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!

Extraterrestrial Coins

May 10, 2024

6 min read

Some of our most popular coins hold a special secret: They may have been made from metal that originally came from some distant planet!

Extraterrestrial Coins

Seven Questions About Coins

May 10, 2024

5 min read

Answering these crucial questions allows numismatists to fully understand their collectibles and unlock “history in their hands.”

Seven Questions About Coins

A Guide to Your First YN Auction

April 10, 2024

7 min read

Young collectors will have a blast at the ANA's annual sale. Use this helpful guide to get your ducks in a row before the event.

A Guide to Your First YN Auction

Secrets to a Long and Happy Life

April 10, 2024

5 min read

Challenging, entertaining, and engaging hobbies—like coin collecting— have the power to make us happier and healthier.

Secrets to a Long and Happy Life

Isn’t It Ironic?

March 11, 2024

9 min read

The Confederate States of America might have inadvertently produced coinage that celebrated the liberation of slaves.

Isn’t It Ironic?

The Alchemist

March 11, 2024

5 min read

The alchemists’ dream of turning lead into gold came true for the Nicaraguan rebel Sandino.

The Alchemist

Collecting Sample Slabs

February 8, 2024

6 min read

These low-cost collectibles present a great starting point for new collectors. But what are they? And why should you collect them?

Collecting Sample Slabs

Numismatics: Just Call It Money

February 8, 2024

5 min read

This word is hard to pronounce, difficult to remember, and is often misunderstood. And yet, it has stood the test of time.

Numismatics: Just Call It Money

Storing Your Collection

January 8, 2024

5 min read

Properly storing your valued collectibles is easy, affordable, and essential for long-term hobby enjoyment.

Storing Your Collection

How Much Should You Pay for a Coin?

January 7, 2024

5 min read

New coin purchases can be overwhelming. Be sure to utilize these resources to avoid making a costly mistake.

How Much Should You Pay for a Coin?

Coin Jewelry

December 6, 2023

6 min read

Coins made into eye-catching jewelry can add variety, interest, and a little fashion to your coin collection.

Coin Jewelry

To Clean or Not to Clean?

December 5, 2023

4 min read

Does cleaning a coin in your collection hurt or help it? The answer to this question isn't so cut and dried.

To Clean or Not to Clean?

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