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Wire News - CoinWeek.com
1971-S Eisenhower Dollar Uncirculated : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   While the country at large’s desire for a large dollar coin at the start of the 1970s was hardly demonstrable, the gaming industry developed an acute need to find a replacement for the silver dollars it used to feed tens of thousands of slot […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1971-s-eisenhower-dollar-uncirculated-version-a-collectors-guide/">1971-S Eisenhower Dollar Uncirculated : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1971-S Jefferson Nickel : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   By late 1970, the Jefferson Nickel Proof master dies had become severely worn and lacked fine detail. To correct the issue, the United States Mint set out to create new masters to restore Felix Schlag’s iconic design. During the Mint’s re-engraving process, both Thomas Jefferson’s portrait and the reverse image […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1971-s-jefferson-nickel-a-collectors-guide/">1971-S Jefferson Nickel : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
U.S. Mint Announces Release of Final Coin in Platinum Proof Series Celebrating Five Freedoms of the First Amendment
United States Mint
<p>The United States Mint announced on Thursday, February 13, that it is releasing the fifth and final coin in the five-year First Amendment to the United States Constitution Platinum Proof Coin Series on February 20, at noon EST. Mintage is limited to 9,000 coins. Orders are limited to three units per household for the first […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/u-s-mint-announces-release-of-final-coin-in-platinum-proof-series-celebrating-five-freedoms-of-the-first-amendment/">U.S. Mint Announces Release of Final Coin in Platinum Proof Series Celebrating Five Freedoms of the First Amendment</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
VaultBox – Coins as Entertainment, Part 1: Jeff Garrett
Jeff Garrett
<p>By Jeff Garrett for Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) ……   As mentioned in a previous article, there were several new developments that unfolded at this year’s Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention. There was a sudden and unexpected demand for “collector” coins in the $50 to $1,000 range. One of our first wholesale clients purchased more […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/vaultbox-coins-as-entertainment-part-1-jeff-garrett/">VaultBox – Coins as Entertainment, Part 1: Jeff Garrett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
1885 Three-Cent Nickel : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   For the third year in a row, the Philadelphia Mint struck more Proof Three-Cent Nickels in 1885 than circulation strikes. After a million-coin mintage in 1881, new emissions of the outmoded oddball denomination were unnecessary. A paltry mintage of 1,000 circulation strike 1885 Three-Cent Nickels seems even smaller when you […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/1885-three-cent-nickel-a-collectors-guide/">1885 Three-Cent Nickel : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
See $100 Million of Historic Rare Coins at Family-Friendly Atlanta National Money Show
American Numismatic Association
<p>The public can have the thrill of being close up to more than $100 million of historic rare coins and currency, including a famous $3 million nickel, at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) National Money Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta, February 27-March 1, 2025. Visitors can also discover what their old coins […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/see-100-million-of-historic-rare-coins-at-family-friendly-atlanta-national-money-show/">See $100 Million of Historic Rare Coins at Family-Friendly Atlanta National Money Show</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Stack’s Bowers to Auction Paul McCartney Coins on Behalf of Royal Mint
Stack's Bowers
<p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries is honored to once again partner with The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom for an auction sale of exciting British numismatics. Presented in a special auction on March 19, 2025, will be a bespoke set of Presentation Edition gold and silver coins honoring Paul McCartney, one of the most acclaimed icons […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/stacks-bowers-to-auction-paul-mccartney-coins-on-behalf-of-royal-mint/">Stack’s Bowers to Auction Paul McCartney Coins on Behalf of Royal Mint</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
2001-S New York State Quarter Clad Proof : A Collector’s Guide
CoinWeek Notes
<p>By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek Notes …..   The 2001-S New York State Quarter Clad Proof is a base-metal Proof coin issued to honor the state of New York. The circulating version of the New York quarter was released on January 2, 2001, and became the first 50 States Quarters issue for that […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://coinweek.com/2001-s-new-york-state-quarter-clad-proof-a-collectors-guide/">2001-S New York State Quarter Clad Proof : A Collector’s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinweek.com">CoinWeek: Rare Coin, Currency, and Bullion News for Collectors</a>.</p>
Wire News - Numismatic.news
Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Louis Eliasberg, Sr. thought he had done the impossible when he acquired a unique 1873-CC no-arrows dime back in 1950. He thought he had, with the purchase of the 1873-CC no-arrows dime, completed a United States coin collection having every … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/item-of-the-week-1870-s-half-dime">Item of the Week: 1870-S Half Dime</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market
Richard Giedroyc
<p>Bullion and bullion-impacted coins continue to struggle as both gold and silver continue their slow yet modest decline. Generally available, yet collectible coins appear to be distancing themselves from bullion-impacted coins in value. There are weak spots in this area … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/once-leading-way-morgans-now-mixed-market">Once Leading Way, Morgans Now Mixed Market</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!
Numismatic News Staff
<p>With the release of an almost-dizzying number of products, you will find quite a few additions to this week’s charts. Of note are the bags and rolls of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve quarter, the Mighty Minters and U.S. Mint … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/mint-statistics-wwii-mayflower-ornaments-oh-my">Mint Statistics: WWII, Mayflower, Ornaments, Oh My!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Appearing at auction for just the second time in 113 years, a coveted 1807 Draped Bust quarter, the finest-known example of the type, ex: Stickney-Clapp-Eliasberg, brought a record-breaking $630,000 from the Bob R. Simpson Collection at Heritage Auctions’ U.S. Coins … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/simpson-quarter-nets-630000">Simpson Quarter Nets $630,000</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value
Pat Heller
<p>My grandfather Louis Heller was one of those who inspired me to become a coin and paper money collector. Before he died in the 1980s, he gave me a cigar box of inexpensive foreign coins from his collection. There weren’t … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/numismatic-gifts-have-enduring-value">Numismatic Gifts Have Enduring Value</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion
Numismatic News Staff
<p>Stack’s Bowers Galleries has acquired a business named Coins In Motion LLC, it announced Nov. 18. The patent-pending Coins In Motion technology creates high-resolution animations that “accurately capture the in-hand visual appeal of coins and bank notes in a manner … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/stacks-bowers-acquires-coins-in-motion">Stack’s Bowers Acquires Coins in Motion</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal
Richard Giedroyc
<p>If you’ve ever considered becoming a coin dealer in Ghana, you might want to think twice. The Bank of Ghana, the African nation’s central bank, recently announced it is illegal to profit from buying or selling the nation’s coins or bank notes. In an Oct. … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/ghana-coin-and-bank-note-trade-deemed-illegal">Ghana Coin and Bank Note Trade Deemed Illegal</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes
Kerry Rodgers
<p>On Jan. 15, during Spink’s NYINC World Banknotes Sale, highly collectable examples of all three known denominations of Sarawak 1945 small change notes will be of offer: 1 cent, 5 cents and 10 cents. Their provenance could not be better: … <a href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net/article/spink-to-offer-sarawak-1945-small-change-notes">Spink to Offer Sarawak 1945 Small Change Notes</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.numismaticnews.net">Numismatic News</a>.</p>
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