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The article focuses on the rising prices of gold and silver, driven by the weakness of the U.S. dollar. Topics include the increasing purchase of gold and silver by dealers, the stable market for scarce and rare coins, and the holding pattern of bank note values alongside stronger auction results for key rarities.

The article offers information on the diverging trends between coin and stamp collecting hobbies. Topics include Bill Gross's sale of his stamp collection, his expectation of a correction in the stamp market, the continued popularity of coin collecting, the presence of Young Numismatist meetings and clubs, and the brisk sales of coins by the U.S. Mint and at Costco.

The article focuses on recent market trends in numismatics, with topics including pricing listings for various U.S. and world coins. It highlights the release of the 2024 Gold and Silver American Eagle and gold Buffalo bullion coins by the U.S. Mint, coinciding with high silver and gold prices, attracting attention from collectors, investors, and coin dealers and some dealers express concerns about the impact on the sales of more modestly valued collectible coins.

The article focuses on the optimistic outlook for the numismatic market in 2024, particularly highlighted by the early January Florida United Numismatists show in Orlando, anticipated success in the FUN auction featuring the 11 part of the Bob R. Simpson Collection.

The article focuses on the recent surge in gold prices, breaking the (U.S. Dollar) 2,000 per ounce mark, leading to increased demand for generic circulation strike gold coins, modern gold commemorative coins, and gold American Eagles. It mentions that the rise is attributed to factors such as geopolitical conflicts, inflation fears, and stock market volatility.

The article informs the recent decline in prices and sales of bullion and bullion-impacted coins due to decreases in the spot price of gold, silver, and platinum, influenced by bond yield increases. Despite this, other segments of the coin market remain promising.Topic include U.S. Mint's best-selling coins include the 2023-S Proof Morgan and Peace silver dollars, along with the 2023-W $100 American Liberty gold coins. Collectibles, in general, are continuing to perform well as an asset class.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered five gold Byzantine coins in the ruins of a house, raising questions about the age of the building. The coins date back to the time of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, but the building itself is believed to be from the 10th century. The discovery of iron tools, ceramic vessels, and a fire in the building adds to the mystery. The study is being overseen by Dr. Stiliyan Ivanov from the National Historical Institute. [Extracted from the article]

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) has launched a new type of bullion coin called single source mined gold coins. These coins are being exclusively sold by Costco Canada. The rising prices of gold and gold-backed cryptocurrencies have increased interest in these coins. The 2024 single-source Gold Maple Leaf coins are being sold at select Costco stores and on their website. The coins have a face value of $50 but were initially sold for $3,600 when the spot price of gold was around $2,600. Costco also sells other numismatic items such as silver American Eagles and Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins. The gold coins are sourced from Agnico Eagle's Detour Lake mine in Northern Ontario. The coins feature King Charles III on the obverse and a sugar maple leaf on the reverse. They are protected by Bullion DNA technology to prevent counterfeiting. In Germany, a hoard of approximately 1,600 silver bracteate coins was discovered in Glottertal. These coins were minted in the 12th century and were commonly recalled and re-coined with different designs. Most of the coins in the hoard were minted around 1320 and originated from various cities in the region. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the use of coins and banknotes as tools for political propaganda, with examples ranging from ancient times to modern-day Africa. Topics include the influence of China on African nations through infrastructure projects featured on currency, the historical precedent of propaganda on money, and the U.S. influence on Liberia's coinage in the 19th century.

