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A Beginner’s Guide to Pattern Coins

A Beginner’s Guide to Pattern Coins

Even though it's impossible to build a complete collection of pattern coins, these prototype pieces are highly sought.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Rock, Paper, Scissors

This popular game can become an unexpected collecting challenge for the hobbyist willing to accept it. Wanna play?
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Myths, Treasures and Legends Series

Myths, Treasures and Legends Series

The inaugural coin from the Austrian Mint’s new series depicts relics believed to have been involved in Christ’s crucifixion.
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Four Coin Shops Worth a Visit 

Four Coin Shops Worth a Visit 

Despite the growth of online sales, brick-and-mortar coin shops remain important for collectors seeking expertise and personal connections.
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Leech Merchant

Leech Merchant

An Australian businessman promoted his leech and cigar businesses on an unusual hard rubber token.
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Financial Fraud

Financial Fraud

The absence of key features on outdated Bank of Fort Wayne $1 and $3 notes suggests foul play.
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Sticky Money

Sticky Money

A sewing machine merchant and salesman had an innovative solution to the currency shortage during the Civil War, but it was short-lived.
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Honoring South African Milestones

Honoring South African Milestones

The South African Reserve Bank recently released circulating commemoratives to honor milestones in the country’s democratic journey.
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Top Stories

Liberty’s Modern Makeover

Liberty’s Modern Makeover

News & Notes

Read time4 min read

Tower Mint in London has partnered with acclaimed Italian sculptor Chiara Principe to create a Liberty-inspired Britannia.

Liberty’s Modern Makeover
Collecting Large Cents

Collecting Large Cents

U.S. Coins

Read time4 min read

Struck from 1793 to 1857, large cents offer variety and collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.

Collecting Large Cents
Currency that Went Bananas

Currency that Went Bananas

Money Musings

Read time5 min read

Thanks to a corrupt leader, Kantanga’s currency "went bananas" after the Congo Crisis of 1960; but was it cunning, greed, or avarice?

Currency that Went Bananas
Leech Merchant

Leech Merchant

Tokens & Medals

Read time5 min read

An Australian businessman promoted his successful leech and cigar businesses on an unusual hard rubber token.

Leech Merchant
Famous Frogs

Famous Frogs

Tokens & Medals

Read time5 min read

A token recalls the legend of how residents of Windham, Connecticut, mistook the croaking of bullfrogs for an attacking army.

Famous Frogs

Timeless Liberty

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Just Starting Out

U.S. Coins

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