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My Two Cents’ Worth: The $10-Million Coin

marcy — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:14 +0000

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 here.

Coinage Kids: May 2013

marcy — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:55 +0000

Over the years, the U.S. Mint has produced several coins with flying machines—not just airplanes!—on them. Some of them are shown here. Match the obverse of the coin (numbered) to its reverse (lettered). Take the quiz here.

In the May 2013 Issue …

marcy — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:40:42 +0000

May table of contents

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.

My Two Cents’ Worth: Got Change for a Trillion?

marcy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:44:23 +0000

Canada’s Loon dollar coin is affectionately known North of the Border as the “Loonie.” For a short time early this year, it seemed possible–though widely improbable–that Americans might get an even loonier coin, only this time its face value wouldn’t have been just $1 but a trillion dollars. Continue reading Ed Reiter’s column here.

Coinage Kids: April 2013

marcy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:09 +0000

What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

At first glance, the coins illustrated here appear just fine. Take a closer look and you’ll see that some of their features have been digitally modified. Can you tell what is wrong on each coin? The entire April 2013 quiz can be found here.

In the April 2013 Issue …

marcy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:17:46 +0000

April Table of Contents

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.

My Two Cents’ Worth: Why Not a JFK Commemorative?

Coinage Magazine — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:30:24 +0000

This year marks a major anniversary for one of the most shocking events in U.S. history. It was 50 years ago, on Nov. 22, 1963, that President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed while riding in a motorcade in Dallas. Continue reading Ed Reiter’s column here.

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.