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The Origins of Money

September 18, 2025

3 min read

The world as we know it today could not function without a complex monetary system. But how did it all start?

The Origins of Money

1804 Dollar: Exclusive Coverage

September 15, 2025

1 min read

The October issue of The Numismatist—online now—includes an exclusive fourth feature about the newly uncovered 16th 1804 dollar.

1804 Dollar: Exclusive Coverage

Arctic Expedition Medal

September 11, 2025

8 min read

The U.S. Mint struck a medal for the survivors of an ill-fated Arctic expedition led by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander George DeLong.

Arctic Expedition Medal

Market Restrictions & Overregulation

September 10, 2025

3 min read

Poorly thought-out but often well-intentioned government regulation threatens the stability of the numismatic marketplace.

Market Restrictions & Overregulation

Masterpieces: Coins As Art

August 26, 2025

4 min read

Money not only reflects the ideals and culture of the time but also serves as a legacy for the artists who designed each coin and paper note.

Masterpieces: Coins As Art

From Boring Bullion to Collectable Silver

August 19, 2025

8 min read

A longtime collector and investor, the author rediscovered his passion for precious metals by going against the grain.

From Boring Bullion to Collectable Silver

Iconic Catwoman Cover in Pure Silver

August 19, 2025

3 min read

Famous in the world of comic books, Detective Comics No. 122 has new life as a colorized silver collectible.

Iconic Catwoman Cover in Pure Silver

Fellow Collectors

August 19, 2025

3 min read

Not everyone shares a passion—or even an interest—in coin collecting, but collectors come in all shapes and sizes.

Fellow Collectors

Coin Connecting

August 14, 2025

4 min read

A father and son formed a lifelong bond over their shared love of coins, creating cherished memories for years to come.

Coin Connecting

Minted Mythology: Coins of the Twelve Olympians

August 11, 2025

5 min read

Mythology and history intertwine with ancient coinage that depicts Greek gods and goddesses, intriguing experienced and new collectors alike.

Minted Mythology: Coins of the Twelve Olympians

Uncovering an Illusionist’s Legacy

August 5, 2025

3 min read

A historically and culturally significant medal depicting a 19th-century magician represents the intersection between magic and history.

Uncovering an Illusionist’s Legacy

Coin Collecting & Neurodiversity

July 31, 2025

6 min read

Coin club advisor Julie Alvarez speaks on the many ways neurodivergent kids can benefit from taking up numismatics as a hobby.

Coin Collecting & Neurodiversity

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