The King of American Coins – the Dollar of 1804 –...

Background of the ANA’s Idler 1804 Dollar as Exhibited at the 2011 World’s Fair of Money in Chicago -  Part 1 By Mark Ferguson for...

What Goes On at the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of...

By Mark Ferguson for CoinWeek – MFrarecoins.com If you’ve never been to a summer ANA convention, or if you’ve never been to any coin show...

Coin Analyst Special Report: Congress May End Dollar Coin Program

By Louis Golino for Coin Week Major print and broadcast media seldom focus on coins. But in the past two weeks the...

Numismatic Theatre Schedule Set for Chicago

Numismatic Theatre, a popular feature of the American Numismatic Association’s convention education programs, has been finalized for the 2011 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of...

Official Medal for 2011 World’s Fair of Money Honors History of...

The official medal for the American Numismatic Association’s 120th Anniversary Convention, August 16-20 in Chicago, is available for purchase. Artist Jamie Franki, former master...

Story of the Hobo Nickel

Archie "Rollie" Taylor - President, Original Hobo Nickel Society Interviewer: David Lisot "Rollie" tells the story of the hobo nickel, how it came...

Jeff Garrett to Present PNG Seminar, “How to Accurately Value U.S....

(Rosemont, Illinois) -- Award-winning author Jeff C. Garrett will present a free public seminar, "How to Accurately Value United States Coins," during the Official...

Coin Board News – Number 19

By David W. Lange - July 2011 - www.coincollectingboards.net....   MARKET ACTIVITY There seemed to be more than the usual coin board activity on eBay over...

Tom Denly – Denly’s of Boston

Tom Denly Denly’s of Boston Interviewer: David Lisot Tom Denly has been a paper money dealer for decades and knows the Memphis Paper Show from the earliest...

Neil Shafer – Paper Money Writer, Researcher & Collector

Neil Shafer Paper Money Writer, Researcher & Collector Neil Shafer is one of the worlds’ top author and researcher for paper money. His knowledge covers many...

Andrew A. Shiva – Paper Money Collector and Professor of Forensic...

Andrew A. Shiva Paper Money Collector and Professor of Forensic Psychology Interviewer: David Lisot Andrew Shiva has assembled one of the most comprehensive and extraordinary collections of...

Bim Gander, EAC Vice President

Bim Gander shares why EAC selected Portland for its host city for this year’s convention as well as why people become members of Early...

Byzantine Bronzes at EAC

Members of Early American Coppers (EAC) are collectors of early American copper coins. Once you get the "copper bug" you find out that copper...

Video Tribute to Leon Hendrickson of Silvertowne

The 72nd anniversary CSNS Convention had a special moment during the annual numismatic gathering. There was a reunion of 9 different CSNS past presidents...

Coin Market Report: Hi-Yo Silver! Away!

By Kathleen Duncan - Pinnacle Rarities The recently attended Central States Numismatic Society's convention in Rosemont, IL exceeded expectations. We had a superb buying show,...

Uncirculated Serial Number One SF Red Seals bring $638,250 at CSNS...

World notes, obsoletes and error notes continue strong performance in April 27-May 2 CSNS auction in Rosemont, IL Heritage Auctions’ 2011 April Rosemont Central States...

Video News: A gathering of nine past presidents of CSNS

Central States Conventions always bring together some of the most important people in that coin collecting organization. This gathering of luminaries included nine past...

Central States Hits the Windy City!

By William Shamhart - NumismaticAmericana.com As you all know, I have a hard time writing, especially when I have a deadline. Since I have returned...

Video News: CoinWeek Talks with Bob Brueggeman at CSNS PNG Day

Executive Director of the Professional Numismatists Guild talks about the PNG Day in conjunction with the Central States Numismatic Society Convention and why PNG...

President Obama Signs 1099 Repeal

President Obama late Thursday signed into law legislation repealing the 1099 reporting provision enacted as part of the healthcare reform bill. Several insurance industry trade...

Video News: Legislation Affecting the Numismatic Industry

Eloise Ullman, Executive Director of ICTA (INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR TANGIBLE ASSETS) discusses legislative efforts important to the numismatic industry, including Chinese Counterfeits. ICTA is the...

Video News: Coin Market and Hobby News from Canada

About The Canadian Numismatic Association The Royal Canadian Numismatic Association is a non-profit educational organization formed in 1950 and incorporated by Canada Charter in 1963....

AMERICAN NUMISMATIC SOCIETY UNVEILS MANTIS: A MAJOR NUMISMATIC RESEARCH TOOL

American Numismatic Society Director Ute Wartenberg Kagan today unveiled the new interactive ANS collection search tool, MANTIS (http://numismatics.org/search). MANTIS (Mantis: A Numismatic Technologies...

Gold Silver PAC Reception at Baltimore Expo

Legislative Efforts to Stop Chinese Counterfeiting and Repeal 1099 Requirements The Gold & Silver PAC held a reception honoring Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX21): Chairman, House...

Gold & Silver PAC update

By Mark Olanoff The House and Senate are back in session after spending time in their home districts last week. As reported earlier both the...

Larry Shepherd talks about ANA Membership, Past Litigation and the 2011...

Larry Shepherd, executive Directory of the American Numismatic Associations talks with CoinWeek's David Lisot about the ANA membership (down 10%), issues with past...

Opening Ceremonies at the ANA Money Show in Sacramento

ANA Executive Director Larry Shepherd presides over the Opening Ceremonies yesterday for the 2011 Spring ANA Money Show taking place in Sacramento, California. The American...

Hobby Groups Praise FTC’s Gold Advisory Edits

Leaders of three coin and precious metals hobby and professional groups are praising the Federal Trade Commission for acting on their suggested changes to...

Litigation Between Cipoletti & ANA Resolved And Settlement Includes Payment to...

The litigation between former American Numismatic Association Executive Director Christopher Cipoletti and the ANA has been resolved by settlement, which included the payment of...

PCGS Exhibits First Complete Set of Certified Proof $3 Gold in...

The first-ever complete set of certified proof U.S. $3 gold coins will be publicly displayed for the first time anywhere at the Professional Coin...