NGC Authenticates Newly Reported Gobrecht Brass Hub Reduction

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) has authenticated a previously unreported brass hub reduction produced at the United States Mint from an eagle designed by famed US Mint Engraver Christian Gobrecht. A hub reduction represents a transitional piece between the sculpted model and the hub used to create coining dies. This square piece came to NGC in […]

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NGC Grades 30 Millionth Coin, First Grading Service to Reach Milestone

First coin certification service to reach this significant milestone On April 15, 2014, Sarasota, Florida-based Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) announced that it has graded its 30 millionth coin this week and is the first third-party coin grading service to reach this important milestone. There has been extraordinary demand for NGC certification in world markets — as well […]

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Exploring the World of Money – a Collaboration between MoneyMuseum and CoinsWeekly

As of 1 March 2014, MoneyMuseum presents podcasts revolving around numismatic topics to all those interested on iTunes U. In order to make this offer known to a greater number of coin collectors as well, MoneyMuseum has announced its collaboration with CoinsWeekly.  On March 1, 2014, the MoneyMuseum launched a new online program that provides […]

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The First Real Woman to Appear on a Coin

By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek….. The earliest coins, which emerged around 650 BCE on the shores of the Aegean Sea, depicted ancient symbols of power such as the lion and the bull. Shortly after 500 BCE images of mythological beings start to appear on the coinage of Greek cities: gods, heroes, and imaginary creatures like […]

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Flintstones Cartoon Characters Featured on New Collector Coin

The Treasury of the Government of Niue has launched a new collector’s coin which features characters from The Flintstones. The main character’s catch-phrase “yabba dabba doo” is instantly recognized and imitated by enthusiastic watchers over the last five decades!
First broadcast in the United States on the 30th September 1960, the Flintstones, promoted as a modern stone-age family, is an animated series set in pre-historic times and which was figuratively based on the 50’s classic TV series “the Honeymooners

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US Mint Shares Stakeholder Feedback on Possible Circulating Coin Changes

The United States Mint recently shared a summary of the feedback received at a coin industry stakeholder meeting held on March 13, 2014. The invitation only meeting was held for the purpose of seeking direct, first hand input on the impacts of alternative metal compositions for circulating coinage from interested members of of businesses, industries, and agencies

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New Gold Coin Celebrates Sesquicentennial of the Finnish Mark

The first silver Finnish mark was minted at Mint of Finland on 15 October 1864. The obverse of the first mark and numismatics gold coin depicts the two-headed Russian eagle, whose heart-shaped heraldic shield bears the lion coat of arms of Finland. The obverse depicts the two-headed Russian eagle with the lion coat of arms […]

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Bakewell Collection of South African Coins to be Offered by Dix Noonan Webb

The world’s greatest collection of South African coins assembled by Robert Bakewell over the past 11 years is to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb, the international coins and medals specialists, in London on 22 September 2014 when it is expected to fetch over R40 million (£2.2 million US$3.7 million). The collection, which covers the […]

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eBay Feedback: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted by Johnny Schweigart, eBay Team Assistant Manager at ModernCoinMart “Feedback represents your reputation as an eBay member. It’s made up of comments and ratings left by other members you’ve bought from and sold to.” -eBay Buying merchandise on the internet can be both beneficial and risky. When buying online you do not get the benefit […]

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Scott Tappa Talks About 39th Annual Chicago International Coin Fair. VIDEO: 3:33

Scott Tappa, CICF Convention Chairman Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… Chicago has been the international gathering place of world coin and paper money dealers for 39 years. Convention Chairman Scott Tappa of Krause Publications talks about the fair and what collectors might hope to find at the annual convention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cepvo3N8L-g Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. April, 2014 […]

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Netherlands: New Silver Ducat Features First-Time Province Design

The Royal Dutch Mint have launched (10th April) their latest silver Ducat design, which is the first such coin for 2014 as well as being the first Ducat representing the province of Drenthe, located in the northeast of the country. It is bordered by Overijssel to the south, Friesland to the west, Groningen to the north, and Germany to the east

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Whitman Baltimore Expo General Manager Talks About New Baseball Coin & Convention. VIDEO: 2:08

Lori Kraft & Michelle Hudson, Whitman Expo Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com………. The Whitman Baltimore Expo has a new management team headed by Lori Kraft. Along with her assistant Michelle Hudson and the other members of the convention team and the participation of the United States Mint this Expo is one of the best attended ever. […]

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New 1804 Dollar Discoveries to be announced at CSNS Book Release Presentation on April 24th

Numismatic researcher Mark Ferguson has announced an April 24th presentation at the Central States Numismatic Society, where he plans to announce new findings he has uncovered while studying the famed “King of Coins”, the 1804 dollar. The event will take place at 6:00pm and will kick off the release of Ferguson’s new book, The Dollar […]

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If you had made a bundle of money in gold and silver between 2001 and 2011, how would you have spent your profits?A new car perhaps?I was reading an article in the “AARP Bulletin” about the buyers of brand new cars.The proportion of new cars sold to buyers over the age of 55 has risen from 33 percent to 42 percent in the past five years.Of course, there are more and more people over the age of 55

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Whitman Baltimore Expo General Manager Talks About New Baseball Coin & Convention. VIDEO: 2:08.

