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

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

How to Become a Trillionaire

December 30, 2024

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

December 12, 2024

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

December 11, 2024

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

December 10, 2024

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

November 22, 2024

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

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