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• Saint-Gaudens gold coins heat up auctions

  Coin Values

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:06 pm

  The Florida United Numismatists convention in January is arguably the most robust show of the year in terms of the value of coins changing hands. The large auctions propel thousands of coins into the marketplace (Heritage's U.S. coin sessions at the 2010 FUN convention realized nearly $37 million) ... A 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief gold $20 double eagle graded Proof 68 by Numismatic Guaranty Corp. realized ... Full Article: Saints heat up auctions - Coin Values

• Carson City’s gold has both history and value

  The Web

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:04 pm

  At our store we are often asked what we perceive is a good value in gold coins. Bullion is by far the simplest way to buy gold, but there are other options as well. Numismatic coins are popular and offer a wide range of collecting genres. But one of those genres is our favorite, Carson City gold ... Full Article: Carson City's gold has both history and value - Nevada Appeal

• Buffalo Nickel’s Availability Not Logical

  NumisMaster

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:02 pm

  The 1926-S Buffalo nickel has to rank as one of the more difficult dates to predict in terms of price in the past century. When a date like the 1926-S seems to defy logic that usually means that there are a number of factors at work and that can make an already interesting date all the more fascinating. The 1926-S Buffalo nickel has a mintage of 970,000. There were very few coins in the past century that had mintages below ... Full Article: Buffalo Nickel's Availability Not Logical - NumisMaster

• Obama’s Proposed Budget Includes Coin Composition Changes

  CoinNews

  8 Feb 2010 | 7:01 pm

  Buried deep in the proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budget released by President Barack Obama is one page that could have far reaching consequences into American circulating coinage, and reads as if it came straight from US Mint Director Ed Moy’s Congressional testimony nearly two years ago. Titled "Other Savings: Coinage Material - Department of the Treasury," the proposed section seeks to grant the Department of the Treasury authority to change the composition and weights of the most common circulating coins: the penny (cent), the nickel, the dime, the quarter and the half dollar. Stating that…

• Need Money? 5 Steps To Sell Right

  CoinLink

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:59 pm

  Whether or not you need to sell, these five basic steps can help focus your collecting so you can receive maximum enjoyment and profit. Start by getting organized. Next, cull some of the lesser coins from your portfolio. Finally, focus on ... Full Article: Need Money? 5 Steps To Sell Right - CoinLink

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• Coin Dealer Ethics - Elderly Lady and Her Jar of Coins

  25 Jan 2010 | 8:41 pm

  The idea for this week's Coin Dealer Ethics discussion was sent in by Sandy B. in Corpus Christi, Texas. She wrote: Hi, I'd very much like to learn ways of handling coin dealers who try to scam female customers, especially women who are just starting a coin collection. Thank you, Sandi B. Corpus Christi, Texas Sandy's message reminded me of a scene I witnessed at one of those local coin shows in Las Vegas, Nevada, run by Bick International. It was the last Bick show I ever went to, because I ended up getting thrown out! The scenario below probably won't be of much help to Sandi and her…

• What About Cheerios Pennies?

  12 Jan 2010 | 2:00 pm

  I recently wrote about the Cheerios Dollars, which are the Sacagawea Dollars that were put into 5,500 lucky boxes of Cheerios cereal back in early 2000. These coins are fascinating because they were struck from a different set of dies than normal Sacagawea Dollars were struck from, and they're currently worth as much as $10k each because very few of them have come onto the market. I should have foreseen the email avalanche I was about to be buried under! Although almost nobody can turn up a Cheerios Dollar these days, there are 10,000,000 Cheerios Pennies out there, and I feel like I've heard…

• Coin Grading Made Simple

  5 Jan 2010 | 8:45 pm

  Learning how to properly grade coins is perhaps the biggest challenge new coin collectors face. Understanding the proper grade for a coin is core to establishing its value. Whether your goal is to make more savvy coin purchases, or to appraise your own collection, being able to grade your own coins is a skill that is not optional. Although grading services have certainly filled an important gap in the marketplace since their inception, the fact is that only a small percentage of all collectible coins have been slabbed (graded and put into a holder.) Even the coins which have been slabbed are…

• Coin Wholesale Price Guides

  15 Dec 2009 | 7:10 pm

  One of the most powerful techniques you can use, when negotiating with a coin dealer, is to know how much he likely paid for a coin, and what price is the lowest he is likely to accept.  Fortunately, the coin market is so vast and complex that dealers must rely on price guides to do most of their business.  This is especially true of the dealers you encounter at coin shows or in their own shops. Learn what these coin price guides are called, and how to get your own sample copy very inexpensively, in my article about coin wholesale price guides. Coin Wholesale Price Guides originally…

• Coin Dealer Ethics - Goodwill

  1 Dec 2009 | 10:00 am

  This edition of "Coin Dealer Ethics" deals with inheritance; not the kind of inheritance where someone dies and you get their fabulous coin collection, but where a coin dealer decides to retire and sell his business to another person. Should the new owner benefit from that dealer's "goodwill?" Here's the scenario: Ernest K. of Honest Man Coins (names are fictional) had been in the coin business for 40 years. He had an excellent reputation, and belonged to numerous numismatic associations, including the ANA and PNG. Although his coin business wasn't large, it had a devoted following of…

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• Baldwins 48th Hong Kong Coin Auction Features Asian Coins and Banknotes

  Baldwin's

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:15 pm

  The 48th Hong Kong Coin Auction is taking place a little earlier than usual this year, in-line with the Hong Kong International Coin Convention and Antique Watch Fair. THAILAND. Rama V: Gold Pattern Set, RS127 (1908); Estimate: US$40,000-50,000 As usual the sale will be held at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile, Kowloon, Hong Kong, at 10:00 AM on the 25th February, and will feature two sessions (868 lots in total) of predominantly Asian coins and banknotes. The auction opens with lot 1, a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 1-Kuan banknote. The Baldwin’s — Ma Tak Wo auction group sold a similar…

