Virginia Beach, Virginia: David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) and nuTilt Imaging are excited to introduce a brand-new imaging technology to the hobby of numismatics. NuTilt is a patent-pending process that brings coin imaging to life! The limitation of coin images today is that they are static; nuTilt breaks this barrier, showing how the light catches all areas of a coin just like it does when you tilt it in your palm
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The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt has confirmed (10th September) they will begin to print Egyptian pound banknotes on polymer from the beginning of 2021
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The governor of the Central Bank of Egypt has confirmed (10th September) they will begin to print Egyptian pound banknotes on polymer from the beginning of 2021
Virginia Beach, Virginia: David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) and nuTilt Imaging are excited to introduce a brand-new imaging technology to the hobby of numismatics. NuTilt is a patent-pending process that brings coin imaging to life! The limitation of coin images today is that they are static; nuTilt breaks this barrier, showing how the light catches all areas of a coin just like it does when you tilt it in your palm
Palau. Five dollars 2021
Palau. Five dollars 2021
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The Central Bank of Oman has issued (9th July) 50-rial banknotes (USD 129
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The Central Bank of Oman has issued (9th July) 50-rial banknotes (USD 129
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The Central Bank of Oman has issued (9th July) 50-rial banknotes (USD 129
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The Central Bank of Oman has issued (9th July) 50-rial banknotes (USD 129
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The Banco Nacional de Angola has announced (7th July) that a new series of banknotes will be gradually introduced beginning on the 30th July
Dear readers, it’s hard to believe, but this week marks 10 years since I first joined Coin Update and World Mint News Blog. My first submission in June 2010 was an interview I conducted with U
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has announced (14th May) it will be releasing larger value banknotes into circulation. The release of the ZWL $10 denomination will commence from the date of the announcement, and the issue of the ZWL $20 denomination is scheduled to enter circulation from the first week of June 2020
American Numismatic Association Offers Free Membership During National Coin Week
For a limited time, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering a free digital “Gold” membership to anyone who joins the coin collecting organization during National Coin Week, April 19-25.
The ANA is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items
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The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have authorised the release of new silver Proof coins whose focus is on the blue skies and to the feeling of unlimited freedom
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The government and treasury of the Cook Islands have authorised the release of new silver Proof coins whose focus is on the blue skies and to the feeling of unlimited freedom
American Numismatic Association Offers Free Membership During National Coin Week
For a limited time, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) is offering a free digital “Gold” membership to anyone who joins the coin collecting organization during National Coin Week, April 19-25.
The ANA is a congressionally chartered, nonprofit educational organization dedicated to encouraging the study and collection of coins and related items
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The Banque Centrale de Tunisie has released (27th March) new banknotes, which, for the first time in the modern history of the Arab world, an Arab nation has issued a banknote featuring a woman
The Bank of Mongolia has released their latest gold and silver Proof coins which are part of their ongoing numismatic series entitled “Revolutionaries” featuring political figures who impacted, for better or worse, the world around them and further afield. The series was first begun in 2014 with the issue of gold and silver versions
The Bank of Namibia has released (21st March) new $30 (U.S
Image by Richard Wheeler under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.
With many a coin show or auction postponing or canceling in-person venues in lieu of recent social distancing recommendations, many collectors and dealers are now turning to the Internet to continue their trade via delivery services
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The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has unveiled (21st February) concept designs of their new series of updated banknotes which are to be produced in polymer
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Mongolia
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(Idaho Falls, Idaho) February 14, 2020 — Fulfilling a long-time dream, well-known professional numismatist and award-winning author Michael “Miles” Standish has designed unprecedented one and two-ounce, colorized silver Proof coins, each depicting front and back renditions of the Statue of Liberty and the New York area skylines
New and surprising information about Bank of England polymer notes has surfaced in which their lifespan has been put into question. The Bank of England has reported that nearly 50 million polymer £5 and £10 notes have had to be replaced since they were launched due to wear and tear
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced that EconomyNow, a free app that lets users view some of the Atlanta Fed’s most popular data tools, is now downloadable from the App Store for your Apple device. EconomyNow will be available for Android devices in early 2020
CIT Coin Invest’s team around Dr. Günther Gruber, sitting on the right-hand side in the first row
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The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has announced (5th December) the introduction of a new $100 banknote (U
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Cook Islands. 25 dollars 2019
Description of the Silver Coin
The blank is minted in the shape of an edelweiss.
