Coin Market
A federal court ruling in Texas raises new questions about state-issued gold and silver products, legal tender laws, and the future of “sound money” in America.
Paper Money
Rare bank notes from Palestine and Iraq drew strong bidding at recent auctions, with several pieces setting records and exceeding expectations.
Events
Zurich Coin Fair provides a fitting finale to NumisTravel, bringing together collectors from across Europe for a day of exploration and exchange.
Events
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Collecting 101
First-year U.S. coin designs can become instant rarities—or remain surprisingly affordable despite low mintages. The 1948 Franklin half dollar offers an intriguing example.
Collecting 101
Did any of the $4 gold coins actually circulate? You would think that after it became apparent the $3 gold coins weren’t going to circulate, it would be obvious a…
Coin Market
Sales of Semiquincentennial products are gaining momentum as new U.S. Mint releases spark renewed collector interest.
Paper Money
President Donald Trump’s signature on new $100 notes could create a historic first—and spark renewed public interest in paper money collecting.
World Coins
Often overlooked by collectors, Austria’s Silver Philharmonic bullion coins offer beauty, affordability, and an easy-to-build series.
World Coins
From honeybees and mountain peaks to artificial intelligence, this year’s Best Silver nominees showcase creativity from mints around the world.
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Coin Market
America’s Semiquincentennial coinage is turning pocket change into a nationwide treasure hunt for collectors and the public alike.
World Coins
Stack’s Bowers Galleries set a Summer Showcase Auction record as collectors pushed prices to nearly $13.2 million across rare coins, medals, and more.
World Coins
A comprehensive review of Canadian coinage uncovered nearly 500 missing listings while expanding NumisMaster’s latest worldwide updates.
World Coins
Price support for many modern collector coins remains divorced from precious metal content as collector demand drives values.
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Collecting 101
Low mintages and aggressive marketing have created coin collecting niches that history shows may not hold their long-term value.
Collecting 101
From the July 3, 2026, newsletter, readers revealed that most collect at least some exonumia, while one collector’s interests stretch far beyond numismatics.
US Coins
Special reverse proof Morgan and Peace dollars commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with dual dates and a Liberty Bell privy mark.
Paper Money
Bhutan honors its Fourth Druk Gyalpo with three new polymer bank notes featuring upgraded security and lasting legal-tender status.
US Coins
A limited number of special “July 4” privy-marked quarters will enter circulation for America’s 250th anniversary.
Collecting 101
From the June 26, 2026, newsletter, readers agreed that third-party grading should remain an option for collectors, but most opposed having the U.S. Mint sell pre-graded coins.
Collecting 101
Collectors and the public alike have a chance to cash in as Liberty Coin Service offers $100 for the first five 2026 “July 4th” privy-mark quarters brought through its doors.
Collecting 101
From privy-marked quarters to one-year-only circulating designs, the U.S. Mint is making America’s 250th anniversary a landmark year for collectors.
World Coins
Coin shortages, rising metal values, and a proposed new denomination are reshaping Egypt’s circulating coinage.
Paper Money
A historic change to U.S. currency signatures could create unexpected collecting opportunities, especially for the nation’s lowest-denomination notes.
Paper Money
Texas’ new Redback gold notes blend precious metals, modern technology, and a revival of Republic-era currency into a collectible unlike any other.
Collecting 101
Meet the acclaimed sculptor and medallic artist whose work has influenced coins, medals, and monuments for decades. Eugene Daub reflects on his career, inspirations, and latest projects.
World Coins
A single Spanish cob discovered in Patagonia is helping archaeologists pinpoint the site of a failed 16th-century colonial settlement at the Strait of Magellan.
Coin Market
Public reaction to a recently released Trump commemorative highlights a longstanding challenge for numismatics: helping people understand the difference between coins, medals, and legal tender.
Collecting 101
From the June 19, 2026, newsletter, readers offered sharply differing views on specie, with some seeing a revival of sound money and others viewing digital currency as the inevitable future.
World Coins
The 2026 Coin of the Year 100 continues with the Best Contemporary Event category, recognizing coins that commemorate people, institutions, and events that have shaped the modern world.
