COINage Magazine

Christine Karstedt is Executive Vice President of Stack’s Bowers Galleries and has been a fixture at coin conventions and auctions for over 25 years. She is well known at the podium as a licensed...

Modern U.S. commemorative coins are purchased by many for the pure joy of collecting. They own the coins because they like them, not because of the mintage figures or everyone else’s opinions of the...

All of the modern commemorative Uncirculated silver dollars manufactured by the U.S. Mint will advance in value if and when the price of silver begins to increase. Anticipation of further increases in the silver...

The 1907 High Relief Double Eagle, PCGS MS65+ is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. Many longtime numismatists and art connoisseurs agree that the most beautiful coin in the world is none other...

How to buy bullion and properly store it has been a subject of recent scrutiny. Here are tips for safely storing and buying bullion and coins including depository dos and donts. There was a time when...

Ancient coins' value and rarity can be overwhelming with a wide range as these coins were hand struck for over 1,000 years. Some rare types commemorate major historical moments in the history of western civilization,...

Safe coin collecting storage is a speciality for Victor J. Gonzalez as he's been involved in the insurance industry since 1985. After a successful accounting career with the U.S. Air Force, he gained employment...

The 1836 Gobrecht Dollar, PCGS PR64 is the Professional Grading Service's (PCGS) Coin of the Month. Is the Gobrecht dollar best considered a pattern or a regular-issue coin? It has been one of the great debates...

Coin collecting with a summer theme can be a way to honor memories while building a coin collection. Summer has always had a special feeling - warm weather, beaches, outdoor sports and picnics. What’s...

Investing in platinum is something many wonder whether it is a wise decision. The same questions are asked about investing in silver, gold coins and rare coins. Platinum demand is expected to grow 24%...