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eBay Selects Coin Grading Companies
eBay's trying to step up efforts to stymie fraudulent numismatic listings and the selling of counterfeit coins.
Last week they implemented an updated policy...
$500 Million Shipwrecked Treasure Hoard – Odyssey vs. Spain
Discover a mysterious shipwreck, give it a cool code name, secretly haul from it a spectacular treasure of coins possibly worth $500 million,...
U.S. Mint Ships Jefferson Liberty Spouse Coins
For the lucky few able to get one of the Jefferson Liberty First Spouse Gold Coins, take heart. If you haven't already received yours,...
The New $5 Bill Sports a Fresh Face
For the first time ever the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing digitally unveiled a new bill redesign.
The new $5 bill will...
Who’s Responsible for U.S. Coinage Design? CCAC? Mint? CFA?
Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee - who are they and what do they do?
Since the government is responsible for minting coins, you...
State Quarter Mintages – Coin Production Numbers & Figures
Flashing back to the introduction of the 50 State Quarters® Program and you're hit over the head with how fast time really does fly...
What Are Proof Coins? What Should You Know About Them?
Coins of proof quality have no equal in sharpness or brilliance. These specialty made coins are so finely sculptured that extreme details are noticeable.
A...
U.S. Mint Halts Gold Coin Sales
The price of gold has jumped in the last thirty days from a low of $648 an ounce to a high of $711.75. If...
Thomas Jefferson $1 Coin Covers Available
The United States Mint has released the 2007 Jefferson $1 Coin Covers. The limited edition covers contain two Jefferson $1 Coins that were minted...
What are Colorized and Layered Coins? Should You Buy Them?
You see coin specials everywhere - online, magazines, TV, mail outs and even 40,000 feet in the air through airline catalogs....
U.S. Mint Unveils Candidate Designs for 2025 Superman Coin and Medals
The United States Mint has unveiled candidate designs for its highly anticipated 2025 Superman coin and medals, the first in the upcoming Comic Art...
