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Nevada State Museum Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Carson City Mint on Feb. 4, 2020

Even as the first silver dollars emerged from the sparkling new Coin Press No. 1 at the U.S. Branch Mint in Carson City on Feb. 4, 1870, there were voices in Washington, D.C., still questioning if there should be…

January 29, 2025150th Anniversary, Carson City Mint1

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Professional Numismatists Guild get $100,000 Donation

A donation of $100,000 to the Professional Numismatists Guild will go entirely to the hobby’s effort to fight fakes. Half of the money came from Wayde Milas, RARCOA Chief Executive Officer in Willowbrook, Ill. Half came from Standard Numismatics LLC President…

January 29, 20251

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Doubled Dies – What are they and how much are they worth?

Doubled dies or the “doubled die” variety, is one of the most popular die varieties for collectors. Because doubled dies are so popular, there is a lot of information out there about these varieties and they are often seen…

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin to Hit $1,000,000 by 2020? Maybe not…

From CCN.com: John McAfee has been really bold when it comes to predicting the price of bitcoin, claiming that each unit of the cryptocurrency will be worth $1 million by the end of 2020. The cybersecurity expert had first…

January 29, 2025BitCoin, Cryptocurrency

Coins

A Week of Extremes for Currency in All Categories

SEC delays Van Eck SolidX Bitcoin ETF decision until Sept (med-high impact) With so much hope for crypto adoption riding on a bitcoin ETF this may have pinched some nerves. The decisive date was pushed back a month to…

January 29, 2025

Currency News

Getting Rid of Paper Money

By the time the $20 bill honors Harriet Tubman, cash may be something of a rarity. The Treasury Department’s recent announcement that Tubman and other women will grace $20, $10, and $5 bills starting in 2020, is a long…

January 29, 20252017, getting rid of cash, money, News1

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What is the Mint Mark on a Coin? Where is the Mint Mark?

In this video we cover some coin basics - What is the Mint Mark on a Coin? and Where is the Mint Mark?

January 29, 2025What is the Mint Mark on a Coin?, Where is the Mint Mark?

Coins

Storied 1879 Flowing Hair Stella

A superb example of an extremely rare 140-year-old U.S. coin that sat, untouched and perhaps unknown, in a family safe is among lots in highest demand being offered at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins Auction March 14-16. Heritage Auctions will…

January 29, 2025

Currency News

$500,000 ULTRA RARE 1838 Half Dollar Coin Going to Auction

An ultra-rare 1838 half-dollar coin could fetch as much as $500,000 at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center on Nov. 14.

January 29, 2025draped bust coin, half dollar

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WHAT KIND OF SILVER SHOULD I BUY?

I recommend common government-minted one-ounce bullion coins. First, the Silver American Eagles and Canadian Maple Leaf coins. These coins are common, highly recognizable, composed of .999 fine or better silver, and are not prone to high premiums like rare…

January 28, 2025Precious Metals, Silver Buying Guide, Silver Guide, What Silver Do I Buy?