In addition to faring well in Internet sales during the month of June, CAC-approved coins outperformed other certified coins in a live auction at a Long Beach Expo in California. Here are 10 examples, which were selected from a large number of results that could have been listed. On June 6, Heritage auctioned a CAC-approved MS-64 grade 1914-S $10 gold coin for $14,400. On May 16, Legend … [Read More...]
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NCS conservation highlights
Here are a few NCS conservation highlights from July. Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) uses a variety of proprietary techniques to remove harmful surface contaminants, stabilize and protect a coin’s surfaces and, in many cases, improve a coin’s eye appeal. After coins are conserved by NCS, they are seamlessly transferred to Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), an […]
2019 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money schedule
From August 13-17 in Rosemont, Illinois, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, the 2019 American Numismatic Association Chicago World’s Fair of Money will be held. At this event, visitors can expect to see $1 billion-worth of historic and rare coins and currency, including paper money. Activities at the venue range from live auctions to […]
United States Mint and Royal Canadian Mint launch limited edition coin set celebrating the pride of two nations
Washington — United States Mint Director David Ryder welcomed Royal Canadian Mint CEO Marie Lemay to the Mint’s Philadelphia coining facility on July 3 to launch the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set (19XB). The Set commemorates the nationhood of both countries with coins that capture their rich history, pride, and their […]
Canada: Wildlife Treasures highlighted on new 50-cent five-coin set
The Royal Canadian Mint has released new collector 50-cent coins with a theme that the RMC excels in, focusing on the wildlife of this vast North American country. The new five-coin set entitled “Wildlife Treasures” has a strong Canadian connection. From an imposing bear to a delicate butterfly, this particular set introduces five of Canada’s […]
Useful tips on avoiding fakes topic of ANA presentation by Michael Fuljenz
(Rosemont, Illinois) July 3, 2019 — Former American Numismatic Association authenticator, grader, and instructor, Dr. Michael Fuljenz, will give expert advice about counterfeits in the marketplace during his Money Talks seminar at the ANA 2019 Chicago World’s Fair of Money. Fuljenz, president of Universal Coin & Bullion in Beaumont, Texas, will present an illustrated talk […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending June 30, 2019
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated. It previously had the sales figures for item 19XB (2019 Pride of Two Nations Limited Edition Two-Coin Set) and item 19XGB (2019 Explore and Discover Set) transposed. We apologize for the error. This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending June 30, 2019. The Mint’s best-selling […]
China: Ancient city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pingyao featured on new commemorative gold and silver coins
The People’s Bank of China has issued a set of gold and silver commemorative coins themed on the Ancient City of Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the first time the city has been commemorated on coins or currency since the People’s Republic of China was founded in 1949. The three-coin set consists […]
Bowers on collecting: Happy Independence Day!
I wish you and yours a happy Independence Day. We are all so fortunate to live under the Stars and Stripes—with a history of democracy extending back over 235 years, unequalled in the world. As this is a numismatic column, it may be appropriate to showcase the only coin in the Guide Book that is […]
U.S. Mint launching Pride of Two Nations Set at Philadelphia Mint today
Limited Edition of 100,000 is the First Joint Numismatic Product Between the United States and Canada The United States Mint is launching the 2019 Pride of Two Nations Set at noon (ET) today, at the Philadelphia Mint, and is the first joint numismatic product between the United States and Canada. The set commemorates the United […]
Spain: New silver coins dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing included in dual Spanish-U.S. presentation
The Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre — Casa Real de la Moneda will release (1st July) their latest collector coins, which is the first time collector coins of the Casa Real de la Moneda and the United States Mint will be presented in a single two-coin set. The occasion celebrates the 50th anniversary of […]
