My Two Cents’ Worth: Got Change for a Trillion?
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...
The Cardinal’s Rules
Remember when the "Cardinal Collector" was just another Registry set owner? Neither do we, but we do remember when Martin Logies was just another...
My Two Cents’ Worth: Why Not a JFK Commemorative?
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,...
A New Collecting Challenge
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...
Is Your Gold Fake?
Gold prices may have come down, but that hasn't stopped counterfeiters. Apparently they believe it's still worth their while to manufacture fake gold and...
There’s an App for That?
Indeed, there is an app for that, and technology is changing the way dealers and collectors buy and sell their cherished inventory. But will...
My Two Cents’ Worth: Has the Buck Really Stopped?
Reports of the demise of “mini-dollar” coins appear to have been premature. Fifty weeks after the Obama Administration administered last rites to the Presidential $1...
Is Cash Still King?
With talk of the cent and nickel being discontinued due to high production costs, the possible collapse of the euro and the digital “MintChip”...
My Two Cents’ Worth: A Pocketful of Wry
When numismatists speak of “odd and curious” items, they’re referring to Yap stones, Swedish plate money and similarly strange objects that have seen use...
Interview with Fred Weinberg
COINage recently interviewed error-coin expert Fred Weinberg. He discussed today's error-coin marketplace and gave the magazine a peek at some of his favorite items....
Interview with Chris Imperato of New World Rarities
COINage recently interviewed Chris Imperato of New World Rarities. He told the magazine how he started collecting coins and discussed some virtually untapped areas...
Stephenson’s Auction Coming Soon
SOUTHAMPTON, PENNSYLVANIA – The demand for precious metals hasn’t been as strong in the United States since the Gold Rush of 1849, but nowadays...
Collectible Coins Can Be Found Anywhere
Property Room (www.PropertyRoom.com) allows buyers and sellers to experience police auctions online. Read all about them here, and learn how you can discover yet...
Can You Dig It?
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...
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