Description The obverse shows a circular impression with the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau inside. Surrounding it is the legend REPUBLIC OF PALAU / 1 $. The reverse presents a stylised beckoning cat (the Maneki Neko). Story Everybody who can call a cat his or her own knows that cats are very […]
Nickels may soon become less expensive to produce
New NIST research could bring down the cost of making nickels When designing a new coin, U.S. government agencies such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) use a “dummy” imprint so as not to run afoul of anti-counterfeiting rules. Here, Martha Washington in a mob cap subs in for Thomas Jefferson. Nickels are […]
Despite decreased bullion sales in June, bullion coins may be the way of the future for U.S. coinage
From enduring decreased sales in June to battling worldwide counterfeiting operations, American bullion coins have taken a beating in 2018. However, from a collecting standpoint, bullion coins are coming into the limelight. While a civil war in the hobby rages regarding coin design preferences, which typically revolves around a general fatigue for so-called “politically correct” […]
Cash is on the decline, but it’s far from finished
In a June 25 article by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta entitled “Down but Not Out,” Payments Risk Expert Claire Greene outlined the various factors that influence the increase in cashless transactions. While an estimated one-third of consumer transactions are completed via the use of cash, the remaining two-thirds of those transactions are largely […]
The Indian Summer globe coin
Description The obverse shows the portrait of the English Queen with the signature IRB for Ian Rank Broadley along with the legend ELIZABETH II – 1 DOLLAR – COOK ISLANDS. A broad border as well as the exergue of the coin — the numismatic term for the segment which is set apart by an imaginary […]
Galaxies and Nebulae Silver Spinner series
In recent years, the most popular themes on modern world commemorative coins have undoubtedly been ancient mythology and astronomy with different mints producing many such series. But with so many different coins featuring planets, asteroids, space mining, and other topics related to astronomy and cosmology, coming up with something different has become more challenging. The […]
Bowers on collecting: The Cliff House and a special token
If you like San Francisco history, then you know all about the Cliff House. The name applies to three structures perched on the hillside overlooking Seal Rocks just outside of the Golden Gate. The first was a rather plain structure built in the 1850s. The second—and the object of much attention—was the elegant French chateau-style […]
Coin Invest Trust presents 2018 Laughing Buddha coin
Description The obverse shows the coat of arms of the Republic of Palau. Around it is the inscription REPUBLIC OF PALAU and denomination 10 Dollars, which in turn is surrounded by a pattern that takes up the ornamental decoration of the reverse. The reverse shows a reclined laughing Buddha, facing right. His back is supported by […]
2018 American Eagle one-ounce gold Uncirculated coin to go on sale July 12 at noon
The Mint’s 2018 American Eagle one-ounce gold Uncirculated coin (product code 18EH) will go on sale July 12, 2018, at 12 noon (ET). The coin, minted at the West Point Mint, features the classic Lady Liberty design in 22-karat gold. The 2018 American Gold Eagle possesses a mintage and product limit of 10,000 each and […]
The CCAC and the 2020 and 2021 America the Beautiful quarters: Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site
Article 7 of 7 Previous: Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve. Much of our June 12, 2018, committee discussion of the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site coin focused on whether its design should honor the site or the airmen. To me, the designs that focus on the equipment and materials of war miss the boat—or the plane, […]
