…that the 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin program is made up of the first U.S. coins that have ever been minted on purpose with convex/concave surfaces? A unique design concept, issued in denominations of $5 gold, $1 Silver and a 50 cent clad half. The 3 denominations were struck as Proof and Mint … Read more
“Four new educational slide shows and an article have been added to the free NumiStorica.com website for coin clubs and advanced numismatists. These new items follow the same eclectic mixture of topics” noted numismatic story-teller Bob Korver. “Eric P. Newman & The Successful Hunt For AUDUBON’S MISSING GROUSE” (25 minutes) In 1824, a young John … Read more
The Principal Deputy Director of the United States Mint, Rhett Jeppson, will autograph certificates of authenticity and U.S. Mint products at the Whitman Coin and Collectibles Baltimore Expo, Thursday, March 31, 2016. Coin collectors are invited to meet Mr. Jeppson from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The show is held at the Baltimore Convention Center. Mr. … Read more
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation is pleased to welcome Michael “Miles” Standish, a prominent numismatist, coin grader and industry innovator. As an NGC vice president, Standish’s responsibilities include oversight of NGC’s widely popular modern and bulk submission programs. Miles has 30+ years of experience to help you benefit from NGC’s bulk submission program. What can Miles … Read more
The American Numismatic Association’s 2016 National Money Show in Dallas is just around the corner. The convention will take place March 3-5 in Hall A of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin Street. The three-day show will feature more than 500 numismatic dealers with extensive inventories; a free appraisal area; a … Read more
…that the 2014 Kennedy Gold half dollar containing .750 ounces of .999 fine gold has a very unusual origin? Where most commemorative coin programs start in the House, pass the Senate and are signed into law by the President, the 2014 Kennedy Commemorative Coin Program was created by whim of the Treasury Department and the … Read more