Reading Room Exclusives

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!

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

Building a Numismatic Library

January 31, 2025

4 min read

Books are so important in this hobby, but obtaining them is not always as straightforward an effort as one might think.

Building a Numismatic Library

DiscoverNCBA

January 21, 2025

3 min read

Tailored for entrepreneurs aged 35 and under, this program provides essential resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights.

DiscoverNCBA

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits

January 14, 2025

3 min read

Hiding amongst your collection or in online coin listings, counterfeits can add significant challenges to buying and selling coins.

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits

The Woman Who Became King

January 9, 2025

4 min read

An Egyptian queen who ruled boldy is one of the few to earn a title that has traditionally gone only to men.

The Woman Who Became King

Error or Variety?

January 9, 2025

3 min read

The nuanced differences between errors and varieties can pose collecting problems for even seasoned numismatists.

Error or Variety?

A Call for Volunteers

January 8, 2025

6 min read

Seasoned collectors can find joy in sharing their knowledge about coins with others who are new to the hobby.

A Call for Volunteers

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