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Animal War Heroes

Animal War Heroes

The Dickin Medal has been awarded to 75 animals, and the military honor is regarded as the animal equivalent to the Victoria Cross.
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Computer Coin Grading: The Future

Computer Coin Grading: The Future

The future of coin grading will likely merge technology and human expertise—two sides of the same coin.
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Trump Dollar Errors 

Trump Dollar Errors 

Three examples of 2026 Trump dollar coins missing a clad layer have been reported, prompting collectors to search for additional errors.
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Uncovering eBay’s Unsearched Wheat Cent Rolls

Uncovering eBay’s Unsearched Wheat Cent Rolls

Listings on eBay for unsearched Wheat cents rolls have become notorious for their false claims and misleading tactics.
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News & Notes

Starlust Columbiana Auction

Starlust Columbiana Auction

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The Steve Starlust Showcase Auction of Rare 1893 Columbiana includes 209 cherrypicked treasures, including never-before-offered pieces.

Starlust Columbiana Auction
Trump Dollar Errors 

Trump Dollar Errors 

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Three examples of 2026 Trump dollar coins missing a clad layer have been reported, prompting collectors to search for additional errors.

Trump Dollar Errors 
Kolomna Hoard Plagued by Mystery

Kolomna Hoard Plagued by Mystery

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The owner of a hoard of over 2,600 silver coins discovered in Kolomna outside Moscow may have fallen victim to the plague in the 1400s.

Kolomna Hoard Plagued by Mystery
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Venomous Beauty

Venomous Beauty

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The Perth Mint has unveiled the gold proof Jewelled Redback Spider coin with a three-dimensional spider with black diamonds and a ruby.

Venomous Beauty
Hungarian 1956 Revolution Commemorative

Hungarian 1956 Revolution Commemorative

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The Hungarian Mint released a silver commemorative to recognize the country’s revolution against the Soviet Union in 1956.

Hungarian 1956 Revolution Commemorative
Osborne Mint Issues 75th Anniversary Medal

Osborne Mint Issues 75th Anniversary Medal

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The Osborne Mint will release a 75th anniversary medal for the Eastern Lieutenancy of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. 

Osborne Mint Issues 75th Anniversary Medal
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