• 2010 Lincoln Shield Cent Values

  Darrin Lee Unser

  8 Feb 2010 | 10:56 am

  Many collectors and sellers are anxiously looking forward to the 2010 Lincoln Shield Cent launch ceremony in Springfield, Illinois this Thursday, February 11, 2010. There are, however, a few individuals who have taken the initiative in the secondary markets to capitalize on the coins’ desirability ahead of their release. Auctions started appearing on eBay for the new cents as early as the middle of last month. The first sellers were promising rolls of the 2010s, obtained at exchange ceremonies either at the release ceremony in Springfield or in Washington, D.C. Going prices were an…

• Gold, Silver, Metal Prices: Commentary – 2/8/2010

  Jon Nadler, Kitco Metals Inc.

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:44 am

  No Money? No Sex. Good Morning, Monday’s early trading action did not start off on a positive note for the euro despite weekend promises by the G-7 leaders to keep stimulus programmes alive, whilst mounting regional debt problems threaten to undermine the very existence of the common currency. The US dollar continued to receive further safe-haven bids from worried investors and climbed to 80.40 on the trade-weighted index while the euro fell to 1.364 and basically met the forecasts that seemed rather outlandish as recently as seventy days ago. Gold prices staged an attempt at recovering…

• World Paper Money Errors Book, First of Its Kind

  Zyrus Press

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:15 am

  NEWPORT BEACH — Enter an enthralling area of numismatics with this groundbreaking book, World Paper Money Errors. A first of its kind, this full color reference guide offers market prices for foreign printing errors, rather than limiting the numismatic community to domestic currency. This book offers an eye-appealing price guide to the market for the growing interest in collecting international currency. Delving into the new and upcoming hobby of collecting foreign currency errors, this book features over 200 examples of unique notes. World Paper Money Errors is an all-inclusive guide…

• Royal Canadian Mint Exhibit a Must-See During Vancouver 2010 Olympics

  Royal Canadian Mint

  8 Feb 2010 | 4:10 am

  OTTAWA, ONTARIO — The countdown is on as the Royal Canadian Mint prepares to launch a unique and interactive pavilion for visitors during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. An impressive exhibit showcasing award-winning numismatic and circulation coins, world-class craftsmanship through the making of the Olympic and Paralympic medals, and the world-famous million-dollar gold coin is set to open February 12, 2010.   "Today marks one week until Vancouver hosts the biggest sporting event in the world," said Ian E. Bennett, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint.

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• New 2010 Sacagawea Golden Dollar Released

  A.C. Dwyer

  6 Feb 2010 | 8:59 pm

  NEW YORK – More than 1,000 years ago, the Peacemaker brought the Great Law of Peace that is the foundation of U.S. democracy to the original five nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. This year... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Zachary Taylor Presidential Dollar Coins Available Tomorrow

  A.C. Dwyer

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:16 am

  Zachary Taylor was born in 1784 in Virginia. Shortly after his birth, his family relocated to Kentucky, where he spent his youth. Taylor enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 23 and acquired the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• U.S. Mint Warning on Chinese Counterfeit Coins

  A.C. Dwyer

  18 Nov 2009 | 10:11 am

  The United States Mint is aware of recent reports that some companies in China are producing unmarked imitations of pre-1950 United States coins and are selling them on-line. This practice not only... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Double Eagles and Shipwrecks: An Interview with U.S. Gold Coin Collector A.C. Dwyer

  A.C. Dwyer

  6 Nov 2009 | 10:20 am

  A.C. Dwyer, an avid coin collector, talked with us recently about the history of U.S. $20 double eagle gold coins, especially those struck during the California Gold Rush. Dwyer discusses the types... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

• Shower of $100 bills in Sunnyvale: Recycling station's workers recover $3,200

  A.C. Dwyer

  24 Sep 2009 | 9:03 am

  Amid the crushed soda cans, plastic bags and soiled cardboard, a shower of $100 bills started raining from the ceiling. Workers at the Sunnyvale recycling station ran giddily about early Tuesday... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

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• Coin News for February 9, 2010

  Tim Shuck

  9 Feb 2010 | 5:56 am

  New Bahamas $100 Note Banknote News On 16 December 2009 the Central Bank of the Bahamas introduced a more secure 100-dollar banknote. This is the sixth and final denomination issued in the new CRISP (Counterfeit Resistance Integrated Security Product) family of notes. The new notes will circulate in parallel with the old $100 notes, which will eventually be phased out of circulation. [ Read Full Article] Republic of Vermont Rises Again? Stacks As many numismatists know, the Republic of Vermont has high stature in our hobby. This colony was not able to join the Union in the 1780s for several…

• Baldwins 48th Hong Kong Coin Auction Results

  Baldwins

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:29 am

  The 48th Hong Kong Coin Auction is taking place a little earlier than usual this year, in-line with the Hong Kong International Coin Convention and Antique Watch Fair. As usual the sale will be held at the Holiday Inn Golden Mile, Kowloon, Hong Kong, at 10.00am on the 25 th February, and will feature two sessions (868 lots in total) of predominantly Asian coins and banknotes. The auction opens with lot 1, a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) 1-Kuan banknote. The Baldwin’s – Ma Tak Wo auction group sold a similar piece in their last sale for a record breaking US$19,000 and, although this…

• Need Money? 5 Steps To Sell Right.

