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Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

Alterations to genuine coins can be difficult to detect. Follow these tips to determine whether a coin has been tampered with.
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Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Celebrate a heroic milestone with the launch of DC Comics’ first-ever limited edition Iconic Cover Silver Foils—featuring the legendary Batman comic No. 423.
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Why a Seated Liberty?

Why a Seated Liberty?

The iconic design has a history that reaches across nations and eras.
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A Rare Bird

A Rare Bird

The 1802 Draped Bust quarter eagle is an often overlooked treasure that can be a wise acquisition for savvy collectors.
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Time Capsules from the Past

Time Capsules from the Past

Collectors may sometimes forget the significance behind their coins, but each piece holds its own unique story, waiting to be discovered.
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News & Notes

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis

Read time4 min read

After his passing on April 21, Pope Francis’s legacy lives on through Vatican coins and 12 papal medals buried with him.

The Medals Buried with Pope Francis
Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)

Read time1 min read

This week’s headlines include nickel production, an award-winning quarter, New York’s tax exemption, and the Harvey G. Stack Award recipient.

Notable News (May 6-12, 2025)
Journey to Rio de Janeiro

Journey to Rio de Janeiro

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Registration is open for the 5th International Convention of Historians and Numismatists, to be held September 2-6 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Journey to Rio de Janeiro
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Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Read time2 min read

Celebrate the launch of DC Comics’ first-ever limited edition Iconic Cover Silver Foils—featuring the legendary Batman comic No. 423.

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil
Reinterpreting Classics in Anime

Reinterpreting Classics in Anime

Read time1 min read

PopCoins and NumisCollect have released the first coins in a new series that reimagines classic paintings as fun and modern anime scenes.

Reinterpreting Classics in Anime
A Proclamation Commemorative

A Proclamation Commemorative

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The Perth Mint has released three commemoratives for the 225th anniversary of the Australian Proclamation coins.

A Proclamation Commemorative
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