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...]
Archaeologists Find Unexpected Rare Coins in Indian Mosque
March 21, 2019 by
Have you heard of a “chance discovery”? It’s a discovery that was unintentional, meaning you weren’t out treasure hunting when you made the … [Read more...]
Couple Finds Gold Treasure in Backyard
March 21, 2019 by
Treasure in your own backyard? It’s never that easy, is it? We usually see treasure being found by a hobbyist treasure hunter with his or her metal … [Read more...]
A Rare Discovery of Gold Coins in Israel
February 11, 2019 by
It’s not every day that someone finds a treasure as rare as a pot of gold. That’s what archaeologists discovered during an excavation and … [Read more...]
Shipwrecks and Treasure Found in the Aegean Sea
February 4, 2019 by
An epic discovery was made in the Aegean Sea that could rewrite history books. A total of 58 shipwrecks that date back to ancient Greece were 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...]
12th and 13th Century Coins Discovered During Road Construction!
October 30, 2018 by
An exciting day for coin enthusiasts in India occurred this past July when earth digging was being conducted in order to construct a new road in the … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction? Is the Small Town of Rennes Le Chateau Full of Hidden Treasures?
September 27, 2018 by
Since the 1950s, treasure seekers and conspiracy theorists have been looking for lost valuable treasure in the small village of Rennes-Le-Chateau in … [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...]
“Beam me up, Scotty”: How Star Trek Inspired a Gold Coin
March 7, 2017 by
Early in June 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled its Star Trek Delta Coin. Inspired by the Starfleet insignia, the RCM designed a coin fitting of … [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...]
Highly-Anticipated 2016 Centennial Mercury Dime Sells Out in 40 Minutes
June 17, 2016 by
The Centennial Gold Coin series was announced late last year, giving collectors something to look forward to in 2016. The first in that series—the … [Read more...]
A Leader in Gold Refinery: The Royal Canadian Mint
May 25, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint is a relatively young mint. However, in the past 107 years since its creation, Canada has become a pioneer of gold refining … [Read more...]
Royal Canadian Mint Makes Error on 2016 Roaring Grizzly Gold Coin
May 10, 2016 by
The Royal Canadian Mint introduced two new coins at the 2016 World Money Fair. One of the coins featured was the .999 pure gold Roaring Grizzly. This … [Read more...]
What’s the Best Gold Bullion Coin?
March 22, 2016 by
When it comes to buying investment bullion, gold is gold, right? Well, yes and no. Each country that issues investment grade bullion does so a little … [Read more...]
Top Gold and Silver Coins to Add to Your Portfolio
March 21, 2016 by
A surge of buyers entered the market last summer in search of cheap gold and silver coins. With prices at 5½-year lows, buyers leapt at the chance to … [Read more...]
You Might Be Your Coins’ Worst Enemy
December 13, 2015 by
For coin collectors and investors, owning rare and valuable gold or silver coins comes with a pride that often results in showing off your collection. … [Read more...]
Can a Coin Say “Thank You”? Apparently So
August 11, 2015 by
Looking for a way to show your appreciation to the men and women who protect our freedom at home and abroad? The Grateful American Coin nonprofit, … [Read more...]
3 Greatest Environmental Dangers to Coins
July 29, 2015 by
A coin collector PSA: If you're an investor in numismatic coins, or even if you just collect for fun, you should know that there are environmental … [Read more...]
Coin Update for Royal-Loving Coin Collectors
June 26, 2015 by
Coin collectors are often also history buffs, which means they may or may not have a fascination with the Royals. If you happen to love both coins and … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Warren Buffet Doesn’t Like Gold: Are They Warranted?
May 12, 2015 by
America's investing sweetheart Warren Buffett loves investing in everything from ketchup to cola to insurance companies. But one area of investing … [Read more...]
Coin of the Month: The Mexican Gold Peso
February 5, 2015 by
If you're looking for a rare and special coin to add to your growing collection, then you should consider the Mexican Gold Peso. Though this coin … [Read more...]
Dubai Residents Lose Weight to Gain Gold
August 13, 2014 by
Dubai’s municipal government has repeated a program from last summer called “Your Weight in Gold,” but with a new name and goal—it targets childhood … [Read more...]