Half cents have never received full credit from most collectors for the high degree of rarity many possess. That’s likely to change dramatically Read the rest of Ed Reiter’s column here
The United States Mint makes everyday coins, special coins and medals to help us remember these heroes. The names of some of those coins are hidden in the grid. Some names have been abbreviated due to space limitations. Find and circle or highlight them, then send your completed puzzle to May Quiz, COINage magazine, 3585 Maple […]
Life imitated art in the coin market recently when a 1794 silver dollar—possibly the first silver dollar ever struck by the U.S. Mint—changed hands for just over $10 million in a New York City auction. (Articles on the sale and on the coin appear elsewhere in this issue.) Continue reading Senior Editor Ed Reiter’s column […]
The Eagles Have Crash-Landed The American Eagle programs suffered some recent setbacks, but the Mint can still get them back on track By Tom DeLorey Silver’s Turn to Shine? As gold becomes more expensive, collectors are turning to silver as a cheaper alternative By Dom Yanchunas Profiles in Coinage: The Morgan Dollar The coin has […]
