With the new year, the Certified Collectibles Group is extending its customer service hours to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is excited to announce that all of the CCG companies are extending their Customer Service hours in the new year. Effective immediately, Customer Service representatives are […]
Germany: Latest silver coin in “Grimm’s’ Fairy Tales” series features the story of Hans im Glück
The German Federal Republic’s Ministry of Finance and Munze Deutschland have launched their first €20 silver collector coin for 2023, which features the stories from the famed Brothers Grimm. The series launched in 2012 in time for the 200th anniversary of their first collection of children’s tales entitled Kinder- und Hausmärchen (“Children’s and Household Tales”), […]
Bowers on Collecting: A few words about world coins
The following is re-posted from the “Bowers on Collecting” column on Coin Update A few weeks ago, I invited readers to submit ideas for subjects in this weekly blog. The response was excellent, and I have several in line. This week’s topic is from Joe J.S., actually two: 1) I don’t believe I ever read […]
A FUN beginning to the New Year
The following is an excerpt from an article by Jill Westeyn on the website of the United States Mint The U.S. Mint kicked off the first week of 2023 by attending the 68th Florida United Numismatist (FUN) Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. This year’s FUN show marked the return of the […]
Poland: Latest gold and silver coins in exquisite “Treasures of Stanisław August” series features King Augustus II the Strong
The National Bank of Poland has released new gold and silver Proof coins which are part of the exceptional numismatic collector series entitled “The Treasures of Stanisław August.” The dynamic and unique series of gold and silver collector coins with face values of 500 zloty and 50 zloty intricately and faithfully replicate the famous 18th-century […]
The original and the second “Mr. Red Book”
Kenneth Bressett’s memoir A Penny Saved: R.S. Yeoman and His Remarkable Red Book celebrates the life of Bressett’s mentor, hobby legend Richard S. Yeo (known as R.S. Yeoman), and the longevity of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the “Red Book”), first published in 1946. The 352-page hardcover volume is available from bookstores and […]
NCBA committee makes commemorative coin recommendations
The Numismatic Industry Coinage Advisory Committee (NICAC) released its first commemorative coin recommendations to the United States Congress. NICAC is a committee of the National Coin and Bullion Association, formed for the purpose of advising Congress on the adoption of commemorative programs that memorialize people and events truly worthy of commemoration by the nation. NICAC’s […]
Solomon Islands: Legendary sports figures series features tennis star Billie Jean King on bullion gold and silver coins
The treasury of the Solomon Islands, in association with the International Tennis Federation and Rosland Capital, have released new gold and silver Proof collector coins honouring one of America’s most celebrated and accomplished athletes in the sport of tennis. The coins are produced by PAMP (Produits Artistiques Métaux Précieux) at their facilities in Ticino, Switzerland, […]
Reviewing Your Purchase History, part I
Editor’s Note: Michael Bugeja’s columns are based on his buying experiences on eBay, Proxibid, and HiBid. He mostly bids on raw (not holdered) coins. In his monthly columns here, he provides tips on how to grade, identify varieties, spot doctoring, decipher subpar photos, and much more. Even with his expertise, he regrets most of his […]
United States Mint announces call for artists
Artistic Infusion Program Invites Artists to Design Nation’s Coins and Medals Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) is pleased to announce a call for artists to participate in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP). Established in 2003, the Mint AIP contracts with talented, professional American artists who represent diverse backgrounds and a variety of interests. […]
