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U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

March 25, 2025

2 min read

Ventris C. Gibson announced her departure from director of the U.S. Mint after asked to retire to accommodate President Trump's nominee.

U.S. Mint Director Asked to Step Down

American Revolution Currency

March 17, 2025

5 min read

If you’re an American Revolution fan, it may be time to start procuring examples before excitement and prices likely increase in 2026.

American Revolution Currency

The Boy Scouts Centennial

March 14, 2025

7 min read

The U.S. Mint released a Boy Scouts commemorative coin in 2010 honor of the centennial of the organization, which was founded in 1910.

The Boy Scouts Centennial

A New York Mint

March 13, 2025

6 min read

Despite the wealth of available information, very few hobbyists have heard about the push to create a New York Mint in the mid-1800s.

A New York Mint

Lucky Coins

March 12, 2025

3 min read

What makes people believe that carrying a lucky coin, a rabbit's foot, or any other amulet will bring them good luck?

Lucky Coins

The Rise & Fall of Trimes

March 11, 2025

5 min read

Trimes, or 3-cent pieces, are a short-lived but fascinating series that the U.S. Mint struck from 1851 to 1873.

The Rise & Fall of Trimes

An Introduction to Confederate Currency

February 28, 2025

4 min read

Millions of dollars worth of Confederate money was produced during the Civil War (1861-65), and it's a popular collectible today.

An Introduction to Confederate Currency

The Royal Economic Society of Havana Medal

February 20, 2025

3 min read

Havana's Royal Economic Society of Friends issued medals of oxidized silver as a mark of distinction for its members.

The Royal Economic Society of Havana Medal

America’s Penny Problem

February 19, 2025

3 min read

A seasoned medalist shares her perpective on the benefits of ending production of America's lowest coin denomination.

America’s Penny Problem

eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?

February 18, 2025

3 min read

Grab bags are some of the most consistently sold numismatic items on eBay, so the author bought one to see if they hold up to their hype.

eBay Grab Bags: Worth the Hype?

Why Are Coins Graded?

February 12, 2025

3 min read

The needs of a new generation of collectors in the 1900s led to standardized grading practices that help fuel the coin market today.

Why Are Coins Graded?

Tokens from the Fringe

February 10, 2025

4 min read

The ANA Library helped this author with his research on the connection between American hobo nickels and Australian convict tokens.

Tokens from the Fringe

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