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Rare Banknote Reveals the Economic Collapse of Mingo Junction
A scarce $5 national banknote from Mingo Junction, Ohio, exposes the dramatic rise and fall of a steel town whose fortunes were tied to the American industrial era and the fate of its local banks
Long Beach Expo 2026 brings new energy to coin collecting
The Long Beach Expo returns this September with a renewed focus on collectors and dealers. Attendees can expect on-site grading, U.S. Mint releases, and direct access to numismatic experts at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Twelve Platinum Eagles Escape Mint Controls to Become Six Figure Rarities
A 2007-W $100 American Platinum Eagle with a rare frosted FREEDOM inscription has sold for $290124 after a dramatic auction. Only twelve such trial coins were ever released by mistake making it one of the rarest modern US coins
CAC Approval Drives Rare Coin Auction Prices to New Highs
August 2026 auctions at four major US houses revealed that coins with CAC approval consistently sold for far more than similar non-CAC pieces, confirming the market's willingness to pay for independent quality verification
Lost Medal Discovery Rewrites the Final Chapter of a US Collectors Series
A rare bronze medal, once thought never to exist, has surfaced as the unofficial 130th entry in the Society of Medalists series. Its story exposes the turbulent fate of a historic US mint and the collectors who chase its legacy.
Revolutionary War Submarine Medal Marks 250 Years of Innovation
A new art medal commemorates the Turtle, the first submarine used in combat during the American Revolution, highlighting its technical breakthroughs and the risks of early underwater warfare
British Trade Dollar Analysis Wins Numismatic Literary Guild Award
A detailed study of the British Trade Dollar has earned Eric Brothers a top honor from the Numismatic Literary Guild, highlighting the coin's role in international commerce and the complexities of currency export in the British Empire
Ancient Coins Break Auction Records as Collectors Target Rarities
Rare ancient coins from Greece and Rome drew fierce competition at major August auctions, with standout pieces selling well above estimates and confirming the enduring appeal of historical currency among collectors
Elite Saint Gaudens Gold Set Named Top PCGS Registry Winner
PCGS has named the Elite Saint-Gaudens $20 Gold set as its 2026 Set of the Year, highlighting a surge in competitive coin collecting and the growing diversity of top-ranked collections worldwide
Five US Coins Break Million Dollar Barrier at Heritage ANA Auction
A single 1879 Quintuple Stella led five US coins past the million dollar mark at Heritage's 2026 ANA auctions, as collectors pushed total sales to over $67 million and set new records for American and world rarities
How a Unique Eisenhower Dollar Became a Million Dollar Coin
A 1976 Eisenhower Dollar with no mintmark and a silver proof finish surfaced in a Washington department store cash register. Its unexplained origin and unique features have pushed its value close to $1 million
Manifest Destiny Banknotes Reveal the Cost of American Expansion
Historic US banknotes captured the ideology of Manifest Destiny but also documented the forced removal of Native Americans and the transformation of land and sovereignty through westward expansion
Painted Quarters Reveal Hidden Stories in US Coin Circulation
Painted quarters have surfaced as more than just oddities in US change drawers. From secret honesty tests in 1970s pizza parlors to collectors tracking decades of marked coins, these coins expose overlooked aspects of American cash culture
Coin Collecting Faces a Digital Future as Physical Cash Fades
As cash use drops and AI transforms authentication, coin collecting is entering a new era. From digital grading to lunar commemoratives, the next 250 years will test how numismatics adapts to a world where physical currency is no longer essential.
Canada Marks Library of Parliament Anniversary With New Gold and Silver Coins
The Royal Canadian Mint has released two limited-edition coins to honor the 150th anniversary of the Library of Parliament, highlighting the building's survival through disaster and its unique architectural legacy
Chrysler's Superfinish Process Redefined Engine Longevity
Chrysler's Superfinish process promised engines with dramatically extended lifespans and set new standards for surface precision. This article examines how a technical breakthrough in the 1930s reshaped both automotive engineering and industrial marketing
Indian Rupee Banknotes Resurface Decades After Shipwrecks
Long-lost Indian rupee banknotes and currency paper have been recovered from four twentieth-century British shipwrecks, revealing how fragile monetary cargoes survived war, sabotage, and decades underwater
Physical Money Carries Fewer Health Risks Than Many Assume
Despite persistent concerns about germs on cash, new research finds the risk of illness from handling coins and banknotes is far lower than most people believe, with infectious transmission through money now considered extremely rare
Massachusetts Minted Its Own Silver Shilling Against Royal Orders
The 1652 Pine Tree Shilling was Massachusetts' answer to a currency shortage and royal neglect, sparking a monetary experiment that left a mark on American coinage and still commands record prices among collectors
Why Cleaning Coins Can Destroy Collector Value
Cleaning or altering coins can permanently reduce their value and grade. Yet for some collectors, problem coins offer a way to fill gaps at a lower cost. Here is what every collector needs to know before making a decision
US Mint Revives Saint Gaudens High Relief Gold Coin for 250th Anniversary
The US Mint will release a new Saint Gaudens High Relief $20 gold coin and silver medal set for the nation's 250th anniversary, capping its Best of the Mint series with a design that once challenged the limits of coin production
Two Presidential Coin Gifts Reveal Unbroken Chain of Political History
A rare set of two US presidential presentation coins, each with original White House documentation and provenance, has emerged as a unique record of political and numismatic diplomacy spanning two administrations
Royal Mint Marks Star Trek Sixty Years With Limited Collector Coin
The Royal Mint has launched a Star Trek coin for the franchise's sixtieth anniversary, offering collectors a choice of gold, silver, and uncirculated versions with a second release planned for November
Rare Walking Liberty Half Dollars Set for Major Auction in 2026
A landmark auction will bring over 250 rare Walking Liberty half dollars from the Mack C. Chase Collection to market for the first time in over a decade, offering collectors a unique chance to acquire top-graded US coins with historic significance
Young Collectors Drive US Coin Market Shift in 2026
A new generation is transforming US coin collecting as modern coins and innovative designs attract younger buyers and women. Dealers report record PCGS submissions and profits shifting away from classic rarities
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