Bitcoin’s great potential
Bitcoin is a currency that is accepted everywhere without any government friction or interference, a stored value solution that doesn’t require a holder to keep a room full of metals and art
Mint Statistics: 2019 bullion numbers jump day by day
Since the monthly numbers for January below will be the same as year-to-date totals, I am being slow in making space for 2019 coins. Never fear; come February, there will be 2019 running totals. American Innovation dollar proof coins are on backorder. I received an anxious email from a reader when the website indicated the
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Bitcoin Whales Resuming Activity Could Rock Price Action, Analysts Say
The number of active Bitcoin (BTC) wallets, many of which have long been dormant, has seen an uptick that could herald some major market movements, Bloomberg reports Jan. 11.
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Bitcoin’s Revolution Is Only Just Beginning
In 2004, I learned from a wealthy Korean industrialist that people were paying real-world money for digital items like weapons to use in massively multiplayer video games. The game was “Lineage,” which was taking Seoul by storm.
Damaged Coins Value
The general rule on coin values is that coins are ultimately worth what someone will pay for them.
What Should You Do With PMD Coins?
Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do with Post Mint Damage except enjoy the damaged coin for what it is — a broken coin that needs a home and some love.
Christmas Coins
Those looking for a Christmas gift for the numismatist in their life will find they are spoiled for choice whether their preference is religious, secular, or Disneyfied.
Silver Queen Painting made of Silver Dollars and Gold Coins
In a tavern in Virginia City, Nev., there’s a painting of a woman whose dress is decorated with 3,261 silver dollars. Her belt is made of 28 $20 gold coins, and her bracelets and necklace are silver quarters. About 900 more silver dollars are used for the border of the 8 x 15-foot picture designed by
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Pope Joan Coin Tells Truth of tale
A Flinders University archaeologist in South Australia is using medieval coins as evidence the otherwise debunked story of an alleged female Roman Catholic pope might actually be true. Michael Habicht is identified as being an archaeologist associated with the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, according to the university website. Habicht is also identified
Straits Settlement rarities Offered by Stacks Bowers
These days, rarities sprout at NYINC sales like mushrooms after autumn rain. For collectors of sought-after Asian rarities, Stack’s Bowers world paper sale on Jan. 11-12 demands their attention. Two different historic Straits Settlements $100s will be on offer. Both feature King George V along with that wonderful prowling tiger vignette. Very rare Straits Settlements
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