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William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector

November 14, 2025

Read time 6 min read

A railroad businessman built a grand specialized coin collection and saved thousands of numismatic rarities from the melting pot.

William Woodin: A Preeminent Collector
Confusion Marks the Last Day of U.S. Cents

Confusion Marks the Last Day of U.S. Cents

November 13, 2025

Read time 2 min read

As the number of 1-cent coins in circulation continues to dwindle, businesses are clamoring for guidance on how to navigate the shortage.

Confusion Marks the Last Day of U.S. Cents
Saddle Ridge Hoard

Saddle Ridge Hoard

October 20, 2025

Read time 4 min read

Twelve years ago, a California couple found 1,427 gold coins struck between 1847 and 1894 buried on their property in rusty metal cans.

Saddle Ridge Hoard
A Penny Saved

A Penny Saved

October 10, 2025

Read time 3 min read

Cents are costly to produce, endlessly collectible, and often misnamed. What does this future hold for the lowest U.S. denomination?

A Penny Saved
One Man’s Fake

One Man’s Fake

October 9, 2025

Read time 6 min read

One numismatic item appeared to be a well-crafted fake, but it was actually a facsimile crafted to inform collectors.

One Man’s Fake
Buyer Beware

Buyer Beware

October 7, 2025

Read time 4 min read

One of the most frustrating obstacles in numismatics is counterfeits, and no place is more notorious for selling them than eBay.

Buyer Beware
Take a Trip to the Money Museum

Take a Trip to the Money Museum

October 7, 2025

Read time 3 min read

The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum allows visitors to delve into the world of currency and discover its rich history.

Take a Trip to the Money Museum
1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered

October 4, 2025

Read time 1 min read

Treasure hunters recently recovered $1 million in silver and gold coins from the wreckage of a famous fleet.

1715 Treasure Fleet Coins Recovered
The Simson Petition

The Simson Petition

September 22, 2025

Read time 6 min read

In May 1785, three men unsuccessfully petitioned the Continental Congress to produce coinage for the newly founded United States of America.

The Simson Petition
Help Safeguard Sales-Tax Exemptions in 2026

Help Safeguard Sales-Tax Exemptions in 2026

September 19, 2025

Read time 4 min read

Join NCBA’s Concerned Collectors Coalition for free to stay informed and help keep tax exemptions on collectibles.

Help Safeguard Sales-Tax Exemptions in 2026
CIT’s Eclectic Coins

CIT’s Eclectic Coins

September 19, 2025

Read time 3 min read

CIT is offering a mountain of new collectibles to entice and excite collectors who value high-end craftsmanship and innovative design.

CIT’s Eclectic Coins
One Last Laugh: Batman Comic in Silver

One Last Laugh: Batman Comic in Silver

September 19, 2025

Read time 2 min read

Parthava Coin’s DC Silver Foil series closes with a bang with its final issue featuring Batman's menacing villain, the Joker.

One Last Laugh: Batman Comic in Silver