Mongolia
Mongolia. 1,000 togrog
The Bank of Scotland has unveiled (7th November) the modified design which will be included on their latest £20 banknote. In keeping with the specifications of circulation banknotes, which are taken from Bank of England banknotes, the new £20 banknotes will be printed on polymer and will also be reduced in their dimensions
The National Bank of Georgia has released their 10-lari banknote denomination (GEL 10 = $U.S
Cook Islands. Two dollars 2019
Cook Islands. Two dollars 2019
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The National Bank of Poland has released new commemorative banknotes which remember the country’s first currency issued just after the re-establishment of Polish independence following the conclusion of the First World War
The Bank of England today unveiled their next release in the current “G” series which will be the £20 denomination depicting the eminent 19th-century painter Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775-1851). The famed artist was born in Covent Garden, London, as the son of a barber and wig maker
The planned issue of the Bank of England’s next generation £50 polymer banknote was announced by Governor Mark Carney during a special event which revealed that computer scientist Alan Turing would be the featured personality on the back.
The process to unveil the design and personality to be featured on the UK’s next £50 banknote all began when the Bank of England asked the country in November 2018 who should be portrayed on the back
The planned issue of the Bank of England’s next generation £50 polymer banknote was announced by Governor Mark Carney during a special event which revealed that computer scientist Alan Turing would be the featured personality on the back.
The process to unveil the design and personality to be featured on the UK’s next £50 banknote all began when the Bank of England asked the country in November 2018 who should be portrayed on the back
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new silver Proof coins which incorporate first-of-its-kind striking technology and leading-edge photonics with their classic coin reverse design. The maple leaf design on this coin was first introduced on Royal Canadian Mint silver and platinum bullion coins in 1988
The Royal Canadian Mint has released one of their most innovative designs seen on any collector coin, which includes an interactive element in the design in addition to delicate and intricate engraving and minting.
Featured in the design is the ever-popular theme of the bumblebee encircling and hovering over a floral bloom as it looks to extract nectar, while at the same time pollinate the flower
The Banco de Mexico has announced (2nd September) the issue of their second banknote which is part of the bank’s “G” series. The 200-peso banknote (U
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced (3rd September) that new HK $100 banknotes (U.S
A new conference will examine the future role of coins as they continue to play an essential and intrinsic part of cash-based payments — which cannot function effectively without them.
With overcapacity, rising material costs, hoarding, the removal of low-value coins, and the growth of m-payments and contactless cards, which are chipping away at the use of coins for low-value payments, circulating coins are currently under pressure
The National Bank of Belgium has issued new silver Proof collector coins which are part of the Europa Star programme, a unique numismatic project that was first launched in 2004, bringing various European monetary institutions together around a common annual theme. Each of the coins in this series has the unique characteristic of being marked with a stylised “E” logo which resembles the euro insignia, along with a star
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a new coin series which highlights both some of the country’s most endearing wildlife and a new innovative world-first in coining technology. Entitled as the “Multifaceted Animal Head Series,” the three coins feature front-facing images of an animal’s head minted in three dimensions, making full use of EHR (Extraordinarily High Relief), allowing each animal head to elevate mere embossing to a sculpture
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a new coin series which highlights both some of the country’s most endearing wildlife and a new innovative world-first in coining technology. Entitled as the “Multifaceted Animal Head Series,” the three coins feature front-facing images of an animal’s head minted in three dimensions, making full use of EHR (Extraordinarily High Relief), allowing each animal head to elevate mere embossing to a sculpture
The Royal Canadian Mint has launched (6th August) new silver Proof-quality coins which incorporate new technology that reveals a surprising addition to the coin’s reverse design: The Northern Lights show on Parliament Hill. With impressive technology, a total of 17 separate projectors work together to form a single image on the front façade of Centre Block, creating a high-definition visual and sound experience which turns Parliament Hill into a screen of over 143 meters (470 feet) long and 30 stories high
The Royal Mint has announced they estimate that around 145 million (worth U.S
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled (25th July) a new three-coin series which combines the technology of holographic imagery with detailed depictions of some of Canada’s most familiar birds in flight — all brought together with Proof quality strikes on pure silver to create a special set of coins with the illusion of winged motion on each design. Entitled “Majestic Birds in Motion,” the three-coin series pays tribute to the marvel of avian flight through three great Canadian feathered icons
The Banco Central de Nicaragua has announced (24th June) they will shortly be issuing new versions of the 500 and 1,000-cordoba (U.S
The Banco Central de Nicaragua has announced (24th June) they will shortly be issuing new versions of the 500 and 1,000-cordoba (U.S
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The obverse is ornamented with a scaly pattern, while in the center is the national coat of arms of Palau with the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU, below the nominal value 10$. Above the coat of arms is the inscription AROWANA / DRAGONFISH / 2019
Feature offers PCGS TrueView, NGC PhotoVision images from independent grading companies
Dallas, Texas (June 12, 2019) — Heritage Auctions, the world’s leading coins auctioneer, has launched a new feature on its website that displays high-quality photographs of world and ancient coins taken by independent third-party grading companies whenever they are available for Internet auction lots.