Lori Kraft & Michelle Hudson, Whitman Expo, Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com. The Whitman Baltimore Expo has a new management team headed by Lori Kraft…
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Numismatic Personality: Bill Brandimore, Currency Analyst, Krause, March 7, 2014. VIDEO: 6:15.

Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com. Bill Brandimore is a 60+year veteran in numismatics. He works for Krause Publications and Bank Note Reporter as a Cur…
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Q. David Bowers and Harvey Stack Talk About Changes in Coin Collecting. VIDEO: 3:21

Q. David Bowers & Harvey Stack, Stack’s Bowers Interviewer: Charles Morgan, Content Manager, CoinWeek.com……….. Three legendary numismatists addressed the public at the recent Whitman Baltimore Coin Expo. CoinWeek’s Charles Morgan was there to ask questions of Q. David Bowers and Harvey Stack about the future of numismatics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F02n0kHdYoY Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March, 2014 Whitman […]

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Greater Houston Coin Club President Talks About the Money Show of the Southwest. VIDEO: 3:29.

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2014 Queen Anne 300th Anniversary Gold and Silver £5 Coins

The Royal Mint has launched the precious metal versions of the 2014 Crown coin – this year paying tribute to the country’s last Stuart Monarch, Queen Anne. As the daughter of King James II and successor of her sister Queen Mary II and brother-in-law King William III, she reigned as the last Monarch of the Stuart Dynasty from 1702 to 1714

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New Coin Celebrates Centenary of Grytviken Church

The Treasury of South Georgia & The South Sandwich Islands have issued a new crown which observes the centennial of one of the Island group’s most well-known and recognized landmarks. The Grytviken Church, The Norwegian Lutheran Church located in the town of the same name, last year marked the 100th anniversary of its consecration which took place on Christmas Day, 1913

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The US Government Has Rigged Precious Metals Markets For 80 Years!

By Patrick A. Heller Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com …….. By now, I suspect that many of you have heard about the 60 Minutes program two Sundays ago. It exposed the impact of high frequency trading at 1) increasing the profits of brokerage firms, and 2) resulting in individual investors selling their holdings for a […]

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The Royal Mint Unveils 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anne UK £5 Coin

The Royal Mint has revealed precious metal variants of the 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anne UK £5 coin. Queen Anne’s reign is one of great interest to many collectors, as it gave rise to a number of numismatic treasures that were struck by The Royal Mint. This period of classic elegance has been recalled […]

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Numismatic Personality: Bill Brandimore, Currency Analyst, Krause, March 7, 2014. VIDEO: 6:15

Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com………. Bill Brandimore is a 60+year veteran in numismatics. He works for Krause Publications and Bank Note Reporter as a Currency Evaluator and price guide contributor. Hear his story of what he does for the hobby and how he got involved in numismatics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnFWZSMlZ6Q Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March  2014 The Chicago […]

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“The Riverboat Collection” of Private & Territorial gold coins to make big waves at Central States Auction

News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #217 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds ……….. On Thursday, April 24, at a convention center near Chicago, Heritage will offer “The Riverboat Collection” of private and territorial gold coins, as part of the official auction of the CSNS Convention. This is one […]

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US Mint Sales Report: 2014 Baseball Silver Dollars at 97.7% of Maximum

The latest weekly United States Mint numismatic product sales report includes the debut figures for two new sets of products. Updated sales figures are also available for the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins, which place the silver dollars extremely close to a sell out

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Numismatic Book Dealer John Burns Remembered. VIDEO: 9:06

Interviewer: David Lisot, with Allen Berman, Charles Davis, Wayne Homren, John Kraljevich, & Del Parker. Numismatics lost a good friend and soul with the untimely passing of numismatic book dealer John Burns. John had been in the trade for decades and could be found at many conventions with his inventory of modern and antique books […]

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The Coin Analyst: CCAC Recommends New Reverse Design for American Silver Eagle Program

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ………..  On April 8 the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (www.ccac.gov) held a two-hour telephone meeting to discuss what design should replace the Heraldic eagle that currently appears on the reverse of the American silver eagle coin, having previously agreed that design should change. The meeting, which was marked by spirited and passionate debate […]

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Nobel Peace Prize Shines as Medals and Coins bring big numbers at Stack’s March Baltimore Expo Auction

The Stack’s Bowers Galleries Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo featured an array of five-to-six-figure items, together with thousands of collector coins, medals, tokens, and paper money at every budget level. When all was said and done, over $11.8 million was sold during the live floor sessions. Front-row center was a […]

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1870 Double Eagle Proof Featured at GreatCollections

Double Eagle is one of only 4-5 in private hands…. GreatCollections is proud to offer a rare Proof Double Eagle in their auction ending on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The 1870 Double Eagle Proof is graded PCGS Proof-64 DCAM by PCGS and is expected to sell for over $140,000. “It is always a privilege to offer […]

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Excerpts from the E-Sylum: A Tribute to Hugo Greco

Each week, CoinWeek, in collaboration with the Numismatic Bibliomania Society, brings you a highlighted feature from the current volume of the E-Sylum eNewsletter.  This week, numismatic researcher and writer Dick Johnson shares this remembrance of his longtime friend, medallic patinaeur Hugo Greco….   Many fond memories come to mind in my recalling forty-four years of friendship with Hugo. The most prominent […]

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Shenandoah National Park Quarter Three Coin Set

Today, April 8, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2014 America the Beautiful Quarters Three Coin Set featuring the Shenandoah National Park Quarters.

