European Cultural Preservation Laws and the Private Coin Collector: A Primer
By Shaun Pearce - Jollys Jewellers....
Coin collecting is a fascinating hobby, and even a potentially profitable one as coins can appreciate in value. However, when...
Heritage Auctions Joins Petition vs. ‘Onerous’ Proposed German Law
Legislation seen as negatively impacting German coins and collectibles business by requiring undue burden of provenance on dealers
Heritage Auctions has announced its support for...
Cultural Property Enforcement – Ancient Artifact Smuggling now “impossible” in Egypt
Army special forces stand at the entrance to the Egyptian Museum
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog....
A Cairo Post article of June 21,...
Ohio House of Representatives Passes Coin Sales Tax Exemption (UPDATE July 6, 2015)
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
UPDATE, 7-6-2015: House Bill 26 was considered by the Ohio State Senate for the first time on June 18,...
Navigating The Retirement Maze: Are “Home Storage” Precious Metals IRAs Legit?
By Seth Pierce - Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP....
DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this article is provided for informational purposes only and does not...
Requiring Provenance: An Injustice to Ancient Coin Collectors
By Alfredo De La Fé....
At the 2015 Cultural Property Advisory Committee (CPAC) hearing to discuss a potential renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...
Cultural Property & Coins – The CCPIA: Then and Now
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog ....
The Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act of 1983 (CCPIA) has been in effect for more...
Government’s Case to Confiscate Langbord-Switt 1933 Double Eagles Crumbles
By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek .....
Three-judge ruling in Langbord et al v. U.S. Department of the Treasury et al puts renewed spotlight on 10...
Taxing Coin Sales: A Bureaucratic Nightmare In The Making?
By Al Doyle for CoinWeek....
It's potentially one of the bigger - but least publicized - issues involving the purchase of precious metals, rare coins...
Coins and the Law : Media rush to judgement challenged
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog ………..
Editors Note: It is shocking how ignorant and misinformed the media is when it comes to...
Bernard von NotHaus, “Architect” of the Liberty Dollar, to be Sentenced
Liberty Dollar creator and self-proclaimed "monetary architect" Bernard von NotHaus, who was found guilty in US federal court in North Carolina in March 2011...
Coins and the Law – On Second Thought—a chance for rule of law?
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog ………..
The SAFE endorsement of Britain's Article 11c of Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 at first blush...
CoinWeek Q&A with Former Congressman Mike Castle
By Charles Morgan for CoinWeek .....
Congressman Mike Castle served as governor of the state of Delaware from 1985 to 1992 and served almost 18...
As Legal Issues Mount, Merit Gold Customers Seek Relief
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
In CoinWeek’s initial report on Merit Gold and Silver, we wrote that the Santa Monica City’s...
Precious Metals Prices Will Be More Volatile Beginning October 1
Commentary on Precious Metals Prepared for CoinWeek.com
By Patrick A. Heller
Precious Metals Prices are going to get more volatile starting October 1. The CME Group (NASDAQ:...
Hobby Protection and Marketplace Fairness Act Legislative Updates. VIDEO: 9:21.
Jimmy Hayes, Numismatic Lobbyist and former Congressman.
The intricacies of passing legislation and how bills can be changed and amended are highlighted in this explanation...
How New Minnesota Coin Dealer Registration Law Affects Dealers in Other States. VIDEO: 3:37
Gary Adkins, Gary Adkins & Associates
Interviewer: David Lisot, CoinWeek.com..........
Recent legislation in Minnesota requires any business buying or selling more than $5000 to register with...
ICTA Launches New Website to Enhance User Experience
The Industry Council for Tangible Assets launched today a new website at ictaonline.org. The website’s updated design is great-looking and is full of new...
Daily Record: Five years on, test case on coins tries USAO’s patience
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog ………..
The Daily Record, a news service for Maryland based business and legal professions, ran an interesting...
Discussion on Egyptian Coins at State Department MOU hearing leaves room for optimism
By Wayne Sayles – Ancient Coin Collecting Blog ...........
The public session of the Cultural Property Advisory Committee hearing to consider a potential Memorandum of...
ICTA Victory: Oklahoma Bullion Law makes Coins and Bullion Sales Tax Exempt – Video
Industry Council for Tangible Assets helps secure victory for precious metal investors in the Sooner State....
On June 4, 2014, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed...
Ancient Coin Collecting: The Rubber Stamp of Injustice
By Wayne Sayles - Ancient Coin Collecting .....
In forfeiture proceedings currently before the United States District Court in Baltimore, the government has prompted genuine...
ANA members urged to support World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act
On June 13, 2013, Congressmen Doug Lamborn, R-Colorado, introduced The World War I American Veterans Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. The American Numismatic Association has...
THE COLLECTIBLE COIN PROTECTION ACT (HR 1849)
Non-Partisan Bill Aims to Thwart Influx of Counterfeit Coins
Washington D.C
In an effort to stimulate interest in the passage of H.R. 1849 (The Collectible Coin...
German Supreme Court ruling favorable to Ancient Coin Collectors
By Wayne G. Sayles – Ancient Coin Collectors Guild ……..
While U.S. Courts have consistently avoided hearing arguments about the validity of imposing trade restrictions...
Ancient Coin Collectors Guild and Legislation Affecting Ancient Coin Importation. VIDEO: 2:45.
Wayne Sayles, Executive Director, Ancient Coin Collectors Guild
Interviewer: David Lisot
Recent legislation has made it very difficult to import ancient coins into the United States...
The Commemorative Coins of the 112th Congress
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
With so many important issues facing the country, it’s almost a tad impolitic to analyze and discuss...
PCGS Gives Congressmen A Close Look At Counterfeiting Problems
During June 27, 2012 meetings with numismatic leaders in Washington, DC, influential U.S. Congressmen and congressional staff members learned about rare coin authentication and...
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED, GOLDLINE ANNOUNCES
Precious Metals Company Will Continue to Set Standard For Customer Disclosures
Goldline International Inc., the precious metals leader in customer service and disclosures, today announced...
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: The Fate of Ten Switt-Langbord 1933 Double Eagle $20...
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, markets, and coin collecting #62
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds .....
On July 7,...