  Pinnacle Rarities

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:29 am

  Reprinted with Permission from Pinnacle-Rarities Whether or not you need to sell, these five basic steps can help focus your collecting so you can receive maximum enjoyment and profit. Start by getting organized. Next, cull some of the lesser coins from your portfolio. Finally, focus on those areas which are the most meaningful to you. 1. Make A List The vast majority of our clients keep their coins in safe deposit boxes, and rarely do have an opportunity to look at everything together. Since they were likely acquired over many years, accompanying records and notes tend to get scattered. A…

• Coin News for February 8, 2010

  Tim Shuck

  8 Feb 2010 | 6:28 am

  1864 Medal for Black Civil War Troops Numismatic News Although the United States military has awarded special medals for bravery, notably the Medal of Honor, in the 19th century there was only one medal struck as an award to a body of troops for a particular battle. This was the highly sought-after 1864  “Colored Troops before Richmond” medal, which is an extraordinary reminder of the Civil War and the bravery of black troops in the Union Army. [ Read Full Article] Iraq Planning Currency Redenomination Radio Free Europe The Iraqi Central Bank is planning to redenominate the national…

• THE 2010 WINTER LONG BEACH SHOW

  Laura Sperber

  8 Feb 2010 | 5:10 am

  A Market Report by Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics Long Beach was exactly how we figured it to be-hit or miss. Fortunately for us, it was more of a hit, but not a great hit. The fact that gold crashed a during the show did have an impact on business for many dealers. THE GOLDBERG SALE This sale was small and had only one attention grabbing small collection-a dazzling group of Proof Barber Halves in PR66-PR68. Many of the coins has gorgeous colors. it was the kind of killer set Legend loves to buy intact. Too bad they did not offer it as one lot! We did end up buying nearly a dozen pieces.

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• February 5, 2010: Coin Composition Changes, US Mint Bullion Sales, COTY Awards Presented

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  5 Feb 2010 | 8:36 am

  Welcome back to Coin Update! We're back to bring you another fresh round up of coin collecting news from around the web! First, another article on the potential for coin composition changes raised by the proposed 2011 Budget. Also, examining First Day Coin Covers, gold and silver bullion sales, Coin of the Year Awards, coin "crack out" videos, remembering the fun in coin collecting, PCGS Photograde Online expanded, and notable auctions. On to the links... Mint News Blog on the potential for coin composition changes included in President Obama's proposed 2011 Budget. The first part of a two…

• February 3, 2010: US Mint Coin Production, British Royal Mint Gold, 2008 Proof Sets

  admin

  3 Feb 2010 | 10:00 am

  Welcome back to Coin Update! We're back after a small break with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, US Mint coin production continues the trend of lower numbers that was established last year. Also US Mint sales report, 50 State Quarters Program, coin composition changes, counterfeit detection seminar, an "oddball" coin collection, proof set values, examining the dollar bill, and notable auctions. On to the links... The United States Mint has posted the coin production figures through the end of January. Will the Mint produce nickels and…

• January 29, 2010: Presidential Dollar Images, Buffalo Nickels, 2010 Kennedy Halves

  admin

  29 Jan 2010 | 3:29 pm

  Welcome to Coin Update! We're back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from all over the internet! First, coin images are released for the upcoming 2010 Presidential Dollar coins. Also, reviewing the US Mint's numismatic program results, CFA recommendations on the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters, Buffalo Nickels history, 2010 Kennedy Half Dollars on sale, PVC contamination, Britain's oldest Roman coin, a potentially unique branch mint proof double eagle, and notable auctions. On to the links... Coin images for the 2010 Presidential Dollars have been released…

• January 27, 2010: America the Beautiful Quarter Designs, eBay Fee Changes, Union Shield Cents Certified

  admin

  27 Jan 2010 | 5:06 pm

  Welcome to Coin Update! We bring you a round up of the latest news, articles, and blog posts on coins and coin collecting from all over the internet! First, a look at the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarter design candidates following the CCAC's review. Also, record bullion revenues at the US Mint, Coingrader Capsule, eBay fee changes, coins for Spanish Provinces, NGC slabs 2010 Lincoln Cents, clad Washington Quarters, and notable auctions. On to the links... Yesterday, the CCAC reviewed the design candidates for 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters and issued their recommendations. Read a…

• January 25, 2010: US Mint Coin Production, Predictions on Gold, Rare Coin Market

  admin

  25 Jan 2010 | 8:19 pm

  Welcome to Coin Update! We provide a round up of the latest news and articles on coins and coin collecting from various sources around the internet! First, the decline in US Mint circulating coin shipments and seigniorage for the latest fiscal year. Also, the first 2010 Lincoln Cents reach circulation channels, predictions on 2010 coins and metals, America the Beautiful Quarters obverse, pictures of gold,  SS Central America gold coins and ingots, today's rare coin market, and notable auctions. On to the links... An examination of the steep decline in shipments of US Mint circulating coins…

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• Re-Review: PCGS Photograde Online or iPhone

  Scott

  5 Feb 2010 | 9:26 pm

  On Friday, I connected my iPhone to my computer and opened iTunes to sync everything together. During my sync, iTunes reported that there were application updates. One of the updates was the PCGS Photograde for the iPhone application. Since PCGS upgraded the application and PCGS Photograde website, so quickly after its initial release, I thought an update on the review was in order.On both the

• Crack Out!

