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Be Prepared

December 18, 2025

3 min read

Staying organized and prepared isn’t just for Boy Scouts; it’s essential to maintaining and passing on your collection.

Be Prepared

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

December 17, 2025

1 min read

The final U.S. cents sold in a historic Stack's Bowers Galleries auction, realizing a total of $16.76 million.

Final U.S. Cents Sold for over $16 Million

America 250 Coins Revealed

December 11, 2025

3 min read

The U.S. Mint has revealed the new 2026 U.S. circulating coin designs authorized as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.

America 250 Coins Revealed

The Do’s and Don’ts of your First Coin Show

December 9, 2025

3 min read

If you’re a young numismatist getting ready to attend your first coin show, follow these handy tips to help you have the best experience.

The Do’s and Don’ts of your First Coin Show

A Letter to Curious Beginners

November 26, 2025

4 min read

If you're interested in coin collecting but don't know where to begin, follow this step-by-step guide to get started on the right path.

A Letter to Curious Beginners

Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

November 22, 2025

8 min read

This AI-powered smartphone app identifies, grades, and values a coin by using photos—but is it a reliable resource for collectors?

Mind the App: Coinsnap’s Pros & Cons

Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

November 18, 2025

3 min read

Parthava is expanding beyond its legacy of exclusive coin-partnership deals with the debut of its first paper-money collection.

Parthava Breaks into Bank Notes

All I Want for Christmas Is the Last U.S. Cent

November 17, 2025

2 min read

Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction the U.S. Mint’s last circulation-strike cents in special three-coin sets this December.

All I Want for Christmas Is the Last U.S. Cent

Rising Crime

November 15, 2025

1 min read

Rising precious-metal prices fuel an increase in thefts and fraud targeting coin dealers and collectors, who need to stay vigilant.

Rising Crime

Counterfeit Fractionals

November 14, 2025

2 min read

Simple designs and limited oversight made 19th-century fractional notes an easy target for counterfeiters.

Counterfeit Fractionals

Numismatic Nonsense

November 14, 2025

4 min read

Trust me; if a deal on a rare coin, token, medal, or bank note sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Numismatic Nonsense

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

November 14, 2025

6 min read

A railroad businessman built a grand specialized coin collection and saved thousands of numismatic rarities from the melting pot.

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

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