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1921-S Buffalo Nickel

March 1, 2024 8:50 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

Before attempting to complete a set of a coin series, collectors should determine how expensive the key dates are. For […]

February 23, 2024 9:17 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

The Monnaie de Paris has released four designs in three denominations each to mark the final year of its Paris […]

February 16, 2024 11:21 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

People are using cash less than they used to, and this is impacting Australia’s economy to the degree that the […]

February 2, 2024 4:41 pm Published by Olivia McCommons Leave your thoughts

In late January, the animal rights group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) offered to replace Punxsutawney Phil, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]