  Scott

  4 Feb 2010 | 5:40 pm

  Over on the Collectors Society forums, a member cracked out encapsulated coins and posted videos showing how he did this. While I do not advocate cracking coins out of slabs nor do I condone it, the following videos show one person’s method.Cracking a coin out of a PCGS holder:Cracking a coin out of a NGC holder:Regardless of the method you use, please do not hurt the coin. It would be terrible

• Reform Needed at the CCAC

  Scott

  4 Feb 2010 | 4:28 am

  Last week I had a public discussion with Gary Marks, a member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee about my comments about the CCAC on CoinNews.net. My initial comments were based on an article that Mr. Marks says misrepresents the work of the CCAC. After following up with asking for more information, Mr. Marks produced a quote buried in a document on the CCAC website that was lacking

• Found DC in VA

  Scott

  1 Feb 2010 | 9:05 pm

  I finally found a DC quarter in the DC area. I am working on a new project in Alexandria, Virginia and stopped by a local grocery store after work. Before shopping, I stopped by the in-store coffee stand for a warm beverage where I was handed a DC quarter in change. Although I was able to purchase these quarters at the US Mint headquarters building, this is the first one I found in change.Almost

• More Twittering

  Scott

  29 Jan 2010 | 4:17 am

  As many knows, the US Mint’s public view of technology barely makes it to the end of the 20th century. While other government sites have used the change in administration to refresh their websites, the US Mint is now beginning a “study” as to what they should do. The way the US Mint’s administration manages themselves, it would surprise me if they change their website before the end of the

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• Press Release: Are Unknown Treasures Buried Within Your Old Coins?

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm

  Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Are unknown

• Rare Pennies: Lincoln Memorial Reverse (1959 - 2008)

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  Here is a list of rare pennies of the Lincoln Memorial Type as well as some other valuable pennies that you should keep an eye out for, including error coins.

• Rare Wheat Pennies

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am

  When collecting Lincoln Cents be sure to watch out for rare wheat pennies and other valuable pennies. Some of them can be worth several hundred dollars each, on up to a few thousand dollars for some coins.

• Coin Display Cases

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:24 pm

  Coin Display Cases can be a great way to show off your collection of State Quarters or Presidential Dollars, or just about any coins from your coin collection. Coin Collecting Cases come in a wide range of sizes and shapes to meet your needs or to complement the decor of your home.

• US Coins (United States Coins)

  31 Jan 2010 | 1:50 pm

  US Coins (United States Coins) were first produced in 1792 when the US government established the first mint at Philadelphia. Since that time many different US coins have been produced.

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• Intermediate Archaeology: Unit Seven

  1 Feb 2010 | 11:02 am

  Many thanks to David Meadows for mentioning this hilarious clip in his latest Explorator newsletter—proof that archaeologists can have fun :-) It's apparently a BBC video from 2008, but new to me and now on You Tube. To subscribe to Explorator send a blank email to Explorator-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

• The quiet reality of Babylon

  25 Jan 2010 | 12:59 pm

  After reading Melik Kaylan's revelations, in the Wall Street Journal and in Forbes magazine, about the real story at Babylon during the U.S. military action there, I immediately ordered a copy of Chaplain Emilio Marrero's A Quiet Reality. My recollection of the news reports during that time was still strong because of my own military background and my disbelief that these reports could be true. Now, many years later, someone directly involved has shown the intestinal fortitude to stand up and say they were not true and indeed that they may have been purposely distorted.Chaplain Marrero…

• NRA supporting America's military

  14 Jan 2010 | 7:20 pm

  At the NRA Annual Meeting in 2009, Lt. Col. Oliver North presented a stirring tribute to the American soldier of today. At a time when many of the values of America are being questioned, nobody on the face of this earth can question the patriotism, strength and compassion of our men under arms. They carry on a proud and honorable tradition and do great credit to the memory of those who have served before them.Clicking on the photo below will take you to the NRA video of this touching tribute.

• Peek-a-boo!

  21 Dec 2009 | 9:27 am

  If you came to this blog page through a search engine looking for the chic Alpine skier of yore, Picabo (pronunced peek-a-boo) Street, I'm sorry to disappoint you. But, feel free to stick around and play a little Cultural Property Slalom :-) Navigating the deaks and the dives of cultural property management can be almost as challenging as an Olympic course sometimes. It's sort of like the race committee hiding the gates and laughing as skiers careen back and forth in a frantic search for some logical path. The race committee is, in this case, the U.S. State Department's Cultural Heritage…

• The Straight Skinny!

  18 Dec 2009 | 1:59 pm

  Now we have it, the straight skinny, from the mouth of an archaeologist in the field—some genuine insight into what archaeology is like today in Egypt. It seems ironic, or even perverse, that Zahi Hawass is in London trying to extort the repatriation of Egyptian artifacts from the British Museum while a British archaeologist is laboring in the Egyptian desert, under what he describes as wretched conditions, doing grunt work for what will ultimately be the greater honor and glory of a repressive nationalist regime. I'm sure when it's all over there will be an approving pat on the shoulder…

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• Press Release: Are Unknown Treasures Buried Within Your Old Coins?

  3 Feb 2010 | 5:19 pm

  Media Contact: Jessica Mullenfeld ZYRUS PRESS PUBLISHING Telephone: (888) 622-7823 Email: jmullenfeld@zyruspress.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Are unknown

• Rare Pennies: Lincoln Memorial Reverse (1959 - 2008)

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:23 am

  Here is a list of rare pennies of the Lincoln Memorial Type as well as some other valuable pennies that you should keep an eye out for, including error coins.

• Rare Wheat Pennies

  3 Feb 2010 | 8:17 am

  When collecting Lincoln Cents be sure to watch out for rare wheat pennies and other valuable pennies. Some of them can be worth several hundred dollars each, on up to a few thousand dollars for some coins.

• Coin Display Cases

  1 Feb 2010 | 7:24 pm

  Coin Display Cases can be a great way to show off your collection of State Quarters or Presidential Dollars, or just about any coins from your coin collection. Coin Collecting Cases come in a wide range of sizes and shapes to meet your needs or to complement the decor of your home.

