coin & Numismatic News

Perth Mint Bullion Sales Rebound Strongly in February

In February, there was a rebound in demand for Australian bullion, as shown by data from The Perth Mint of Australia, with sales of silver products reaching a four-month peak, while sales of gold products reached a three-month high after approaching a four-year low

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US Mint Sales: Greatest Generation Coins and Proof Quarters Debut

Last week, the United States Mint introduced several new products, including commemorative coins honoring the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II and a set of proof quarters celebrating the accomplishments made by American women

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Heritage’s Dec. 9-11 World Coins Auction Tops $8.68 Million, Led by 1911 “Long-Whiskered Dragon” Dollar

A Hsüan-t’ung silver Specimen Pattern “Long-Whiskered Dragon” Dollar Year 3 (1911) SP64+ NGC sold for $630,000 to lead Heritage’s HKINF World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction to $8,685,913 December 9-11

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Royal Canadian Mint’s Keepsake Available Until December 2024

As National Truth and Reconciliation Day approaches, the Royal Canadian Mint is reminding people living across Canada that the Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake, a wearable acknowledgement of the truths behind the residential school experience on First Nations, Inuit and Métis children and their families, remains available for purchase until December 2024

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Rare Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles Displayed at ANA Pittsburgh Convention from August 8-12

The unique Experimental Finish 1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, described by researchers as “one of the most important recent discoveries in 20th century American numismatics,” will be displayed alongside the finer of the two known Satin Finish Proof 1921 Saints at the American Numismatic Association 2023 Pittsburgh World’s Fair of Money®

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Canadian Coins Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day

On the eve of the Summer Solstice, a day of great significance for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people across Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint is honouring their rich and diverse cultural heritages with a $2 commemorative circulation coin celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

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Canadian Bi-metallic $2 Named Best New Circulation Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that its bi-metallic $2 circulation coin featuring a world-first black nickel-plated outer ring was recognized as the Best New Circulating Coin or Coin Series under the International Association of Currency Affairs’ (IACA) 2023 Excellence in Currency Awards

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NGC and Whatnot Team Up to Expand Coin Hobby and Collecting

Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has joined forces with Whatnot, a prominent livestream shopping platform, to provide coin collectors with more engaging and enjoyable opportunities to interact with their communities, discover more about the hobby, and expand their collections and commercial ventures

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Coins & Treasure Shipwreck Auction Held April 29 by Holabird & Finest Known

For the first time ever, two numismatic companies that are giants in their field — Holabird Western Americana Collections, LLC and Finest Known, LLC — will combine their considerable forces to hold a Treasure Trove of Rarities: Coins & Treasure Shipwreck Auction on Saturday, April 29th, online and live in Holabird’s gallery at 333 Airway […]
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Historic Roman Coin Among Rarities in Heritage’s World & Ancient Coins Auction

One of the elite coins from the prestigious Hunt Collection, a coin considered the most historically important of all ancient coins, will find a new home when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ CSNS World Coins Platinum and Signature® Auction May 3-5

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Heritage Auctions’ World Paper Money Event Tops $2.1 Million

An original and Uncirculated example of the first Canadian banknote to feature a portrait of the eventual Queen, Elizabeth II, sold for a a result worthy of royalty when it drew a winning bid of $132,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ March 23 World Paper Money Signature® Auction to $2,140,937

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African, Canadian and Caribbean Notes Among Heritage’s March World Paper Money Auction

A rare banknote from an African nation that produces some of the most famous and desirable in the world will be the highest-graded note from the country ever offered at auction when it crosses the block in Heritage Auctions’ World Paper Money Signature® Auction March 23

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PNG Will Host Free Grading Service Symposium at 2023 FUN

Are you a dealer with questions about coin grading and third-party certification services? What are the new owners of NGC and PCGS doing to advance the numismatic marketplace? Will there be more changes regarding grading scales? What’s being done to combat counterfeits? Answers to these and other crucial topics are coming

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Royal Canadian Mint Alexander Graham Bell $1 Coin Circulating

Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and on the 175TH anniversary of his birth, Alexander Graham Bell is being recognized for his numerous breakthrough inventions, and the legacy of innovation he fostered over the many years he spent working and living in Canada

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Perth Mint September Silver Bullion Sales Soar to Second Best

Australian bullion sales in September strengthened for a third straight month for minted gold coins and bars and rallied to the second highest monthly level on record for minted silver coins and bars, according to the latest figures from The Perth Mint of Australia

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Royal Canadian Mint Introduces Single Mine Gold Bullion Coin

In response to increasing market demand for greater transparency in the provenance of precious metals, and to showcase its continually evolving refining capabilities, the Mint is introducing its first gold bullion coin completely sourced from a single mine

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Heritage October Long Beach Currency Auction Tops $10.6 Million

One of just two known examples of an extraordinary hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate lived up to its billing — and then some — when it sold for $750,000 to lead Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature® Auction — Long Beach to $10,682,198 Oct

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Top Collections Spotlight Heritage Oct. 6-9 Long Beach US Coins Auction

When an auction has as many elite offerings as Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature® Auction does — and make no mistake: this spectacular event offers a bounty of more than 1,500 elite coins and patterns — the choices might be sorted more easily when broken down into individual collections

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Heritage October Long Beach Currency Auction Features Magnificent Notes

A magnificent hand-signed, triple signature 1882 $100 gold certificate, one of just two known examples, will become a centerpiece of a new collection when it is sold in Heritage Auctions’ Long Beach Expo US Currency Signature® Auction – Long Beach Oct

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Harriet Tubman and WWII Memorial Coins for 2024

Two separate coin programs are nearing reality with the House and Senate passing legislation this week which directs the Treasury Secretary, and thereby the United States Mint, to strike commemoratives in 2024 to honor the bicentennial of Harriet Tubman’s birth and the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D

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