The article discusses the current value of gold coins and raises questions about its long-term sustainability. It mentions that the spot price of gold is at an all-time high, but the future supply versus demand is uncertain. The article also highlights the number of gold discoveries made between 1990 and 2023, indicating that most of these assets were discovered decades ago. It concludes by suggesting that the long-term value of gold coins is in question, considering the declining supply of gold. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "LETTERS" in Numismatic News discusses various perspectives on the use of coins and banknotes in the United States. One letter argues for the elimination of the penny, nickel, and $1 note, suggesting that using only the dime, quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins would be more efficient. Another letter pays tribute to Michael Stanley, a prominent figure in the numismatic community who recently passed away. The letter highlights Stanley's contributions to organized numismatics and his passion for collecting. [Extracted from the article]

The article provides an update on the U.S. coin market, as of November 2022. Topics covered include how the U.S. Mint focused on bringing back former customers using a 40% discount on the 2021 proof, uncirculated and silver proof sets, the market for reasonably available yet collectible coins and the market values for gold bullion, platinum bullion and silver bullion.

The article provides an update on the U.S. coin market, as of November 2022. Topics covered include the resiliency of collectible coins market, the coinage circulation, including half cent, cent and silver 3 cents, and the commemorative coinage from 1892 to 1954. It also cites information on the modern commemorative coinage from 1982 to present.

The article presents the discussion on gold's worst performance since 2015 including collectors and speculators continuing for treating the dip and a buying opportunity rather than as a calamity.

The article discusses considerations for collectors of First Spouse gold coins, debating whether to keep them in their original box of issue or have them certified by third-party services. It also explains numismatic terms like "rattler" and "Old Green Holders," describing historical coin grading practices and collector preferences. It addresses the availability of original presentation boxes for early U.S. commemorative half dollars and the absence of reproduction options.

The article focuses on the variability in value among First Spouse gold coins due to differences in mintages and survival rates, contrasting with the more straightforward valuation based on intrinsic value or certified grade by many dealers.

The article discusses that the political horizon can best be described as turbulent, with a forecast of more storms to come. Topics discussed include demand for gold and silver coins, be they bullion or circulation strikes impacted by their intrinsic value, continue to perform as a safe haven; and the most coveted area, the scarce to rare segment, is continuing to expand with a surprising number of coins now selling in excess of $1 million.

And "Rare and valuable Lincoln penny coins explained - and they're worth up to $1,000s." Not to be outdone, the US Sun tabloid has been helping encourage coin collecting with headlines including: "Rare 1969 D penny Lincoln coin sells for more than $2,000 - and you could have the same one in your wallet;" "Rare 1992 Lincoln penny coin sells for more than $25,000 - do you have one in your spare change?" Numismatics has been making the news recently - for all the right reasons. [Extracted from the article]

Another item worth noting is that top certified Barber half dollar prices have become soft, yet values are getting stronger for top certified grade Walking Liberty half dollars. Indicators Point to "Mixed Market" Perhaps we are looking at a flat-line market ahead, but these indicators bring the words "mixed market" to mind. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information related to "Will Bitcoin Take Its Place Next to Gold?" by Richard Giedroyc, which appeared in the periodical "Numismatic News" on December 14, 2021, is presented which includes topic on embraced coins market.

The article presents statistics regarding global demand for gold bullion, bars, coins and gold-backed exchange traded funds (IEFs); and mentions about mid-August American Numismatic Association's World's Fair of Money expo.

The article informs about the late entry of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) into coin encapsulation, following the pioneering efforts of ACG Accugrade and Professional Coin Grading Service in 1986. Topic include it discusses the establishment of authentication services by ANACS in 1972, founded by Walter Breen in collaboration with Don Taxay and Lynn Glaser, which later evolved to include coin grading opinions.

The article explores the issuance and circulation of yellow seal Silver Certificate notes during World War II, the variations in labeling by major grading services, and the introduction of new grading scales in numismatics.It discusses the historical instances of counterfeit coinage using platinum and the availability of rare coins like the 1814 platinum pattern half dollar.

The article addresses concerns about brown spots on U.S. gold coins, explaining that the presence of copper causing reddish-brown spots is considered by experienced numismatists as a sign of the coin's originality, and it is not necessarily a problem for the coin's desirability. It mentions that the legality of painting or color-enhancing U.S. coins is discussed, with the U.S. Mint not endorsing such practices but not imposing specific sanctions.

