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Hong Kong’s One-Stop Coin Shops

Hong Kong’s One-Stop Coin Shops

March 24, 2026

Read time 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

The Strange and Mysterious $2 Bill

March 24, 2026

Read time 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

Pop Culture…in Precious Metal

March 24, 2026

Read time 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

Error Coin Essentials: Die Adjustment Myth

March 16, 2026

Read time 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

Become a Numismatic Scholar

March 15, 2026

Read time 5 min read

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

Become a Numismatic Scholar
Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed

March 10, 2026

Read time 2 min read

A Cold War espionage mystery involving a hollow nickel was solved thanks to a paper boy counting change on a step in Brooklyn.

Cold War Spy Nickel Revealed
Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes

February 23, 2026

Read time 5 min read

Greek bronze coins from the Iberian Peninsula are low-cost and overlooked segment of the ancient numismatic world.

Affordable Ancients: Greek Bronzes
Collecting Large Cents

Collecting Large Cents

February 20, 2026

Read time 4 min read

Struck from 1793 to 1857, large cents offer variety and collecting opportunities for hobbyists of all budgets and experience levels.

Collecting Large Cents
You Can Count on Me

You Can Count on Me

February 17, 2026

Read time 3 min read

When and how did people begin to count and compute sums of money? And how does that influence today's hobbyists?

You Can Count on Me
How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins

February 15, 2026

Read time 4 min read

Cleaning coins permanently alters their surfaces and affects their value. Being able to identify these falsely shiny pieces is essential.

How to Recognize Cleaned Coins
Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck

February 13, 2026

Read time 4 min read

Several things can go wrong with hammer dies, anvil dies, and collars during coin production, resulting in interesting errors.

Error Coin Essentials: How Errors Are Struck