Japan is celebrating the installation of its new leader, Emperor Naruhito, with some new coinage. Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne May 1, 2019 … [Read more...]
American Televangelist Sells Newly Minted “Point of Contact” Trump Coin
August 12, 2019 by
One of the newest coins has numismatists and collectors buzzing. Made of plated 24-carat gold, the obverse side of the coin depicts the founder of … [Read more...]
National Coin Treasures
June 12, 2019 by
The next time you give your child an allowance, be sure to tell them to pay special attention to any change they get when they spend it. They might … [Read more...]
North Palm Beach Coin Theft Victim Hopes to Reclaim His Life
May 7, 2019 by
Even though he’s in the finance industry, Michael Johnson really isn’t working much right now. A coin collector since he was 16, he owned about … [Read more...]
English Town Seeks Return of Roman Civil War Coins Discovery
May 7, 2019 by
The year was AD 68 and the Roman Empire was in tatters. Nero had committed suicide in June and four different factions were vying for power as his … [Read more...]
Treasure of Viking Coins Found in Denmark
February 18, 2019 by
A shocking 252 Viking silver coins were uncovered in Jutland, Denmark’s oldest town. The coins are very rare, with only 11 other ever being found … [Read more...]
Old Roman Gold Coins Found in Basement of Italian Theater
December 20, 2018 by
Imagine you’re helping out with a home or building renovation and while deconstructing the original building you find millions of dollars worth of … [Read more...]
Search for a Hammer Leads to Discovery of Hoxne Hoard Roman Treasure
November 19, 2018 by
Have you ever been on a search for something you misplaced and end up finding something else of tremendous value? Yeah, neither have we. This is … [Read more...]
Coin Collecting: More Fun with a Friend!
October 23, 2018 by
All of us feel a need to belong and enjoy similar interests with friends. Coin collecting is no different. If you are a coin enthusiast, you might … [Read more...]
U.S Mint Loses Millions Producing Pennies
September 13, 2018 by
The penny is the most abundant coin in the United States with approximately 8.4 billion in circulation last year. Made mostly of zinc and some copper, … [Read more...]
Rare Coin Enthusiast Killed by His Friends for Collection
June 20, 2018 by
Trusting the wrong person with your private information can lead to your information being not so private anymore. Or, worst case scenario, it can … [Read more...]
Perth Lunar Series One Coin (Silver)
The limited mintage and widespread appeal of the Chinese lunar calendar make the silver Perth Lunar Series incredibly popular silver bullion coins. … [Read more...]
Perth Mint Australian Map Series (Great White Shark)
This Australian Great White Shark coin is the ninth released in the Australian map series. These coins originally debuted in 2012. The White shark … [Read more...]
Lincoln Cent
In 1792, the United States created a one cent coin that contained a picture of a woman with flowing hair that stood for liberty. In 1909, this coin … [Read more...]
Kennedy Silver Half Dollar
The Kennedy half dollar is a popular coin created in memory of John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963. The coin is still being minted today. … [Read more...]
Coin of the Month: 2018 Tuvalu Iron Man Silver Coin
May 25, 2018 by
According to comic book legends Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Don Heck, and Jack Kirby, the character of Iron Man was created as a response to the Cold War. … [Read more...]
Englishman Discovers Ancient Roman Coins Worth Over $200,000 in Farmer’s Field
November 8, 2017 by
Imagine walking through a field, metal detector in hand, scanning the ground for buried treasures. Your detector begins to beep, and as happens more … [Read more...]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial Silver Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was started in order to commemorate America’s national parks, forests, monuments and memorials. One of the coins … [Read more...]
Kisatchie National Forest Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was started in 2010 to celebrate America’s national parks, forests, monuments and historic sites. One of the … [Read more...]
Homestead National Monument Silver Coin
Every year since 2010, the U.S. Mint has released five new coins in the America the Beautiful series. One for each state and territory, this series … [Read more...]
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Coin
The Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park silver coin is just one piece in the America the Beautiful coin series, which celebrates the United States’ … [Read more...]
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Silver Coin
This coin is the 33rd coin released in the America the Beautiful series which celebrates our country’s many national parks and historical sites. It … [Read more...]
Great Sand Dunes National Park Coin
In 2010, the America the Beautiful coin series was created in order to celebrate the United States’ national parks and historic sites. One coin for … [Read more...]
Great Basin National Park Silver Coin
Every year since 2010, the America the Beautiful collection has released silver bullion coins to commemorate America’s national parks and historic … [Read more...]
George Rogers Clark National Monument Coin
The America the Beautiful coin series was first released in 2010. This series is designed to celebrate America’s most treasured national parks and … [Read more...]
Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Coin
Starting in 2010, the America the Beautiful coin series has been celebrating America’s national parks and historic sites. One of these coins … [Read more...]
Top 5 Popular Silver Coins for Practical Investors
April 3, 2017 by
Many new and even some long-time coin collectors and precious metal investors are often stumped when it comes to determining which silver coins they … [Read more...]
How a Chunk of Raw Gold Becomes a Coin
March 20, 2017 by
There’s nothing like a new coin to add to your collection of bullion: the shine of the metal and the intricate designs that make each coin a beauty to … [Read more...]
Why Did Ancient Civilizations Use Gold as Currency?
February 28, 2017 by
Sometime between 600 and 500 BCE, gold coins were minted under King Croesus of Lydia in modern-day Turkey—and ever since mankind has been positively … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck with Counterfeit Gold Coins: How to Spot a Fake
February 21, 2017 by
In recent years, the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) has warned collectors of an increase in counterfeit coins entering the market. According to … [Read more...]