The article offers information on the origin and usage of the term "doubloon" in reference to Spanish gold coins. Topics include the history and denomination of doubloons, the production of platinum coins for circulation by Russia between 1828 and 1845, and methods to prevent toning on silver coins.

The article offers information on an increased market value of gold coins. It reports on the release of the Type Two silver American eagles coins by the U.S. Mint. It highlights the permission granted by China to its domestic and international banks to import gold due to high demand for ingots, coins and jewelry, as of April 2021.

The article reports that the spot price of gold and silver has continued to drift south impacting the value of intrinsically valued collector coins as well as bullion coin products. Topics include considered that investors who may not necessarily be coin collectors are also following this pattern, understanding the difference between what is rare and what is "more available."

The article deals with the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act that was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on March 30, 2021. The Act would classify gold and silver coins as forms of currency rather than as collectibles or capital assets. It is expected to encourage an already strong market for bullion and bullion-impacted coins.

The article lists international exchange rates and pricing values of dollars, gold and coins as reported by the Grading Standards for U.S. Coins book of the American Numismatic Association (ANA), as of March 2021.

The article highlights the practice of melting stolen gold coins for their intrinsic value, making it difficult for law enforcement to trace them. It discusses the theft of 483 Celtic gold coins from a museum in Manching, Bavaria, and the challenges of valuing and identifying stolen ancient coins. It also mentions similar instances of stolen coins and jewelry in German museums and explores the potential involvement of organized crime in the thefts.

The article offers information on silver and gold business strike coins as well as American Eagles are currently in a holding pattern.

The article focuses on the increase in the price of platinum eagles. It mentions that dealers continue to pay close attention to spot prices in an effort to fill demand. It also mentions that among the physical coins, bullion is the forefront as it follows the upwardly mobile spot price of silver as well as the record price for gold.

The article focuses on the demand for gold and silver coins. It mentions that precious metal coins are selling at a premium above their intrinsic value spot price regardless of the collectability of these coins; and also mentions that truly rare coins are selling for surprisingly strong prices at auctions despite the decline in discretionary money and the consideration that all lot viewing and bidding must be done online.

The article focuses on flat plain of hobby and business of coins and mentions that U.S. Mint issued coinage in October 2019 in comparison to October 2018. Topics discussed include declined spot price of gold and silver, U.S. Fed which has purchased circulation strike coins of denominations for collectors and chart showing the Gold bullion market values.

The article offers information on how lower interest rates and a weakened dollar on world markets may boost the spot price of gold, affecting various gold coins including the Gold American Eagle bullion coin program and modern commemorative gold coins. Topics include the unpredictability of these predictions, UBS's bullish outlook on silver, and the market for collectible coins, which has shown enthusiasm based on recent regional shows and local coin club meetings.

The article focuses on the enduring nature of gold and its diverse uses over centuries, including in coins that might have been minted using gold from various sources. Topics include the historical significance of gold in coin production, the importance of provenance in ancient coin collecting, and recent initiatives by the Royal Canadian Mint to issue gold coins exclusively sourced from a specific mine in partnership with Newmont Corporation.

The article informs that Zimbabwe's introduction of Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins appears to have helped control inflation by providing a store of value and an alternative to the U.S. dollar. The coins can be purchased using domestic and foreign currencies, traded, used in commerce and pledged as security. While the coins have stabilized inflation and the local currency's exchange rate, some critics argue that the sale of gold coins has withdrawn Zimbabwe dollar liquidity from the market.

The article informs that Andrew Winter, Dom Rapley, Eryk Wierucki, Jaroslaw Giedyna, Dariusz Fijalkowski and the brothers Tobiasz and Mateusz Nowak uncovered the Hambleden Hoard, a find that doubled the number of extremely rare Black Death period gold noble coins of Edward III from a dozen to 24 pieces. he coins have been declared treasure under British law, and the finders are likely to receive a share of the treasure's fair market value.