My Two Cents’ Worth: Throwing Collectors a Curve Ball
Next year is the 75th anniversary of Cooperstown’s pride and joy—an occasion at least as important as the 100th anniversary of the Lions Clubs International, for which Congress has seen fit to authorize a...
Coin Show Announced
The Rochester (NY) Numismatic Association's 41st Annual Coin Show is scheduled to be held November 2 and 3, 2013. Show hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4...
My Two Cents’ Worth: 75 and Counting
On the highway of life, major road markers tend to appear at 25-year intervals. That’s why so much emphasis is placed on silver and gold wedding anniversaries and 25- and 50-year class reunions. That’s also...
My Two Cents’ Worth: The $10-Million Coin
Life imitated art in the coin market recently when a 1794 silver dollar—possibly the first silver dollar ever struck by the U.S. Mint—changed hands for just over $10 million in a New York City...
Next-Gen Numismatics
by Amy Drew Thompson
Is there a shortage of torch-bearers to carry this hobby into the future? Opinions differ, but most agree that with encouragement, outreach and a culture of community, today's Young Numismatists will...
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 widely improbable--that Americans might get an even loonier coin, only...
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 collector in the crowd. Read on for the entire story.
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, 1963, that President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed...
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 largely of volunteers, each of whom was presented a bronze...
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 silver bars and coins.
Last month, MorningMoney.com posted an article about how important...