The Shenandoah National Park Quarter, which went on sale in bags and rolls last week, features a depiction of a hiker taking in the view from the Little Stony Mam summit, as designed by Phebe Hemphill

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Daniel Frank Sedwick Announces Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #15

  Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC proudly announces their Treasure, World and U.S. Coin Auction #15, taking place live on the Internet in four sessions, May 1-2, 2014. The total pre-auction low estimate for 1613 lots exceeds $1.2 million. “This auction is packed with trophies but also features many great wholesale opportunities,” says Daniel Sedwick. “We […]

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Commemorative Stories: The 1892-93 Columbian Half Dollars

By David Provost for CoinWeek….. Author’s note: My intention for this series of “stories” is to present lesser known information about the US commemorative coins series derived from my original research in the records of Congress and/or the reports and correspondence of the individual coin sponsors. The information presented will not simply be a reworking […]

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Editor Wayne Homren Talks About E-Sylum Numismatic Electronic Publication. VIDEO: 3:36

Wayne Homren, E-Sylum Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……. One of the best numismatic websites for serious coin information is the E-Sylum. Created by Wayne Homren and archived on the Numismatic Bibliomania Society website there are thousands of articles relating to coin news, research, books, important personalities and more. This website is must for any serious collector. […]

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1865 Canadian gold pattern coin could bring $80,000 in $10+ million Heritage CICF World & Ancient Coins auction

Heritage’s largest World & Ancient coins offering to date, 6,500 lots strong; on the block April 10, at the Chicago International Coin Fair (CICF); AD 193 gold aureus of Emperor Pertinax expected to realize more than $60,000. An 1865 Canadian gold Pattern Specimen 2 Dollars, SP63 PCGS, one of the rarest and most important pattern […]

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The Real Diehl: An Insider’s View of the Mint: Launching the Sacagawea Dollar

The Real Diehl is a weekly column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ……….. The U.S. Mint works closely with the Federal Reserve, so I’m occasionally asked what I think of the Fed. I should start by saying I’m not a Fed-basher. No doubt, I’m in the minority with this opinion, but I […]

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2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Silver Dollar Sales Reach 91% of Maximum

According to figures provided by the United States Mint, sales of the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Silver Dollars have reached 91% of the maximum authorized mintage, indicating that a sell out is close at hand.

The United States Mint officially launched the commemorative coin program on March 27, 2014 with sales beginning at 12:00 Noon ET

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The Coin Analyst: 2014 Baseball Commemorative Coins Market Q & A

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek 1. How much are the 2014 Baseball Commemorative Coins graded at the Baltimore Whitman Expo last week selling for? Will these coins hold their premiums? In the first few days after the Baltimore Whitman expo, coins with special show labels (“Opening Day Releases” for NGC and “First Pitch Baltimore” for […]

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2014-P Great Smoky Mountains Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin

Today, April 7, 2014 at 12:00 Noon ET, the United States Mint will begin accepting orders for the 2014 Great Smoky Mountains National Park Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coin. This will represent the first numismatic release of the year for the large sized silver bullion coin series and the twenty first release within the series overall

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First Read: Two Morgan Dollar Books

By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek…. First Read, a CoinWeek continuing series of essays about classic and contemporary works of numismatic literature….  Carson City Morgan Dollars: Featuring the Coins of the GSA Hoard, by Adam Crum, Selby Ungar & Jeff Oxman (3rd Edition) © 2014 Whitman Publishing, LLC. 130 pages, full color, hardback. […]

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Bit by bit it adds up

One of my routine tasks each month is to update the foreign exchange table for World Coin News, sister publication to Numismatic News.Collectors of foreign coins need to know what the conversion rates are to keep abreast of coin values.For an American collector it is not much help to know what the prices realized figures are at a British auction if they don’t also have an exchange rate to make the value calculation in dollars

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Central States Numismatic Society Coin Show Takes Place April 23-26 VIDEO: 4:01

Kevin Foley, CSNS Convention Chairman Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com…….. The Central States annual coin convention will take place again in April in Schaumberg, Illinois outside Chicago. Chairman Kevin Foley talks about what collectors may expect to see at the show including plenty of dealers, numismatic exhibits, activities for kids, lectures, a special Civil War forum […]

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Nebraska Passes Sales Tax Exemption for Coins, Currency and Bullion

CTA Member Deb Evans-Olson Leads Effort Nebraska is the 31st state to pass a sales tax exemption on rare coins and precious metals product. Governor Heineman signed LB 867  on April 2, which immediately became law upon his signing. The portion of the bill relevant to our industry is Section 14: Sales and use taxes […]

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Editor Wayne Homren Talks About E-Sylum Numismatic Electronic Publication. VIDEO: 3:36.

