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The article introduces the Royal Canadian Mint's new 2024 coin, which features a 3D dragonfly and water lily design with a movable dragonfly and a crystal-embedded lily. It also discusses the coin's large size, its sterling silver and gold-plated elements, the limited mintage of 1,250, and its elegant packaging with a wooden base and clear dome cover.

The article focuses on coin collectors fascinated by Russian copper coinage and mentions decision to make changes to the coin made in 1755 on ruble standard. Topics discussed include devaluation of krestoviks also known as piataks which are still overvalued, concern in Treasury about state of currency by French and Indian War in Colonial America in 1756, and wreath closing in copper coins of the 1757 design.

The article discusses the effects of the S.S. Central America sinking in September 1857 to the coin collecting hobby in the U.S. Also cited are the price of copper planchets in 1852-1853, the alloys prepared by melter and refiner James Booth for cent coinage, the support shown by U.S. Mint director James Ross Snowden on Booth's coin design featuring copper and nickel.

The article focuses on coin collection at Goldberg Auction which includes gold medals of Iran. Topics discussed include sales of U.S. copper coins by auctioneers Ira and Larry Goldberg; information on fate of Carlisle siege coinage; and focus on creativity in the metallic designs in Modern Iran Founders gold medal struck in 1969.

The article reports on CIT (Coin Invest Trust) and its innovative approach to modern coin collecting. It highlights the latest coin releases, including the Topography-Grand Canyon coin, known for its deep relief design resembling the Grand Canyon and the Striking Heads-The Vexed Man coin, which captures the emotion of the sculpture it represents through ultra-high relief.

The article discusses developments in collecting coins from Haiti. Also cited are the first coins issued by Haiti in 1802 under Governor Toussaint L'Ouverture, a brief history of Haiti like the declaration of sovereignty by Jean-Jacques Dessalines in 1804, his assassination in 1806, the governments of Henri Christophe and Alexandre Petion, and the rule of Jean Pierre Boyer.

The article discusses the process of selecting the designs of earlier issues in the series and of attending the subsequent first strike ceremonies at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia and public release ceremonies. It mentions that the North Star used by escaping slaves to follow the Underground Railroad to Michigan and a white pine tree plus three modern-era symbols to the right an early automobile and the Mackinac Bridge.

The article discusses the circulation on variety of coins under the political leadership of Roman Emperor Gallienus in 253-260 A. D. A brief profile of Emperor Gallienus with details on his educational attainment, political advocacy and death is noted. Gallienus political leadership and colonies across the provinces of Germany and Danube area is presented. It also highlights the preservation of Gallienus coins depicting antonianii and political rebellions.

The article discusses launch of new coin collection to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) by Royal Australian Mint. Topics include coin collection featuring of color depictions of RAAF aircraft from beginning with S.E.5a bi-plane to the present with F-35A Joint Strike Fighter; aim to commemorate significant events, anniversaries and organizations that are meaningful to the Australian people; and focus of design to illustrate the evolution in RAAF.

The article discusses planning of British Royal Mint to gift a commemorative coin to 95 individuals turning 95 in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's 95 birthday. Topics discussed include collection of coins throughout 2021 on which the inscription ‘My Heart and My Devotion" will appear, referencing a promise the queen made in 1957 during her first speech; information on symbolic design representing the monarch's nine decades; and launch of series of commemorative coins by Royal Mint.

The article focuses on King Henry I of England and his collectible coins. His coins are said to be interesting due to large variety of types. A brief background on the power base established by the king is presented. On August 5, 1100, Henry was crowned by Maurice, Bishop of London, and got married to the Scottish Princess Edith in November 1100. His reign produced a series of 15 types of penny and two types of round halfpenny. The first type has some similarities with the coins of William II.

The article looks at the numismatic and artistic works of sculptor Laura Gardin Fraser. Born in 1889 near Chicago and raised in and near New York City, Fraser became the first woman to design a coin struck by the U.S. Mint. It is inferred that Fraser has designed more than 100 medals over the course of her career, as well as had designed and sculpted heroic-sized pieces on display throughout the U.S.

The article explores the celestial themes on coins, medals, token and paper money. Noted is that the ancients of cultures have higher regard the use of stars to be portrayed on coins, bank notes, tokens, and medals in a various ways on the belief that they are immortal beings. Several tokens and medals portray some of the constellation such as the silver Singapore Mint peace celebrating the Halley's comet wherein the other side portraying Leo.