• US Coins (United States Coins)

  31 Jan 2010 | 1:50 pm

  US Coins (United States Coins) were first produced in 1792 when the US government established the first mint at Philadelphia. Since that time many different US coins have been produced.

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• Subscriber Alert

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  22 Jan 2010 | 2:43 pm

  Beware of Fake Renewal Notices! The subscription scams come in waves, and already this year, they’re flooding my in box. Subscribers are understandably angry and confused when they get these fake notices in the mail. I empathize with them, but it’s out of our hands. The only thing that JMiller Media, COINage and I can do is spread the word, this time about Subscription Business Center. I don’t know how Subscription Business Center operates, but I imagine the company to be one person in a motel room with a laptop, portable printer and mailing list, frantically sending out…

• Check Your Change

  admin

  31 Dec 2009 | 12:13 pm

  Lincoln Bicentennial Cents Are Out There I’ve heard the complaints about the lack of Lincoln Bicentennial cents and I believe them. But I never gave them much thought. See, I don’t usually carry much cash with me. If I have it, I’ll spend it on anything from a cup of coffee to a magazine, to a refill on said coffee. A dollar here, five dollars there. It all adds up, and before I know it, I’ve spent $20 in a 30-minute period on instant–and fleeting–gratification. Earlier this week, I was on my way home and found myself parked in front of the local Starbucks.

• STOLEN!

  admin

  29 Dec 2009 | 1:31 pm

  Reward Offered in Gold Ingots Theft A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the recovery of nine, stolen SS Central America gold ingots. Dealers and collectors should watch for these gold ingots and their identifying markings: Ingot No.  Assayer                            Weight      Value Stamped on Ingot 636              Kellogg & Humbert     66.59 oz   $1,223.74 836              Kellogg & Humbert     68.02 oz   $1,220.48 896              Kellogg & Humbert     68.37 oz  …

• Sales End Soon

  admin

  16 Dec 2009 | 4:06 pm

  Go for the Gold While You Can Sales of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coins will continue until December 31, 2009, the U.S. Mint announced Tuesday. These coins were originally offered on January 22 of this year and sold an amazing 28,173 on their first day out. That number was accomplished with a household order limit of one at the time and at a cost of $1,189 each, a premium of over $300 above the melt value of the gold they contain. Long story short, the order limit and price were adjusted a couple of more times, and as of December 12, 108,794 coins have been sold. Maybe…

• Questionable Quarter

  admin

  3 Dec 2009 | 9:35 am

  Samoa Error? I recently received the following letter. Please feel free to comment. I’ve been a subscriber to COINage for a couple of years now and love the mag. Being a historian, my favorite feature is “Coin Capsule,” though I also like “Pro and Coin” a lot. To be honest, I have not seen a feature I don’t like. I’ve been meaning to write an e-mail to the reader letters section, and a recent discovery has inspired me to do just that. I was looking at the quarters in my 2009 silver proof set, and discovered an error in the American Samoa quarter.

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• Canada 25 cents 2009 - Cindy Klassen

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  7 Feb 2010 | 4:28 pm

  Submitted by World Coin News New circulating commemorative: “Cindy Klassen” Both normal and coloured versions are available. (information by Pabitra Saha and Alex Zlotin) LINK: Royal Canadian Mint Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

• Poland 2 zlotys 2010 - First 2 coins

  admin

  4 Feb 2010 | 6:43 am

  Submitted by World Coin News New circulating commemoratives: 65th anniversary of liberation of KL Auschwitz-Birkenau” Polish Olympic Team Vancouver 2010 LINK: National Bank of Poland LINK: Polish State Mint SPECIFICATIONS Composition: Nordic gold, CuAl5Zn5Sn1 Weight: 8.15 g Diameter: 27.00 mm Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

• Poland 2 zlotys 2009 - Last 2 coins

  admin

  3 Feb 2010 | 6:54 am

  Submitted by World Coin News New circulating commemoratives: Polish Painters of the Turn of 19th and 20th Centuries: “Wladyslaw Strzeminski (1893-1952)” 70th anniversary of creating the Polish underground state LINK: National Bank of Poland LINK: Polish State Mint SPECIFICATIONS Composition: Nordic gold, CuAl5Zn5Sn1 Weight: 8.15 g Diameter: 27.00 mm Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

• Austria 5 euro 2010 - Winter Games

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  2 Feb 2010 | 6:11 am

  Submitted by World Coin News New silver commemoratives: “Winter Games 2010″ The Winter Olympics will be held from 12th to 28th February in and around Vancouver on the west coast of Canada’s British Columbia. More than 5000 athletes compete in 86 events for Olympic medals. Each coin displays a winter discipline in which Austria is a world-leading performer. The [...]

• Lebanon - 50 livres 2006

  admin

  1 Feb 2010 | 6:57 pm

  Submitted by World Coin News New circulating type: “50 livres 2006″ (image and information from Michael Reissner) Visit 1800blogger to see all of our industry leading blogs.

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• 2010 Kennedy Half Dollars

  admin

  1 Feb 2010 | 6:12 am

  The United States Mint released the 2010 Kennedy Half Dollar on January 29, 2010. The Kennedy Half Dollar series began in 1964, although since 2002, the coins have not bee issued for circulation. Rather, a limited number of coins has been produced to satisfy the demand from coin collectors. The US Mint is selling the 2010 Kennedy Halves packaged in either two roll sets of 200-coin bags. The two roll sets contain one 20-coin roll with the "P" mint mark and one 20-coin roll with the "D" mint mark. These sets are priced at $32.95. The 200-coin bags contain 100 coins for each mint mark. These…

• 2010 Native American Dollars

  admin

  29 Jan 2010 | 5:58 am

  This month the United States Mint launched and released the 2010 Native American Dollar. This is the second release of the series created to honor and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Native Americans. This year's design features the Hiawatha Belt, a visual representation of the Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois Confederacy. On January 4, 2010, the US Mint began sales of the 2010 Native American Dollar through their Direct Ship Program. The program is intended to allow small businesses and financial institutions to order dollar coins for the intention of using them in circulation.

