Witter Coin of San Francisco will soon launch WitterBrick, described by company officials as “a creative program that will energize both current and new collectors with an exhilarating way of building incredible coin collections.” Similar to the concept of buying sealed packs of trading cards, WitterBrick will offer sealed boxes of carefully-selected, vintage and modern … Read more
Whitman is set to release the eagerly awaited third volume of the sixth edition of the Cherrypickers’ Guide to Rare Die Varieties of United States Coins. This renowned series, celebrated for its excellence in numismatic literature, continues to serve as an invaluable resource for collectors seeking to identify and understand rare coin die varieties. These … Read more
In its early days, the Confederate Treasury made a significant decision that set it apart from the U.S. Treasury: requiring Treasury officials to hand-sign every Treasury note and bond. Initially, this seemed reasonable under the expectation of a short war. However, as the conflict extended over four years, the Confederacy eventually printed over $1.5 billion … Read more
The United States Mint (www.USMint.gov) is set to make a significant appearance at the inaugural Great American Coin and Collectibles Show, which will take place from September 11-14, 2024, at the Tampa, Florida Convention Center. This new event, co-produced by Coin World magazine (www.CoinWorld.com) and Shepherd Expos Management, promises to be a highlight for numismatists … Read more
Prepare for a numismatic spectacle unlike any other as the Great American Coin and Collectibles Show makes its grand debut at the Tampa Convention Center from September 11th to 14th, 2024. Among the illustrious treasures to be showcased, one of America’s most renowned rare coins, the legendary 1913 Liberty Head nickel, will take center stage, … Read more
One of our very own Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA) members, Norman Thomas, who recently visited the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, has graciously shared his experience and photos of a remarkable piece of numismatic art that will surely pique the interest of our community. The Booth Western Art Museum, renowned as … Read more