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The article reports on the national pastime in this country, budding numismatists were avidly searching for rare and interesting coins, and one of the coins being sought was the 1804 half dollar.

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 focuses on Operation of a classical bug can lead to malfunction of the PIN diodes of full-break-in keying power amplifiers as a consequence of extreme contact bouncing.

While collectors watch spot prices, it is the bullion coin arena where investors and speculators are most likely to be encountered. Bullion and bullion-impacted coins remain in strong demand despite the recently experienced swings in the precious metal markets. Both the recent Mint product and bullion sectors are important, as these are typically the areas from which new collectors will develop. [Extracted from the article]

This article from All About Space provides a gift guide for those interested in the Apollo missions. The guide includes a LEGO Lunar Lander set that allows builders to recreate NASA's Apollo 11 Lunar Lander, complete with detailed interior and figures of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Another item is the Case Astronaut Knife M-1, a survival knife commissioned by NASA for emergencies during the Gemini and Apollo programs. The guide also features a Moon Dome Crown Coin, a commemorative coin with a detailed depiction of the Moon's surface, and a Fisher Bullet Space Pen Apollo 11 Edition, a pen that can write in extreme conditions and contains a genuine piece of material flown on the Apollo 11 mission. Additionally, there is the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, a limited-edition watch with a laser-engraved sub-dial of Buzz Aldrin, and Apollo 11 Technical Cases, metal compacts inspired by the cases used to transport lunar rock back to Earth. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges faced by the market for non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) commemorative coins, as three prominent coin producers—Huguenin Mint, Pobjoy Mint, and the Danish National Bank webshop—close down for different reasons.Topics include the history and decline of Huguenin Mint, Pobjoy Mint's contributions to numismatics, and the Danish National Bank's decision to close its webshop due to changing coin usage trends in society.

The article discusses that the mints continue to recognize the eye-catching appeal of holograms for their commemorative coin programs for the collectors' market. It mentions a 2022 silver coin issued on behalf of the island nation Niue by the Czech Mint that features a hologram in the shape of a shield on the reverse. The 2022 Liberty United Crypto States 1,000 Satoshi silver hologram coin issued by the United Crypto States (UCS) is the first one from the UCS series.

The article focuses on application of holograms on commemorative coins. Topics discussed include purpose of the hologram including eye catching decoration and to generate interest amongst numismatists; growth in the popularity of the holograms on the coin encouraging mints to produce coins to the highest technical and quality standards; and application of holograms on cryptocurrencies.

In the article, the author discusses the unique designs of small coins in Australia and how designer Stuart Devlin designed the coins. Also cited are the expected demise of the 5-cent (5c) and 10c coins in Australia due to the growing use of contactless payments, Devlin's focus on Australian wildlife in his designs, and the comment of former Royal Australian Mint executive Ross MacDiarmid on the coins.

The article offers information related to coinage of Russia during 1375-1547. It is noted that Dmitry Ivanovich, Great Prince Dof Moscow, ordered the striking of the first Russian silver coins since early in the 11th century. It is noted that most of the early coinage was composed of silver dengas and during the 14th and 15th centuries, great variety of coins struck from numerous mints.

The article offers information on increasing spot price of precious metals in the U.S.; along with mentions the concerns associated with 2021 Morgan and Peace dollar commemoratives.

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 40 Coin of the Year (COTY) awards ceremony held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which honors 10 coins from around the world in various categories and awarded Austria's "The Black Hole" coin as the ultimate Coin of the Year.

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 focuses on building a numismatic library and recommends several books that can be valuable resources for coin collectors. It discusses the importance of reference books like the Red Book and Blue Book, guides for coin grading, and specialized books for different coin series, emphasizing the value of these resources for collectors of all levels.

The article highlights the release of a commemorative coin collection by the Royal Australian Mint, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Sydney Opera House. The collection includes five coins, each featuring a detailed illustration of the Opera House's iconic sails alongside the number 50, providing a special memento of this architectural masterpiece's milestone year.

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