• 2009 Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Mintage

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  19 Jan 2010 | 6:57 am

  On December 31, 2009, the United States Mint ended sales of the popular 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. Until recently, the final report of sales figures through the closing date were not available. The US Mint recently released this information, indicating that final sales were 115,178. Since this is the final unaudited sales information, the final mintage may be slightly lower due to returns, order cancellations, or other adjustments. Collectors are already starting to debate whether this level of mintage may impede or support future premiums for the coin on the secondary…

• 2009 “Presidency” Lincoln Cent Mintage

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  18 Jan 2010 | 6:56 am

  The coin mintages for the fourth and final 2009 Lincoln Cent design was recently released. The "Presidency" design has the lowest overall mintage of the four designs. The 2009-P Presidency Lincoln Cent has the lowest mintage for an individual one-cent issue since the 1950's. For the Presidency design, there were 129,600,000 coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint and 198,000,000 coins produced at the Denver Mint. This makes a total of 327,600,000 overall coins struck for circulation. The previous low for combined mintage for one of the designs was the Birthplace Cent with 634,800,000. The…

• 2009 Ultra High Relief Gold Coin Sales End

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  7 Jan 2010 | 5:19 am

  On December 31, 2009, the United States Mint officially ended sales of the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin. This had been one of the highlights of last year's schedule. It was a recreation of Saint Gaudens' vision for an ultra high relief $20 gold double eagle coin that could not be realized with the technology of his time. Sales of the coin had started on January 22, 2009. As expected there was a huge rush of orders from collectors who wanted to own this special issue. In the opening weekend more than 40,000 coins were sold. This is made even more impressive by the one per…

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• Website Maintenance : January 22 thru 24, 2010

  Bill O'Rourke

  20 Jan 2010 | 11:12 am

  Hi All, Access to our website will be sporadic this weekend (January 22 thru 24, 2010; as we do some Website maintenance at Ask About Coins! Please hold all questions until Monday, January 25, 2010. We will be back as soon as the maintenance is completed! Once we are back online, we will be [...]

• 2012 Will the World End?

  Bill O'Rourke

  14 Nov 2009 | 1:33 pm

  Will the year 2012 be our last year, here on Earth? Will a 2012 D, Denver Mint cent similar to this one be the last cent we see circulating in the Unitied States of America?

• Determining the Values of your Modern United States Silver Coins!

  Bill O'Rourke

  27 Oct 2009 | 12:52 pm

  The prices of precious metals are fluctuating wildly! Day by Day, the value of your silver coins can dramatically change! Now you can use the handy chart provided here, to see what each of your Modern Silver coins is worth based upon the spot price of silver!

• “The Roll Searchers’ Handbook” is on the way!

  Bill O'Rourke

  12 Sep 2009 | 6:22 pm

  Being written and illustrated by Bill O'Rourke, the author of the "Found In Rolls" column, as seen in CoinWorld Magazine, "The Roll Searchers' Handbook" is still in the works!

• The Hobby Protection Act – United States

  Bill O'Rourke

  1 Aug 2009 | 1:04 pm

  The recent rash of counterfeit coins reaching the United States from the Orient has prompted a few questions about the "Hobby Protection Act" here in the United States of America. I thought that it might be a good idea to add the text of the "Hobby Protection Act" as an article.

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• Hello from Texas!

  eealopez

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  I'm excited to discover avenues to discuss my new found passion. I look forward to chatting and learning.

• High Grade 1851 Half Cent - AU - NICE!!

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  9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  US $119.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Feb-12-2010 16:13:13 PST Buy It Now for only: US $135.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list More... This listing for a half cent minted by the United States Mint is an auction listing at Ebay and not being sold by CoinTalk.

• 1835 VF-XF Half Cent

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  9 Feb 2010 | 7:30 am

  US $89.00 End Date: Friday Feb-12-2010 16:03:41 PST Buy It Now for only: US $89.00 Buy it now | Add to watch list More... This listing for a half cent minted by the United States Mint is an auction listing at Ebay and not being sold by CoinTalk.

• 2001 Native American Direct Ship

  jwa_jwa_jwa

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:27 am

  Has anyone received any 2001 Direct Ship coins recently? If you have can you let us know if they are still discolored and messy looking? I might have been one of the first to receive a box and they were pretty hideous looking.

• TRIVIA: Statue of Liberty Coins.

  Clinker

  9 Feb 2010 | 7:20 am

  Do you have one or all of these (photos courtesy of coin page? http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-1598.html http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-1603.html http://www.coinpage.com/coin-image-5259.html Yes, those are all 1986 Statue of Liberty Commemorative coins. As you know the Statue of Liberty (French: Statue de la Liberté), officially titled Liberty Enlightening the World (French: la Liberté éclairant le monde), dedicated on October 28, 1886, is a monument commemorating the centennial of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, given to the United States by the people…

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• Rare Coin News February 1-7, 2010

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  6 Feb 2010 | 8:43 pm

  What’s New on CoinLink …….. All four gold ingots from the S.S.Central America made the Top 10 list in the auction results from Heritage’s Long Beach Signature Sale. The top performer was the 55.05-Ounce Harris Marchand Gold Ingot which sold for $172,500. Bowers and Merena Auctions, is preparing another phenomenal sale as the Official Auctioneer of the March 2010 Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. A particularly diverse and important selection of United States currency is on hand for the auction. Rich Uhrich had an interesting article in E-Gobrecht about…

