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Gradeflation

July 3, 2025

3 min read

Is "gradeflation," or the loosening of grading standards, eroding collectors' confidence in the accuracy of coin grades?

Gradeflation

Japan’s Coin Culture

July 3, 2025

3 min read

Coins play a large role in Japan's culture and commerce, contributing to the country's distinctive coin culture.

Japan’s Coin Culture

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?

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