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Next-Gen Numismatics

marcy — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:00:25 +0000

by Amy Drew Thompson

Is there a shortage of torch-bearers to carry this hobby into the future? Opinions differ, but most agree that with encouragement, outreach and a culture of community, today’s Young Numismatists will continue to build on the legacies of whose who came before. Read the entire story here.

The Cardinal’s Rules

Coinage Magazine — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Remember when the “Cardinal Collector” was just another Registry set owner? Neither do we, but we do remember when Martin Logies was just another collector in the crowd. Read on for the entire story.

A New Collecting Challenge

Coinage Magazine — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:30:36 +0000

by Amy Drew Thompson

The origin of “challenge coins” is debated, but the most common story centers on a World War I flying squadron composed largely of volunteers, each of whom was presented a bronze medallion by a wealthy officer in the group. One pilot carried his token in a pouch around his neck and, after being shot down and captured by the Germans, it was all he had left of his personal possessions when he managed to escape eventually (and miraculously—as the best stories are oft rooted in miracles) and make his way to a French outpost. Continue reading “A New Collecting Challenge” here.

There’s an App for That?

Coinage Magazine — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:08:05 +0000

Indeed, there is an app for that, and technology is changing the way dealers and collectors buy and sell their cherished inventory. But will handheld devices deliver a death knell to the numismatic treasure hunters of old, or just force an evolution? Read the entire story here.

Is Cash Still King?

Coinage Magazine — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:00:26 +0000

With talk of the cent and nickel being discontinued due to high production costs, the possible collapse of the euro and the digital “MintChip” from Canada being touted by some as the evolution of currency, the questions beg to be asked: Will there always be tangible currency? And what if there wasn’t? Read the whole story here

Can You Dig It?

Coinage Magazine — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:51:12 +0000

Metal detecting—or “digging,” as enthusiasts sometimes call it—has drawn a plethora of passionate hobbyists with varied interests for decades, and reality television is shining a new light on this pastime. Read the whole story here

The Fading of American Beauties

Coinage Magazine — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:58:01 +0000

What it constitutes may vary in the eye of the beholder, but many in the collecting community lament what they perceive as a decline in artistry on U.S. coinage. Why has it faltered? Can America ever resurrect the glorious art of the Teddy Roosevelt era, or produce innovative new designs? Read the entire story here Fading American Beauty.

Conservation v. Restoration

Coinage Magazine — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:25:56 +0000

Not All Preservation Methods Are Considered Equal
Some coins need more, some less–but if it’s done right, feel free to say it in mixed company. Read the whole story here Conservation vs. Restoration(reduced_size)