Swissmint Honors Scientific Innovation
March 18, 2025 10:01 pm Leave your thoughtsSwissmint has released a 20-franc silver coin that celebrates scientific progress in Switzerland. The .999-fine silver coin recognizes the Large […]
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The Royal Mint Layoffs
March 18, 2025 10:00 pm Leave your thoughtsIn an effort to ensure its long-term success, the British Royal Mint in Llantrisant has confirmed that it will lay […]
Dr. George Hetrich Collection Purchased
March 11, 2025 7:51 pm Leave your thoughtsAfter nearly 20 years and two previous attempts, collector and token dealer Steve Hayden has acquired the esteemed Dr. George […]
Moving Up (Part 3)
March 11, 2025 5:56 pm Leave your thoughtsThe last two installments of this column have recounted the story of engraver Johann Christian Reich’s arrival in Philadelphia and […]
The Kingdom of Bermania Commemorative
March 4, 2025 8:39 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Kingdom of Bermania is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Big Fig Revolt and His Royal Majesty King Alanus […]
D.C. Memorialized on Tiffany Art’s Latest Coin
February 26, 2025 7:53 pm Leave your thoughtsTiffany Art has released the newest addition to its intricately designed collection of coins depicting prominent cities. The 3-ounce silver […]
Kenyan 2024 Bank Notes Receive Award
February 21, 2025 6:43 pm Leave your thoughtsOn February 4, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) won the Best New Series of Banknotes award. Presented at the […]
2025 Professional Numismatist Program
February 21, 2025 6:36 pm Leave your thoughtsStack’s Bowers Galleries has announced its 2025 Professional Numismatist Program (PNP). A perfect opportunity for those who want to make […]
Scouts at the National Money Show
February 21, 2025 4:08 pm Leave your thoughtsScouts have the chance to discover a new hobby at the ANA’s 2025 National Money Show® in Atlanta, Georgia, February […]
Tokens from the Fringe
February 10, 2025 7:14 pm Leave your thoughtsI was comparing key terms used in Delma K. Romines’s 1982 book Hobo Nickels: Prisoner Nickels, Shop Tokens, Modern Engravings […]
Moving Up (Part 2)
February 10, 2025 4:56 pm Leave your thoughtsLast month’s column discussed Johann Christian Reich’s attempts between 1801 and 1805 to secure full-time employment at the United States […]
Survey for New U.S. Quarter Series
January 31, 2025 4:56 pm Leave your thoughtsThe next U.S. quarter series will celebrate the nation’s youth sports, and the U.S. Mint wants to know which sports […]