Author Archives for Olivia McCommons

1893 Spanish Peseta

February 1, 2024 9:44 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

Alfonso XIII was king of Spain from his birth in 1886 until he was forced into exile in 1931. Highlights […]

Saddle Up

February 1, 2024 8:43 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

John Wayne Enterprises and the John Wayne family have approved designs for a three-coin set honoring the American icon. Each […]

ACEF Elects New Board

January 29, 2024 9:27 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

The Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation (ACEF) has elected a new board of governors whose term began on January 1. The officers […]

2024 American Innovation Dollars

January 5, 2024 6:56 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

The U.S. Mint has unveiled the official designs for the four 2024 coins in its American Innovation™$1 Coin Program. The […]

1858 Flying Eagle Cent

January 3, 2024 7:04 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

Flying Eagle Cents Flying Eagle cents are highly sought by collectors because this historic and extremely short series marks the […]

Line drawing of recommended reverse against a Hawaiian flower background

Island Scholar

January 3, 2024 5:34 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

The Design The Commission of Fine Arts recommended a reverse design for the 2025 Native American dollar, which will honor […]

Way Too Far

December 2, 2023 12:18 am Published by Olivia McCommons 2 Comments

Almost every $2 bill is worth just $2. In early November, Heritage Auctions sold a 1976 $2 note with the […]

Crowning Achievement

December 1, 2023 11:53 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

On November 23, the Royal Australian Mint released a surprise 50-cent coin commemorating the late Queen Elizabeth II. The obverse […]

Fifty Thousand Follis

December 1, 2023 11:26 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

A recreational diver recently discovered a massive hoard of ancient Roman coins off the coast of Sardinia, Italy. Experts who […]

1923-S Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar

November 30, 2023 11:34 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

The 1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial half dollar was issued for the 100th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

“Two” Many Rumors

November 29, 2023 7:31 pm Published by Olivia McCommons 1 Comment

Public misconceptions about our hobby are both entertaining and frustrating. When it comes to bank notes, most questions are undoubtedly about $2 bills.

The Fine Print

November 6, 2023 11:43 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

Obsolete bank notes have all sorts of information buried right in front of our eyes that can be easily overlooked. These details are often in fine print and are sometimes hidden.