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In an article published on June 3, 2019, entitled “Hitting the Brakes on the Cashless Society,” payments risk expert Claire Greene analyzes the pushback against cashless systems taking place in various states and municipalities throughout the country. Greene builds off of the research of Oz Shy, who drew his conclusions from the 2017 Diary of Consumer Payment Choice
A quick, easy and free way to check out a coin before you buy.
Coin collectors should always check NGC-certified coins on NGC’s website or in the NGC mobile app to verify their authenticity and learn other important information about them
A recent article by Oz Shy, senior policy adviser and economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, drew some interesting conclusions based upon a multitude of studies that have been conducted over the years to investigate the behaviors displayed by consumers in a variety of situations. While the concept of a cashless society has been thrust into the ether for some time, new developments in nations that have adopted these systems have once again brought this topic to the forefront of discussion
An article by Larry D. Wall, the executive director of the Center for Financial Innovation and Stability at the Atlanta Fed, examines a probable future in which cryptocurrency plays such a critical role in the global financial system that it becomes as influential to markets as standard forms of currency
The following comes from an article that I wrote for Coin World a few years ago:
“The pen is mightier than the sword,” it has been said. Today, the pen, or its equivalent in the printed word, has a lot of competition, especially from television and the Internet
The Great American Coin Hunt will make treasure-hunting for coins in circulation a national challenge. Along the way, the program should inspire many people to collect Statehood and America the Beautiful coins as well
On last week’s Metals and Markets podcast, SD Bullion’s James Anderson talked with Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) Executive Director Jimmy Hayes about changing bullion sales tax rates for gold and silver in various U.S
I am continuing to go through old Coin World columns and other items in connection with writing my autobiography. I came across this, published nearly 20 years ago in Coin World in April 2001 (if you don’t subscribe to this newspaper you should; plus, you might enjoy my weekly “The Joy of Collecting” column, which has been running there since 1961! Also, see my 2019 comments at the end:
Enjoying the Trip
Coins are interesting
to collect in any market season
The Ulster Bank Plc, a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Scotland has released (27th February) two of their new denominations which are launched as part of a new family of vertically designed banknotes entitled “Living in Nature,” Initially unveiled in May 2018, the new banknotes carry the date 12 APRIL 2018 along with the signature of Ross McEwan, chief executive of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group of which the Ulster Bank is a part of. The £5 and £10 notes are produced on polymer, and the Ulster Bank is now making the move to this substrate as the Bank of England has done with the issue of these same denominations
On March 18, the final matchup in the Clash of the Coins will be decided on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s website. The final match, representing a clash between the categories of Symbols and Economic Role, respectively, is between a Liberty Head V nickel with No Cents and a Dahlonega Mint gold half eagle
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the second edition of Robert D. Leonard Jr
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The Central Bank of Uzbekistan has released (25th February) new 100,000-som banknotes into circulation
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has unveiled (22nd February) the fourth banknote which has undergone a re-design in addition to an update of its security features
Two months
from now, in late April 2019, the Great American Coin Hunt is planned to launch
as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started
as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a
viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic
community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the
phenomenon
Two months
from now, in late April 2019, the Great American Coin Hunt is planned to launch
as part of National Coin Week. Initially, the Great American Coin Hunt started
as an idea formed between several coin dealers, but has since evolved into a
viral, grassroots campaign that has taken off in the online numismatic
community with tens of thousands of enthusiasts planning to participate in the
phenomenon
The Central Bank of Sudan has confirmed (28th January) the production of the new 100-pound banknote denomination which is expected to be released into general use toward the end of February. This denomination, as well as two additional banknote values of 200 and 500 pounds, are being introduced in an effort to reduce the shortage of banknotes in circulation and to alleviate the need for greater amounts of smaller denominations in a single cash transaction
