A vault door will mark the entrance to the National Museum of American History’s new Gallery of Numismatics and its inaugural exhibition, “The Value of Money.” Opening July 1, the gallery will delve into the National Numismatic Collection (NNC)—one of the Smithsonian’s oldest and most treasured collections—to uncover stories related to the origins, innovations, messages, … Read more
Heritage Auctions has announced that it will officially open in Hong Kong in late 2015, and that it has hired Kenneth Yung as its Director of Asian Operations. The company is currently finalizing its plans to acquire space in the city and will hold its first official auction in December. “Heritage already has many clients … Read more
With the U.S. Treasury getting ready to feature a woman on the new $10 bill, the subject of women on money is more relevant today than ever before. To celebrate this, Whitman Publishing announces the release of a beautifully illustrated new coffee-table book, 100 Greatest Women on Coins. Ron Guth, one of America’s most popular … Read more
Great rarities from Part Two of the New Orleans collection, highlighted by a gem 1880 Coiled Hair stella, led the way as the Heritage Auctions’ June 4-7, 2015 Long Beach US Coin auctionroared to a total of just over $17 million. All results from this official auction of the Long Beach Coin and Collectibles Expo … Read more
Whitman Publishing announces the release of the second volume of the Whitman Encyclopedia of Mexican Money, by Don and Lois Bailey. The 480-page hardcover book debuts June 30, 2015. It will be available from booksellers and hobby shops nationwide, and online (including at www.Whitman.com), for $39.95. The book can also be borrowed for free as a benefit of membership … Read more
The Thursday–Sunday, July 16–19, 2015, Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo will feature enhanced security for the safety and convenience of its visitors, dealers, and their families. More information and details of the following points are at expo.whitman.com. More police officers at the Convention Center. Additional uniformed Baltimore Police Department officers will be stationed at the … Read more