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The Royal Mint Launches 2025 Sovereign Collection
Oct 8, 2024 · Rebecca Morgan, Director of Commemorative Coin at The Royal Mint, said, “Trusted by coin collectors globally, the Sovereign has a rich and fascinating history – and this year’s collection marks a new chapter in its story. We’re excited to announce its return to yellow gold from next year and launch the first-ever silver Sovereign, which makes this iconic coin more accessible for all ...
Major Error Discovered on Kanaka‘ole Quarter - Numismatic News
Jul 20, 2023 · Unfortunately, it just missed being considered for the Cherrypickers’ Guide [CPG]to Rare Die Varieties by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton, edited by Larry Briggs. The CPG 6th Edition Volume II is officially being released Aug. 5 at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money and is already at the printer.
The FBI Issues an Urgent Warning: Scammers Targeting Coin …
Jul 24, 2024 · The FBI advises potential investors to be cautious and conduct thorough research before purchasing collectible coins. This includes verifying the credentials of the seller, seeking second opinions from reputable dealers, and being wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide - Numismatic News
Nov 22, 2024 · For collectors who appreciate practical tools and books, you'll find suggestions for items your numismatist covets. If you prefer a hobby-themed gift, the Numismatic News store offers an array of options to suit every enthusiast. Let them show off their passion with stylish apparel like the 'I Am the NumisMaster' unisex hoodie, boldly declaring their coin-collecting expertise, or the vintage ...
The Pasty Hoard Serves Up a Slice of 11th-Century Life
Jan 13, 2025 · The small lead bundle is barely bigger than a Cornish pasty and has been affectionately nicknamed "the pasty" by the archaeologists. It appeared on the new season of Digging for Britain on BBC2 on January 7, 2025.. This discovery sheds new light on the social and political turbulence of the 11th century, particularly the uncertainties brought about by the coronation of Edward the Confessor in ...
The United States Nickel - Numismatic News
Jan 5, 2024 · Mint Director James Pollock was a strong opponent of the new coin and had struggled in vain to defeat the bill in Congress. The best that he was able to do was get an informal understanding that the half dime would again be struck in quantity once the financial crisis had passed; copper-nickel coinage would then be abandoned.
Removing the $100 From Circulation - Numismatic News
Oct 8, 2024 · Kelley School of Business (at Indiana University) Assistant Professor of Marketing Helen Colby studied this effect, concluding that college students are less willing to purchase items when given a 100-dollar bill than five $20s. According to Colby, “If you spend money on a credit card, you get that same card back after the transaction.
Certifying Collectible Counterfeits - Numismatic News
Aug 5, 2024 · The counterfeit nickels were die-struck in the 1950s by Francis Henning. They bear the dates 1939, 1944, 1946, 1947 and 1953. The exact process Henning used to produce these fakes is not known, but they are of excellent quality for the time period and have the color and appearance of circulated genuine nickels.
Dealer Directory - Numismatic News
Browse Numismatic News' directory of dealers specializing in U.S. coins, world coins, paper money, exonumia, collecting supplies, and more.