Works of Public Art: Buyer’s Guide to Modern Commemorative Half Dollars

First Modern U.S. commemorative coin
By David Schwager For an affordable and accessible but surprisingly interesting and nuanced series, modern commemorative half dollars are well worth considering. Commemorative coins are works...

Challenge of Teaching Kids about Money in a Cashless Society

Youth presentation of coin collection
By Ray Levato Cash is king. Or so our parents and grandparents thought. But now, with so many different ways to pay for things, one...

COINage Confidential: Donald Kagin

Editor's Note: "COINage Confidential" is a column that spotlights the movers and shakers in coin collecting and shares their insider views on the hobby. Donald Kagin,...

10 Savvy Coin Buys on a Budget

Editor's Note: If you've ever found yourself fielding questions about how one goes about getting into coin collecting with a smaller budget, this list...

Rebel With a Mint: Breakaway Country Rises With Issues

20cent
By Dr. Kerry Rodgers Few countries are as misunderstood as the Principality of Hutt River. Collectors will be hard-pressed to find its issues in the Standard...

The Modern World: Canada’s Influence on Modern U.S. Coins

1967 centennial of Confederation coins
By David Schwager Every time a Canadian coin appears in your pocket change, you are reminded that Canada bases its money on an American model. For...

George III: 60-Year Reign Marked by Madness, Sporadic Coins

Editor’s Note: This is part of the ‘Money of British Monarchs’ series of articles.  By R.W. Julian If someone had taken a public opinion poll in...

Great Collectors, Great Coins, Great Profits: Harold Bareford

Editor's Note: This is one of three esteemed collectors whose collecting prowess is profiled in this series. By Mike Fuljenz Various renowned collectors taken different paths...

Great Collectors, Great Coins, Great Profits: John Jay Pittman

Editor’s Note: This is one of three esteemed collectors whose collecting prowess is profiled in this series. By Mike Fuljenz John Jay Pittman, like Louis Eliasberg,...

Treasure Auction Brings $3.1 Million

A variety of rarities and strong turnout by bidders helped propel Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC’s Treasure Auction 24 results to more than $3.1 million, a record-breaking sale for the firm. The sale, held live on Nov. 2-3 in Orlando, Florida, and online on Nov. 5, featured more than 2,300 lots.