Coin Collecting News
This is the first column of a new Coin Update feature that will provide regular coverage and analysis of U.S. coins, the coin collecting hobby, numismatics, and the American coin industry/market. It aims to provide current information on trends and developments in the hobby and industry that are of interest to collectors, investors, numismatists and […]
It’s ironic in our hobby that the preferred method of preserving rare coins is the one that causes them the most damage. What’s worse is that sellers on eBay, Proxibid, and Hibid typically do not state that coins have pin scratches, as this one has. I won it in a Bauer Auction with a bid […]
(Pelham, Alabama)— The fourth edition of MEGA RED (the Deluxe Edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins) features an expanded coin-by-coin study of U.S. dimes—294 pages covering 845 varieties from 1796 to date. Its focus on dimes also includes 15 new appendices on different aspects of the coins. The 1,504-page MEGA RED is […]
The government and treasury of Ascension have issued (13th April) new crown coins which are in celebration of the coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which occurred almost 65 years ago. As Her Majesty embarks on her 66th year of reign, the longest-ever of any English or British monarch, the coronation was the solemn ceremony […]
The Mint’s highly anticipated 2018 Silver Proof Set (product code 18RH) will be available for purchase April 24, 2018, at 12:00 noon (ET). Each of the 10 coins included in the set possesses the “S” mint mark of the San Francisco Mint. There are currently no mintage, product, or household order limits. Each coin bears […]
April 26 Platinum Night features newly discovered 1856-O $20 Liberty Double Eagle Dallas, Texas (April 10, 2018) — A rare Proof specimen of the 1836 Classic Head Quarter Eagle and an extraordinary 1915-S Panama-Pacific Round $50 Gold Piece are among the rarities highlighting Heritage Auctions’ seven sessions as the official auctioneer of the Central States […]
The Banco Central de Nicaragua have issued the first coin in a new series which highlights the Central American country’s wildlife that is both prevalent, and in many cases, unique, to the country or region. The first coin features the elusive jaguar, a stealthy hunter and creature of immense beauty. The jaguar is the largest […]
It was about 15 years ago when, with Whitman Publishing, I set about arranging a display of all of the coins issued during the administration of Ronald Reagan. I was shocked to realize that to include one each of all Mint State and Proof regular issues, plus ditto for commemoratives, plus ditto for gold and […]
(Pelham, Alabama) — Whitman Publishing announces the release of the updated and expanded new third edition of A Guide Book of Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars, by professional numismatist Rick Tomaska. The 320-page book will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide on May 8, 2018, for $19.95. Before then it is available for […]
The Central Bank of Malta have issued (17th April) new silver crown coin and gold Proof coins which are minted in celebration of their own institute, which was opened for the first time 50 years ago. In the wake of Maltese independence, which was achieved on the 21st September 1964, the need to establish a […]
The Bank of Israel have issued (12th April) gold and silver collector coins in celebration and remembrance of the 70th anniversary of statehood, which was officially declared on the 14th May 1948, the day before the expiration of the British administration of what was previously referred to as the Mandate of Palestine. Israel would be admitted as […]
