PNG Revamps Anti-Counterfeiting Language in Bylaws
(TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA) As the fight against counterfeiting within the numismatics community continues more individuals and groups are joining the effort, and adopting language that...
Tax Talk
By David L. Ganz
Buying, selling, and trading coins and precious metals is more than a hobby in 2019; it’s a trillion-dollar business. With proper...
Issue Highlights: May 2019
COINage May 2019
• Rare Trophy Coins Now Worth Millions: But Are They Good Investments?
• The Fight For Gold Ownership: And the Government Battle to Prevent It
• Old...
New Edition of Morgan Dollar Book Hits Shelves
Whitman Publishing announced the release of the expanded and updated sixth edition of Q. David Bowers’ A Guide Book of Morgan Silver Dollars....
Teaching Space
With recent rocket launches, solar and lunar eclipses, and planetary sightings, the subject of space is a hot topic. The U.S. Mint has...
Using Bitcoin to Buy Rare Coins
By James Passin
An increasing number of merchants are accepting Bitcoin as a means of payment. A good resource to check for local crypto-friendly merchants is the...
Gotta Have and Not Have Bust Half Dimes
By Barry Sunshine
There are some great opportunities as well as areas for caution for collectors and investors in Bust coinage. I know I’m supposed...
Buying Coins Can Be Taxing
By Donn Pearlman
Purchasing coins became a heck of a lot more complicated for many dealers and auction houses, and potentially more expensive for collectors,...
Legacy Currency Grading Joins Marketplace
Noted money authentication expert Jason W. Bradford and a team of experts are heading Legacy Currency Grading (www.LegacyGrading.com), a new paper money grading and...
WANTED: Nominees for Anti-Counterfeiting Crusader Award
— Do you know someone who has actively helped in the fight against counterfeit coins, bank notes and/or fake third-party encapsulation holders the...
RF Precious Metals, LLC Ready to Advise
A new rare coins and precious metals consulting company, RF Precious Metals, LLC (http://www.rfpreciousmetals.com), is on the scene to assist collectors, investors, financial planners...
Ten Little Tips for Enjoying a Big Show
By Marcy Gibbel
With coin show season well under way, it’s a perfect time to offer a few tips that will make your experience even...
Spectacular FUN Auction Highlights
By Mike Fuljenz
Heritage Auctions announced that its January numismatic auctions surpassed $71 million in sales. A beautiful and finest-known 1885 Trade dollar, PR-66 NGC, brought...
Scott Travers’ Top 12 Coins for 2019
By Scott Travers
2019 will probably not be a year of surprises, good or bad, for the rare coin and precious metals market. It will...
Goldman Sachs Forecasts $1,425 Gold by Year’s End
By Mike Fuljenz
On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs raised its gold forecasts to $1,425 over the next 12 months....
‘Marvelous Historical Find’ from Recovered S.S. Central America Cash Box
Historic silver and gold coins discovered in the purser’s lock box in 2014 from the fabled “Ship of Gold,” the S.S. Central America that sank...
Coin of the Week: Discovered Flowing Hair Stella
Numismatic rarity discovered after decades in Massachusetts family safe
Issue Highlights: April 2019
COINage April 2019
• Can you retire on your coins? How Some Specialists Include Gold
and Silver Coins in an IRA
• Using Bitcoin to buy rare coins: Merchants...
Issue Highlights: March 2019
COINage: March 2019
• Gotta Have These Coins: Complete Guide to Overlooked Numismatic Bargains
• 'Gotta Have It' Action Plan: Beat the Winter Blues with Numismatics
• Guide...
Market Report: New Platinum Eagles Soar
By Mike Fuljenz
The 2019 .9995 1-ounce platinum American Eagles went on sale to authorized purchasers on January 7. The United States Mint does not...