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www.numismaticnews.netVP/GENERAL MANAGER, COLLECTIBLES: Corinne Zielke EDITORIAL DIRECTOR: Maggie Pahl EDITOR: Sophia Mattimiro CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Richard Giedroyc, Ken Potter, R.W. Julian, Clifford Mishler, Mark Benvenuto, F. Michael Fazzar
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Gold Eagles Land May 2
With the price of gold soaring to an all-time high – $2,348.24 as this is being written – there is no doubt that much attention will be paid to the U.S. Mint’s gold American Eagle when the range of coins become available to the public at noon on May
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Look Closely at Your Money During National Coin Week
Every coin, every piece of paper money in your pocket, wallet or purse has a story to tell about history, and the stories will be celebrated by collectors nationwide during the 100th anniversary of National Coin Week April 21-27. You might also find
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ELETTERS
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers. Read more responses at www.numismaticnews.com. Yes, with UPS and as long as the sender packages it with care of the receiver. Name and address withheld Yes, if they can be tracked! Paul Pohler
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Letters
In January I received from the U.S. Mint the 2024-W proof American silver Eagle that I had ordered. The box had my name/address on it. Upon inspection, I found the coin was beautiful; however, the packing slip was for a person residing in Mechanicvil
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Set Includes Pouch Handmade by Native Americans
■ Can you explain the 2004 Coin and Pouch sets? The 2004 Lewis and Clark silver dollars in these Coin and Pouch sets are accompanied by a hand-made beaded leather pouch made by Native Americans using identical materials to what would have been used t
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The Tale of the Sunken ‘Lusitania’
Stories of lost treasure, and those of rumored lost treasure, always fascinate. When it involves a sunken ship, it is somehow more intriguing. This was the case with one of the most famous of sunken ships – the Lusitania. “The day was May 7, 1915,” b
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The United States Mint’s Other Job: Making Medals
It does not take a person too long when they start collecting coins to realize that official coins come from a national mint. Sure, small nations may contract with a larger one if they do not have the machinery to produce coins, but it’s the mints th
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Central States Readies 85th Anniversary Show
Visitors to the 85th Anniversary Convention of the Central States Numismatic Society (CSNS) can see $100 million of historic money and buy and sell rare coins, paper money, and gold and silver bullion with hundreds of professional dealers from the Mi
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Two Early Naval Gold Medals
During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and its successor, the Confederation Government, commemorated significant victories on land and sea against the British by awarding gold medals to key leaders, such as George Washington and John
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Century-Old $1 Gold Collection Assembled by Henry Chapman Revealed
A previously unreported, nearly complete date set of 19th century United States $1-denomination gold coins assembled by legendary Philadelphia dealer Henry Chapman has been revealed by Matador Rare Coins in New York City. Stored until recently in a P
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Consider Pre-1965 90 Percent Silver Coins
When I made my first purchase of silver bullion in 1973, I naturally bought some pre-1965 dated U.S. silver quarters. At the time, the U. .90 percent silver dimes, quarters and half dollars were the most popular way of owning bullion silver in Americ
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Central States Auction Features Simpson Collection
There is ample reason why people refer to a “gift that keeps on giving.” In the case of collectors of American coins, one such gift is the Bob R. Simpson Collection. Considered one of the finest troves of U.S. coins ever assembled, Heritage auction s
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$2.78 Million for Margolis Medal Collection
Part I of the Richard Margolis Collection broke records when it totalled $2.78 Million during Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ March 25 sale. Formed over 60 years by an American professional numismatist and researcher, the Margolis Collection was led by the
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Bull Market Bolsters Eagle Sales
Coin Market COMPLETE U.S. PRICE GUIDE APRIL 2024 For a comprehensive list of coin values visit: www.numismaster.com There are many factors that are driving the current bull market for coins, but there are two factors that particularly stand out. T
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‘Pawn Stars’ Expert to Attend Casino Show
Mark Hall-Patton earned his nickname as the “Beard of Knowledge.” The retired museum administrator for the Clark County (Nevada) Museum system played a cameo role verifying historical items in more than 200 episodes of “Pawn Stars,” the History Chann
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South Dakota Club to Participate in National Coin Week
The Bridge City Coin and Stamp Club and the A.H. Brown Public Library of Mobridge, S.D., have big plans to celebrate the American Numismatic Association’s National Coin Week (NCW), set for April 21-27. Club members will set up displays at the Chamber
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ANA Grading Standards
Grades listed in Coins are based on the following standards established by the American Numismatic Association. For more detailed descriptions, see Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins, by Ken Bressett and A. Kosoff (American Numism
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Cost To Produce Money On The Rise
Brought to you by NumisMaster.com The cost of making money has been going up at an alarming rate, yet the U.S. Mint continues to produce the loss leading 1- and 5-cent coins in large numbers, while little effort has been put towards increasing the pu
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Show Directory
The weekly Show Directory lists all coin and paper money events scheduled within one month of the issue cover date. Show dates and times sometimes change at the last minute. Please contact the show promoter BEFORE traveling long distances. SHOW PROMO
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Low-Mintage Gold Dollar is Within Your Reach
Though its mintage of 1,636 pieces would indicate otherwise, the 1880 gold dollar is surprisingly available and affordable in uncirculated. There are 36 proofs. Mystery can be a large part of the fun in rare coins. Some of the most famous American co

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