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Central States Numismatic Society Coin Convention to Take Place April 23-26, 2014. VIDEO: 4:01.

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2015 United States Marshals Service Commemorative Coin Design Recommendations

A commemorative coin program authorized for next year will mark the 225th anniversary of the establishment of the Nation’s first Federal law enforcement agency, the United States Marshals Service. During a meeting held on March 20, the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) had the opportunity to review design candidates for the upcoming coins and provide their recommendations

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2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemoratives: I Bought a Modern Coin…and I Liked it.

By Doug Winter - RareGoldcoins.com CoinWeek Content Partner………. Those of you who know my numismatic taste knows that it tends to run to coins dated 1890 and earlier, and coins which are truly rare. I have mostly avoided the modern coin market for a variety of reasons but one stands out: I generally don’t like the designs of […]

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Medieval Hungarian Gold Florin Series Continues with Release of Queen Mary Issue

Queen Mary (1382–1395) honored with series of gold and brass coins from the Hungarian Mint. With the issue of Queen Mary’s gold florin, the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) continues its series “Medieval Hungarian Gold Florins,” begun with the gold florins of Charles I in 2012 and Louis I in 2013. The obverse […]

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Viewpoint: 50th anniversary Kennedy bad idea

By William H. BrownsteinIn my opinion a 50th anniversary of the Kennedy half dollar commemorative issue would be meaningless.I come to that conclusion because the fact that its issuance date of 1964, which is the first year that the Kennedy half dollar was minted, means nothing and has no historic significance other than it was the year that the Franklin half dollar was eliminated and replaced with the Kennedy half dollar in commemoration of his assassination the prior year

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The Real Diehl: Gold as Wealth Insurance

The Real Diehl is a weekly column by former United States Mint Director Philip N. Diehl, exclusively for CoinWeek ……….. I described in my last article how gold’s core value proposition is as wealth insurance. In this article I’ll address why understanding gold as wealth insurance, rather than as just another investment alternative, is crucial to understanding why gold […]

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Numismatic Quick Hits: Liberty “V” Murder Mystery + John W. Adams + Special Labels for 57th Street

by Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….. How many times has the United States employed Roman numerals on its coinage? The silver three-cent piece debuted in 1851 and announced its value by employing the Roman numeral III on the reverse. When the three-cent nickel came along in 1865, the III was retained. In 1881, Mint […]

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Rare Gold Coins from The Bently Collection Brings Nearly $9 Million

Rare gold coins from The Bently Collection, offered by Heritage, raises nearly $9 million to launch Bently Foundation in San Francisco - Ultra Rare 1927-D Double Eagle brings $1.2+ million to top the offerings, March 20, at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco. A legendary 1927-D double eagle, the rarest coin ever minted in Denver and the […]

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Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) Announces New Logo

For 30 years, the ICTA logo hasn’t been updated and now is the perfect time for a change. This is an incredibly exciting year for the Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) as we prepare to release our new membership association software, new website, new purpose and mission statements, new marketing materials as well as […]

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French Patterns and Piéforts the Subject of New Victor Gadoury Book

It is a futile attempt to look for patterns and piéforts in the standard work of reference on modern French numismatics, the red-colored Gadoury, because the well-known author considered in 1989 this topic much too important to be dealt with merely in the appendix of his catalog. Roughly a quarter of a century after this […]

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Gorny & Mosch Rare Coin Auction Highlights

By Dr. Ursula Kampmann ………. Even though there were many remarkable results to be witnessed in the Gorny & Mosch rare coin auction sale conducted between 10 and 12 March 2014, one ought to be singled out: a set comprising four extremely rare gold coins from Czechoslovakia from 1938 that changed hands for 282,000 euros. Every […]

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CFA Recommendations for 2015-2016 Native American Dollars

The Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) recently reviewed the design candidates prepared by the United States Mint for the 2015 and 2016 Native American Dollars. These coins will represent the seventh and eighth releases in the series featuring annually rotating reverse designs recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Native Americans

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Künker Spring Sale Rare Coin Recap: A Week Full of Surprises

By Dr. Ursula Kampmann ………. 140.000 euros for a Chinese dollar from 1896, 110.000 euros for a gold coin from Czechoslovakia from 1938 – the spring sale of Künker was full of surprises! Less surprising was: the pre-sale estimate of 5.7 million euros was easily surpassed by the hammer price amounting to 8.75 million euros. […]

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Stars of TV’s ‘Diggers’ to teach ANA Summer Seminar Workshop

One-day metal-detecting course offers students in-the-field experience. The American Numismatic Association’s premier educational event, Summer Seminar, will host a special metal-detecting workshop instructed by the stars of the hit TV show “Diggers,” Tim “The Ringmaster” Saylor and George “King George” Wyant. The one-day workshop, “Digging for Dollars,” will be held June 27, 2014, the Friday […]