The treasury of Liechtenstein has announced (3rd February) a series of new coins that celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Principality of Liechtenstein and will be available as part of the country’s national celebrations. Unveiled during the World Money Fair in Berlin by the company which has produced the series — Coin Invest Trust in Balzers, Liechtenstein
The treasury of Liechtenstein has announced (3rd February) a series of new coins that celebrate the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Principality of Liechtenstein and will be available as part of the country’s national celebrations. Unveiled during the World Money Fair in Berlin by the company which has produced the series — Coin Invest Trust in Balzers, Liechtenstein
The Central Bank of Sudan has confirmed (28th January) the production of the new 100-pound banknote denomination which is expected to be released into general use toward the end of February. This denomination, as well as two additional banknote values of 200 and 500 pounds, are being introduced in an effort to reduce the shortage of banknotes in circulation and to alleviate the need for greater amounts of smaller denominations in a single cash transaction
The Central Bank of the Bahamas has released (24th January) their fourth banknote which is part of their current family of banknotes and incorporates CRISP technology. In keeping with its launch strategy for the CRISP Evolution (CE) family of banknotes which began in 2016 with the issue of the $10 denomination in 2016, the half dollar denomination was introduced into circulation and is the first complete re-design of this banknote denomination since 1984
(Santa Ana, California) January 16, 2019 — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has added an intriguing and exciting new element of competition and additional awards to its popular PCGS Set Registry.
“It’s called the PCGS Set Registry Achievement Program, and it challenges current and new PCGS Set Registry members to earn points and accumulate digital achievement medals for their efforts
(Santa Ana, California) January 16, 2019 — The Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) has added an intriguing and exciting new element of competition and additional awards to its popular PCGS Set Registry.
“It’s called the PCGS Set Registry Achievement Program, and it challenges current and new PCGS Set Registry members to earn points and accumulate digital achievement medals for their efforts
The British Treasury has revealed the overall costs so far to replace the original one-pound coins which were replaced with a newer, high-tech circulation pound coin. The cost to the British taxpayer has thus reached more than £5,500,000 ($7,100,000), initially to collect the more than 1
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The egg-shaped blank depicts the coat of arms of Palau in micro minting, above REPUBLIC OF PALAU, and below, 1 $.
The reverse presents a dragon in the left field facing right, the background is partially designed to resemble black dragon skin
Description of the Coins
The obverse bears Jody Clark’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II of England (signature JC above the right shoulder) with the inscription QUEEN ELIZABETH II • ISLE OF MAN • 2018.
The reverse shows Saint Michael slaying the devil in the shape of a dragon
Description of the Coin
The obverse bears Ian Rank Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (signature IRB below the neck). In the field to the right are the micro characters
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The obverse features the coat of arms of the Mongolian National Bank, while below is 500 Togrog, MONGOLIA 1 oz .999 SILVER in Latin spelling in the exergue
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new collector coins which are a first in terms of shape and highlight a species of wildlife prevalent in the northernmost borders of the country.
Loving and strong, dedicated and ferocious, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus) has long been the most enduring symbol of the Arctic wilderness, where the sea ice that divides water and air is the cornerstone of life in the region
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The star-shaped blank features suns, crescent moons, and stars. A die-like deepening in the middle shows the coat of arms of Palau, while above is REPUBLIC OF PALAU and 5 $
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The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley (initials IRB) surrounded by the name of the monarch, the issuing country, and the denomination 10 DOLLARS.
The reverse shows a three-dimensional image of the cover of Black Ice, an ACDC album released in 2008
Australia’s foremost precious metals enterprise, the Perth Mint, has today launched an exciting new smartphone app, GoldPass, as part of its commitment to taking Australian gold to the world.
