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Distorted Mirrors: Reflections on Forger Carl Wilhelm Becker

April 15, 2026

10 min read

Carl Wilhelm Becker's exceptional counterfeits blur the boundaries between forgery, art, and authenticity.

Distorted Mirrors: Reflections on Forger Carl Wilhelm Becker

Georgia, Other States Formalizing “Penny” Policies

April 11, 2026

1 min read

State governments are formalizing policies and providing official guidance on how to address the shortage of 1-cent pieces in commerce.

Georgia, Other States Formalizing “Penny” Policies

“Spirit of 76” Error Quarter

April 11, 2026

1 min read

Some Philadelphia issues of the newly released 2026 Mayflower Compact quarter feature a struck-through error on the obverse.

“Spirit of 76” Error Quarter

To the Moon and Back

April 10, 2026

2 min read

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a silver commemorative for the Artemis II mission and the Canadian astronaut on board.

To the Moon and Back

Cuba to Feature Women on New Notes

April 9, 2026

2 min read

The Central Bank of Cuba will soon introduce two new bank notes, which feature women for the first time in the country’s history.

Cuba to Feature Women on New Notes

Affordable Ancients: Workhorse Roman Coins

March 25, 2026

5 min read

The silver antoninianus—the workhorse coin of the Roman Empire during the Crisis of the Third Century—needn't break the bank.

Affordable Ancients: Workhorse Roman Coins

Grading the Graders

March 24, 2026

4 min read

Grading has become a complex system of technical terms and evolving subcategories. Explore these confusing words that plague modern grading.

Grading the Graders

Hong Kong’s One-Stop Coin Shops

March 24, 2026

7 min read

The Ho Mong Kok Shopping Centre with four floors of individually owned and run shops conducts serious numismatic business.

Hong Kong’s One-Stop Coin Shops

The Strange and Mysterious $2 Bill

March 24, 2026

3 min read

Myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to the $2 bill, a denomination that holds a bit of magic for hobbyists and noncollectors alike.

The Strange and Mysterious $2 Bill

Pop Culture…in Precious Metal

March 24, 2026

4 min read

Pop-culture collectibles are entering a bold and fresh new era, and the coin industry is playing a big part.

Pop Culture…in Precious Metal

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

March 16, 2026

5 min read

There are many misconceptions about what causes weak strikes, but in reality, spontaneous press malfunctions cause these interesting errors.

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

Become a Numismatic Scholar

March 15, 2026

5 min read

The ANA’s Numismatic Diploma Program has been redesigned and is now available online through Google Classroom.

Become a Numismatic Scholar

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