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Read can’t-miss columns and features, and listen to audio stories from the best authors in the hobby. You won’t find these articles anywhere else!

Collecting Large Cents

February 20, 2026

4 min read

Struck from 1793 to 1857, large cents offer variety and collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.

Collecting Large Cents

You Can Count on Me

February 17, 2026

3 min read

When and how did people begin to count and compute sums of money? And how does that influence today's hobbyists?

You Can Count on Me

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

February 15, 2026

4 min read

Cleaning coins permanently alters their surfaces and affects their value. Being able to identify these falsely shiny pieces is essential.

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

February 13, 2026

4 min read

Several things can go wrong with hammer dies, anvil dies, and collars during coin production, resulting in interesting errors.

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

February 12, 2026

6 min read

In this exclusive interview, the first lifelong collector to lead the U.S. Mint talks about his book, his first coin, the market, and more.

Q&A with Mint Director Paul Hollis

Iconic Coins from Black History

February 11, 2026

6 min read

The U.S. Mint has produced a number of commemoratives that honor black people and black history in America.

Iconic Coins from Black History

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

February 5, 2026

4 min read

Investors looking to capitalize on silver’s momentum may wonder which is the better choice: 1-ounce silver bars or 1-ounce silver coins?

Silver Bars vs. Silver Coins

Q&A with Jen Ingram

February 4, 2026

3 min read

The founder of Calibrated Lens views coins as a way to uncover hidden stories and honor the achievements of African Americans.

Q&A with Jen Ingram

Scams Galore

February 2, 2026

3 min read

Fraudulent coins abound on eBay, where many unscrupulous sellers offer deals that are far too good to be true.

Scams Galore

The Best Kind of Details

February 2, 2026

8 min read

Artist Robert Julian debuts on the numismatic stage to rapturous applause as a master of technical precision and narrative depth.

The Best Kind of Details

A Fly(ing Eagle Cent) on the Wall

January 31, 2026

3 min read

A mysterious collection of cents illustrates a rare case in which damage doesn't necessarily decrease a coin's desirability.

A Fly(ing Eagle Cent) on the Wall

A Way with Words

January 27, 2026

4 min read

Thanks to a number of stellar organizations (and the prizes they award), being an author has many rewards beyond the pleasure of writing.

A Way with Words

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