Coin Collecting News
Effective February 20, 2012, eBay.com will adopt a new policy disallowing listings for replica coins. The decision was made in response to feedback from the coin collecting community, including members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). From the effective date, new replica listings and replica relistings will not be allowed. Existing listings will be allowed [...]
Rare coins authenticated and graded by Professional Coin Grading Service (www.pcgs.com) broke or tied dozens of price records at the January 2012 Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention auction sessions conducted by Heritage Auctions (www.HA.com). “PCGS-certified coins ruled the day at the recent FUN show. Record prices were realized for a 1793 Chain cent as well [...]
Collectors attending the upcoming Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention in Orlando, January 5 – 7, 2012, will have the opportunity to test their coin grading skills and a chance to win a valuable gold coin from the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). “The winner of the PCGS Collectors Club Grading Contest will win a Saint-Gaudens [...]
Lansing, Michigan coin dealer Patrick A. Heller was surprised at the Michigan State Numismatic Society (MSNS) Awards Ceremony held on November 27 in Dearborn when he was honored with the rarely bestowed MSNS President’s Award. The award states that it was given “For outstanding contributions to Numismatics and Michigan in particular.” “I appreciate the recognition [...]
The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2012 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the eighth consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. “The scholarship will cover airfare, tuition for one of the [...]
Lansing, Michigan coin dealership Liberty Coin Service (LCS) has become one of only five companies in the world to employ four members of the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). Last week, Allan Beegle (LCS Vice President and Chief Numismatist) was elected to full membership in PNG, and Paul Manderscheid (LCS Senior Numismatist and Inventory Manager) and [...]
The last scheduled Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo will be the upcoming show, held November 18 – 20, 2011. Future dates for the twice-yearly Northern California show, including the previously planned March 2012 show, are being canceled by the Santa Clara Expo’s owner, Collectors Universe, Inc. The Long Beach Expo, also owned by [...]
Recent news stories questioning what some dealers charge when selling gold coins reinforces what experts have advised for years: do your homework first. Investors should become knowledgeable before purchasing precious metal bullion coins as a financial investment or economic hedge, according to officials of the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com). “If you don’t know your gold, [...]
At its annual awards ceremony in Rosemont, Illinois on August 18, the Numismatic Literary Guild (NLG) announced that Lansing radio station 1320WILS AM earned an award for Best Radio (broadcast or online) Program. The weekly program titled “Things You ‘Know’ That Just Aren’t So, And Important Things You Need To Know” is hosted by Lansing [...]
The number one ranked collection of circulation strike Barber Half Dollars in the PCGS Set Registry(SM) will be displayed at the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, Thursday to Saturday, September 8 – 10, 2011. The award-winning Shireman Collection of Barber half dollars will be displayed at the PCGS booth, #807. “This stunning set [...]
