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This article provides an overview of the gold coinage in Russia from 1825 to 1855 under the rule of Nicholas I. The aim was to transition from paper money to the silver standard, which was achieved through the introduction of platinum coinage in 1828 and the elimination of paper money in 1839. The discovery of gold in Siberia in the 1840s ensured a sufficient supply for coinage. The article discusses the design changes of the gold coins, including the incorporation of coats-of-arms from different regions. It also mentions the rarity of proof coins from this period and provides information on the half imperial coins, including a special commemorative coin from 1832 made with gold from the Kolyvan district in Siberia. The article briefly touches on counterfeit Dutch ducats and 3-ruble gold coins. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the evolution of the German Sales Office for Collector Coins into Münze Deutschland (Mint of Germany) in 2020, marking a shift towards marketing and innovation in commemorative coin distribution. Topics include the challenges of German language terms, the history of German commemorative coin distribution, and the transformation of the Sales Office into a unified brand representing all German minting facilities.

The article offers information on the history of abolition in the U.S. and the Underground Railroad, highlighting that it was a network of individuals rather than a single organization, and that it helped an estimated 100,000 enslaved people reach freedom between 1810 and 1850. Topics include Harriet Tubman's early life, her escape from slavery in 1849, and her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping many find freedom.

The article focuses on readers' suggestions for designs on the U.S. Mint's 2026 circulating coinage commemorating the 250 anniversary of the founding of America, with various proposals ranging from historical events, founding fathers, national symbols, and diverse cultural representations. It mentions many readers express a desire for classic designs and themes that reflect the nation's history and values.

An interview is presented with Tom Michael, the COTY Co-Coordinator and NumisMaster Senior Market Analyst, shedding light on the behind-the-scenes process of the Coin of the Year program. Michael reflects on his long-standing involvement, the evolution of the program, the role of the Judges Panel and Nominating Committee, changes in the program's location and his favorite coins and categories.

The article offers information on commemorative coins, their history, and significance. Topics include the tradition of commemorative coins dating back to ancient Greece, the production of U.S. Mint commemorative coins through enabling legislation, and the significance of commemorating events in American history.

The article discusses the release of commemorative coins by the Monnaie de Paris in honor of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. It is reported that these coins celebrate various sports and feature the new mascot, the Olympic Phryge, which symbolizes freedom and the French Republic. It includes coins in copper, silver, and gold, showcasing different attractions and traditions of Paris.

The article reports on a 1958 doubled die Lincoln cent consigned to GreatCollections in California by a New York City collector in January 2022.

The article discuses the launch of the first commemorative coins for the year 2023 by the official maker of British coins, Royal Mint depicting the King Charles III coinage portrait. It is reported that the company has pay tribute to a monarch who has spent his life in a variety of good causes for the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. It is further reported that the reverse design of the coin depicts the life and works of English writer, JRR Tolkien.

The article reports on an auction of Islamic, Indian, Chinese, and World Coins, by Stephen Album Rare Coins, in Santa Rosa, California, U.S., from May 18-21, 2023.

The article focuses on mint medal launched by United States Mint Director James Pollock, a special medal struck to commemorate the tragic fire in DeKoven Street in Chicago on October 8, 1871. Topics discussed include medal engraving by Chief Engraver William Barber, claims of H.S. Everhard & Company on use of the courthouse bell for the coin; and major changes in medal sale.

The article looks at the Tristan da Cunha Coinage. It mentions the first copper-nickel and silver versions coin of Tristan da Cunha which is now with the British Royal Mint, Tristan da Cunha gold coins which are now with the Commonwealth Mint, and the Nightingale Island crown-sized coin. It describes the detailed account of the Tristan da Cunha Island in Saint Helena.

The article reports that the advanced collectors are showing strength with Heritage auction focused on American bullion and modern commemorative coins. Topics include market sectors have been often viewed as being the focus of uninitiated coin investors or entry-level collectors, the auction proved otherwise; and demonstrating a growing interest in modern coins that is distinct from rather than drawing from the interest in older, traditionally collected U.S. coins.

The article reports that People have always been migrating too. The situation becomes dicey at home, pack up and move. Which, back then, usually meant walking in some direction, carrying all your stuff, or hiring someone to carry it for you. In the new place, maybe they'd welcome you with open arms. More often the welcome was somewhat colder. One could make a case for the proposition that "kick them while they're down" is the default human social situation.

Those individuals who are collecting recently released U.S. Mint made-for-collector issues such as commemorative coins, medals and mint and proof sets will see some modest price fluctuations for the same reasons, but the demand among collectors for these products is sufficiently strong to support and increase prices in these areas regardless of outside influences. Both investors and collectors keep asking themselves if gold is going to skyrocket to $2,000 an ounce or rebalance to a trading range around $1,850. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports that Bitcoin rally-coins to buy for the next crypto currencies are not stable or reliable as an alternative to coins and bank notes as a currency. Topics include Proponents of a cashless society need to look even further than the lack of privacy issue crypto coins present; and non-circulating legal tender coin market sector, which includes mint sets, proof sets, commemorative coins and medals.

The article explores the formation of Tokelau, a small coral atolls and some tiny ones and Tonga, s geologically uplifted fossil coral and ancient volcanic rock. It mentions that government has been a Polynesian style absolute monarchy with a contingent of court and landed nobles in vassal relationships with the monarch descended from a god, who was almost always a king rather than a queen.