At the touch of a smartphone screen, GoldPass gives retail investors the unique ability to securely buy, store, and sell gold via digital certificates
The Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled (3rd October) new techniques of minting and production that may feature on Canada’s next generation of circulation or collector coinage. The mint’s research and development laboratory has unveiled a new technique of coin production which could, in the future, feature on circulation, bullion, or collector’s coins
Ottawa, Ontario, October 3, 2018 — Though the keen collector’s search for rare and unusual numismatic finds is never at an end, it certainly got a little easier with the Royal Canadian Mint’s launch of a new “R+D Lab Collection.” These new experimental products, delivered straight from the test bed to the customer, offer a “behind the scenes” look at how the mint’s accomplished R+D teams in Ottawa and Winnipeg constantly test the boundaries of coin engineering and minting technologies
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new collector coins which are just in time for the upcoming snowy season that is just around the corner for much of the continent, as winter visits in time for the holidays. Get ready for winter wonderland fun as a barrage of snowballs is about to come your way! The fort has been built, the snowballs tightly packed, and even the dog is in on the act
The Liberian government has announced that they are vigorously investigating the unexplained disappearance of two huge shipments of Liberian dollar banknotes printed abroad and brought into the country. The administration of President George Weah has now approached the U
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The obverse of the silver version shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau, surrounded by the legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU; below is the face value of 5$. Above the inscription is
Washington — The United States Mint proudly announces the release of its newest educational game: Counting with Coins. This game teaches basic math concepts and coin identification for grades K-2 in a fun grocery store setting
Before its consumption by flame on the night of September 2, the National Museum of Brazil — which was about to celebrate its bicentennial with a set of collector coins — held an impressive collection of over 20 million objects, including a scientific library stocked with 470,000 tomes. This is not to be confused with the National Historical Museum of Brazil, which contains the largest numismatic collection in Latin America, and remains safe
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The heart-shaped blank shows a slightly incused pattern of tendrils. In the middle is a stamp-like incuse with the coat of arms of Palau
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The obverse is adorned with a delicate, lightly deepened floral pattern, onto which a round blank space is set in the upper middle of the coin, showing the portrait of the English Queen and the circumscription ELIZABETH II, 10 DOLLARS, COOK ISLANDS, and the year 2018.
The surface of the reverse takes up the floral pattern of the obverse
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the central association which governs and regulates the issue of banknotes from the three commercial banks and issues currency banknotes in the City State has launched (23rd July) new banknotes and themes for the 2018–2019 series. The HKMA regulates the issue of banknotes from Note Issuing Banks (or NIB’s), which include the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Standard Chartered Bank, and the Bank of China — who issue these currency notes on behalf of the HKMA
(Philadelphia, PA) July 16, 2018 — The Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG), a nonprofit organization composed of hobby writers, editors, and content producers, will conduct its 2018 NLG Symposium from 10 a.m
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The obverse features a decorative floral pattern, onto which a round blank space is set in the upper middle of the coin, showing the portrait of the English Queen and the inscription ELIZABETH II, and COOK ISLANDS. The denomination and issue year are also included
The following is an excerpt of an article by Larry D. Wall on the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
New NIST research could bring down the cost of making nickels
When designing a new coin, U.S
In a June 25 article by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta entitled “Down but Not Out,” Payments Risk Expert Claire Greene outlined the various factors that influence the increase in cashless transactions. While an estimated one-third of consumer transactions are completed via the use of cash, the remaining two-thirds of those transactions are largely determined by the preferences of the merchant
The National Bank of Macedonia unveiled (24th April) the two denominations which will be issued as polymer banknotes starting today. The national bank has announced that the 10-denar (U
On March 1, the Royal Mint launched the Great British Coin Hunt, a project which saw the introduction of 26 new 10-pence coins related to British culture and history. The coins proceed alphabetically from “A” to “Z,” with themes like cricket for the letter “C” or James Bond for “B
In a recent interview on the “Fast Money Halftime Report,” renowned trader Mark Fisher discussed the similarities between the current hype for the cryptocurrency Bitcoin and the silver rush seen in the late 1970s and 1980s. Fisher attributes Bitcoin’s rapid rise in value to its organic popularity (i
see (verb)—Perceive with the eyes; discern visually.
Can we teach a computer to see?
Three components are necessary for sight to happen
Prior to the metals rush of the 1980s, coin buyers had two options when purchasing coins: one, they could become numismatic gurus with detailed knowledge of the series they collected; or two, they could choose to trust a dealer who, hopefully, was honest.
Unfortunately, not all dealers were honest
Is the numismatic world ready for computerized grading?
For the past three decades we’ve relied on the opinions of others to evaluate and authenticate our coins. Are we ready to turn away from human opinions in favor of computer analytics? Most people don’t even like change—let alone embrace it—so I’d like to remind you of the baggage that comes along with human grading