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Upcoming Central States Numismatic Society Auction Features Finest Known VAM

”Acquiring an 1887 with a clashed E is considered a landmark event by most variety specialists …, Jeff Oxman wrote in his book, The Hot 50. For more than a decade, that VAM has been listed in the TOP 10 by those who write about or collect VAMs. Recently, the sale prices of examples have […]

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Coin Clinic: Open roll if you want to know the date

By Richard GiedroycKick-start your collection with the Fundamentals of Coin Collecting set of essential resources and tools. Get yours today! How can I determine the date of the coins in my Brilliant Uncirculated bank roll if the reverse is what is showing on the end coins?I know you don’t want to hear this, but you will need to unwrap the coins to determine their date. The only exception would be coins with a unique reverse, such as the 2009 Lincoln Centennial cents, 2004 to 2005 Westward nickels, or statehood quarters

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Royal Mint Offers SS Gairsoppa 2014 Britannia Silver Coins

The Royal Mint has announced that a silver coin produced from salvaged silver recently recovered from the sunken merchant ship, SS Gairsoppa will now be made available to collectors through the Royal Mint web-shop. Minted from a shipment of silver bullion that has spent more than 70 years under the sea, the coins have previously only been offered in the United States via an exclusive arrangement with precious metals dealer A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc

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Baldwin’s Announces: The Arielle Collection, Part Two: British Colonial Coins

The first day of Baldwin’s three-day May auction calendar will contain the second part of one of the most impressive British colonial coin collections to have ever been offered for sale by public auction. Part One of The Arielle Collection sold through Baldwin’s Coinex auctions in September 2013, where every one of the 818 lots […]

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Baldwin’s Announces: The Arielle Collection, Part Two: British Colonial Coins

The first day of Baldwin’s three-day May auction calendar will contain the second part of one of the most impressive British colonial coin collections to have ever been offered for sale by public auction. Part One of The Arielle Collection sold through Baldwin’s Coinex auctions in September 2013, where every one of the 818 lots […]

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Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum Reprints Released

Siatras International Bookshop, a major source of export-quality academic books from Greece, has announced a series of reprints of important Greek numismatic titles. The series is called: Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum (SNG). The first volume of the series SNG consists of two huge facsicles (29×38 cm, cloth spine); of which, a few brand new copies of the first edition […]

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Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum Reprints Released

Siatras International Bookshop, a major source of export-quality academic books from Greece, has announced a series of reprints of important Greek numismatic titles. The series is called: Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum (SNG). The first volume of the series SNG consists of two huge facsicles (29×38 cm, cloth spine); of which, a few brand new copies of the first edition […]

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The Rarest 20th Century, Regular U.S. Coins: 1927-D Saint Gaudens Double Eagles ($20 gold pieces)

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community, #216 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds ……….. Double Eagles are U.S. $20 gold coins, and regular issues were minted from 1850 to 1933. ‘Liberty Head’ or Liberty Double Eagles date from 1850 to 1907. Saint Gaudens Double […]

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Austrian Mint Unveils New Children Series: “Province of Salzburg” Coin

The Austrian Mint in Vienna has recently issued the fifth silver coin in its charming series, “Austria by its Children”, also known as “Austria, Piece by Piece.” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, of course, instantly comes to mind when one thinks of Salzburg, and indeed such was the case for young artist Melisa Bejic, the student who co-designed the […]

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US Mint Sales Report: Baseball Hall of Fame Coins Debut

The latest United States Mint numismatic product sales report includes the first weekly reporting of the sales figures for the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins. Amidst a flurry of interest, the $5 gold coins of the program have already sold out and the silver dollars have reached more than half of the maximum authorized mintage

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American Silver Eagle Bullion Sales Jump in March, Platinum Eagles Debut

Sales of the United States Mint’s American Silver Eagle bullion coins experienced strong sales during the month of March, exceeding the levels of both the prior month and year ago period. American Gold Eagle sales were decidedly lower for the month, and American Platinum Eagles saw their return after more than a five year gap in availability

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American Silver Eagle Bullion Sales Jump in March

Sales of the United States Mint’s American Silver Eagle bullion coins experienced strong sales during the month of March, exceeding the levels of both the prior month and year ago period. American Gold Eagle sales were decidedly lower for the month, and American Platinum Eagles saw their return after more than a five year gap in availability

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Highlights from the Stack’s Bowers Legendary Numismatists Symposium

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek…. The late Steve Tanenbaum, John J. Ford, Louis Eliasberg, Sr., collectors of the 1950s, and the famed 1933 double eagle were among the many topics discussed at the Stack’s Bowers symposium that took place at the Whitman Expo Baltimore Spring Show. Not much has happened over the past 60 years of numismatic […]

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Gold pieces star in Hollywood movie

When the Central States Numismatic Society celebrates its 75th Anniversary April 23-26 at its convention in Schaumburg, Ill., (open to the general public beginning April 24), attendees will have the opportunity to be among the first in the nation to view the movie “Alongside Night.” The film includes multiple elements of interest to numismatists and precious metals followers

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Solid number note tops auction

