He improved customer service and tried to better schedule new-product releases under fiscal constraints

by Dom Yanchunas

The Still Unfolding Saga of the “Saints”

What began as a hunch has turned into a court proceeding that’s become a must-see numismatic event

by John Perritano

Coin Capsule: 1939

Americans spent the year apathetic to the troubles in Europe, but t hose troubles would hit home soon enough

by John Iddings

A Coin for William and Kate

Prince William and Kate middleton are commemorated on the first royal engagement coin issued by the Royal Mint

by David T. Alexander

Money of British Monarchs: The Coinage of the Williams

Collecotrs have a variety of coins to choose from, and the reign of William V would bring more

by R.W. Julian

The “Black Swan” Mystery Deepens

A new wave of information and briefs has muddied the waters surrounding the treasure ship and its artifacts

by Ron Meyer

Can the Euro Survive?

The euro has made many currencies obsolete, but has its original reason for existence passed it by?

by Tom DeLorey

Collectors are taking advantage of many opportunities, but their interest has waned in some areas

by Dom Yanchunas

Profiles in Coinage: Gold Dollars

One of our nation’s smallest coins came out of the California Gold Rush, but its roots went back to the Southeast

by Ed Reiter

The “411″ on the America the Beautiful Bullion

The Mint’s new product has been making headlines for months, but its story is really just beginning

by Tom DeLorey

Coin Capsule: 1991

Coin collecting, rather than investing, was the focal point for numismatists throughout this year

by John Iddings

High Fives

High-denomination Federal Reserve Notes command strong premiums on top of  their face value

by Ron Meyer

Money of British Monarchs: The Coinage of George IV

The volatile King had a short reign, but he left a fine numismatic legacy to be enjoyed by collectors for all time

by R.W. Julian

The volume of medals dedicated to his life and work continues to grow more than 200 years after his birth

by David T. Alexander

The Emperor of the Dominion

Canada’s most fabled coin, the pattern silver dollar dated 1911, carries the lofty title “Emperor of Canadian Numismatics”

by Tom DeLorey

Coin Capsule: 1882

Many Americans wondered if big business was too big, and the U.S. Mint made around 88 million coins

by John Iddings

The Quiet 1880s

Dimes were struck occasionally, quarters and  half dollars were hardly made at all and the coinage of gold was irregular at best

by R.W. Julian

Presidential Dollars: Andrew Johnson

He was a Unionist and a “War Democrat”–and possibly the unluckiest man to serve as U.S. president

by Ron Meyer

Eliza McCardle Johnson

She was instrumental in her husband Andrew’s political success, but she rarely offered her own political opinions

by Ron Meyer

Gold and silver prices will continue to rise. Will the rest of the market be able to keep up?

by Ed Reiter

The Top 12 for the Next 12

This year’s list covers everything from gold and silver bullion to uncirculated rolls

by Scott A. Travers

A Tarnished Crusader?

Rep. Weiner’s proposed legislation is aimed at the entire coin hobby instead of targeting the few unscrupulous offenders

by Dom Yanchunas

Counterfeit, Copy or Fantasy?

One artist’s creations are pushing the limits of the Hobby Protection Act of 1973

by Tom DeLorey

Coin Capsule: 1912

It was a great year for great American rarities–and not just in the coin hobby

by John Iddings

See You Later, C-Note

After much fanfare in early 2010, the release of the redesigned $100 bill has been delayed indefinitely

by Ron Meyer

Index to COINage 2010

Coin dealers and collectors still haven’t reached a consensus about the new premium-quality designation

by Dom Yanchunas

The Coinage of Massachusetts

All of the known dies have been carefully cataloged, but it is still possible to make an interesting new discovery in the series

by R.W. Julian

Coin Capsule: 1773

The original Tea Party took place in Boston, and colonists didn’t hesitate to use the George III Virginia halfpence

by John Iddings

Lovett & Sons

Robert Lovett Sr. and his sons made up a dynasty of engravers and die sinkers whose work spanned the 19th century

by David T. Alexander

“Slabs” Then and Now

Once simple coin holders in the 1960s, slabs today are a sort of security device, but they’re still not completely problem-free

by Tom DeLorey

Presidential Dollars: James Buchanan

Hoping that the Dred Scott decision would settle the slavery issue, the always formal Buchanan never confronted secession

by Ron Meyer

Money of British Monarchs: The Coinage of Edward VIII

The saga of Edward and Wallis Simpson makes his surviving coins that much more interesting and desirable

by R.W. Julian

Proper Bostonians

Boston has been a center of intellectual activity throughout American history and the foundation of many important numismatic advances

by David T. Alexander

People are already weighing in on the new supersize grading scale. What’s their reaction so far?

by Dom Yanchunas

America’s 10 Most Wanted Coins

With the revival of the Sacagawea dollar, it seems appropriate to dedicate this year’s list to coins that feature Native Americans

by Ed Reiter

The 10 “Biggest Losers”

Some of the worst ideas in U.S. coinage history are also some of the most collectible coins today

by David T. Alexander

Redesign Hits the C-Note

The new $100 bill incorporates some high-tech security features in an effort to further discourage counterfeiters

by Ron Meyer

How Did That Leave the Mint?

Many stunning coins have left the various U.S. mints under indefinite circumstances over the years

by Tom DeLorey

Coin Capsule: 1935

It was the final year of production for the Peace dollar, but events in Europe were moving closer to war

by Tom Toolen

Gold’s current cycle will take it well into the four-figure range, possibly even into five figures

by Maurice Rosen

Pro and COIN: How high the (Golden) Moon?

Gold will  hit $2,000 an ounce someday. For the good of the national economy, hopefully not on its current cycle

by Tom DeLorey

Diminishing Returns

A proliferation of circulating coins and collector exhaustion factor into the Mint’s lower seigniorage

by Dom Yanchunas

Chester Beach’s Time Capsule

Auction consignment preparations brought to light unexpected treasures from the medallic artist’s studio

by David T. Alexander

Coin Capsule: 2000

People viewed the year as the beginning of a whole new chapter in human history

by Ron Meyer

Book Notes

Everything from Insider’s and Hoards, to Patterns and Standards is reviewed this  month

by Mike Thorne

Collectors are spending their discretionary income more wisely, but they are still spending

by Dom Yanchunas

Reversing Direction for the Cent

The Lincoln cent’s new reverse is really a widely used symbol rom the past

by Tom DeLorey

The Money of British Monarchs: The Coinage of George V

An extensive range of issues makes this monarch’s coins highly collectible

by R.W. Julian

Coin Capsule: 1893

Americans sought to escape the Panic at the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago

by Tom Toolen

Making Use of Manganese

The unstable metal has its place, but it has always caused problems when used in coinage

by David T. Alexander

Other Countries’ “State Quarters”

More and more commemoratives are being produced as one-time-only type coins for circulation

by Rita Laws, Ph.D.