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For Collectors of Antique Coin Boards

It’s September 24, 1936—opening day—and members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks from throughout the State of California are launching their convention in Oakland. Four uniformed contingents have arrived from Los Angeles, and this 25-piece band is…

February 19, 2025Antiques, Coin Articles, Coin Boards, coin news, Money Articles, Money News

Coins Liberty Cap Half Cent

Liberty Cap Half Cent

The United States minted Half Cents intermittently between 1793 and 1857. While this unusual denomination might seem useless today, it was an important part of our monetary system back when working wages were $1 per 10-hour day.

February 19, 2025

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Gold Price at Stalemate

The spot gold price ended the month of November almost where it had begun. This outcome perhaps discouraged many potential bullion-related coin sales in its wake. No excitement often leads to no buyers. Mint sales of gold and silver…

February 19, 2025Collector's Coins, currency, Gold, Gold Coins, News, Precious Metals

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2017 Proof Set Pricing and Changes in Pricing

Proof Set Pricing Last year marked the end of the Presidential $1 Coin Program so this year’s proof, silver proof, and uncirculated proof sets have from 3 to 6 fewer coins. The new price changes include: 2017 Proof Set…

February 18, 20252017 proof set, Coin Grading, coin price, pricing, Proof, proof sets, Proofs, prrof sets

Coins Currency News

1918 1917 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel is a valuable error that you can see

The unusual shape of the 7 under the 8 on a 1918/7-D Indian Head 5-cent coin is a legend with collectors and can be seen even on low-grade examples.

February 17, 20251918/ 17 Indian head, Buffalo Nickel, Indian head

NATIONAL COIN HUNT DURING ANA COIN WEEK 2019 FREE COINS IN CIRCULATION GIVEN AWAY VARIETY ERRORS

Coin Grading Coins

THOUSANDS of Coins will be Given Away During ANA Coin Week

Almost every coin collector has experienced the thrill of finding something collectible in change. Whether the find is a silver dime or quarter dollar or a Wheat cent, observant collectors are rewarded for their knowledge with the occasional little…

February 16, 2025ANA, national coin hunt, national coin week1

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1860 S Quarter Price Soaring

Many collectors want a rare date at a bargain price. I happen to be among that group, but I am not very impressed when I read what others suggest are sleepers. There are a lot of coins around today…

February 16, 2025

Coin Guides Coins Currency News

US Mint Sales: 2020 Proof Set Nears 290,000

The 2020 Proof Set was the U.S. Mint’s best seller for the week ending June 21. The clad set which includes a bonus "W" nickel moved ahead 8,556 units for a near four-month total of 288,764.. Its performance to date…

February 16, 20252020 Proof Set, coin news, Coins, Mint Sales

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Coins Commemorative Coins

Apollo 11 – 50th Anniversary Set To Feature U.S. Mint and Royal Australian Mint Coins

An upcoming United States Mint and Royal Australian Mint product brings together a U.S. Apollo 11 half-dollar and an Australian Moon Landing $5 silver coin in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the July 20, 1969 first manned landing on the Moon.

February 16, 2025Apollo 11, Coins, Royal Australian Mint

Coin and Currency Conventions Coins

Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

All visitors who attended the Nov. 9-11 Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show held at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in New Mexico were greeted with a special numismatic salute honoring military veterans conducted by Capt. Kathy O’Neill (USAF RET).…

February 15, 2025Albuquerque Coin Club Fall Show, Coin Convention, Coin Shows