Category Archives: Edward VII

A Brief History of the Indian Anna Coin

By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Starting in 1903, the British mint in Calcutta was making plans for the eventual production of the one Anna denomination–which, prior to the decimalization of the Rupee in 1957, was equivalent to 1/16th of a Rupee. So over the next three years, the Calcutta mint produced a series of […]

The post A Brief History of the Indian Anna Coin appeared first on CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

Stack’s Bowers January 15 World Paper Money Auction: Lots You Need to Know

By CoinWeek ….. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is hosting two world paper money auctions on January 15 and 18 that include a number of remarkable pieces of world paper money at different price tiers. The first auction of 354 lots, Session B, will begin on Jan. 15 at 4 PM PST in the Quarter Deck Room […]

The post Stack’s Bowers January 15 World Paper Money Auction: Lots You Need to Know appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

Rare English Proof Sets in Long Beach Tyrant Collection Exhibit

Among the numismatic treasures that will be featured in the upcoming inaugural exhibit of rarities from the privately owned Tyrant Collection (www.TheTyrantCollection.com) will be the largest display of English proof sets ever presented in the United States, including the complete proof set of 1746, the first ever struck as a set by The Royal Mint. […]

The post Rare English Proof Sets in Long Beach Tyrant Collection Exhibit appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

Thanksgiving – A New Numismatic Tradition

If it’s not already a tradition, find a way to introduce numismatics this holiday season By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ……   As this article posts we are about to enjoy a truly American holiday tradition: Thanksgiving. A touch of light snowfall covering the ground only enhances the mood for this great season. […]

The post Thanksgiving – A New Numismatic Tradition appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017

By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Our money is filthy but mostly harmless Most of the bacteria on American notes were harmless commensals that had flaked off hands, faces and mouths, but there were others that cause acne, strep throat, the H-bug, two species infecting vaginas, and other […]

The post CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017

By Coinweek ….   CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Our money is filthy but mostly harmless Most of the bacteria on American notes were harmless commensals that had flaked off hands, faces and mouths, but there were others that cause acne, strep throat, the H-bug, two species infecting vaginas, and […]

The post CoinWeek News Wire for April 21, 2017 appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

Thanksgiving – A New Numismatic Tradition

If it’s not already a tradition, find a way to introduce numismatics this holiday season By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation …… As this article posts we are about to enjoy a truly American holiday tradition: Thanksgiving. A touch of light snowfall covering the ground only enhances the mood for this great season. While […]

The post Thanksgiving – A New Numismatic Tradition appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

World Coins – Collecting 20th Century Canadian Quarters

By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for CoinWeek.com …… 20th-century Canadian quarters are among the most widely collected types of world coins. Incorporating the portraits of five different British rulers and offering an exciting array of options and key dates, Canadian quarters dating from 1901 through 2000 provide even the most seasoned numismatists with a plethora of collecting […]

The post World Coins – Collecting 20th Century Canadian Quarters appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek

World Coin Shows – Rare 2002 Canada Cent Selling for $7000 at Toronto Coin Expo

By Toronto Coin Expo …. The Toronto Coin Expo, Canada’s premiere coin and banknote show, returns to the Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge St. this weekend on April 22 & 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coin collectors, dealers and those new to the hobby can buy, sell, trade and have appraised all […]

The post World Coin Shows – Rare 2002 Canada Cent Selling for $7000 at Toronto Coin Expo appeared first on CoinWeek.

Continue Reading on CoinWeek