Groundbreaking Research Leads to New Rick Tomaska Book on Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars

I first met Rick Tomaska (virtually, through email and phone conversations) in the early weeks of 2005, not long after I came aboard as publisher at Whitman Publishing. Editorial work was under way on the 59th edition of the Guide Book of United States Coins (the hobby’s popular “Red Book”), and Rick shared his knowledge … Read more

The Best Secured Coin Shows for 2017

Col. Steven Ellsworth

Colonel Steven Ellsworth, ret. of the Butternut Company has announced the annual selection of “The Best Secured Coin Shows for year 2017.” COL Ellsworth personally attended over 36 coin shows and conventions in 2017, closely observing and evaluating the various types of security measures provided to both dealers and the public. In addition, he receives … Read more

Holiday-Christmas Party in February!

Our club’s 2017 Holiday-Christmas Party has been rescheduled for 6:00 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2018. (Please note new earlier time and Sunday schedule.) Your tickets are still good for the event and the location stays the same: Cross Creek Cafe. We are looking at possibly changing the menu instead of having the traditional turkey/ham holiday … Read more

Carson City Morgan Dollars Book Expanded

Whitman Publishing announces the upcoming January 23, 2018, release of the newly expanded, updated, and revised fourth edition of Carson City Morgan Dollars, by professional numismatists Adam Crum, Selby Ungar, and Jeff Oxman. The 160-page hardcover book will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com), for $24.95. The fourth … Read more

Heritage Auctions’ New Mobile App

Collectors may browse and bid in hundreds of auctions and access more than 4 million prices realized from the convenience of their smartphone with the debut of the Heritage Auctions Mobile App. The new, free smartphone application offers Face ID and Touch ID sign-in, free appraisals using your device’s camera, instant lot tracking and one-touch … Read more

Rare 1882 Gold Certificate To Attract Strong Bidding

An extremely rare 1882 gold certificate that could sell for $500,000 or more is expected to draw the heaviest pursuit among serious collectors at the FUN Currency Auction in Tampa, Fla. “The January FUN auction is like no other event,” Heritage Auctions Currency Director Dustin Johnston said. “Each year, we encounter some really extraordinary rarities, … Read more