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!

Tokens from the Fringe

Tokens from the Fringe

February 10, 2025

Read time 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

Building a Numismatic Library

January 31, 2025

Read time 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

DiscoverNCBA

January 21, 2025

Read time 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

Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits

January 14, 2025

Read time 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

The Woman Who Became King

January 9, 2025

Read time 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?

Error or Variety?

January 9, 2025

Read time 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

A Call for Volunteers

January 8, 2025

Read time 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
How to Become a Trillionaire

How to Become a Trillionaire

December 30, 2024

Read time 3 min read

Collectors can purchase Zimbabwe hyperinflation notes like the $10 trillion and $100 billion at a show for under $20.

How to Become a Trillionaire
Dangerous Coins Abound

Dangerous Coins Abound

December 12, 2024

Read time 4 min read

On the surface, coins—and coin collecting in general—isn't really considered to be a dangerous. But as it turns out, some coins actually are.

Dangerous Coins Abound
Pirate Coins

Pirate Coins

December 11, 2024

Read time 3 min read

The gold doubloons and “pieces of eight” associated with fictional pirates are very real coins that were used throughout history. 

Pirate Coins
The Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal

The Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal

December 10, 2024

Read time 10 min read

Many affordable collectibles were produced for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration held in New York and New Jersey in 1909.

The Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal
Collecting Fractional Gold Bars

Collecting Fractional Gold Bars

November 22, 2024

Read time 5 min read

Collecting gold may seem like an expensive endeavor, but with smart strategies, it's a rewarding pursuit even for those on a budget.

Collecting Fractional Gold Bars