This article was originally printed in Bank Note Reporter.>> Subscribe today or get your >> Digital SubscriptionA 1953 $2 Legal Tender note with solid serial numbers, A11111111A, in PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated took top honors, bringing $28,000 in Lyn Knight Currency Auctions sale, March 6-8. The sale, which was in conjunction with the Chicago Paper Money Expo at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill

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Excerpts from the E-Sylum: Wayne’s Numismatic Diary, March 30, 2014

Each week, CoinWeek, in collaboration with the Numismatic Bibliomania Society, brings you a highlighted feature from the current volume of the E-Sylum eNewsletter. This week, E-Sylum publisher Wayne Homren recaps a busy and exciting weekend at the Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo…. On Friday March 28th, 2014, I set aside the afternoon for numismatics and attended the Whitman Baltimore […]

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Shenandoah National Park Quarter Goes on Sale Today

The United States Mint is now offering business strike Shenandoah National Park quarters from the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints. The new Shenandoah issue follows the release of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park quarter, which went on sale earlier this year. It is the 22nd coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program. […]

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Canadian Gold and Silver Coins Honor Canonization of Pope John Paul II

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched two new commemorative coins which honor the upcoming canonization of His Holiness, the Late Pope John Paul II, who was considered one of the most beloved pontiffs in living memory – possibly of all pontiffs in the history of the 2000 year institution. The pure gold and pure silver collector coins were unveiled at ceremonies in Mississauga, Ontario and Saguenay, Quebec as well as the Canadian Embassy in Warsaw, Poland

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Shenandoah National Park Quarters Available in Bags and Rolls

The United States Mint has started accepting orders for numismatic bags and rolls containing 2014 Shenandoah National Park Quarters. A range of products include circulating quality coins struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, carrying the “P”, “D”, and “S” mint marks , respectively

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Smithsonian & NGC Preserve National Numismatic Collection

Smithsonian Preserves National Numismatic Collection Through NGC Encapsulation of International Coins. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History today announced the completion of a second project to increase the long-term preservation of the National Numismatic Collection housed at the museum through protective coin holders. The 100 coins recently encapsulated are some of the rarest and […]

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New Owner for Coininfo.com Website. VIDEO: 3:01

Michael A. Strashnick, Coininfo Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……. A website that offers Internet coin pricing has changed ownership. Michael Strashnick recently purchased Coininfo.com from Klaus Degler of Denver, Colorado. Michael shares his thoughts about the website and the changes he intends to make. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHZQdOVvmsI Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March, 2014 Whitman Expo – Baltimore The […]

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New 2015 Red Book for Coin Prices Released at Whitman Expo. VIDEO: 2:31

Dennis Tucker, Whitman Publishing Interviewer: Charles Morgan, CoinWeek.com…… The Guide Book of United States Coin aka “The Red Book” has been a primary source of coin prices since. The 68th edition for 2015 was released at the March Whitman Expo. CoinWeek’s Charles Morgan talks to publisher Dennis Tucker to find out what this new edition […]

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Whitman Publisher Dennis Tucker Talks About Why the Red Book Has Endured. VIDEO: 3:04.

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Whitman Expo Baltimore Coin Show Report: Part 2

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek….  A CoinWeek field report from Whitman Expo Baltimore…. I’m writing this on Sunday, as the 2014 Spring Whitman Expo Baltimore Coin Show in Baltimore comes to a close. The show was well attended and busy throughout. Possibly even busier than last month’s ANA National Money Show in Atlanta. Thursday and Friday were marked […]

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Newly Discovered Variety, Unique Example of 1855 Wass, Molitor $20 Territorial Gold to be Sold

Heritage will be offering a newly discovered and unique Territorial Gold piece at the upcoming Central States Signature Sale April 23-7 in Chicago as Lot # 14006.  Below is the full description from the Heritage Catalog 1855 $20 Wass Molitor Twenty Dollar, Large Head AU53 NGC. Variety unlisted in Kagin, believed unique. An exciting new […]

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The Coin Analyst: The Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Launch Part II- Lessons for the Future

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……….. The success or failure of any commemorative coin program is a function of three main factors: the appeal of the design the extent to which the theme depicted resonates with buyers the promotion the coin receives from the Mint and outside organizations The 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Series is […]

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Visual Diary: Smithsonian’s Plans for the new National Numismatic Collection Exhibit Unveiled

CoinWeek’s David Lisot and Charles Morgan attended the gathering of  patrons for the Smithsonian Institution which included an insightful presentation on the design philosophy of the forthcoming National Numismatic Collection Exhibit, which is expected to launch in 2015. The following images, which were on display at the event, are presented here to give collectors a […]

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The Coin Analyst: Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Launch a Great Success for Mint but Frustrating for Many Buyers

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……….. March 27, when sales of the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coin series began, will be remembered as an exciting but for many collectors frustrating day when the U.S. Mint had its most successful commemorative coin launch in decades. In somewhere between 6 and 8 hours, depending on which source is […]

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Ike Group Announces Eisenhower Dollar DIVA Coin Catalog. Video: 2:32

