Description of the Coin One side features the colored Tsarevich Egg in a small stand; below, the inscription Tsarevich Egg / Peter Carl Fabergé. In the background are floral elements and the year 20/23. The other side features the coat of arms of the Bank of Mongolia, below in Cyrillic script 1000 Togrog, and in […]
United States Mint begins shipping 2023 American Women Quarters Program coins honoring Bessie Coleman January 3
Washington — Today, the United States Mint (Mint) began shipping the first coin in the 2023 American Women Quarters (AWQ) Program. The Mint facilities at Philadelphia and Denver manufacture these circulating quarters honoring Bessie Coleman. Bessie Coleman was a pilot, advocate, and pioneer who flew to great heights as the first African American and first […]
Grading coins in lower-tier holders
What is a lower-tier holder? I define that according to eBay rules about approved grading companies, i.e., PCGS, NGC, ANACS, and ICG. These companies have detailed databases listing certification values and also are considered by the numismatic community to be top-tier because of grading consistency. I agree with eBay on coins in lesser-tier holders being […]
Perth Mint — Australia: 2023-dated silver range of Kookaburra coins released
The Perth Mint has released the 2023-dated Australian Kookaburra one-ounce silver bullion coins. First issued in 1990, the Australian Kookaburra has become a favourite series with both collectors and investors featuring imagery of the iconic bird that draws its name from the Wiradjuri word “gugubarra.” The 2023-dated Kookaburra is the 34th design in the annual […]
Bowers on Collecting: $10 gold piece Capped Bust to Right, Heraldic Eagle reverse (1797 to 1804)
The following is re-posted from the Bowers on Collecting column on Coin Update Beginning with coins dated 1797, the Heraldic Eagle reverse was mated to the obverse style used earlier. In keeping with the new reverse style used on the silver and other gold coins denominations of the era, the reverse depicts an eagle with a […]
A very happy holiday season to all of you — from all of us at Coin Update and World Mint News Blog
For many, the festive season is synonymous with celebrations, gift-giving, family, and friends, as well as a well-deserved lengthy break from work responsibilities. Of course, the solemnity of the meaning of Christmas and welcoming the New Year can sometimes become lost in all of the preparations and stress which goes with planning the festivities. Despite […]
How to identify Type I 1956 Proof coins
Knowing the two varieties of 1956 Proof half dollars can lead to some big scores in online auctions. As Ron Guth writes in PCGS CoinFacts, the U.S. Mint used two different reverses to strike this coin. The Type I reverse was used on Proofs and Circulation strikes. The Type II was used only on Proofs […]
United Kingdom: Bank of England unveils new banknote portrait of HM King Charles III
The Bank of England has unveiled (20th December) the obverse portrait of HM King Charles III which will be depicted on banknotes from 2024. The portrait of His Majesty shows him dressed in the robes of the Order of the Garter with a greater portion of the collar and robes being included as the denomination […]
United States Mint announces 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Program designs
Washington — The United States Mint (Mint) officially announced the designs for the 2023 American Innovation $1 Coin Program. This multi-year series that started in 2018 honors innovation and innovators by issuing $1 coins for each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the five U.S. territories. The Mint works with the office […]
A brief history of Canada’s coinage, and some advice for collectors
Dr. Harvey B. Richer’s new Whitman Publishing book, 100 Greatest Canadian Coins and Tokens, premiered this summer at the 2022 convention of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association in Ottawa. It debuted in the United States a few weeks later at the American Numismatic Association World’s Fair of Money in Chicago. Now the 160-page hardcover coffee-table […]
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