• Rare Coin News January 24-31, 2010

  CoinLink

  29 Jan 2010 | 7:32 am

  What’s New on CoinLink …….. Greg Reynolds reports on the Unique 1907-D Proof Double Eagle recently purchased by Park Avenue Numismatics at the FUN show. This is a Must Read article for anyone interested in Branch Mint proof Gold. Over the last two days, Stack’s held its annual January Americana in its private gallery in New York City. The sale began with a packed auction room and saw spirited and competitive bidding throughout both sessions. A total of $5 Million in rare coins and currency was sold. The numismatic press recently announced that the new 2010 cents having a…

• Rare Coin News January 17-23, 2010

  CoinLink

  21 Jan 2010 | 6:43 am

  What’s New on CoinLink …….. Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS at www.PCGS.com) will display a spectacular collection of early U.S. half dollars, offer special discounts for coins submitted for authentication and grading, and give collectors and dealers an opportunity to have their coins digitally imaged with the PCGS TrueViewTM photo service during the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo (www.LongBeachExpo.com), February 4 – 6, 2010. Greg Reynolds provides the definative assesment of Heritage’s Platinum Night auction which included an incredible…

• Rare Coin News January 10-16, 2010

  CoinLink

  14 Jan 2010 | 6:31 am

  What’s New on CoinLink …….. Nearly every series has its key date(s), important coins that are required to complete a collection. However, throughout the entire panorama of American coinage, there are a few issues that stand out as major rarities. Heritage will be offering one at Long Beach, one of just 4 known , an 1849-C Open Wreath Gold Dollar A new book by Richard Smith is the first comprehensive review of the Anglo Hannoverian Regal coinage since Welter and will become an essential reference book for all those interested in this area of numismatics. Bowers and Merena…

• Coin News January 3-9, 2010

  CoinLink

  5 Jan 2010 | 11:42 am

  What’s New on CoinLink …….. Heritage will be offering the Ralph P. Muller Collection of Twenty Dollar Saints, an incredible 59 pieces from the Saint-Gaudens series of double eagles, valued in the many millions of dollars. On January 9th, 2010, George Frederick Kolbe/Fine Numismatic Books will offer for sale at public auction the remarkable Stack’s numismatic library wo Germans were caught in an Austria mountain town with 500 million dollars in counterfeit banknotes. It’s one of the biggest hauls of counterfeit dollars in Europe. But the culprits say they thought the…

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• The Millard Fillmore Dollar is coming February 18

  21 Jan 2010 | 7:09 am

  The Millard Fillmore Dollar is coming February 18From presidentialdollarguide.com:The 2010 Millard Fillmore Dollar will be the first release of theyear for the Presidential Dollar coin series and represent thethirteenth release in the series overall. The tentative release date for the coin is February 18, 2010.Details regarding an official launch ceremony for the coinshave not yet been announced.http://presidentialdollarguide.com/millard...idential-dollar

• 2009 US mintages

  20 Jan 2010 | 9:24 pm

  Once again, another late night post where I'm too tired to elaborate. Check out the "low" mintages!! That's why we saw so few 2009 coins! More info and better table here: http://www.coinnews.net/2010/01/20/2009-us...cut-production/ Denver Philadelphia 2009 TotalBirthplace Cent 350,400,000 284,400,000 634,800,000Formative Years Cent 363,600,000 376,000,000 739,600,000Professional Life Cent 336,000,000 316,000,000 652,000,000Presidency Cent 198,000,000 129,600,000 327,600,000Jefferson Nickel 46,800,000 39,840,000 86,640,000Roosevelt Dime 49,500,000 96,500,000 146,000,000DC Quarter 88,800,000…

• 2010 Coin of the Year

  19 Jan 2010 | 9:08 pm

  The contest and all the award winners here: http://www.coinnews.net/2010/01/16/latvia-...peoples-choice/The winner: Gotta say I like it! Check out the others. I'd post them here but I'm tired.

• 2010 US Coins

  7 Jan 2010 | 9:18 am

  Here are the coin designs to be released this year in the U.S: http://www.coinnews.net/2009/12/30/united-...mint-coins-2010What do you think? Personally, i'm looking forward to the cent and Sac reverse designs. I'm "meh" about the quarter designs.

• U.S. Bullion sales over the years

  7 Jan 2010 | 9:06 am

  Check out this article about bullion sales over the years: http://www.coinnews.net/2010/01/06/2009-si...les-milestones/, specifically this picture: You can see clear evidence of recession-related bullion demand starting in late 2007. Also interesting to note is the jump in bullion sales shortly after 1998. Is that due to the statehood quarter series or due to the "dot com" bubble burst?

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• FAKE TRADE, PEACE, & MORGAN DOLLARS

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  30 Jan 2010 | 8:44 pm

  by eBay member: b2fb8e18d4a546c1f8aa3e80dae969aa178945380 100% of the trade dollars, peace dollars, and morgan dollars listed on e-bay from China are fake. This is the voice of experience speaking. I have purchased 11 trade dollars from four different sellers all of which claimed they were authentic and all graded as fake. Do not let the cheap price trap you. I am pleased that there are very few Trade or Morgan Dollars currently listed that show China as the location. Various guides cautioning ebayers has helped reduce the fakes. HOWEVER, please remember there were many fakes sold in the U.S.

• Fake Chinese 2010 Gold & Silver Tiger Coins

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  16 Nov 2009 | 7:06 pm

  New 2010 Chinese Tiger gold & silver coins were issued on 22nd Oct. Only half month after, fake tigers have already shown in both China & U.S. coin market. Buyer Beware!!