Andy Oskam, President, Ike Group Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… Eisenhower dollars continue to be a collecting series of interest to collectors especially to members of the Ike Group. Issued from 1971 till 1978 this series of dollar sized coins represents one of the least expensive series of collectible series of coin with a plethora of […]

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Ike Group Announces DIVA Coin Catalog. Video: 2:32

Andy Oskam, President, Ike Group Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… Eisenhower dollars continue to be a collecting series of interest to collectors especially to members of the Ike Group. Issued from 1971 till 1978 this series of dollar sized coins represents one of the least expensive series of collectible series of coin with a plethora of […]

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Brooks Robinson Talks About Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin. VIDEO: 2:09

Brooks Robinson, National Baseball of Fame Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com……… A lot of people are involved with the new baseball commemorative coin being produced by the US Mint. Baseball Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson was at the Whitman Convention to sign autographs and talk about the new coin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFX2Mxu4n88 Copyright © CoinWeek LLC. March, 2014 […]

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Young Collector Buys First Baseball Commemorative Coin. VIDEO: 2:01

Cole Bank, Collector Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com…….. The line stretched out of the building as folks queued up to purchase the new Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coin set. At the head of the line was a young man with a baseball hat who wanted to be the first person to add this new piece […]

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How does $40M of Gold and Silver Disappear: The Collapse of Tulving Company

by About.Ag, exclusively for CoinWeek…. Author’s Note: If you have done business with Tulving and are owed metal or money, or if you received metal or money from Tulving after December 9, 2013, please go to my site for assistance. Otherwise, please enjoy the article. The Tulving Company, one of the first names many people […]

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ANZAC Centennial Observed with New Triangular Silver Coin

The Royal Australian Mint have launched (27th March) a new commemorative coin which marks the Centennial of the Australian New Zealand Army Corps or known more familiarly as ANZAC. This new triangular coin commemorates the Centenary of the First World War, as well as pays tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for Australia in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations

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Whitman Expo Baltimore Coin Show Report: Part 1

By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek….  A CoinWeek field report from Whitman Expo Baltimore…. For one lucky youngster–12-year-old Cole Bank–the opening day of the Spring coin show was one to remember. Dressed in Orioles orange and black, he was the first person in line to purchase and receive a 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame and […]

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Coin Collecting: Changing Trends in Numismatics-A Brief History

Posted by Jeff Garrett on the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation Weekly Market Report ….. The market for modern coins has exploded in the last decade. Coin collecting habits in the United States have continued to evolve since the hobby became popular in the late 1850s. Large cents became sought-after when the large format was discontinued. Many […]

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What Can You Do When The US Government Stops Supporting The US Dollar?

By Patrick A. Heller Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com …….. In the previous two weeks, the US Treasury has been forced to pay out a net of $65 billion to cover US dollars and US Treasury Debt being repatriated.  Some amount of this is almost certainly 1) in retaliation by the Russian and […]

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2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins

Today, March 27, 2014, the United States Mint officially launched and began accepting orders for the highly anticipated 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins.
The program includes proof and uncirculated versions of $5 gold coins, silver dollars, and clad half dollars issued to recognize and celebrate the National Baseball Hall of Fame as it marks its 75th anniversary

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Silver Dollar Seminar offered at 51st Las Vegas Club Show

51st Annual Las Vegas Numismatic Society Coin Show: April 4-6, 2014 Silver Dollar Seminar offered at 51st Las Vegas Club Show The Las Vegas Numismatic Society 51st annual coin show is set for April 4-6 in Las Vegas. Last year’s annual show drew 300 dealers and over 3000 visitors, nearly doubling attendance the previous year.  […]

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Native American series adds two

Designs for the reverses of 2015 and 2016 Native American $1 coins were endorsed when the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee met March 10.The 2015 coin honors the Mohawk Ironworkers and the 2016 coin honors the Code Talkers.The obverse for all Native American $1 coins minted since their introduction in 2000 is the Glenna Goodacre portrait of Sacagawea and her infant son

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2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Coin Launch Ceremony

Just ahead of the official start of sales for the eagerly awaited 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins, the United States Mint will hold a press conference to officially launch the coins.

The commemorative coin program was authorized under Public Law 112-152 and provides for the issuance of $5 gold coins, silver dollars, and clad half dollars to recognize and celebrate the National Baseball Hall of Fame as it marks its Diamond Anniversary

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Million Dollar Coins: Adam Crum Talks About Buying the Brasher Doubloon. VIDEO: 2:33

Adam Crum, Vice President, Monaco Rare Coin Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com…….. It has been called the rarest American gold coin. There are only seven known to exist. It is the Brasher Doubloon. Recently Adam Crum of Monaco Rare Coin purchased the finest known example for $4,582,500. He explains why he believes this coin is so […]

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Rare US Coins: Gem Quality, Norweb Family 1833 Dime

Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community, #215 A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds ……….. Over a period of two afternoons, I spent a few hours viewing the U.S. coins that will be offered tomorrow in a Stack’s-Bowers Rarities Night event in Baltimore. […]

