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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!

Is Gold the New Green?

June 25, 2025

4 min read

Goldbacks are used in six states as a secondary currency, and several other states are considering adopting them for the same purpose.

Is Gold the New Green?

Discover Santorini in Silver

June 23, 2025

2 min read

One of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations is now featured in Parthava Coin's popular silver series.

Discover Santorini in Silver

Benjamin Franklin: Numismatic Genius

June 23, 2025

4 min read

An acclaimed and inventive statesman, Franklin created currency that memorializes his colorful life and achievements.

Benjamin Franklin: Numismatic Genius

A Star Is Born

June 11, 2025

5 min read

An unexpected find during a routine bank roll hunt led to the discovery of a new Kennedy half dollar error.

A Star Is Born

How Coins Tone

June 10, 2025

5 min read

Many collectors are fascinated with the way vibrant toning forms on coins and what factors cause it to develop.

How Coins Tone

Artistry & Nostalgia

June 4, 2025

4 min read

The United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® program still makes for an engaging, affordable, and accessible pursuit.

Artistry & Nostalgia

Stop the Presses

May 28, 2025

4 min read

Due to a fatal flaw, one of the most acclaimed numismatic books of all time was nearly obsolete before it was even distributed.

Stop the Presses

Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

May 15, 2025

4 min read

Alterations to genuine coins can be difficult to detect. Follow these tips to determine whether a coin has been tampered with.

Real, But Not: An Introduction to Altered Coins

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

May 15, 2025

2 min read

Celebrate the launch of DC Comics’ first-ever limited edition Iconic Cover Silver Foils—featuring the legendary Batman comic No. 423.

Parthava Coin Offers Batman Silver Foil

Why a Seated Liberty?

May 12, 2025

5 min read

The iconic design has a history that reaches across nations and eras and remains popular with U.S. collectors.

Why a Seated Liberty?

A Rare Bird

May 7, 2025

3 min read

The 1802 Draped Bust quarter eagle is a hidden gem that can be a smart buy for regular collectors despite its higher price tag.

A Rare Bird

Time Capsules from the Past

May 2, 2025

5 min read

Collectors may sometimes forget the significance behind their coins, but each piece holds its own unique story, waiting to be discovered.

Time Capsules from the Past

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