• Fake 8,4 and 2 Reales coins from Asia BEWARE

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  19 Oct 2009 | 8:11 pm

  Written by eBay member thecoinseeker Buyers BEWARE from ASIAN sellers This sellers are selling counterfeit (FAKE) coins on E-bay as genuine, some of the fake coins are: Mexican 8,4, and 2 reales, Peru 8,4, and 2 reales Guatemala 8, 4, and 2 reales Chile 8,4, and 2 reales and many other Central and South American countries. This Colonial 8, 4 and 2 reales FAKES have been around for many decades, mostly the crude cast pieces made out of Copper, Nickel and Zinc. These counterfeits are easy to detect, as they are almost always several grams lighter than a genuine piece, and the surfaces are rough…

• Representative Forms of Fakes and Counterfeits of PRC Modern Commemorative Coins

  admin

  13 Apr 2009 | 8:08 pm

  The first fake form is: imitation, directly making counterfeits. The main characteristics of fake Chinese gold coins: 1. Use of copper gilt and low quality silver as the material of production; 2. Sand blast work done coarsely with only one layer; 3. Embossment impaired, strokes of Chinese characters are rough, surface is not level; 4. ink is not evenly distributed, easily leading to various phenomenon such as discoloring and exposure of white; 5. there is no similar craftwork or pattern to the fake. Differentiating between authentic and fake certificates: Characteristics of authentic…

• FAKE TRADE DOLLARS

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  16 Mar 2009 | 11:57 am

  by ebay member dutch4 Buyers need to BEWARE of TRADE DOLLARS being sold from China, found quite a few of the Trade Dollars and looked very closely at the pic and the price wasn't right. Way too low for a $250.00 ++ coin. I emailed the seller and asked why the feedbacks were private, already had a dozen or so of negatives; the reply was they're private cause they are. All you buyers had best beware of anything coming out of China. If the feedbacks and bidders list cannot be viewed, best question the auction of that coin!!!!!! Pay particular attention to details on the coins, use your coin…

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• My current Banknote Wishlist UPDATED NOVE 2009

  Rubycored

  This is the list of world banknotes I have been on the particular lookout for. Mind you I am still unsure if I would engage in trading/buying just yet, depending on my financial situation. Higher priority countries will be listed first This list is incomplete. Please let me know of whatever country you have, and I can tell you what banknotes I would like from there (after all, I collect virtually every country's banknotes, not just restricted to ones below) (self reminder) Need to add: Bolivia, Bosnia (and Banja Luka), Brasil, Croatia (Knin), Chile, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Mozambique,…

• My current Banknote Swap/Sale list

  Rubycored

  This is to list the current banknotes I have available for sale/swap. I am currently in need of US$/GBP£ cash, any help would be appreciated! If you'd like to buy or trade, feel free to send me a personal message. For my current wishlist check here: http://www.coinnetwork.com/profiles/blogs/my-current-banknote-wishlist Taiwan P1996 - 500 Yuan - UNC (9 available) P1997 - 1,000 Yuan - UNC (4 available) P1995 - 2,000 Yuan - aUNC (some dentings, no visible bends) Chile P119 - 5 Pesos = 1/2 Condor - UNC (3 Available) P127 - 10 Cents on 100 Pesos - UNC (3 Available) P143 - 10 Escudos (3rd variety)…

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• I have jar of coins been collecting for about 10 years,would it be worth examining each coin or just cash the?

  admin

  17 Jan 2010 | 10:57 pm

  I have a jar of coins that i have been collecting for about the last 10 years. Would it be beneficial to examine the coins for rarity for someone that does not know much about coins, or just to cash them in. What are my chances of finding something of value. I have noticed many older coins from the 60’s. YES, it would be worth examining them !! If nothing else, check the quarters… anything prior to 1965 will be SILVER instead of alloy and is worth more that 25 cents. A few years ago I dumped out my 5 gallon water jar of change and found 42 SILVER quarters along with a number of…

• Coin Appraisals – Discover the Value of your Coins

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  16 Jan 2010 | 3:36 am

  Since you are a coin collector you are probably interested in discovering the value of your coins. Of course if you are an experience collector you already know how to find the value of your coin otherwise you should know that coins are valued according to certain conditions. If you are wondering what is the best way to go about evaluating your coin you should know that the best way would be to have a coin appraisal done by an expert in the field. Coin appraisals are essential if you want to know the real value of your coin collection. Coin appraisals should always be performed by an expert,…

• I want to try to get into collecting coins?

  admin

  16 Jan 2010 | 1:50 am

  I have been looking to find a new hobby. I came across coin collecting and it seems like interesting. But, I don’t know where to start? Start by reading on the hobby through online articles, magazines, and the Red book, available at a coin shop or bookstore. If you have a coin shop in your area, meet the dealer and ask lots of collecting questions, to develop a sense of your interest. In my opinion, the best collecting area is cents; there is a rich history of cents in this country. A good source to begin collecting is a bank. Buy a few dollars worth of coins and begin a search.

• My foreign coin collection part 2

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  31 Jul 2009 | 2:02 am

  I have a little cigar box with the coins I collected a few years ago. We have nice little coin store here in Mansfield, and they have a nice bin of half-price foreign coins. I got hooked on collecting British Large Cents for a while, then branched out into British Silver. My kids apparently got into the box, because a lot of the loose coins (at least 50 G.B large cents included) are gone! Some of my nice shillings and half crowns have disappeared as well! But, as with the currency, it is for historical and educational value. I never expected to earn any money off of it. Duration : 0:5:13

• Antique & Ancient Coin Collection for sale on eBay

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  31 Jul 2009 | 2:00 am

  Antique & Ancient Coin Collection for sale on eBay by Corey Chambers. Own this coin collection now. See the auction on eBay. Visit http://tinyurl.com/usaworldcoins Duration : 0:1:53