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Collecting Large Cents

Collecting Large Cents

Large cents provide exciting collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.
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You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me

When and how did people begin to count and compute sums of money? And how does that influence today's hobbyists?
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How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

Cleaning coins permanently alters their surfaces and affects their value. Being able to identify these falsely shiny pieces is essential.
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Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

Several things can go wrong with hammer dies, anvil dies, and collars during coin production, resulting in interesting errors.
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Editor’s Picks

News & Notes

Education at the World Money Fair

Education at the World Money Fair

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Numismatic Guaranty Company held an Introduction to Grading class at the World Money Fair in Berlin using coins from the ANA’s Money Museum.

Education at the World Money Fair
Gold Passes $5,000

Gold Passes $5,000

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Gold has been used as a store of wealth for thousands of years, and, at more than $5,000 an ounce, it is more costly than ever.

Gold Passes $5,000
Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)

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This week’s headlines include the CSNS convention, European counterfeits, Riksbank policy changes, and Australian commemoratives.

Notable News (February 10-17, 2026)
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2026 Proof Sets Unveiled

2026 Proof Sets Unveiled

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The U.S. Mint has published sales pages for its 2026 proof and 2026 silver proof sets containing the nation’s 2026 semiquincentennial coins.

2026 Proof Sets Unveiled
CIT’s Diverse Winter Releases

CIT’s Diverse Winter Releases

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The CIT Winter Launch includes coins that depict iconic Paris landmarks, fantastical creatures, stunning architecture, and more.

CIT’s Diverse Winter Releases
Queen of Crime

Queen of Crime

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The Monnaie de Paris launches a series of coins dedicated to detective author Agatha Christie and some of her most notable works.

Queen of Crime
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On the Market

Celebrating Black History Month

Counterfeit Detection

Just Starting Out

The Young Collector

U.S. Coins

Tokens & Medals

Paper Money