The Royal Canadian Mint has released the second design which is part of the mega-coin series entitled “Keepers of the Parliament,” and focuses on the exquisite and impressive sculptures that stand at the main entrance to Canada’s stately Peace Tower building. From atop the Centre Block’s arched entryway, Castor canadensis (the North American beaver) extends a uniquely […]
Mint to display three 1933 double eagles at ANA World’s Fair of Money
Display will include previously unknown piece Washington — The United States Mint announced today that it will display three of the nation’s 1933 double eagle gold coins in booth 218 at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money in Philadelphia from August 14 to August 18. The display will feature two of the 10 […]
Stack’s Bowers 2018 World’s Fair of Money preview: U.S. currency and paper money
The World’s Fair of Money, held this year in Philadelphia, PA, is considered the major numismatic event in the United States. This week-long happening attracts collectors and dealers from around the world, and with it come a number of auctions held by various auction companies offering thousands of different numismatic items. In this first preview […]
Bruce Smith to join Stack’s Bowers Galleries as Director of Client Placement and Acquisitions
Santa Ana, CA. — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce that Bruce Smith, a 20-year veteran in numismatics, has joined the company and will be operating out of the firm’s Southern California headquarters. Throughout his career, Mr. Smith has focused on developing portfolios of noteworthy rare coin properties and precious metals for his clients. […]
Italy: Art treasures of Amatrice highlighted on new €5 bi-metallic coin
The Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) has released (6th August) new collector coins which pay special attention to the splendid architectural riches of the town of Amatrice. Since 2015, Amatrice was recognised by Italians as among one of “the most beautiful villages of Italy,” and this is due to their renowned medieval historical centre, in […]
Bowers on collecting: Civil War money
Forming a collection of money used during the Civil War can be an interesting pursuit. A full collection of such would include tokens, coins, and paper money and would run to over 1,000 varieties if scrip or private paper money notes were considered. A bit simpler plan is to have a type set showing representative […]
U.S. Mint sales report: Week ending August 5, 2018
This U.S. Mint numismatic sales report covers the week ending August 5, 2018. The Mint’s best-selling product this week was once again the 2018 San Francisco Silver Reverse Proof Set (18XC), which sold 18,730 units. In second place was again the 2018 U.S. Mint Proof Set (18RG), which sold 5,074 units. The third best-selling item this […]
British Indian Ocean Territory: The Hydra features on latest “Famous Mythical Creatures” double crown silver coin
The government and treasury of the British Indian Ocean Territory have issued (7th August) the third coin that is part of their series entitled “Famous Mythical Creatures,” which features some of the world’s most well-known stories. These famous mythological stories, tales, and legends were designed over the generations to entertain, thrill, and inspire the listeners. […]
Once obscure, American Civil War tokens now take the spotlight
In the early 1940s, young George J. Fuld was first bitten by the coin-collecting bug (as were many other Americans, during a boom in hobby interest that started in the Great Depression). His conversations with two collectors at the 1947 American Numismatic Association convention sparked a lifelong interest in an unusual and intriguing field: that […]
ICTA celebrates 35 years of business
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets (ICTA) is incredibly proud to have turned 35 in July—but we’re even more proud of how we achieved it. ICTA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership. The list of the association’s past chairmen reads like a “Who’s Who” of the rare-coin or precious-metals […]
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