Hobbyist Cowburn dies

Pennsylvania hobbyist William H. Cowburn Jr. died of cancer Feb. 24 at home in York. He was 58. Continue reading

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Hawaii elongateds go on sale

The fourth series of elongated cents featuring Hawaiian Historic Lighthouses is now available for $8 postpaid. Continue reading

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Gold eagles on sale April 18

Proof gold American Eagle coins will go on sale April 18. As of press time, prices and mintage ceilings were not available. Continue reading

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14 contend for ANA board

If you are looking for spirited competition in this year’s American Numismatic Association’s June election you will not find it at the top of the ballot. Continue reading

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Steve Deeds dies March 25

Word has been received of the death of Steve Deeds, president of Morgan Gold, Los Angeles. Continue reading

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Canada’s dot cent in CICF sale

Canadian collectors will have the opportunity to bid on one of that country’s classic rarities at the Heritage Auctions’ Chicago International Coin Fair Signature® Auction April 18-23 at the Crowne Plaza hotel in Rosemont, Ill. Continue reading

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Roger Burdette book now available

“From Mine to Mint,” a new book by Roger Burdette, has been published by Seneca Mill Press LLC. The 560-page work examines the technology, equipment and operations of the United States Mints from opening of the second Philadelphia Mint in 1833 to the institution of operational reforms in 1937. Continue reading

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Handbook focuses on estate planning for collectors

Stories of poor estate planning leading to disaster are the inspiration for the updated The Collector’s Handbook: Tax Planning, Strategy, and Estate Advice from Collectibles Experts for Collectors and their Heirs, 7th edition, now on sale by Heritage Auction. Continue reading

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Speakers highlight MPC Fest

A note designer and an administrator responsible for military money substitutes were special guests at the 14th annual weekend MPC Fest organized by Fred Schwan for the collectors of Military Payment Certificates and other wartime issues. Continue reading

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Half disme brings $470,000

Stack’s Bowers Galleries called the official auction March 13-15 at the Whitman Baltimore Spring Expo. Continue reading

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