Can Social Media Re-Energize the Rare Coin Market?
Meet younger numismatists where they are - on social media
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
While president of the American Numismatic Association...
What to Do When You Hear: ‘What’s a Buffalo Nickel?’
Suggestions for being a numismatic ambassador, and exploring opportunities in Newman IX
By Jim Bisognani - NGC Contributor ........
The other evening, Beth and I were...
Your Kids Don’t Want Your Coins, But I Know Someone Who Might
By David Schwager for CoinWeek .....
Kids today don’t care about coins. That’s not a problem.
A recent CoinWeek article discussed three events at the 2017...
At the End of an ANA Presidency, a Look Back and a Look Ahead
The Future of the American Numismatic Association
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Last week, my presidency of the American Numismatic Association (ANA)...
At the ANA, Many Attempts to Bridge the Coin Collecting Divide
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
To hear some veterans of the industry tell it, the coin hobby of today is a...
Adventure for Wyoming Family at the ANA World’s Fair of Money
By Jim Bisognani - NGC Contributor ........
Branch mint gold for dad; Indian cents and skiing-themed coins for son
As we go to press, the greatest...
ModernCoinMart, GovMint.com Offer 10 Golden Ticket Vouchers for Children at World’s Fair of Money
Children 15 years of age and younger can spot any of our employees on the bourse floor to redeem a golden ticket that will...
American Numismatic Association Awards College ANA Scholarships
ANA Scholarships
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) has awarded 2017 college scholarships to Collin J. Dempsey, a homeschool senior in Wilder, Tennessee, and William E....
Shelby Plooster Receives 2017 Young Numismatist of the Year Award
Shelby Plooster of Evans, Georgia, was named the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2017 Young Numismatist of the Year at the ANA’s Summer Seminar during...
Coin Collecting: Expanding the Hobby
Attracting young people is vital if numismatics is to thrive going forward
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
My term as president of...
World Commemorative Coins – Royal Australian Mint Celebrates 25 Years of Bananas in Pyjamas
By Royal Australian Mint ......
To celebrate 25 years of Australia’s most famous Banana duo from the ABC, the Royal Australian Mint held a meet-and-greet...
ANA Summer Seminar: Numismatic Vacation
If you have a serious interest in numismatics, you should consider spending one or two weeks attending Summer Seminar
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty...
ANA: Literary Awards Competition Open to Young Numismatists
Entries are now being accepted for the 2017 American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) Young Numismatist Literary Awards competition. The awards program encourages young writers and...
CoinWeek: How the Crocodile 3-Euro Coin Gets Its Color – 4K Video
Color printing technology has come a long way since the first colorized coins entered & scandalized the modern coin industry. In this exclusive video...
CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017
Brain Food
1.) The Secret Art History on Your Money
The “fancy heads” both prettied things up and...
Learn to be a Professional Numismatist: PNG Numismatic Education and Intern Program
If you’ve thought about turning your hobby into a full-time career, the Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.org) can help. PNG is accepting applications for its...
CoinWeek News Wire for December 30, 2016
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for December 30, 2016
Brain Food
1.) The medal detective
Few things mean as much to soldiers as their medals. But if...
Market Whimsy: Of Hoards and Buried Treasure
By Charles Morgan with Hubert Walker .....
Charles and Hubert's column Market Whimsy, which originally appeared in the American Numismatic Association (ANA) magazine The Numismatist, won...
Photo Diary: Greater Houston Coin Club Winter Events
By CoinWeek ....
2016 Houston Money Show
The 60th annual Houston Money Show took place December 1 through 3 at the George R. Brown Convention Center...
CoinWeek News Wire for December 16, 2016
By Coinweek ....
CoinWeek News Wire for December 16, 2016
Current Events
1.) The reasons Saudi Arabia stopped issuing paper riyals
"The number of one Riyal banknotes constitutes half...
Summer Seminar Scholarships Available for Talented Numismatists
Full and partial scholarships are available to both youths and adults who wish to attend the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) highly acclaimed 2017 Summer...
U.S. Mint Launches 35th America the Beautiful Quarter in South Carolina
On Thursday, November 17, the United States Mint joined the National Park Service to launch the America the Beautiful Quarters® Program coin honoring Fort...
Nominate a Notable Numismatist for an ANA Service Award
Deadline for service award nominations is January 15
Each year, the American Numismatic Association (ANA) bestows a host of service awards to deserving individuals in...
Legend Numismatics Hot Topics – Lehigh Valley Historical Society
By Laura Sperber - Legend Numismatics .......
Journal entries from the founder of Legend Numismatics, Laura Sperber, help you stay current with the real happenings...
Tips for Young Numismatists: Start Small, Think Big!
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek .....
Coin collecting is a fun and exciting hobby that captures the imagination of young and old....
Collectors Intrigued by Political Campaign Memorabilia
By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ......
Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Baltimore Expo on Deck; Colonial Copper Caper
As we go to press the...
It’s Not Too Early to Plan for the ANA’s 2017 National Money Show
Save Time and Bypass the Lines
Its not too early to be making plans for the American Numismatic Association's (ANA) 2017 National Money Show in...
Gold & Silver PAC October 2016 e-Newsletter
By Scott Barman for the Gold & Silver Political Action Committee .....
From the Political Coordinator
Every four years we elect a president and vice president....
American Numismatic Association Unveils “Treasures in Your Pocket”
You could have a collectible coin in your pocket change that might be worth hundreds of dollars
To encourage budding coin collectors, the American Numismatic...
The Future of Numismatics
By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) ......
Many great minds and tireless volunteers are working hard to secure a future for the hobby...