Chinese state media has announced the death of one of the country’s most well-known personalities of the early communist state. Liang Jun (1930–2020) was one of the first and most renowned model workers. Her loyalty to the new communist system as well as her smiling face would become synonymous with the advancement of the communist […]
Easily report suspected fakes with online help from Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation
(Temecula, California) January 21, 2020 — The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) now provides collectors, dealers, the general public, and victims of suspected fraud with a convenient and secure way to report information about counterfeit coins, bars, holders, rounds, Mint products, paper money, or other suspicious counterfeit related activities. “See it? Report it! If you have […]
Canada: New $5 banknote planned, Bank of Canada seeks public input on design and featured personality
The governor of the Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, announced (9th January) that a new initiative to re-design the $5 banknote would involve broader public input to determine the personality featured on the face. Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz announced the plans about the country’s smallest banknote denomination at the end of a speech […]
Myanmar: Image of liberator Aung San returns to banknotes with new 1,000-kyat issuance
The Central Bank of Myanmar (formerly Burma) has released on the 4th January new banknotes of 1,000-kyats (U.S. $0.69) which include an image of national hero and liberator Aung San (1915–1947), who is regarded as the father of the nation, following independence from Great Britain in 1948. Though he did not live to see the […]
Hong Kong: Last two banknote denominations to be released in time for lai see Lunar Year celebrations
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has announced on the 1st January the two remaining banknote denominations which are part of the 2018 banknote series entitled “Hong Kong Spirit” will be issued on the 14th January. The HKMA chose the date for the denominations of HK $50 (U.S. $6.44) and HK $20 (U.S. $2.57) to be […]
United Kingdom: Surprising number of polymer £5 and £10 banknotes replaced due to damage
New and surprising information about Bank of England polymer notes has surfaced in which their lifespan has been put into question. The Bank of England has reported that nearly 50 million polymer £5 and £10 notes have had to be replaced since they were launched due to wear and tear. New figures offered by the […]
Best wishes for your numismatic New Year!
Welcome to 2020. How was 2019 for you and your collection? Were you able to remove any stubborn longstanding wants from your want-list? Did you capitalize on opportunities in slower parts of the market? Were you lucky enough to get the year’s Enhanced Reverse Proof American Silver Eagle at issue price? How many U.S. Mint […]
Bowers on collecting: Retrospective this week
For this week’s blog I reprint information from a circular issued in 1885 by the Pacific Bank of San Francisco giving the status of money in the state at the time and paying respect to the double eagle, in particular (excerpts): On the Handling of Coin by California Banks Gold. The double eagle, the almost […]
Hundreds of rare coin record prices In 2019, reports Professional Numismatists Guild
(Temecula, California) December 30, 2019 — The emphasis in the United States rare coin market in 2019 was again on superb quality and exceptional rarity with hundreds of record prices reached at major public auctions, according to a year-end tabulation by the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). The PNG is a nonprofit organization composed of many […]
NGC and PMG at the 2020 FUN Show
Drop by and join in on the FUN! NGC and PMG have many exciting events and services planned for the 2020 FUN Show, taking place January 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. NGC will be at booth #104 and PMG will be at booth #120. On-Site Grading NGC is offering on-site […]
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