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Reselling Newman: eBay and the Eric P. Newman Coin Collection

by Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …..  It’s inevitable that much of the highly publicized Newman collection will find its way back into the retail market. If recent eBay auction results are any indication, then some resellers may need to brace themselves… By all accounts, Heritage’s  high profile November auction of more than 1800 U.S. coins […]

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CCAC Recommendations for First Special Service Force Congressional Gold Medal

As authorized under Public Law 113-16, the Congressional Gold Medal will be collectively awarded to the First Special Service Force in recognition of its superior service during World War II.
Also known as the “Devil’s Brigade,” this elite joint American-Canadian commando unit fought battles at high altitudes, in rugged terrain, and in severe weather

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ANA Recognizes 2014 National Money Show Exhibitor Award Winners

American Numismatic Association member Mack Martin received the Steven J. D’Ippolito Best-of-Show Exhibit award for his exhibit, “Georgia’s Civil War Treasury History, 1861-1865″ at the 2014 National Money ShowSM, February 27-March 1 in Atlanta. The first runner-up Best-of-Show award was presented to Charmy Harker for “Penny Potpourri – A Collection of Penny Creations.” Second runner-up […]

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2013 Nobel Prize Winner Alice Munro Celebrated on New Canadian Silver Coin

On Monday, March 24th at the Greater Victoria Public Library, Canadian literary icon Alice Munro unveiled the Royal Canadian Mint’s new collector coin celebrating her tremendous accomplishment of receiving the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature. “The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Canada’s culture, values and heritage and celebrating Alice Munro’s tremendous body of work and receipt […]

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Tax Day gold lull occurs most years

For most individual tax return filers, April 15 is the annual deadline to send in their personal federal income tax forms. In general, those who are getting refunds like to send in their tax forms quickly. On the other hand, those who have to write a check to the Internal Revenue Service often wait until close to the due date to send in the return with payment

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Bulgaria, U.S. Customs restrict ancient coins

Coins excavated in or originating from Bulgaria prior to 1750 are now subject to severe import restrictions to the United States.By Richard GiedroycThe status of ancient coins imported into the United States from parts of Eastern Europe appears to be caught in a lose-lose situation.Several shipments of ancient coins allegedly excavated in Bulgaria, smuggled through Europe and eventually finding their way to the United States will likely be seized by the Investigations Division of the Department of Homeland Security

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The Coin Analyst: Baseball Coins Launching March 27th and ATB Coins on the Way

By Louis Golino for CoinWeek ……….. BHOF Commemorative Series The most widely anticipated U.S. commemorative coin series in decades will be launched on Thursday, March 27. I expect there to be a feeding frenzy for the 75th anniversary of the Baseball Hall of Fame coins that will put a lot of stress on the Mint’s web site, though […]

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Low-mintage 1889-S not really scarce

Probably the best thing about Morgan dollars is that they are all different and you really can make no assumptions based on their mintages as to whether one is available or not. There are just always surprises lurking as some Morgans got saved and others were melted, but mintages do not tell you what happened to any particular date once they left the Mint.The 1889-S is a good example of this situation

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New Design for Eagle?

For 28 years, sculptor John Mercanti’s eagle with shield and grasping an olive branch and arrows in its talons has graced the reverse of the American silver Eagle $1 bullion coin.Some think it’s time to give another eagle a chance to adorn the coin.So the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee will hold a teleconference April 8 to discuss the possibility of placing a new image on the coin

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Oscar® Winner Edward Saxon to Lead Online Education Program for Screenwriters

Limited seats available for an insider’s deep dive into the business LOS ANGELES – The Writers Store (www.writersstore.com) will launch “A Producer’s Guide to Navigating Your Screenwriting Career,” an eight-session online education course with Edward Saxon, producer of acclaimed films including Silence of the Lambs, Adaptation and Philadelphia starting Friday, March 7th

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Quilting Arts TV Names New Host

Susan Brubaker Knapp to Host PBS’s Contemporary Quilting Program LOVELAND, CO (February 5, 2014)—Shahla Hebets, VP and Group Publisher for Interweave, a division of F+W Media, announced today that award-winning quilt artist Susan Brubaker Knapp will be the new host of Quilting ArtsTV, a national PBS television program where top quilt artists and modern quilters discuss and demonstrate ideas and techniques for contemporary quilting. “I’ve been a guest on the […]

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Book Industry Study Group to Co-Locate the ‘Making Information Pay for Higher Education’ Conference with Digital Book World 2014

  NEW YORK - September 27, 2013 – Digital Book World and the Book Industry Study Group (BISG) have announced a partnership to co-locate BISG’s Making Information Pay for Higher Education event with Digital Book World Conference & EXPO 2014. The … Read more »

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Treasure find proves British laws work

By Richard GiedroycThe Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter (England) is launching an appeal to raise funds to purchase the 22,000 ancient Roman coins found with a metal detector near Seaton during 2013, according to a British Broadcasting Corporation news release.A close-up of some of the roman coins as they were found. (Image courtesy of the British Museum / APEX)The hoard discovered by Laurence Egerton in East Devon is the largest such hoard ever found in England

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