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The Missing Piece: A Beginner’s Guide to Clipped Planchets

The Missing Piece: A Beginner’s Guide to Clipped Planchets

Collectors can enjoy pursuing a variety of fascinating clipped planchet errors, in which chunks of the coins are actually gone.
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American Revolution Currency

American Revolution Currency

If you’re an American Revolution fan, it may be time to start procuring examples before excitement and prices likely increase in 2026. 
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The Boy Scouts Centennial

The Boy Scouts Centennial

The U.S. Mint released a Boy Scouts commemorative coin in 2010 honor of the centennial of the organization, which was founded in 1910.
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A New York Mint

A New York Mint

Despite the wealth of available information, very few hobbyists have heard about the push to create a New York Mint in the mid-1800s.
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Lucky Coins

Lucky Coins

What makes people believe that carrying a lucky coin, a rabbit's foot, or any other amulet will bring them good luck?
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The Rise & Fall of Trimes

The Rise & Fall of Trimes

Trimes, or 3-cent pieces, are a short-lived but fascinating series that the U.S. Mint struck from 1851 to 1873.
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News & Notes

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)

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This week’s headlines include Luke Skywalker’s medal, Kentucky coin tax exemption , the Traveller Collection, and OMSA’s convention.

Notable News (March 31-April 3, 2025)
Trump Appoints New Treasurer

Trump Appoints New Treasurer

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On March 26, President Donald Trump announced that he’s appointing Georgia Senator Brandon Beach as the next U.S. Treasurer.

Trump Appoints New Treasurer
PNG Scholarship Recipient

PNG Scholarship Recipient

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The 2025 recipient of the PNG scholarship to the ANA’s Summer Seminar is Timothy Chen, the founder of Winged Liberty Rare Coins, Inc.

PNG Scholarship Recipient
More Bang for Your Book

More Bang for Your Book

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The Numismatist’s “Humor” columnist Jerry Cestkowski released a book titled American Dynamite that includes numismatic tidbits.

More Bang for Your Book
Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon

Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon

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Germany has launched a national bullion coin called the Bayern Thaler, equivalent to Canada’s Maple Leaf and Great Britain’s Britannia.

Germany Jumps on Bullion Bandwagon
Red Book Gets a Glow Up

Red Book Gets a Glow Up

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The all-new, completely reimagined 2026 “Red Book” will be available in all major retail outlets in four print formats starting April 8.

Red Book Gets a Glow Up

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