Since the coin market may be awash in buyers, but not in sufficient stock to satisfy their demand, prices continue to appreciate. Buying bullion and bullion-impacted coins primarily for their intrinsic rather than for their collector value has become popular as well, but it is these investors who seek coins with collector value who are more likely to "catch the bug" and begin collecting in earnest. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the unveiling of the designs for the 2025 U .S. Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program. Topics include the designs for the gold, silver, and half-dollar clad coins, the involvement of the U.S. Mint and Marine Corps Heritage Foundation in the ceremony, and the thematic elements reflected in each coin's design.

The article focuses on the U.S. Mint's collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a collectible coin and medal series celebrating comic book art, featuring DC characters. It invites public input on the selection of additional superheroes and highlights the involvement of Chief Engraver Joseph Menna in the design process.

The article offers information on the British Royal Mint's new exclusive distribution deal to expand its commemorative coin business in the United States. Topics include the significant increase in U.S. customers for the Royal Mint, details about the partnership with the Rare Coin Company of America (RARCOA), and the popularity of coin collections featuring Royalty, Star Wars, and Harry Potter themes among U.S. collectors.

The article presents the U.S. commemorative coins as being both well known and relatively common, but this was not always the case. Topics include the American republic, little thought was given to such matters and the Mint was certainly not interested in the early days of their existence, and the marked the death of a ruler, however, and rarely honored an historical event from the past.

The article discusses the phenomenon of painted coins, which are coins that have been colored after leaving the mint. Some collectors may be fooled into thinking that these painted coins are worth more than they actually are. There are various reasons why coins may display evidence of being modified after striking, including post-mint manipulation (PMM). Some individuals intentionally add color to circulating coins for aesthetic purposes or to serve a specific function, such as for use in jukeboxes. While some countries release intentionally colorized coins that are not PMM, many numismatists consider painted coins to be damaged and worth only face value or bullion value. However, some collectors appreciate the look of painted silver coins for their cultural and historical value. [Extracted from the article]

The first tal authorities suddenly become so solicitous was James Earl Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser, of their coinage that the Norfolk issue who created the motifs of the 1926 Oregon Trail is so mysteriously changed to call Memorial half dollar.) for a medal? (The coins...Why, after all these commemorative couple became only the second husband-and-wife coins had been authorized, should governmen- team to design a commemorative coin. SIMPSON., L. quarter and two Columbian half dollars that were MAY 2021 money.org The NUMISMATIST 47 Obtaining the necessary authorization to create a commemorative coin was usually fally easy. issued to promote and commemorate the World's ~ Columbian Exposition held in Chicago. The coin gives ample evidence Congress by May 1937, and Pres- that two heads need not be better than one." ident Franklin Delano Roos- The half dollar features an eclectic potpourri evelt signed the bill into law of symbols linked to Norfolk's history-the on June 28. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenging task of making predictions about the future value of coins in a collector's perspective. It suggests that collectors might consider focusing on several areas: first, collecting coins from everyday change, such as state quarters, which can occasionally yield valuable rarities like the "Extra Leaf High" and "Extra Leaf Low" versions of the Wisconsin quarter.

The article focuses on the unveiling of the designs for the 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program, featuring images related to the National World War II Memorial and the service and sacrifice of Americans during World War II. Topics include the significance of the designs, the involvement of the Friends of the National World War II Memorial in supporting the memorial's maintenance and commemorative programs.

The article reports on an auction of Rapp's numismatic rarities and Collections on May 6, 2022 Peter Rapp AG, Wil, Switzerland.

MW gives the uncirculated coin the now-familiar value of $510, with no amount listed for a proof Boys Town gold piece. To me, a coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of American involvement in WWII is a worthy subject, the design is great, and the mintage was reasonably low. Because people tend to like the look of proofs better than uncirculated coins, the uncirculated ones generally have lower mintages and sometimes higher values than their proof counterparts. Despite the minuscule mintage, MW gives the same value of $510 for this coin, and Swiatek recommended the coins for "… the joy of collecting.". [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on U.S. Assay Commission which may be brought back to life on gold and silver commemorative coins and mentions public participation was cancelled by President Jimmy Carter in 1977. Topics discussed include tradition of ordinary citizens testing the coinage for purity, consideration of Assay medal in 1876 by collectors and Mint director H.R. Linderman honored in 1879.

The article discusses the unveiling of the designs for the 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program by the U.S. Mint. It provides details about the designs of the coins included in the program, which consist of a dollar five gold coin, a dollar one silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin. It is further reported that the designs were created by U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program Designers and sculpted by U.S. Mint Medallic Artists.

The article announces that the U.S. Mint has been seeking applicants for a position on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC), specifically for someone with expertise in numismatics, with the deadline for submissions set for December 11, 2023.

The article informs about the development and variety within the United States gold and silver bullion coin program, focusing on the silver American Eagle coins. Topic include highlights the differences in quality and appearance among the "S"-mint, "D"-mint, and "P"-mint quarters. Additionally, the article introduces the concept of exploring alternative 1-ounce silver bullion coins beyond the mainstream, discussing examples from different countries and their unique designs.