ANA Cancels 2020 Summer Seminar

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The American Numismatic Association (ANA) announced that the 2020 Summer Seminar, scheduled for June 27-July 9 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19) safety concerns.  “While it seemed inevitable with each passing week, we were officially notified by Colorado College today that they are suspending all summer programs and camps in … Read more

Did the U.S. Mint Show Us How to Deal with Pandemics?

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An article today reminds us lack of widespread disease is the exception in human history.  Thankfully, current conditions are tame compared to hardships our Ancestors endured. “How one federal agency took care of its workers during the yellow fever pandemic in the 1790s” describes how the U.S. Mint coped. … yellow fever became epidemic in … Read more

World War Wonders

The World War II years were difficult years historically, but they were also incredibly important years numismatically. During the 1941-1945 span, some of the most significant (and valuable) coin rarities were minted, possibly due in part to the loss of experienced workers at the U.S. mints to the service. Arguably, there were more interesting and … Read more

New 2021 OFFICIAL RED BOOK Will Debut April 7

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The 74th edition of the coin-collecting hobby’s annual Guide Book of United States Coins (popularly known as the “Red Book”) will debut April 7, 2020. The new volume includes completely updated pricing and auction data reflecting the current market for collectible U.S. coins, along with historical information and guidance on how to build a valuable … Read more

Heritage Auctions’ Mark Borckardt Named 2020 Numismatist of the Year

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Award places Heritage Auctions Senior Numismatist in elite company among top numismatists Heritage Auctions Senior Numismatist Mark Borckardt received one of the highest individual honors within the hobby when he was named 2020 Numismatist of the Year by the American Numismatic Association. “This honor is important to me,” Borckardt said. “This award validates my numismatic … Read more

Historic 1858 Proof Liberty Eagle Gold Coin Offered

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An 1858 Liberty Eagle, one of the most historic U.S. gold coins ever minted and the only specimen known outside of museums, will headline Heritage Auctions’ U.S. coins offerings during the Central States Numismatic Society auctions, April 22-25 in Dallas.  “Heritage is honored to have been selected to offer this historically important coin to its … Read more