The article reports on the America the Beautiful program which authorizes the featuring of the American national parks in the U.S. Coins. It presents the statement by U.S. Mint spokesperson Cynthia Meals about the goal and theme of the program, and the reason they use the coin collecting hobby as a vehicle for promoting the parks. It cites the bill that introduced the program, and the process involved in selecting the design for the coin. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article offers information on the 1797 half dollar. Topics discussed include the emergence of the 1796 and 1797 half dollars as the only coins with a Draped Bust obverse and Small Eagle reverse designs, price for the 15-star and 16-star obverse 1796 coins, and the scarcity of the dates in the grading service totals.

The article reports on the sales recorded by the Lulu Collection of Walking Liberty half dollars in the Stack's Bowers Galleries Costa Mesa Auction in California in June 2021. Topics discussed include the emergence of almost all 20 coins in the collection as the top coins in the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) Population Report, record sales of the 1943 MS-68+ PCGS coin in the Short Set category, and the auction to be held by the firm at the World's Fair of Money in Illinois.

The article offers information on the availability of the "Designer Edition" of two-coin set of American Eagles gold coins for collectors at the U.S. Mint on July 29, 2021 and reports on the designing of the coins by designer Jennie Norrie and sculpted by artist Renata Gordon, as of July 2021.

The article discusses the aspects of countermarking of old coins in the ancient times by addition of imagery or lettering to existing coins instead of than melting and striking afresh. An overview on the effects of inflation and metal shortages in the deduction of coins' weight, is provided. Also emphasized is the circulation of overstruck or marked Spanish America silver coins during the ancient times.

The article discusses the life and work of the late Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem engraver and medallist. An overview on Pistrucci's information of his family, education and accomplishments as an artist, is provided. He was categorically against to copying the work of another artist. It also mentions the advantages of the reducing machine that he purchased for the different denominations.

The article explores the altered or engraved coins ranging from simply holed for suspension to elegant engraved sentimental love tokens. It discusses some uses of coins including as adornment, for political purpose and as evidence of identity as well as a record of events and rights of passage. It also provides information on the meanings and allusions of symbols of love tokens including cupid, dove and flowers.

The article highlights changes in coinage system in U.S. Topics discussed include economic problems faced by Mint in the manufacturing of large cents, advantages of flying eagle cent, and replacement of flying eagle cent by Indian head cent. Other topics discussed are change in design of Indian head cent, collectors high demand for Indian head cent, and composition of Indian head cent comprising of copper, nickel, tin and zinc.

The article offers information on the design of Wailuku Plantation starfish token and mentions the reason behind its appeal to collectors.

The article focuses on the Washington quarter coins, which is nearly ninety years old in the U.S. The author discusses some interesting bargains related to the coin. It is noted that in the Washington quarter series, the changing-reverse years span from 1999 to 2020. It is mentioned that collectors are aware that there were proof sets issued from 1936 to 1942, then again starting in 1950.

The article focuses on the depiction of fire nymphs in the Greek coins. It says that the dancing nymphs' adoration in the Hellenistic drachms of Apolonia represents Nymphaeum of Apolonia, which is a depiction of burning petroleum. It adds that the depiction of fire is regarded as veneration by Apolonians and Pyroeads. It also highlights the representation of cow-and-calf type struck in the 3rd to 1st centuries B.C.

The article examines the governing aspects of ancient coin evaluation wherein there are four main components contributing to its appeal. These components include grade, strike, and surface. Opinions reportedly vary when it comes to grading coins as collectors have different preferences. It that a coin with fine style will be graded highly compared to a coin of lesser style that is otherwise equal.

The article focuses on the rarity of medieval coins. It notes that the coin's mint, mintage, date, color, or condition can be emphasized to enhance the piece of and pique the interest of buyers. It also mentions that collectors' interests depend on hammered coins which are literally handmade and inherently unique.

The author outlines the changes in numismatics in the U.S. in past 100 years ending in 2011. He notes that the availability of resources in collecting tokens, coins, paper money, and medals were few in 1911. He considers this era as the time when collectors expand their knowledge through advertisements in hobby publications. He observes that modern collectors need not learn how to grade coins, they just buy certified slabs.

The article presents the opportunities in collecting medieval coins. Some consider the coins as a representation of their country of origin or faith. It notes that some of these coins are crossovers of varied collecting areas making them difficult to acquire. It points out that coins, the people they represent, and the stories behind them serve as unique introductions to times and how life was lived and perceived.

The article reports on partnership between the Coin designer, Jamie Franki and Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) to hand autograph label inserts for certified coins bearing his designs. Topics include focuses on modernized design of the 2006 "Return to Monticello" where Jefferson nickel gained the University of North Carolina Charlotte Department of Art and Art History associate professor positive reviews from coin collectors.