The 1890 $1,000 Grand Watermelon was the first banknote to cross the million-dollar threshold at auction (Santa Ana, California, July 9, 2020) — The finest-known example of the ultra-rare 1890 $1,000 “Grand Watermelon” Treasury Note, which in 2005 became the first banknote to bring $1 million at auction, has been certified and graded by PCGS […]
Angola: New series of polymer banknotes to be introduced with designs highlighting natural landmarks
The Banco Nacional de Angola has announced (7th July) that a new series of banknotes will be gradually introduced beginning on the 30th July. Coinciding with the Southern African’s 45th anniversary of independence, which was gained from Portugal in 1975, the new series’ design focuses on the collective achievements of all Angolans, inspired by an […]
CCG hiring world-class sports card experts
If you are knowledgeable and passionate about sports cards, now is your opportunity to build the new leader in third-party grading. Sarasota, Florida (July 7, 2020) — The Certified Collectibles Group (CCG) is hiring world-class sports card experts to lead a new service dedicated to expert and impartial certification of sports cards and memorabilia. CCG is a […]
Stack’s Bowers Galleries announces schedule for August 5-7, 2020 Auction at Bellagio Hotel and Casino — Las Vegas
Santa Ana, CA — Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce details of their upcoming August 2020 showcase auction of United States coins and banknotes and world coins and banknotes. The live auction will be held August 5-7 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, in coordination with the recently announced PCGS Members […]
NGC, NCS, and PMG announce Official ANA Grading and Conservation Services Special Event, July 27 to August 7
Sarasota, Florida (June 24, 2020) — Last week, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced that the 2020 World’s Fair of Money is suspended due to COVID-19 restrictions. The highly anticipated show had been scheduled for August 4-8 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), the official coin grading service of the ANA, responded by announcing a […]
Pandemic and shutdowns result in circulating coinage shortage with effects on the economy, coin collecting, and the future of money
Historically in the U.S., production of circulating coinage has declined, sometimes sharply, during periods of recession and significant economic contraction due to reduced demand for coinage. That is why, for example, some very low mintage coins were issued during the Great Depression. More recently, during what is known as the Great Recession, there was also […]
Stack’s Bowers announces $1 million free grading program
The leading auction house is incentivizing consignments of coins and notes to their auctions in the months ahead. Stack’s Bowers Galleries will pay the grading fees at Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Paper Money Guaranty (PMG) for the coins and banknotes you consign to an upcoming Stack’s Bowers auction. This grading giveaway will continue until […]
Myanmar: New 500-kyat banknote depicting national hero of liberation, Aung San
The Central Bank of Myanmar has announced (18th June) the issue of new 500-kyat banknotes (USD 0.36) carrying the image of national hero General Aung San would be released next month. The announcement follows on from a Central Bank bulletin earlier this week that confirmed the image of the leader of Myanmar’s independence would transition […]
The finest-known example which features a youthful Alexander Hamilton is expected to realize $200,000+
An ultra-rare 1882 $1,000 Gold Certificate, of which only a handful of examples are known, is currently being auctioned by GreatCollections. The large-size, high-denomination note, featuring a half-length portrait of a youthful Alexander Hamilton, is being sold unreserved and bidding will end on Sunday, July 12 here. Among all signature combinations, there are 11 examples […]
It’s my 10th anniversary as a contributor to Coin Update and World Mint News Blog
Dear readers, it’s hard to believe, but this week marks 10 years since I first joined Coin Update and World Mint News Blog. My first submission in June 2010 was an interview I conducted with U.S. Mint Director Edmund Moy when we both attended the World Money Fair that year. Since then, there have been […]
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